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Certificate I in Basic Financial Literacy

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FNS10120

You understand the fundamentals of managing finances, from budgeting to navigating the Australian tax system. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer formal recognition for these essential foundational skills. Please register your interest to be notified as soon as this pathway becomes available.

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About This Qualification

This qualification is designed to facilitate an understanding of the Australian financial services marketplace and personal financial situations to address the need of increased nationwide financial literacy. The qualification provides learners with the basic skills and knowledge to pursue further learning in a variety of sectors in the financial services industry. It has wide application and may be used in workplaces, schools, adult and community learning organisations or registered training organisations to build the financial literacy of learners. It may also be used as part of pre-vocational or new apprenticeship programs, or as part of services provided by counselling or advisory organisations. It does not have an industry employment outcome. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Qualification Code

FNS10120

Training Package

FNS — Financial Services Training Package

AQF Level

Certificate I

Total Units

6 (6 core + 0 elective)

Entry Requirements

Nil

National Register

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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.

Career Outcomes

According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:

Role	Responsibilities
Financial Services Assistant	Providing basic administrative support within a financial institution while applying foundational literacy skills.
Entry-level Accounts Clerk	Assisting with basic data entry and financial record-keeping within a small business environment.
Customer Service Representative (Finance)	Assisting clients with basic product inquiries using a fundamental understanding of the Australian financial system.

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Could RPL Be Right for You?

Experience can be evidence.

RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.

RPL typically involves:

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A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements

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Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency

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Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation

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If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise

ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice

RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.

Our approach:

“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”

What Kind of Experience Counts?

If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:

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Work History & Roles

✓A detailed resume outlining any roles with financial responsibilities
✓Position descriptions for entry-level administrative or clerical work
✓Employment references or letters from supervisors

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Budgeting & Savings

✓Personal or household budget spreadsheets and tracking tools
✓Evidence of savings goal setting and achievement records
✓Documentation of managing small-scale accounts or petty cash

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Debt & Credit Management

✓Records showing an understanding of consumer credit products
✓Documentation of debt repayment schedules or management
✓Evidence of comparing financial products for personal use

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Financial Systems & Taxation

✓Evidence of tax return preparation or basic taxation knowledge
✓Superannuation fund statements and management records
✓Documentation of navigating Australian banking or financial platforms

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Training & Education

✓Certificates from community financial literacy workshops
✓Records of pre-vocational training or school-based finance units
✓Attendance records for adult learning financial seminars

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This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this qualification and RPL.

Is this qualification currently available through RPL It?▾

Not at this moment. We are currently in the process of establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) that can deliver this specific qualification via Recognition of Prior Learning.

Why should I register my interest?▾

By registering, you ensure you are the first to know when a pathway becomes available. It also helps us demonstrate demand to our RTO partners, potentially accelerating the availability of this qualification.

Is an RPL qualification the same as one from full-time study?▾

Yes. A qualification earned through Recognition of Prior Learning is identical to one earned through classroom study. It is issued by a Registered Training Organisation and is nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Can I use personal life experience as evidence for this qualification?▾

Yes. Because this is a Certificate I level qualification focused on basic financial literacy, evidence of managing your personal or household finances, savings plans, and tax obligations is highly relevant.

Does this qualification lead to a specific job role?▾

This is a foundational qualification designed to build background knowledge. While it does not link to a specific trade, it provides the essential financial literacy required to enter the financial services industry or pursue further study.

How will this qualification help with further study?▾

This qualification serves as a pre-vocational stepping stone. It provides the core knowledge of the Australian financial system needed to move into more advanced certificates in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial services.

Related Qualifications

Other qualifications in the Financial Services Training Package.

Advanced Diploma

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