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Certificate II in Financial Services
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FNS20120
You have built a foundation of practical skills in financial administration and customer support. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for this qualification. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as we can guide you through the assessment process.
About This Qualification
This qualification is intended to address the need for increased financial literacy and basic financial skills of entrants wishing to build potential pathways into the industry. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
FNS20120
Training Package
FNS — Financial Services Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
8 (4 core + 4 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 Planning Officer | Providing administrative and research support to senior planners, including data extraction and document preparation. |
| Financial Services Clerk | Handling day-to-day clerical duties, processing basic transactions, and maintaining customer account records. |
| Junior Bank Teller | Assisting customers with retail transactions and providing basic information on financial products. |
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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:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
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:
Work History & Roles
- ✓A current resume detailing clerical or financial support roles
- ✓Position descriptions highlighting financial services tasks
- ✓Reference letters from supervisors in finance or banking environments
Business Systems & Software
- ✓Records of using business software for data entry or scheduling
- ✓Spreadsheets designed or maintained for financial tracking
- ✓Evidence of using digital communication tools in a professional setting
Financial Documentation
- ✓Samples of processed retail transactions or account records
- ✓Evidence of performing basic financial calculations
- ✓Notes from client interactions or financial enquiries (redacted for privacy)
Safety & Industry Conduct
- ✓Certificates of completion for workplace WHS inductions
- ✓Records of participating in team meetings or safety briefings
- ✓Evidence of working collaboratively within a financial services team
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Financial Services Training Package.
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Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Banking Services Management
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Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Financial Licensing Management
FNS60722
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Integrated Risk Management
FNS60822
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Paraplanning
FNS60920
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