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Graduate Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing
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FNS80020
Your expertise in navigating complex financial regulations and mitigating institutional risk represents a significant professional achievement. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to facilitate a recognition pathway that honours your high-level experience in AML/CTF compliance. Register your interest to be notified when this graduate-level assessment pathway is available for your expertise.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply knowledge and skills in a compliance and management role which may include aspects of anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing. Individuals at this level make autonomous decisions and use initiative and judgement to assess and design a range of anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing functions in varied contexts. They have full responsibility and accountability for personal outputs and for the work or function of others. They use cognitive and creative skills to review, critically analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge, in order to generate ideas and provide solutions to complex problems. They use communication skills to demonstrate their understanding of theoretical concepts and to transfer knowledge and ideas to others. Licensing/Regulatory Information No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
FNS80020
Training Package
FNS — Financial Services Training Package
AQF Level
Graduate Certificate
Total Units
3 (3 core + 0 elective)
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is limited to those individuals who: have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification in related fields of study OR have completed a Bachelor degree in related fields of study OR have three years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a banking or financial institution with exposure to transaction processes, controls, and/or client onboarding.
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| AML/CTF Compliance Officer | Developing and managing robust processes to identify and report suspicious financial activities in line with national legislation. |
| Compliance Manager | Leading organisational adherence to financial services regulations and industry codes of practice at a strategic level. |
| Risk Assessment Specialist | Evaluating institutional vulnerabilities and designing sophisticated controls to monitor and mitigate financial crime risks. |
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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
- ✓Detailed CV highlighting compliance leadership
- ✓Position descriptions for AML/CTF or Risk roles
- ✓Performance reviews from financial institutions
Risk Assessment & Design
- ✓Institutional risk assessment reports
- ✓Design documents for internal control systems
- ✓Vulnerability audit findings and responses
Compliance Leadership
- ✓Strategic compliance plans and frameworks
- ✓Records of reporting to regulatory bodies like AUSTRAC
- ✓Evidence of leading internal regulatory investigations
Case Studies & Analysis
- ✓Documentation of complex client onboarding
- ✓Analysis of suspicious transaction patterns
- ✓Implementation records for new regulatory codes
Strategic Communication
- ✓Board reports on AML/CTF vulnerabilities
- ✓Staff training materials on compliance protocols
- ✓Stakeholder briefings on legislative changes
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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