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Qualification Details

FNS41611 - Certificate IV in Loss Adjusting (Release 2)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

FNS41611 Certificate IV in Loss Adjusting (Release 2) Qualification is offered by Get Qualified Australia via our RTO partners using a combination of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Skills Recognition.

Wherever possible, the qualification will be fully assessed using your career experience without the need for further study. If required, gap training is available from our RTO partners.

Description

This qualification is designed to reflect job roles in loss adjusting in a range of insurance organisations.

Possible work functions may include:

• applying procedures and strategies for retaining and enhancing the customer relationship
• inspecting for damage, recommending repair work and inspecting quality of work related to insurance claims

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Packaging Rules

• 13 units  must be achieved.

• 3 core units 

• 10 elective units 

7 elective units  must be selected from the elective units listed below.

The remaining 3 elective units  may be selected from the elective units listed below,  any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Elective units may be selected from a Certificate IV or Diploma qualification.

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

Core units of competency: 

FNSINC401A Apply principles of professional practice to work in the financial services industry

BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships

Elective units of competency: 

Vehicle inspection and assessment

FNSIGN401A Provide technical guidance

FNSIGN402A Inspect quality of work

FNSIGN403A Estimate jobs

FNSIGN404A Inspect damage and develop scope of work

FNSIGN405A Inspect vehicle systems and components and determine preferred repair action

FNSIGN406A Inspect vehicle or property for saleable items and determine their value

Handling claims

FNSCUS401A Participate in negotiations

FNSISV405A Analyse insurance claims

Customer services

BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers

BSBCUS401B Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies

BSBCUS403B Implement customer service standards

General

FNSCUS402A Resolve disputes

FNSILA501A Plan and implement loss investigation

FNSILA502A Evaluate collected information

FNSILA503A Report findings and provide guidance to involved parties

FNSISV306A Receive and record or register a claim

BSBCCO405A Survey stakeholders to gather and record information

BSBWOR404B Develop work priorities

Licencing Information

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.

Employability Skills

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication

• communicating ideas and information cognisant of clients’ social and cultural diversity and special needs
• consulting and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders
• consulting, questioning, clarifying and evaluating information
• demonstrating selling skills including matching needs with products/services
• interpreting customer needs
• investigating and negotiating to resolve disputes within area of responsibility
• possessing sound presentation skills with an ability to 'read' verbal and non-verbal body language
• using a range of techniques to elicit feedback from customers
• using specialist language in written and oral communication
• using well-developed interpersonal skills and having the ability to produce a wide range of reports and make presentations as required
• writing in a range of styles to suit different audiences

Teamwork

• coaching and mentoring staff to reach minimum customer service standards
• developing a rapport with clients when identifying their needs, objectives and financial situation
• developing team plans and contributing to team cohesion
• making constructive contributions to group decision making processes
• providing feedback to team members

Problem solving

• conducting needs analyses
• estimating, forecasting and conducting competitive comparisons
• performing calculations and developing a risk investment profile for individual clients
• resolving poor performance issues within scope of responsibility
• working proactively with management to resolve workplace issues

Initiative and enterprise

• being creative and providing innovative solutions to complex issues
• responding to new and changing circumstances to ensure accurate and timely advice

Planning and organising

• evaluating and authorising payment requests
• maintaining accounts records for compliance purposes
• preparing financial reports
• recording, gathering and classifying information

Self-management

• acting as a role model for others
• taking to management concerns with own level of responsibility
• working ethically and complying with all industry codes of practice and legislative requirements

Learning

• applying learning to develop improved practices
• coaching and mentoring others to acquire new knowledge and skills
• contributing to the learning of others through implementing team building exercises
• developing and maintaining professional competency

Technology

• selecting and using technology and software packages to record, track and retrieve information
• using electronic communication devices and processes (e.g. internet, fact finder, email) to produce written correspondence, charts, diagrams, schedules and reports

Pathway Information

Pathways from the qualification 

The primary pathway from this qualification is employment in assistant job roles in:

• customer service
• vehicle inspection and assessment
• claims technicians

A further learning pathway utilising qualifications such as Diploma of Loss Adjusting or one of the specialist qualifications would support career progression.