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Course overview
STUDY MODE
100% online
NUMBER OF SUBJECTS
1
NEXT INTAKE
Enrol and start anytime
COURSE FEE
$535.00
AVAILABLE LOANS
N/A
AQF LEVEL
N/A
COURSE DURATION
Maximum of 16 weeks
ACCREDITATION
PROVIDER ID
N/A
Assessment
The assessments for each subject are listed below:
| Subject | Assessment | Assessment detail |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 Superannuation- General Advice | One (1) exam | Supervised, open-book, multiple-choice exam with four (4) attempts. |
Kaplan Professional exam venues
You can sit your exam while being supervised in your workplace or online via Zoom by your nominated supervisor. Click here for for more information.
Entry requirements
Education requirements
Individuals enrolling into Tier 1 Superannuation – General Advice will need to have met the Generic Knowledge entry requirements prior to enrolling into this course.
Individuals are also required to be aged 18 years or older to enrol into this course.
Generic Knowledge entry requirements
To meet the Generic Knowledge entry requirements for this course, you will need to demonstrate knowledge obtained through formal studies (completed within the last five years) of three of the four topic areas detailed below:
Topic 1: The Australian financial system and economic environment
Topic 2: Introduction to the Australian financial services industry and legislation
Topic 3: Investment asset classes and mortgage loans
Topic 4: General Insurance
Language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) requirements
This course requires you to read comprehensive learner workbooks, complete a range of written assessments, undertake independent research activities, and at times, engage in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication.
If you have any doubts about whether you have the language, literacy and numeracy skills to undertake a Kaplan Professional program, we recommend you speak with our Student Services team on 1300 662 203 or email mail@kaplan.edu.au.
Computing requirements
Recommended browsers
You can access KapLearn using any of the browsers below, but it runs best on the latest versions:
- Firefox 3 or later
- Chrome 4 or later
- Safari 3 or later
- Internet Explorer
You may find it helpful to have more than one browser installed on your computer. If you experience problems using Kaplan Professional’s online learning system, try using another browser.
Browser settings and support
For the best user experience in Kaplan Professional’s online learning system, select the following browser settings:
- Enable cookies
- Enable JavaScript
- Do not block pop-up windows
Skill requirements
To successfully complete this course, learners will require basic computing skills. This may include:
- Saving and editing Microsoft Office documents
- Researching, accessing and searching the internet
- Downloading and saving documents from websites
- Uploading documents through websites
- Participating in online discussions
Individuals enrolling into Tier 1 Superannuation – General Advice will need to have met the Generic Knowledge entry requirements prior to enrolling into this course.
Individuals are also required to be aged 18 years or older to enrol into this course.
To meet the Generic Knowledge entry requirements for this course, you will need to demonstrate knowledge obtained through formal studies (completed within the last five years) of three of the four topic areas detailed below:
Topic 1: The Australian financial system and economic environment
Topic 2: Introduction to the Australian financial services industry and legislation
Topic 3: Investment asset classes and mortgage loans
Topic 4: General Insurance
This course requires you to read comprehensive learner workbooks, complete a range of written assessments, undertake independent research activities, and at times, engage in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication.
If you have any doubts about whether you have the language, literacy and numeracy skills to undertake a Kaplan Professional program, we recommend you speak with our Student Services team on 1300 662 203 or email mail@kaplan.edu.au.
Recommended browsers
You can access KapLearn using any of the browsers below, but it runs best on the latest versions:
- Firefox 3 or later
- Chrome 4 or later
- Safari 3 or later
- Internet Explorer
You may find it helpful to have more than one browser installed on your computer. If you experience problems using Kaplan Professional’s online learning system, try using another browser.
Browser settings and support
For the best user experience in Kaplan Professional’s online learning system, select the following browser settings:
- Enable cookies
- Enable JavaScript
- Do not block pop-up windows
To successfully complete this course, learners will require basic computing skills. This may include:
- Saving and editing Microsoft Office documents
- Researching, accessing and searching the internet
- Downloading and saving documents from websites
- Uploading documents through websites
- Participating in online discussions
Enrolment information
You may enrol into this course at any time and begin studying immediately on enrolment.*
To enrol online, please follow these steps:
- Log into your student portal or create a student account.
- Click on ‘search course’ in the top right hand corner.
- Type in the ‘Tier 1’ to view all Tier 1 subjects and you will be able to enrol in multiple subjects.
Or
- You can search for the specific subject you are wishing to enrol in by entering the name of the subject and ‘enrol now’.
*If you have not previously completed Generic Knowledge, please ensure you enrol in this subject as it is a prerequisite of the Tier 1 knowledge areas.
Enrol nowStudying this subject for the General Advice Specialisation – Superannuation course
Please search for and enrol in the subject titled “Tier 1 Superannuation General Advice – GAS-Super” if you have not yet completed Tier 1 Superannuation General Advice and wish to study this as part of the General Advice Specialisation – Superannuation course.
Exemptions to Tier 1 Superannuation General Advice
You may be exempted from having to study this subject within the General Advice Specialisation – Superannuation course if you have previously completed either:
- Tier 1 Superannuation General Advice at Kaplan Professional; or
- RG146 Superannuation through an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) ; or
- A Diploma (AQF5) or higher-level qualification at an accredited Australian higher education provider.
If your prior Tier 1 Superannuation General Advice was completed at Kaplan Professional, your exemptions towards the General Advice Specialisation – Superannuation course will automatically be applied upon enrolment into CFS Client engagement in financial services.
If your prior Tier 1 Superannuation General Advice was completed through an RTO, or equivalent studies were completed through a Diploma or higher qualification, your exemptions towards the General Advice Specialisation – Superannuation course will be applied upon submission of certified supporting evidence and a completed application form available here.
Note: Studies completed between 5 – 10 years may require the completion of a challenge exam in addition to supporting evidence. Studies completed outside of 10 years will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
IMPORTANT: Please do not enrol in Tier 1 Superannuation General Advice – GAS-Super if you intend to seek an exemption for this subject for the General Advice Specialisation – Superannuation course. Please await the outcome of your exemption application before proceeding. However, you may enrol and commence studies in other subjects in the General Advice Specialisation – Superannuation course for which you are not seeking exemption/s.
This course is delivered online via Kaplan Professional’s learning management system, KapLearn.
You will receive login details to KapLearn on enrolment. When you log on to KapLearn, you are able to access the subject notes, assessments, additional learning materials (such as media, case studies practise activities) and your online tutor.
Assessments are accessed and submitted through KapLearn.
Corporate clients should contact our Corporate Solutions team at corporate@kaplan.edu.au to discuss delivery options and how we can further tailor our training to meet your business needs.
Policies
Student policies
Individuals who enrol in a Kaplan Professional course are bound by our published policies, including the policy that sets out our rules for assessment. Individuals can review these policies here. The policies also assist individuals when their study program does not go as planned and they need extra support.
Terms and conditions
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Refund policy
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Fees
Tier 1 – Superannuation – General Advice
$510 (GST free)
For additional study-related fees, please click here.
Industry Fund Services (IFS) exclusive pricing within GAS-Super course
- Tier 1 Generic Knowledge – GAS Super + Tier 1 Superannuation General Advice – GAS Super: $590 (GST free)
Subject enhancements
From 12 August 2024, we are pleased to announce that the following enhancements will be made to this subject:
- Subject to transitioned to a new, fully digital format. The topic modules now have new features:
- interactivity
- multimedia elements
- easy-to-read digital format
