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Introduction The FSC and Western Sydney University The College are pleased to offer FSC members enrolment into FNS42215 Certificate IV in Personal Trust Administration and FNS52015 Diploma of Personal Trusts at a discounted member rate.   Qualification Overview This qualification is designed to reflect the job roles of a person working in varied contexts within personal trust administration. Individuals in these roles apply solutions to a defined range of predictable and unpredictable problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They work autonomously, may provide guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others.   Who should do this course? The Certificate IV in Personal Trust Administration is designed for people currently working in the personal trust industry who administer estates, administer trusts, prepare wills for clients and establish and administer powers of attorney.   Course Entry Requirements There are no entry requirements for FNS42215 Certificate IV in Personal Trust Administration. Whilst there are no entry requirements for this qualification, it is recommended, learners: Are currently working in an organisation that provides trustee services Have access to workplace policies/procedures, template documents, forms and business systems Have access to a variety of client files, either actual clients or training files Have line manager support as there may be a requirement to work outside learners normal work activities Have an experienced staff member who is willing to mentor the student   Pathways from the Qualification A further learning pathway utilising qualifications such as Diploma of Personal Trusts would support career progression.   2017 Semester Dates Semester 1: Monday 20 February – Friday 13 AprilSemester 2: Monday 1 May – Friday 23 JuneSemester 3: Monday 10 July – Friday 1 SeptemberSemester 4: Monday 18 September – Friday 10 November   Fees For information on course fees, please refer to the registration form for unit pricing.   How Do I Apply? To apply, please complete the registration form and email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloak7abd9957a21fdd533c9f37fcadc0d32c').innerHTML = ''; var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; var addy7abd9957a21fdd533c9f37fcadc0d32c = 'rto' + '@'; addy7abd9957a21fdd533c9f37fcadc0d32c = addy7abd9957a21fdd533c9f37fcadc0d32c + 'westernsydney' + '.' + 'edu' + '.' + 'au'; var addy_text7abd9957a21fdd533c9f37fcadc0d32c = 'rto' + '@' + 'westernsydney' + '.' + 'edu' + '.' + 'au';document.getElementById('cloak7abd9957a21fdd533c9f37fcadc0d32c').innerHTML += ''+addy_text7abd9957a21fdd533c9f37fcadc0d32c+''; .   Contact us For more information on FNS42215 Certificate IV in Personal Trust Administration, visit our Western Sydney University The College website or contact us by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloak3af2a454153eff6cde787820c090e414').innerHTML = ''; var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; var addy3af2a454153eff6cde787820c090e414 = 'info' + '@'; addy3af2a454153eff6cde787820c090e414 = addy3af2a454153eff6cde787820c090e414 + 'fsc' + '.' + 'org' + '.' + 'au'; var addy_text3af2a454153eff6cde787820c090e414 = 'email';document.getElementById('cloak3af2a454153eff6cde787820c090e414').innerHTML += ''+addy_text3af2a454153eff6cde787820c090e414+''; or phone 1800 222 423.   Read more

Introduction The FSC and Western Sydney University The College are pleased to offer FSC members enrolment into FNS42215 Certificate IV in Personal Trust Administration and FNS52015 Diploma of Personal Trusts at a discounted member rate.   Qualification Overview This qualification is designed to reflect job roles of a person working in varied contexts within personal trust administration. Individuals in these roles apply solutions to a defined range of predictable and unpredictable problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They work autonomously, may provide guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others.   Who should do this course? The Certificate IV in Personal Trust Administration is designed for people currently working in the personal trust industry who administer estates, administer trusts, prepare wills for clients and establish and administer powers of attorney.   Course Entry Requirements There are no entry requirements for FNS42215 Certificate IV in Personal Trust Administration. Whilst there are no entry requirements for this qualification, it is recommended learners: Are currently working in an organisation that provides trustee services Have access to workplace policies/procedures, template documents, forms and business systems Have access to a variety of client files, either actual clients or training files Have line manager support as there may be a requirement to work outside learners normal work activities Have an experienced staff member who is willing to mentor the student   Pathways from the Qualification A further learning pathway utilising qualifications such as Diploma of Personal Trusts would support career progression.   2017 Semester Dates Semester 1: Monday 20 February – Friday 13 AprilSemester 2: Monday 1 May – Friday 23 JuneSemester 3: Monday 10 July – Friday 1 SeptemberSemester 4: Monday 18 September – Friday 10 November   Fees For information on course fees, please refer to the registration form for unit pricing.   How Do I Apply? To apply, please complete the registration form and email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloak3d5f95f71ec1777f29159dce8381079f').innerHTML = ''; var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; var addy3d5f95f71ec1777f29159dce8381079f = 'rto' + '@'; addy3d5f95f71ec1777f29159dce8381079f = addy3d5f95f71ec1777f29159dce8381079f + 'westernsydney' + '.' + 'edu' + '.' + 'au'; var addy_text3d5f95f71ec1777f29159dce8381079f = 'rto' + '@' + 'westernsydney' + '.' + 'edu' + '.' + 'au';document.getElementById('cloak3d5f95f71ec1777f29159dce8381079f').innerHTML += ''+addy_text3d5f95f71ec1777f29159dce8381079f+''; .   Contact us For more information on FNS42215 Certificate IV in Personal Trust Administration, visit our Western Sydney University The College website or contact us by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloakd9823dbc548594667e028f8b38ceffa7').innerHTML = ''; var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; var addyd9823dbc548594667e028f8b38ceffa7 = 'info' + '@'; addyd9823dbc548594667e028f8b38ceffa7 = addyd9823dbc548594667e028f8b38ceffa7 + 'fsc' + '.' + 'org' + '.' + 'au'; var addy_textd9823dbc548594667e028f8b38ceffa7 = 'email';document.getElementById('cloakd9823dbc548594667e028f8b38ceffa7').innerHTML += ''+addy_textd9823dbc548594667e028f8b38ceffa7+''; or phone 1800 222 423. Read more

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The FSC and Western Sydney University The College (WSU) are pleased to offer FSC members and those from the public trustees offices enrolment into two courses relating to those working in, or aspiring to work in, the personal trust's area of financial services. These courses are offered at a discounted rate for FSC members and those working in public trustee offices. The course is available at the standard rate for those not employee by FSC members or the public trustees. For more information on  FNS42215 Cert IV in Personal Trust Administration. For more information on FNS52015 Diploma of Personal Trusts. To visit the Western Sydney University The College website. Read more

Please note that the FSC receives a financial benefit from members' use of some of these services to help further fund our member services. The PRI Academy is recognised as the international “gold standard for ESG training”. PRI Academy courses feature content from leading international experts, real life and hypothetical case studies, best practice approaches to investment and risk management, and strategies for the practical application of key ESG concepts.  Courses provide Market-leading, web-based training - maximum flexibility, start and finish when you please, no travel, no pressure, no greenhouse gases! Official “Record of Completion”. Specialist content provided by global ESG experts. A comprehensive and structured learning pathway to ESG integration featuring up-to-the-minute case studies, step by step theory, interactive tools and financial modelling.  Professional Services All Academy courses have been developed for professionals across the "ESG integration ecosystem" including: Asset owners and large institutional investors Asset managers Asset consultants Banks and other diversified financial institutions Non-bank financial institutions, including building societies and credit unions Wealth managers Companies Professional services firms Government and regulators Industry bodies, Universities, NGOs, policy groups  Professional development CFA Institute has approved RI Essentials, the foundational course of the RI Academy, for ten CE credit hours. If you are a CFA Institute member, CE credit hours for your participation in this program will be automatically recorded in your CE diary.  RI Essentials curriculum The RI Essentials course is an in-depth look at environmental, social, and governance issues across financial decision making. The course comprises six modules, each requiring 1-2 hours of study and additional reading: Introduction to Responsible Investment Responsible Investment and Financial Analysis Responsible Investment and the Environment Responsible Investment and Society Responsible Investment and Corporate Governance Implementing a Responsible Investment Program  Next steps All FSC members benefit from a 5% discount on standard Academy rates. To find out more about the RI Academy, prices, or to enrol directly, please click here. Feel free to contact the Academy team directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloak12d4fec38c4b988a15abffdfb6e8af43').innerHTML = ''; var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; var addy12d4fec38c4b988a15abffdfb6e8af43 = 'enquiries' + '@'; addy12d4fec38c4b988a15abffdfb6e8af43 = addy12d4fec38c4b988a15abffdfb6e8af43 + 'riacademy' + '.' + 'org'; var addy_text12d4fec38c4b988a15abffdfb6e8af43 = 'enquiries' + '@' + 'riacademy' + '.' + 'org';document.getElementById('cloak12d4fec38c4b988a15abffdfb6e8af43').innerHTML += ''+addy_text12d4fec38c4b988a15abffdfb6e8af43+''; . Read more

    AIST and the FSC have joined forces to offer FSC members access to AIST’s full suite of educational offerings at a discount. AIST’s comprehensive courses are delivered nationally and offer participants to opportunity to undertake role-specific education pathways. Our outcome orientated training can be delivered in your offices, our offices, via self-paced learning, online or a combination of all of the above.   AIST Education Learning Pathway The AIST Education Learning Pathway allows superannuation professionals to clearly and easily identify where their skill level is currently, what courses they need to undertake to continue their professional development and the learning needed to maintain skills and knowledge to help reach career goals. Foundation Looking to develop a new skill or knowledge base?  Recently started work in the superannuation industry? AIST Foundation courses provide the important fundamentals of superannuation to either help you start your career or gain new knowledge. SuperStarter: Essential Facts or Comprehensive Facts, information and general advice: Outlines the different types of advice defined in the Corporations Act AFSL adviser induction: outlines the statutory and professional obligations for representatives providing general and personal financial product advice Consolidation AIST Consolidation level courses enhance and develop your general superannuation knowledge and learning through the provision of more detailed and focused courses. RG146 for the superannuation industry Insurance for the superannuation industry Investment for the superannuation industry Maintenance With a thorough knowledge of your area of interest, AIST Maintenance courses keep you up-to-date on changes in legislation, amendments to the procedure and new policies, which directly impact your role in superannuation. Quarterly professional development seminars RG146 refresher workshop Assessing TPD and death benefits AIST Education delivers structured training which is tailored specifically for your job function ensuring you have the key compliance and skills training required for your role.   How to register for AIST Education AIST Education offers discounts for FSC members. Please use the promotion code FSCAIST2017 when contacting AIST. To view AIST’s full list of courses, pdf click here .  For more information or to register, please contact AIST Education: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. document.getElementById('cloak3a75ad8f1e125b9715644d59e05bfa27').innerHTML = ''; var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; var addy3a75ad8f1e125b9715644d59e05bfa27 = 'training' + '@'; addy3a75ad8f1e125b9715644d59e05bfa27 = addy3a75ad8f1e125b9715644d59e05bfa27 + 'aist' + '.' + 'asn' + '.' + 'au'; var addy_text3a75ad8f1e125b9715644d59e05bfa27 = 'training' + '@' + 'aist' + '.' + 'asn' + '.' + 'au';document.getElementById('cloak3a75ad8f1e125b9715644d59e05bfa27').innerHTML += ''+addy_text3a75ad8f1e125b9715644d59e05bfa27+''; www.aist.asn.au Read more