FNS51822 Diploma of Financial Services

Formal recognition for a general-purpose pathway into the financial services industry, for individuals who apply solutions to complex problems, provide guidance to teams and coordinate their own work within defined guidelines.

Overview

Turn years of hands-on financial services experience into the FNS51822 Diploma of Financial Services, a nationally recognised qualification providing a general purpose pathway into the financial services industry. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows your experience applying solutions to complex financial services problems and providing guidance to others or teams to be formally assessed against this qualification rather than starting your learning over. Once your evidence is assessed and confirmed by our partner RTO, you hold the same AQF-recognised Diploma as anyone who completed the qualification through classroom-based study.

Career Opportunities

Customer Service Manager (Financial Services)

Oversees customer service and administration teams in a financial institution, preparing budgets and developing customer service policy.

Finance Sector Supervisor

Promotes customer financial services, manages financial operations, monitors compliance and leads a team in a financial services branch.

Reference: training.gov.au

Benefits

Industry RecognitionFormal recognition of the customer service, compliance and team supervision skills you have already developed in financial services.

Career AdvancementProvides a pathway into further study, such as specialist financial services qualifications, or into a branch or team management role.

Our Trusted Partners Offering the Qualification

Brighton Pacific Pty. Ltd T/A Australia Institute of Business and Technology

RTO Code: 41138

Nationally Recognised

ASQA Registered

RPL Specialist

Documents & Evidence you might require

Is your experience eligible for certification?

General Documents

Your identification Documents
USI Number
Detailed Resume
Work Reference Letter(s)
Payslips
Previous Qualifications (If Any)

Project & Work Evidence

Financial reports, reconciliations or budgets you have prepared
Business or instalment activity statements you have prepared or lodged
Payroll, accounts payable or accounts receivable records you have processed
Compliance, taxation or regulatory documentation you have completed
Records showing you have supervised or coordinated the work of others in a finance role
Financial system, software or process improvements you have implemented
Client or employer correspondence confirming your financial services responsibilities
Audit, review or year-end adjustment records you have prepared

Working Photos & Videos

Photos taken in a real workplace showing you performing financial services tasks
You clearly visible carrying out accounting, bookkeeping or finance tasks in a professional setting
Videos recorded on site showing you performing financial services tasks
Each video approximately 90-120 seconds long

[NB: RTO might ask for more evidences based on qualification requirements]

Labor Opportunity in Australian Industry

77,900Employed

45Median Age

2,100Annual Employment Growth

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age, Annual Employment Growth)

Industry Average Salary

$2,904Median per week

$151,008Yearly income

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Median per week, Yearly income)

How It Works

Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.

Collect Your Evidence

Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.

Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs

We'll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you'll receive your SelfAssessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.

Submit Your Completed Forms

Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.

Assessment and Competency Review

Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.

Outcome Issued

Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.

Disclaimer: ATSR is a facilitator of RPL. Qualifications are issued by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) upon successful assessment.

Payment & Refund

Personalised quote after your consultation

Pricing based on your individual advised pathway

RTO name and all payment options included

No payment until you've accepted your quote

Refunds available in line with our policy

Payment options

✦ 4 interest-free instalments available

Debit / Credit Card

Bank Transfer

Payment Options

Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.

After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.

Refund Policy

We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.

Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a Diploma of Financial Services through RPL based on my work experience?

Yes, if you've been working in financial services, RPL allows an RTO to formally assess your existing skills and experience against the Diploma instead of requiring a full course of study. You still go through a genuine assessment process to demonstrate your skills meet the qualification's standard.

What evidence counts for RPL in financial services?

Useful evidence includes financial reports, reconciliations or budgets you've prepared, activity statements you've handled, and payroll or accounts records you've managed. Supervisor references and records showing your responsibilities in a financial services role also help the assessor build a clear picture of your experience.

Does an RPL Diploma of Financial Services carry the same weight as one earned at TAFE?

Yes, it's the identical AQF-registered qualification issued by an ASQA-registered RTO either way. There's no distinction on the certificate between the RPL pathway and full-time study — both lead to the same nationally recognised Diploma.

What roles is this Diploma suited to?

It supports roles like Customer Service Manager in financial services, where you oversee service and admin teams and develop customer service policy, or Finance Sector Supervisor roles managing financial operations. It's aimed at people already working at a supervisory or management level in financial services who want that experience formally recognised.

Secure your status as a certified financial services professional today

Turn your financial services experience into a nationally recognised Diploma qualification.