FNS30415
Certificate III in Mercantile Agents

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Are you considering a change of career that may take you into private investigation?  If so, then the CLET FNS30415 Certificate III in Mercantile Agents is a perfect complement to that ambition.  Adding to your existing portfolio, having your skills in subject location and process serving recognised will add greatly to your licensing potential and employment competitiveness.

Apply for RPL today and the CLET RPL Team will help you make sure you have everything you need to be the best private investigator.  CLET closely monitors all licensing requirements in this area, to make sure you always have what is required.

Remember: this licensing requirement is not met by CLET qualifications in Victoria or Western Australia.

Australian Qualifications Framework
Australian Qualifications Framework

Certificate III in Mercantile Agents
Course Code: FNS30415
Application Completion Time: 28 Days
Delivery Mode: RPL ONLY
Awards for RPL:
Certificate III or
Statement of Attainment
GAP Training: Yes
Units Recognised: 12
Nationally Recognised Training:
Payment Plans: Yes
RPL Review and assessment can take a minimum of 28 days to complete

Core Units

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain daily financial records such as reconciling debtors’ and creditors’ systems, preparing and maintaining a general ledger and trial balance and includes activities associated with monitoring cash control for accounting purposes.

It applies to individuals who are skilled operators and apply a broad range of competencies in various work contexts and may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of financial records.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit describes skills and knowledge required to record general journal adjustment entries and to prepare end of period financial reports.

It applies to individuals employed in a range of work environments who are responsible for preparing financial reports. They may be individuals providing administrative support within an enterprise, or they might have responsibility for these tasks in relation to their own workgroup or role.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use computer software and organise electronic information and data.

It applies to individuals who apply a limited range of practical skills with a fundamental knowledge of equipment use and the organisation of data in a defined context, under direct supervision or with limited individual responsibility.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to investigate, negotiate and resolve disputes between financial services customers and organisations.

It applies to individuals in any sector of the financial services industry who work with others as part of a formal internal dispute resolution process.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to correctly interpret and apply industry and organisational procedures, guidelines, policies, ethical standards and sustainability requirements to day-to-day work in the financial services industry.

It applies to individuals with the fundamental skills required to work in the financial services industry and underpins other units used in all sectors of the industry.

Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and analyse information to determine the debtor and debt settlement status of individuals or parties such as companies or associations, negotiate with debtors and collect debt.

It applies to individuals who perform debt collection functions within organisations of any size or location.

Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to investigate and analyse client requirements for preparing legal documentation and serving legal processes.

It applies to individuals who are required to serve legal process as part of their role as a mercantile agent within financial services organisations of any size or location.

Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to investigate and locate subjects, determine appropriate means of approach and write relevant reports on the outcomes.

It applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge and follow organisational procedures to complete tasks.

Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.



Possible Electives

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in a manner that is healthy and safe in relation to self and others and to respond to emergency incidents. It covers following work health and safety (WHS) and emergency procedures and instructions, implementing WHS requirements and participating in WHS consultative processes.

It applies to individuals who require a basic knowledge of WHS to carry out work in a defined context under direct supervision or with some individual responsibility, in a range of industry and workplace contexts.

NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the Model WHS Act has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to liaise with clients (creditors), the client's debtors and third parties, and apply legal requirements and ethical principles in repossessing property.

It applies to individuals who are required to repossess property as part of their role as a mercantile agent within financial services organisations of any size or location.

Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, compile and document recommendations from debt collection cases.

It applies to individuals who are required to develop and document case recommendations as part of their role as a mercantile agent in debt management and collection.

Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

This unit describes skills and knowledge required to establish contact and rapport with debtors and successfully collect debts using a relevant legal recovery process.

It applies to individuals who use specialised knowledge of legal requirements and follow organisational procedures to complete tasks.

Work functions in the occupational areas where this unit may be used are subject to regulatory requirements. Refer to the FNS Implementation Guide Companion Volume or the relevant regulator for specific guidance on requirements.

RPL is a great way for experienced personnel to receive Nationally Recognised Qualification/s that are assessed to match to their knowledge and skills in recognition of years of service. The award is a formal testament, appreciating the value of these attained knowledge and skills that can then be easily recognised by both the private and public sectors for a smoother transition into new employment.

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

  • Collections Officer/Agent
  • Process Servicing
  • Repossessions Officer/Agent
  • Banking Industry
  • Security Officer (Certificate II in Security Operations may also be required)
  • Receptionist - Accounting
  • Administrative Officer - (public or private sector)

RPL FEES - $995 (Full RPL Fee)

Initial RPL Review: NO FEE (Free of charge) - This is conducted when RPL Application and evidence received.

PROCEED TO AWARD: $995 - This fee is only due after initial review is completed, candidate then requests a full RPL assessment is conducted and decides to proceed to be awarded with the qualification. If candidate does not proceed to award, no fee is payable.

STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT - FEE adjusted accordingly. This occurs when initial review is conducted, candidate then requests a full RPL assessment and is awarded PARTIAL RPL for selected units.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available on all CLET qualifications. If you have completed formal or informal training and have knowledge, skills and employment experience in this area, you may apply for RPL.

You will be asked to provide evidence to support your application and the CLET RPL team will assist you through the RPL assessment process. Apply for RPL below to commence the process.

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