Tier 1 Generic Knowledge

RG146 Tier 1 Generic Knowledge Compliance Training Course

Regulation is an essential part of a well-functioning financial services sector. It minimises uncertainties and risks, promotes fair and informed economic activity, and provides a measure of predictability and consistency for participants, issuers, investors and consumers.

Our online Tier 1 Generic Knowledge course provides valuable foundation knowledge for financial services professionals, no matter what area of the industry they are working in.

Learn the economic environment, operation of financial markets and types of financial products.

Program Content

  • Topic 1: Financial services regulation and licensing
  • Topic 2: Operation of financial markets and the economy
  • Topic 3: Financial markets and products
  • Topic 4: Application of cross-industry laws in financial services

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand primary laws that underpin the financial services regulatory framework
  • Learn who the main regulators and industry associations are
  • Describe what conduct requirements of licensees and their representatives
  • Explore the impact of the economic environment on financial services
  • Define the characteristics of financial products and the entities that issue and distribute them
  • Learn relevant legal principles, including consumer law, Privacy, AML, anti-hawking, dispute resolution, and ethics

What you will learn

Who is this course for?

  • Representatives needing to complete Generic Knowledge before undertaking study of a specialist knowledge area
  • Professionals in a support role, such as Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, or Capability Management
  • Industry knowledge for new starters
  • Refresher training for individual roles or teams, or your whole organisation.

Units of Competency

Pre-requisite

Recognition of Prior Learning

Certification

On successful completion of RG 146 Tier 1 Generic Knowledge participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

RG146 Tier 1 specialist knowledge areas

To meet relevant training standards at the Tier 1 level, you must complete both Generic Knowledge and the specialist knowledge area you intend to provide general advice in. Our specialist knowledge areas include:

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Frequently Asked Questions

RG 146 continues to apply for certain groups, namely licensees and advisers who: It is also recommended for trading/dealing desk heads, middle office, responsible managers, and other oversight roles. Our practical, back to basics guide steps you through becoming RG146 compliant. Learn more in our recent insight How Do I Become RG146 Compliant? If there is any training that you or your team needs, feel free to reach out and we will be happy to assist.

We offer an online, modular approach, allowing you to study and complete one RG146 Tier 1 specialist knowledge area at a time. Our Tier 1 RG146 compliance programs:
  • Delivery: are online – self paced
  • Study time: depends on your current knowledge and experience however we estimate 10-20 hours of study.
  • Duration: up to 16 weeks - however experienced professionals can complete in less time.
To assist AFS Licensees, we follow the syllabus prescribed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) for each Tier 1 and Tier 2 specialist knowledge area. To meet relevant training standards at the Tier 1 level, you must complete both Generic Knowledge and the specialist knowledge area you intend to provide general advice in.

  • For each specialist knowledge area; there is one knowledge exam (multiple-choice questions) per topic. Each exam is based on the subject materials in the given topic.
  • Assessment is online, open-book and does not need to be supervised
  • If you are unsuccessful, you may repeat the assessment (3 attempts)

To get started, either
  • Purchase your course online. (If checking out for your team, you can add multiple courses to the cart.) OR
  • Contact Us to arrange an invoice
Please note: Online orders may take up to 1 business day to be processed and for you to receive your course login details.  

To get started, either:
  • Purchase course/s online. (You can add multiple courses to the cart.) OR
  • Contact us to arrange a invoice.
Please note: Online orders may take up to 1 business day to be processed and for your team to receive their course login details.

We do not charge additional study related fees.
  • Exam resit $0
  • Course extension request (4 weeks) $0
  • Certificate replacement fee $0
What is RG206?2023-04-21T07:53:53+10:00

Regulatory Guide 206 Credit licensing: Competence and training (RG 206)

Credit licensees must comply with the organisational competence obligation in s47(1)(f) of the National Consumer Credit protection Act 2009 (National Credit Act). Regulatory Guide 206 Credit licensing: Competence and training (RG 206) sets out the minimum expectations for demonstrating organisational competence.

What you need to do to comply will depend on the nature, scale and complexity of your business. However, Regulatory Guide 206 Credit licensing: Competence and training (RG 206) sets out our minimum expectations for demonstrating organisational competence.

You must also ensure that your representatives are adequately trained and competent to engage in the credit activities authorised by your licence: s47(1)(g).

ASIC generally expects you to determine what is appropriate initial and ongoing training for your representatives and to embed this in your recruitment and training systems.

Updated annually, our CPD is designed to enable Responsible Managers and Representatives of Australian Credit Licensees to meet their mandatory RG206 continuing training requirement. Our CPD that is structured, properly assessed and recorded.

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