Broking Assistant Roles

Is this level right for you?

Those entering insurance broking get a great start to their career by enrolling in one of NIBA College’s insurance broking certificate courses. The College offers two useful options:

• CERTIFICATE III IN INSURANCE BROKING if you are straight out of school or have not worked in an office before.

• CERTIFICATE IV IN INSURANCE BROKING if you already have some business or industry experience.

ASIC Tier 2

Both Certificates meet the ASIC Tier 2 general insurance adviser skills and knowledge requirements

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For help with planning your study program email the Qualifications Adviser on qualifications@nibacollege.com.au.

Certificate III and IV in Insurance Broking

Candidates in both certificate programs learn how to work effectively and efficiently within a broking business by studying six modules .

BLOCK 1: TIER 2 GENERAL INSURANCE

• MODULE 1 ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE FOR GENERAL INSURANCE BROKERS
Covers background knowledge for Tier 2 general insurance advisors including an overview of the industry, risk insurance products and related legislation.

• MODULE 2 GENERAL INSURANCE ADVICE SKILLS
Covers Tier 2 retail general insurance advice skills including how to establish a relationship with a client, prepare and deliver general and personal advice and implement an insurance program.

BLOCK 2: FOUNDATION BROKING SKILLS

MODULE 3 BUSINESS SKILLS FOR INSURANCE BROKERS
Covers the skills needed to work effectively within an insurance broking business including working to industry and organisational guidelines, working safely in the office, using technology effectively.

MODULE 4 CLIENT SERVICE SKILLS FOR ADVISORS
Covers handling customer complaints and undertaking effective negotiations with clients and insurers.

MODULE 5 DESIGNING RISK PROGRAMS FOR BROKING CLIENTS
Covers the foundation broking skills for assistant account executives including:
• all aspects of the broking role from initial risk assessment through to providing customised advice and claims services; and
• an introduction to the principles of risk management.

MODULE 6 PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Covers implementing effective communications strategies and working effectively with others.

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Tier 2 General Insurance Short Course

If the full Certificate is not required; NIBA College also offers a short course covering Tier 2 General Insurance Advisor Accreditation and the essential broking skills for assistant brokers and account executives.

Traineeships

State and Federal traineeships provide financial incentives to employers to assist new entrants in gaining employment experience and qualifications. Traineeships are available for eligible undertaking in Certificate III and Certificate IV through NIBA College.

Traineeship programs combine both structured training and practical work experiences. Learning and assessment take place in the office environment. The NIBA College course is delivered by distance learning with the trainee’s progress monitored regularly against their personalised training plan.

The course is designed to be completed in 12 months but in some States up to two years is allowed for completion.

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What's Next?

All students studying at NIBA College are eligible for Associate membership - your membership comes with a free subscription to the Insurance & Risk Professional magazine and you'll receive NIBA Newshots on important technical and industry issues!

The next step in your education is to qualify as a fully competent insurance broker by completing the Diploma of Insurance Broking.

If you want an easy way to maintain your CPD requirements subscribe to NIBA College CPD elearning courses. Broker specific technical courses are available as well as personal effectiveness and business programs in time management, creative problem solving and much, much more!

Enrolment

You can enrol in Certificate III courses at any time - Before you enrol make sure you;

1. Read the terms of study - you will be bound by these rules so make sure you understand them.

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3. Check if you may be eligible for due to prior study. If so, you will need to provide a certified copy of your Statement of Attainment or equivalent documentation on enrolment

Once you have decided on the program you wish to undertake, complete the enrolment form online or download the manual form and send it to NIBA College.

If you have any questions regarding your enrolment or which course or assessment is right for you, please contact us on qualifications@nibacollege.com.au.

Once you are enrolled you will be sent a confirmation email with a link to your program learning materials and other important information. If you do not receive either of these emails it is important that you contact us as soon as possible.

Delivery

All NIBA College Certificate III and IV courses are offered in distance study format. Once your enrolment has been confirmed you can access a comprehensive set of learning notes, presentations, study guides and assessment exercises online.

Traineeship students are required to set aside a number of hours during work time each week to complete their studies. These students will also be provided with a detailed timeline as to when each assessment activity is due.

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