About the course
Gain essential expertise in the regulatory and actuarial management of defined benefit superannuation funds, serving over 760,000 Australians with retirement benefits that will extend well into the 21st century.
This specialised course equips actuaries with the specific knowledge needed for Registrable Superannuation Entity (RSE) Actuary roles and consulting positions, covering legislative requirements, prudential standards, and professional obligations unique to the Australian context.
Ideal for Fellows who trained internationally, those who completed their Australian qualifications without defined benefit coverage, or any actuary seeking to refresh their expertise in this critical area of practice.
Master Australia's defined benefit superannuation requirements
Why the Defined Benefit Superannuation eLearning course?
Specialist knowledge
Develop specialised skills for the actuarial management of defined benefit funds in Australia.
Regulatory expertise
Gain comprehensive understanding of Australia's unique legislative and prudential requirements for defined benefit funds.
Flexible learning and recognised certification
Study at your own pace with comprehensive assessments and earn a certificate, demonstrating your expertise in defined benefits.
Enrolment details and course prices
Key detailsYou can enrol in this course at any time. | Member$1,000 AUD (GST exempt) Enrol | Non-members$1,250 AUD (GST exempt) Enrol |
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| Recommended background knowledge | - Completed the Institute’s Foundation and Actuary Program subjects or approved equivalent; - Superannuation and Retirement Applications or similar Fellowship level subject; - Understanding of the Australian superannuation industry. | - Completed the Institute’s Foundation and Actuary Program subjects or approved equivalent; - Superannuation and Retirement Applications or similar Fellowship level subject; - Understanding of the Australian superannuation industry. |
| Enrolment dates | You can enrol for this course at any time. | You can enrol for this course at any time. |
| Learning platform | Canvas LMS | Canvas LMS |
| Learning materials | Online written learning materials. | Online written learning materials. |
| CPD | You can claim 3 points per hour invested in this course. | Not applicable. |
Course outline
The course is a self-paced study program that covers:
- Roles and responsibilities of defined benefit actuaries
- Legislation and professional and professional guidance
- Defined benefit fund design
- Actuarial management of a defined benefit fund
- Closing defined benefit funds.
Course timings and assessment
- You can enrol in the course at any time.
- You’ll have six months to complete the course which is expected to take approximately 40 hours.
- This includes successful completion of a quiz and reflection for each chapter, and a final written assessment.
Certificate
A certificate will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the assessments within the 6-month period.
Course enrolment without completing the required tasks will not entitle the student to the Certificate. This may be suitable for those who want a high-level overview of defined benefit funds but do not require any evidence of competency.
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