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How do I prepare for a client-needs role-play?

Start with questions, careful listening and a clear summary before explaining options.

Sources checked 2026-10-08 · Prepared 2026-10-09

What should the role-play demonstrate?

FNSFMB412 requires identifying the needs of at least three clients and presenting different options to each. Information security is part of the requirement. Careful questions and a clear summary can help make your understanding visible.

Source: FNSFMB412 assessment requirements (government training product)

How should you practise?

Use a fictional scenario approved by your trainer. Practise checking that you understood the person's needs before discussing options. The assessor sets the evidence format; this guide does not recommend a loan for any real person.

Source: FNSFMB412 assessment requirements (government training product)

What should you compare?

What remains unconfirmed?

The assessor sets the scenario and evidence format.

What can you do next?

Practise summarising a fictional client's needs and checking that you understood them.

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