Debt Collection

Gain the skills to manage debt collection processes effectively and professionally. Understand your obligations when communicating with debtors and resolving outstanding debts while maintaining positive relationships.

Course Details

Regulation/Law

Australia: Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and more

Ideal for

All employees, contractors, and volunteers

Region

Australia

Course Format

Structured Learning, Accelerated Learning and ShortBurst options

Duration

Depending on format, between 5 - 40 minutes

Debt collectors are governed by a range of statutory and common law obligations.

Together, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have published a Debt Collection Guideline, which explains how the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), the Australian Securities and Investment Commission Act (ASIC Act) and the National Consumer Credit Protection Act apply to debt collection activities.

Course Overview

About this online course

Our ‘Debt Collection’ course is aligned with the guidelines established by the ACCC and ASIC, offering businesses and their employees a clear understanding of the legal obligations for debt collectors and creditors, particularly when dealing with individual debtors. Through interactive scenarios and practical advice, this course equips employees with straightforward guidelines to ensure they pursue debts responsibly and in full compliance with the law.

Ideal for workplaces that are

If you’re a manager looking to train a group within your organisation, external suppliers or all staff, please fill in our enquiry form and let us know the size of your organisation. Our compliance experts will assist you.

Key takeaways for participants

  • Clear and easy-to-follow guidelines aligned with regulatory standards
  • Engaging and interactive animated modules for an optimal user experience
  • Multiple course formats to suit diverse learning needs
  • Legally up-to-date content to save you time and resources
  • Rigorous end-of-module testing to ensure thorough understanding of the law

Legislation covered

Australia: Competition and Consumer Act 2010; Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001; National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009; Privacy Act 1988; Bankruptcy Act 1966; ACCC and ASIC Debt Collection Guideline for Collectors and Creditors

Key modules

  • Laws governing debt collection
  • Misleading and deceptive conduct
  • Unconscionable conduct
  • Contacting a debtor
  • Privacy obligations
  • Record keeping
  • Repayment negotiations
  • Contact when a payment arrangement is already in place
  • Contact following bankruptcy, PIA or debt agreement
  • Conduct towards debtors, their families and third parties
  • Representations about the consequence of non-payment
  • Credit reporting
  • Representations as to the legal status of a debt
  • Legal actions and procedures
  • Complaints and dispute resolution

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • understand the laws relevant to debt collection; and
  • understand the guidelines governing how to contact a debtor.

Duration and Format

Structured Learning

Ideal for first-time learners or those with little prior knowledge, covering the entire topic in 30-40 minutes. 

Accelerated Learning

Allows learners who understand the topic to proceed quickly through the course in 20-30 minutes.

MicroLearns

Short modules for time-poor learners, with each module lasting 5-10 minutes.

ShortBurst

Quick summaries of specific compliance areas, available in office-based and field-based formats, each lasting 5 minutes.

Delivery and Setup

SCORM

Our client services team can deliver our courses via SCORM file if you have a Learning Management System (LMS).

Compliance Platform

Alternatively, you can use our Compliance Platform to house any training material, track policy acceptance, administer surveys, and audits—all in one place. We can get you up and running within a few weeks. 

Related courses

Increase your compliance by bundling our related courses. This ensures you cover multiple topics and legislations for a holistic approach.

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Why Choose Safetrac’s Compliance Courses 

Versatile Course Formats

Options include comprehensive compliance courses and short, bite-sized modules to meet diverse training needs. 

Engaging and Customisable Content

Our courses feature a variety of engaging and animated content, from videos to interactive modules, all of which can be customised based on your branding or designed with specific scenarios tailored to your business. 

Legally Up-to-Date

All content is regularly updated to reflect the latest legislation, ensuring your training remains compliant. 

Flexible Delivery Options

Available via SCORM or our Compliance Platform, with regular updates provided whenever legal changes occur. 

Exceptional Customer Service

Our local Client Services team ensures a smooth setup within a few weeks and offers ongoing support for all your learning and training needs.

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