Financial Advisor – NQF Level 6
QCTO Learnership
Course overview
The purpose of this Financial Advisor NQF Level 6 qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Financial Advisor. A Financial Advisor analyses the financial needs of clients and facilitates processes to implement solutions that will contribute towards the protection and growth of wealth for clients.
Entry Requirements
To enroll in the course, participants must have:
Learning Outcomes
Rationale:
The qualification has relevance for learners in Retirement Funds, Investment, Medical Schemes and Intermediaries (Range: includes but not limited to Financial Advisors, Personal Financial Planners, Financial Services Call Centre Agents, Client Service Providers, Brokers, Broker Consultants, Retirement Fund Consultants, Retirement Fund Administrators, Trust Fund Officers, Product Developers,
Consultants who advise on product structure of Retirement Funds, Principal Officers, Trustees, Medical Scheme Consultants, Senior Administrators, Retail Managers who support Advisors and have a back office function, Collective Investment Scheme Managers, Account Executives and Compliance Officers).
Learning Assumed To Be In Place And Recognition Of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for Access to the External Integrated Summative Assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record.
Financial Advisor Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be awarded an Occupational Certificate: Health Care Benefits Advisor from the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). This certification validates the skills and knowledge acquired during the program.
International Comparability – Australia
Level 4 Diploma for Financial Advisors (DipFA).
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Individuals at this level take limited responsibility in known situations under general supervision. Some of the work functions in insurance broking where this qualification may be used are subject to regulatory requirements.