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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: |
Occupational Certificate: Financial Advisor |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
105026 | Occupational Certificate: Financial Advisor | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
Development Quality Partner - INSETA | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
- | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
Occupational Certificate | Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies | Finance, Economics and Accounting | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 515 | Not Applicable | NQF Level 06 | Regular-ELOAC |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Reregistered | EXCO 0425/24 | 2021-07-01 | 2025-12-30 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2026-12-30 | 2029-12-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This qualification replaces: |
Qual ID | Qualification Title | Pre-2009 NQF Level | NQF Level | Min Credits | Replacement Status |
66611 | National Certificate: Wealth Management | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | 120 | Complete |
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
Purpose:
The purpose of this 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. A qualified learner will be able to: Rationale: The qualification caters for building competence at Levels 5 and 6. There are three-part qualifications enabling the development of new entrants into the occupation and then catering for the further development as the employees specialise and eventually grow to become fully fledged Financial Advisors. The effective use of wealth creation tools to grow wealth is essential for the protection and wellbeing of citizens. This industry provides an essential service in support of the development of the country and the achievement of the National Development Plan's objectives. The growth of the financial services industry is dependent on the training and education of staff that will be able to provide professional financial services to people across the nation. This qualification will therefore support the National Development Plan and will contribute towards job creation and social harmony; it provides the basis for entry into the industry. 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. RPL for Access to the Qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: NQF Level 4 qualification with Communication. |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge, Practical Skills and Work Experience Modules.
Knowledge Modules: Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 140. Practical Skill Modules: Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 256. Work Experience Modules: Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 119. |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
1. Provide advice to clients regarding the use of Long Term Insurance to manage risks and protect wealth.
2. Provide advice to clients regarding the implementation of Employee benefits and Retirement Funds. 3. Provide advice regarding the use of Health Care benefit programmes. 4. Provide advice to clients to grow and protect wealth through appropriate Investments and related methods. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3: Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4: Integrated Assessment: Integrated Formative Assessment: The skills development provider will use the curriculum to guide them on the stipulated internal assessment criteria and weighting. They will also apply the scope of practical skills and applied knowledge as stipulated by the internal assessment criteria. This formative assessment leads to entrance into the integrated external summative assessment. Integrated Summative Assessment: An external Integrated Summative Assessment, conducted through the relevant Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) Assessment Quality Partner is required for the issuing of this qualification. The external Integrated Summative Assessment will focus on the Exit Level Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria. |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
For determining the relevant international comparability of this qualification, a review was done of available similar qualifications/training in Australia and the United Kingdom (UK). The two qualifications identified were:
Australia: The Certificate III in Insurance Broking is pitched at Level IV and is designed for entry-level employees working in broking assistant or support roles in small or large organisations offering insurance broking services to retail and wholesale clients. Broking assistants undertake a range of core broking skills around customer service, client advice and clerical and administrative support duties. 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. The Unit Standards associated with this qualification includes the following: United Kingdom (UK): The London Institute of Banking and Finance is a leading provider of qualifications recognised by the Financial Conduct Authority as being appropriate for certain regulated functions. The LIBF Level 4 Diploma for Financial advisors (DipFA) is an industry benchmark qualification which meets the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) qualification requirement for retail investment advisers. Highly relevant and practical, the programme is tailored to reflect the role of an IFA, providing you with the required knowledge and skills to apply the subject matter effectively in the workplace. The assessments comprise of case-study-based learning designed to replicate the real life activities that advisers undertake. Level 4 Diploma for Financial Advisors (DipFA) comprises two mandatory units which need to be. successfully completed to achieve the qualification: Key content areas: Conclusion: The Occupational Certificate: Financial Advisor compares favourably with both the international qualifications in terms of purpose, level, and duration. As far as content is concerned, all three qualifications cover the generics of the industry and the related legislative requirements. The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work outcome and meet local industry needs which is the purpose of this Occupational Certificate. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
Horizontal Articulation:
This qualification articulates horizontally with the following qualification: Vertical Articulation: This qualification articulates vertically with the following qualifications: |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
N/A |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
N/A |
NOTES |
Qualifying for External Assessment:
In order to qualify for an external assessment, learners must provide proof of completion of all required modules by means of statements of results and work experience records. Additional Legal or Physical Entry Requirements: Compliance with the Financial Services Board (FSB) requirements. Criteria for the Accreditation of Providers: Accreditation of providers will be done against the criteria as reflected in the relevant curriculum on the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) website. The curriculum title and code is: Financial Advisor: 241301-001-00-00. Encompassed Trades: This qualification encompasses the following trades as recorded on the National Learners' Records Database (NLRD): Assessment Quality Partner (AQP): Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA). Part Qualifications: |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification. |
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PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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