Completing both of these modules will gain you the qualification.
Core Knowledge
This module provides an understanding of professionalism required in the financial services industry. Enabling graduates to gain an understanding of the wider financial services environment and the legislation and regulations that impact participants economically and financially whilst delivering financial advice services. This module plus one elective makes up the strand.
Investment
This module provides an understanding of investment concepts within the regulatory, legislative and economic environment. Enabling graduates to apply an appropriate six-step process in an investment context.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of financial services legislation, good conduct, professionalism, and Six Step Process
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the financial services sector to provide financial advice solutions
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of key factors in the economic environment to provide financial advice solutions
Interpret and explain provisions in the regulatory framework in a financial advice services context
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the investment services environment and concepts
Gather and analyse information to determine client investment needs
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of investment assets, services, and financial instruments to meet client needs
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of economic factors to provide investment solutions
Provide advice in an investment context using the Six Step Process