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Financial Advice - Full Programme L5FAFQ
Price:	$2,040.00 +GST Retail

Designed for financial advisers providing personalised financial advice, Authorised Financial Advisers (AFA's); financial planners, investment advisers, investment product managers.

This enrolment leads to the Financial Advice Strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services Level 5.

The enrolment includes the Core Knowledge module + Financial Advice module.

The Skills Organisation assess Unit Standard 25650-53 and 26360, and our price includes their fees.

A break down of the content and assessment requirements by each module is as follows:

Enrolment Info Qual Summary Bridging Distance Learning

This option includes the following Modules

Core Knowledge

Content

This module provides an understanding of the level of professionalism required in the financial services industry. You will gain an understanding of the wider financial services environment and research fit for purpose financial or insurance solutions. Details of the unit standards included in this module are shown below. (NZQA 40 Credits)

In order to gain the certificate in Financial Services Level 5 this module is a core compulsory component, ie it must be completed in conjunction with another module to complete the full qualification strand

Assessment

2 study guides are provides for these four unit standards, and the assessment is predominantly evidence based. This means actual workplace examples of clients are used to demonstrate that you can put into practice the learning contained within the study guide.

Documents can be uploaded using the student dashboard function, scanned and email to your tutor, or posted to our offices. note that client names should be removed.

Approximate time frames for this module is 6.5 months.

Content

This module provides an understanding of the legislative and regulatory requirements of category 1 advisers, and outlines the application of the six step financial advice process method used to provide professional client service.

This module is compulsory for Authorised Financial Advisers (AFA) and is equivalent to Legislative Framework & Advice Process of the National Certificate of Financial Services Level 5. (NZQA 30 Credits)

Assessment

1 study guide is provided across all unit standards within this module. Unit standards 25650-25653 are assessed using evidence based assessment.

This means actual workplace examples of clients are used to demonstrate that you can put into practice the learning contained within the study guide.

Assessment documents are required to be submitted directly to the Skills Organisation.

Unit standard 26360 is also assessed by exam at the Skills Organisation premises, and you will be required to book an attendance at their locations using their online booking facility. You can find out more about the skills organisation assessment process here.

The costs for Skills assessment are included in our pricing below.

Approximate time frames for this module is 4.7 months.

Learning Units Included

Module 1 Core - Financial Services Best Practice and Professionalism

28363

This unit standard is one of 4 that make up the Core Knowledge module. In this unit you will gain an understanding of:

Best practice and professionalism in respect of client care, ethical behaviour, and process
Common estate planning and taxation concepts
The financial advice Six Step Process and its applicability in achieving appropriate solutions for clients

Objectives

Demonstrate understanding of common estate planning tools and taxation measures.
Demonstrate understanding of the financial advice Six Step Process and its applicability in achieving appropriate solutions for clients.
Demonstrate knowledge of and, where appropriate, comply with best practice and professionalism in respect of client care, ethical behaviour, and advice process.

Module 1 Core - Regulatory Environment

28364

This unit is one of 4 unit standards that make up the Core Knowledge module. In the unit you will gain an understanding of:

Regulatory environment and the impact on your daily work
The impact of legislation on your daily work
The categories of clients and applicable types of financial services
The role and responsibilities in a complaint or dispute process

Objectives

Demonstrate understanding of different categories of clients and types of financial services.
Demonstrate understanding of the background to the regulatory environment, and identify the applicability and impact of legislation that is relevant in a broad financial services context.
Demonstrate understanding of the roles and responsibilities of participants in complaints and disputes handling processes.

Module 1 Core - Research and Analysis Processes

28365

This unit standard is one of 4 that make up the Core Knowledge module. In this unit you will gain an understanding of:

Research and analysis processes used in assessing, reviewing, or comparing a product, service, or solution,
Conduct appropriate research to develop financial solutions.

Objectives

To understand the processes involved in researching and analyzing financial products or services when reviewing or comparing financial products or services to find a fit for purpose solution.
To conduct research and analysis, to develop fit for purpose financial solutions, and to provide a supporting rationale for the identified solution.

Module 1 Core - The Economic Environment and Financial Markets

28366

This unit standard is one of 4 that make up the Core Knowledge module. In this unit you will gain an understanding of:

The role of financial markets and their participants,
The common products by which financial markets are accessed
The nature and factors that impact the economic environment and the participants

Objectives

To understand financial market participants
To recognise and understand common types of financial services and products used by consumers
To understand financial markets and systems
To understand and explain the factors that impact participants in the financial markets and systems

Module 2 Financial Advice - Steps 1 & 2 of Six Step Financial Advice process

25650

This unit standard is one of 5 that make up the Financial Advice module the Advice Process. Completion of this unit standard will enable you to;

Establish and define the nature and scope of the client and financial adviser relationship
Gather client information to identify and analyse client requirements and risk profile

Objectives

To identify and gather relevant information pertaining to the clients personal business and financial situation
To understand and explain disclosure requirements, fee structures, remuneration methods to the client
To identify client needs, financial goals, priorities and risk tolerance
To define, explain and apply responsibilities of financial adviser and client

Module 2 Financial Advice - Steps 3 & 4 of Six Step Financial Advice Process

25651

This unit standard is one of 5 that make up the Financial Advice module. In this unit you will gain an understanding of:

The steps in the analysis and evaluation of clients financial situations
The steps to develop, present, and agree appropriate financial strategies and solutions for clients

Objectives

Conduct research, analysis and product modelling to develop financial strategies for your client
To enable you to analyse a clients financial situation
To enable you to identify and evaluate financial markets, risks, gains or constraints that impact the client
To perform calculations to enable drafting of financial solutions for your client

Module 2 Financial Advice - Steps 5 & 6 of Six Step Financial Advice Process

25652

This unit standard is one of 5 that make up the Financial Advice module. In this unit you will gain an understanding of:

How to coordinate the implementation of agreed financial strategies and solutions for clients
How to monitor agreed financial strategies and solutions for clients

Objectives

To discuss and agree financial strategies and solutions for clients
To learn to document, clarify and explain issues, financial products and services
To understand the importance of monitoring, reviewing and evaluating over time clients financial solutions
To learn the process of implementation for agreed financial strategies

Module 2 Financial Advice - Legislation, Codes of Practice and Fiduciary Issues

25653

This unit standard is one of 5 that make up the Financial Advice module. In this unit you will gain an understanding of:

How to apply the legislation, regulations, organisational policies, and industry and professional codes of practice in your daily work
How to maintain business records
How to respond to fiduciary issues that arise in your role as a financial adviser

Objectives

To demonstrate ethical behaviour
To understand your fiduciary responsibilities as a financial advisor
To understand the business records a financial advisor is required to maintain
To interpret and apply relevant legislation, regulations and industry Codes of Practice

Module 2 Financial Advice - What it Takes to comply with the Act

26360

This unit standard is one of 5 that make up the Financial Advice module. In this unit you will gain an understanding of:

The legislative framework for financial advisers
The registration and reporting requirements of financial advisers
The disclosure and conduct obligations of financial advisers
The financial services compliance legislation
The Code of Professional Conduct for Authorised Financial Advisers
The requirements of consumer legislation
The disputes resolution process and obligations as an Authorised Financial Adviser

Objectives

To understand and apply the disclosure and conduct obligations of financial advisers including disputes resolution processes and obligations
To understand the terms of the Financial Advisers Act 2008, the Financial Service Providers Act 2008 and relevant financial services and consumer legislation
To understand the Code of Professional Conduct for Authorised Financial Advisers
To understand the types of financial service intermediary and the types of services each can provide and their reporting obligations