New Zealand
Certificate in
Financial Services
Programme
Level 5
This programme is specifically
designed for individuals who are
working in the financial services
industry and who want New Zealand
AFA status qualifications.
Enrolment for the
NZ Certificate in Financial
Services Level 5 is now
Open!
Eagerly awaited by personal risk advisers, brokers
and financial advisers, our new Level 5 Certificate
Qualification will align you with the new national
AFA requirements.
Our course modules have been developed with the
student in mind, and we’ve made each study guide
and assessment more user friendly and relevant.
Our programmes are delivered online, with the
option of specialised support workshops if required.
So don’t delay.
Register online today and gain
full AFA qualification status!
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Financial Services Level 5 Programme for
the NZ Certificate in Financial Services L5
The Financial Services Level 5 Programme is designed for
professionals wanting to provide specialist knowledge and
skills in investment and financial advice, general insurance,
life and health insurance and residential property lending.
You can enrol in the entire programme, or alternatively on a
module by module basis. The programme is self-directed and
delivered on-line over eighteen months.
Who is this Programme for?
Financial Adviser roles: It is of particular relevance to those
providing personalised financial advice, particularly those seeking to
become Authorised Financial Advisers, for whom this qualification is
a regulatory requirement.
Investment roles: Planners, investment/advisers, custody officers,
financial services regulators, investment product managers, and
business managers.
Personal Risk roles (Life & Health module): senior underwriters,
accounts managers, product and claims specialists, risk advisers,
branch managers, domestic and senior brokers.
General Insurance Risk roles (General Insurance module): senior
underwriters, accounts managers, product and claims specialists,
risk advisers, branch managers, domestic and senior brokers.
Residential Property Lending Adviser roles: credit managers,
private bankers, mortgage brokers, mortgage advisers and financial
advisers.
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Programme Pathways
Module 1 – Core Knowledge (NZQA 40 credits)
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 researching ‘fit for purpose’ solutions.
Choose one or more of the following modules.
Module 2 – Financial Advice (30 NZQA credits)
This module provides an understanding of the legislative and
regulatory requirements of category 1 advisers, and applying the six
step financial advice process to provide professional client service,
compulsory for AFA status.
Module 3 – Investment (NZQA 25 Credits)
This module provides an understanding of investment concepts,
as well as the regulatory and legislative environment in which they
are required to operate. You will apply the principles of investment
analysis through your knowledge of products and services to provide
client focused investment solutions, compulsory for AFA status.
Module 4 – Personal Risk (Life & Health) Insurance (NZQA 25
Credits)
This module provides an understanding of risk management
concepts and the legislative and regulatory environment associated
with personal risk insurance. You will gain a broad understanding of
products and services available to provide fit for purpose solutions in
terms of life and health.
Module 5 – General Risk Insurance (NZQA 25 Credits)
This module provides an understanding of risk management
concepts and the legislative and regulatory environment associated
with general insurance. You will gain a broad understanding of
products and services available to provide fit for purpose solutions.
Module 6 – Mortgage Adviser (NZQA credits 20 credits)
This module provides the knowledge and skills required to
understand residential property lending concepts and the legislative
and regulatory environment in which a mortgage adviser operates.
You will learn the relationship between residential property lending
products and individual needs, and the ability to provide fit for
purpose solutions for borrowing.
To find out more about these modules,or if you would
like further information about
Module 7 – Personal Lending (NZQA credits 20 credits)
Module 8 – Banking (NZQA credits 20 credits)
Module 9 – Trustee Services (NZQA credits 20 credits)
Call 09 306 1731 or email us at [email protected]
Already have your AFA status, but
want to update your qualification
or skills and knowledge to comply
with the Code?
Complete our bridging programme
and you’ll also gain CPD points.
Not sure how you shape
up? Why not try our online
self assessment
Quiz!
It’s easy. Our competency quiz is ready.
Simply go online and run through it for yourself.
We’ll send you your score, let you know if
there are gaps in your knowledge - and which
courses you may need to look at.
It’s never been easier to show the regulator
that you are a trusted and qualified professional.
Get up to speed and check
your knowledge and skills!
Complete the bridging programme &
gain CPD points.
Enrol now and take the free self
assessment www.professionaliq.co.nz
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Professional IQ College
Based in Auckland, New Zealand,
Professional IQ College is one of
New Zealand’s leading providers
of education and professional
development for those working
in the insurance and financial
services industries.
Established in 2009, Professional
IQ College is a Private Training
Establishment (PTE) registered
with NZQA and delivers NZQA
NZ certificates and diplomas in
financial services as well as industry
certificates and diplomas throughout
the financial services sector.