Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning)

The Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) FNS50804 is considered the minimum entry requirement for those new to the financial planning industry or transferring to a position where they are required to  provide advice to retail clients. It is an ASIC requirement that financial planners complete the minimum skills and knowledge components of the Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) before receiving authorisation to provide personal advice in the areas of investment planning, superannuation and insurance with consideration for the client’s needs and risk profile.

Focused on your Success

We recognise that employers are increasingly looking for candidates who are aware of the challenges of being a successful financial adviser.

Often a candidate’s Qualification is the only evidence that they possess the technical knowledge and skills requirements to conduct themselves professionally as an authorised representative. Unfortunately, this can not be said for all training providers.

With a Training Australia Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) qualification you have confidence in the fact that you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge gained from a credible industry-endorsed program that employs best practice assessment standards, helping you graduate at the leading edge of your chosen field.

“RG146 Training Australia simply makes our lives easier. Their professional problem-solving approach allows us to focus on other parts of the business; safe in the knowledge that RG146 graduates have what is takes to provide our clients with sound and accurate advice.” Charles Cavallaro, Professional Development Coordinator, Asgard, Securitor, St George

Course Outcome

The Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) course will introduce potential Financial Advisers to the financial planning process and equip you with the technical skills and knowledge required to:

• engage effectively with a broad client base, identify various financial planning needs and risk profiles and the different strategies they require
• provide financial planning advice to meet the objectives of retail clients in the areas of insurance, investment and superannuation

Who Should Enrol?

You should enrol in the Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) if you are:

• wanting to enter or re-enter the financial planning industry and require the minimum qualification to provide advice to retail clients  
• working within the financial services industry (in a non-advice providing capacity) and looking to improve your overall knowledge of the financial planning process, with the view to upgrading your existing skills or transferring to career as a financial adviser

Prerequisite Knowledge

There are no prerequisites for enrolling in the Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning), however it is recommended that entrants have a strong grasp of literacy and numeracy, and undertake the first course of the Diploma (DFS 1) prior to commencing any of the subsequent courses (DFS 2-4).

Assessment

Our courses are designed to provide skill-based learning outcomes. Assessment activities for the Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) include multiple-choice questions undertaken online or during workshop classes,  short answer responses to assignments, practical case studies and role-plays (work place simulation).

Course Outline

DFS1 - Financial Advice

DFS2 - Insurance

DFS3 - Superannuation

DFS4 - Managed Investments

Advice Process

CPA Exclusive Discount

By special arrangement with RG146, CPA Members are entitled to a 5% discount on the price if this course.

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