The National Certificate in Financial Markets and Instruments is registered on NQF level 6. It is quality assured and awarded by BANKSETA. Chartall Business College is a BANKSETA accredited provider for this national certificate, which is intended for financial advisors, planners or intermediaries. The RPL methodology is for people who already have the competencies to be assessed without attending formal training.
The qualification is structured in such a way that it exposes learners to different kinds of investments with a view to enabling them to make an informed recommendation involving financial investments, funding requirements, and economic interaction.
The achievement of this qualification enables the learner to utilise specialised financial instruments such as futures, options, and other derivatives for trading, funding, and investments. Investments could be in an individual capacity or in the corporate environment. It will enable the learner to understand and apply risk measures in the market.
This qualification is offered through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). (Note that face-to-face training is also offered at selected workplaces. You can request face-to-face training here.)
Only learners who have been working in a financial advisory role for over ten years should apply to complete the qualification through RPL. This is because there is no training and no training materials with the RPL option. You simply complete the assessment.
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RPL learners should have been in a financial advisor role for at least ten years and been exposed to all aspects of investment products and the investment environment. This will provide you with sufficient workplace experience to complete the RPL successfully.
Learners should also ideally be employed in a financial advisor role as this will make it easier for you to use real-life experiences in your assessments. However, many people who are not working have been able to successfully RPL the qualification by using the simulations and projects provided by Chartall.
RPL learners must note that there is no training offered with the RPL enrolment option, as all assessments are completed using your existing learning as the basis for your assessments.
Learners will complete their RPL assessment electronically, so you will need a PC or tablet with sufficient internet connectivity to download and upload the assessments.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS | COMMENTS | |
Is this accredited? |  | SAQA ID: 50481 |
Is this Unit Standard aligned? | | All full qualifications are composed of unit standards. All unit standards in this qualification are recognised by Services SETA. |
Do I write tests/exams? |  | This qualification is assessed through assessments that comprise of online formatives and a Portfolio of Evidence per skills programme and/or unit standards. |
Must I submit a Portfolio of Evidence? | | This qualification is assessed through assessments that comprise of online formatives and a Portfolio of Evidence per skills programme and/or unit standards. |
Can I earn exemptions? | | Exemptions are governed by the BANKSETA’s policies. At this stage, the only exemptions granted are for existing unit standards already achieved. |
Is it available via RPL? | | This qualification can be completed via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Additional requirements must be adhered to, to qualify for RPL. |
Do I need to be employed to enrol? | | Learners should also ideally be employed in the sub-sectors of the Financial Services industry. |
Is this a fully online course? | | Yes, the course is fully online. The course material is a combination of e-learning, resources, and pre-recorded e-lectures. |
Do you offer a blended learning option? | | Yes, we offer a blended learning approach. This is available as part of our corporate training and development solutions |
Do I need the internet access for this course? | | Yes, you do need internet access. A PC or tablet with sufficient connectivity to download learning materials and view videos. |
Duration | 30 Weeks | |
Skills level | NQF level 6 |
