NC: Financial Markets and Instruments (NQF 6)

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.
• Financial Administrators.
• Portfolio Managers.
• Financial Analysts.
• Compliance officers.
• Brokers and relationship managers in the banking environment.
• Risk Assessors/Managers.
• Treasurers
• Financial Traders.
• Corporate financiers.
• Structured financiers.

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 specifically for those employees who have extensive experience in the financial services environment.

The National Certificate in Financial Markets and Instruments is intended for those who:

• Have attained a National Certificate: Banking Services Advice NQF Level 5 and wish to continue on a path of life-long learning specialising in Financial Markets.
• Have attained a National Certificate: Financial Services: Wealth Management NQF Level 5 and wish to continue on a path of life-long learning specialising in Financial Markets.
• Have worked in the sub-sectors of the Financial Services industry for many years but have no formal Qualifications in their area of specialisation.
• Want to extend their range of skills and knowledge of the industry so that they can become knowledgeable workers in the industry.
• Require a Level 6 Qualification for licensing purposes with the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA)

It is assumed that learners are competent in the following:

• Mathematical literacy at NQF level 5.
• Communication literacy at NQF level 4.
• Economic competency at NQF level 5.

Learners who select the RPL option for this qualification will complete their RPL assessment electronically, will need a PC or tablet with sufficient internet connectivity to download videos, readings and upload the assessments.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS		COMMENTS
Is this accredited?		SAQA ID: 50481 Credits: 120 Accrediting body: BANK SETA
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 a Portfolio of Evidence per skills programme and/or unit standard as well as written tests/exams.
Must I submit a Portfolio of Evidence?		This qualification is assessed through assessments that comprise of a Portfolio of Evidence per skills programme and/or unit standard as well as written tests/exams.
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		40 Weeks
Skills level		NQF level 6