National Certificate: Financial Markets and Instruments (NQF 6)

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National Certificate in Financial Markets and Instruments (NQF6)

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.

Is this qualification for me?

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)

What is the assumed learning to be in place for this qualification?

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.

Is this qualification accredited?

The National Certificate in Financial Markets and Instruments (NQF 6) is accredited and certificated by BANKSETA. It is registered with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) as a 120-credit qualification at NQF 6 (SAQA ID 50481 – see www.saqa.org.za). Chartall Business College is accredited by the BANKSETA to train and assess this qualification.

How will I be assessed?

Learners are assessed using a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE). Chartall Business College has set questions and assignments that are completed throughout the qualification. You complete these assessments in your own time. This portfolio will be assessed by a registered assessor and feedback will be provided.

The advantage of the portfolio as a mode of assessment is that it can be used after the learning to support the learner’s CV as it showcases what they can do practically (you will need to keep a copy of it for this purpose.)

Learners may also be required to write a Final Summative Assessment when they have successfully completed their portfolio. Chartall will keep enrolled learners up-to-date with the SETA’s decision on this possible assessment.

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.

Course Features

Lectures 13
Quizzes 0
Duration 40 weeks
Skill level All levels
Language English
Students 3
Assessments Yes

Skills Programme 1- Basics of Financial Markets 3
This programme has been clustered into four skills programmes. Learners are expected to complete all fundamental and core unit standards and must select elective unit standards to the minimum value of 27 credits. We strongly recommend that the first elective unit standard (117773) in skills programme 1 be completed and then this will take care of the elective requirement.
- Lecture1.1
  Unit Standard 12887 – Demonstrate an understanding of the functioning of the international financial markets within the South African context
- Lecture1.2
  Unit Standard 12896 – Analyse and evaluate the financial markets
- Lecture1.3
  Unit Standard 117773 – Explain the structure and mechanics of Financial Markets
Skills Programme 2 - Basics of Economics 2
- Lecture2.1
  Unit Standard 14517 – Apply basic economic principles to the financial services sector
- Lecture2.2
  Unit Standard 12892 – Demonstrate an understanding of the use of micro- and macro-economic indicators as forecasting and planning tools within the financial markets
Skills Programme 3 - Application of Financial Market Principles in the Banking Environment 5
- Lecture3.1
  Unit Standard 117821- Enhance work practices within a treasury by the application of market knowledge in a banking environment
- Lecture3.2
  Unit Standard 117820 – Identify the risk implications of trading associated within a treasury in a banking environment
- Lecture3.3
  Unit Standard 12886 – Operate within the ethical, professional and legal limits of the South African and international legislation and codes of practice regulating the financial markets
- Lecture3.4
  Unit Standard 12893 – Identify and control risk within the financial markets
- Lecture3.5
  Unit Standard 12881 – Complete and submit reports within the financial markets sector as required by legislation and by company policy
Skills Programme 4 - Financial Calculations & Analysis 3
- Lecture4.1
  Unit Standard 12882 – Perform mathematical and statistical calculations relevant to the financial markets
- Lecture4.2
  Unit Standard 12883 – Evaluate companies based on their financial statements
- Lecture4.3
  Unit Standard 117764 – Calculate and analyse investment performance

Anne Swart

Anne has 33 years’ experience in the Financial Services Environment of which 18 years were spent in the operational and financial advisory space within one of South Africa’s largest insurers. The remaining 16 years’ have been spent in the learning and development field primarily up skilling financial advisors, managers and educational practitioners in South Africa, Botswana and Nigeria. She has various qualifications in Financial Planning, Management and Education. She has also successfully written and passed both regulatory exams for Representatives and Key Individuals.