Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning (FNS60410)

The Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning builds upon the competencies gained in the Diploma and/or Tier 1 product training to develop the technical knowledge relevant to more complex advice scenarios. This qualification focuses on the development of the skills you need to build client centric relationships and create customer value.

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Who should enrol

This qualification is ideal for:

  • experienced professionals seeking deeper knowledge and insight into financial planning
  • individuals wishing to use the qualification as a pathway to further education

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements into the Advanced Diploma.  However the subject Foundations of Financial Planning or equivalent must be completed to obtain the Advanced Diploma qualification.  Kaplan recommends that the Foundations of Financial Planning, available through the Diploma of Financial Planning (FNS50610), is completed prior to study of the Advanced Diploma subjects.

Qualification outcomes

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • explain Australian taxation laws relevant to financial planning clients 
  • consider basic estate planning concepts when developing client financial plans
  • develop a Statement of Advice for clients with complex needs
  • provide comprehensive advice in relation to a range of financial services products
  • develop expertise in areas of professional practice

Competencies

To view the competencies you will achieve through successful completion of this qualification, download the Competency List.

Employability skills

Employability Skills are embedded in training and assessment and information relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting the Employability Skills website and keying in the national code for the qualification – FNS60410.

Recognition & exemptions

You may be entitled to gain an exemption into this qualification based on your previous study, work experience or a combination of both. To do this you need to submit evidence that demonstrates you have already met the requirements of the subjects through other means, including:

 Refer to the Recognition Policy for further information.

Qualification overview

There are three compulsory subjects in the Advanced Diploma.

Refer to the table below for more information:

Subject
Taxation and estate planning
Complex financial planning
The Professional adviser
Plus three Tier 1 product areas from:  Managed Investments, Margin Lending, Securities, Derivatives, Superannuation and Life Insurance*

*Note: Recognition of prior learning (RPL) will be granted if you can demonstrate competency in any of the RG146 Tier 1 product areas.

Enrolment options

You may enrol into the full qualification or on a subject-by-subject basis depending on your needs. Subjects can be commenced at any time.

To enrol

 Enrol online or

 Complete and return an enrolment form^:

Email enrolments@kaplan.edu.au
Mail to GPO Box 9995, Sydney 2001
Fax to 1300 137 802

^ Please note: If you would like to enrol into the elective subject of the Advanced Diploma, please use a separate form, available here.

Delivery

Our flexible delivery options give you control over how and when you study and let you choose the level of support you need.

This qualification is delivered via self-study with optional workshops available if you prefer a more structured face-to-face learning environment. Study manuals are available in both hard copy and e-book formats. 

These delivery modes are supported by an online learning portal, KapLearn.  Through KapLearn you can access additional study resources including supplementary learning modules, media, practice activities and an online tutor.

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Assessment

To gain this qualification you must successfully complete:

  • 1 exam, 2 projects and 1 oral presentation

If you need to complete additional subjects covering education compliance in three Tier 1 product areas, you will need to also complete additional assessment items.

Refer to the table below for more information:

Subject Assessment
Taxation and Estate planning
  • 1 exam
Complex Financial Planning
  • 1 project – complex financial plan
  • 1 oral presentation - complex financial plan to a panel
The Professional Adviser
  • 1 project - development of a business plan which covers marketing, financial and staff development
Optional Tier 1 product areas
  • 1 exam - covering required product areas
  • 1 project -  covering required product areas

 Please see the Assessment Policy for further details. 

Duration & timeframes

A typical study commitment is 60 hours per subject and may vary depending on your capacity for study.

Projects and first-sit exams must be completed no later than 12 weeks from enrolment. Should you be deemed ‘Not Yet Competent’ you will be given an additional 4 weeks to resubmit your project or resit your exam. No extensions to the study period will be granted.

You must complete all subjects within 2 years of the initial enrolment. 

Fees*

Study mode 3 subjects 4 subjects

Per subject

Self-study
Workshop
Combined

$1575
$1260^
$2835

 $2045

$580
$420^
$1000^

^ Workshop upgrade price not applicable for elective.  Workshops are run per product e.g. 1 product - $250, 2 products - $420, 3 products - $525

 Conditional fees may apply.  Please refer to the fees document  for additional study-related fees.

Continuing education & training

Continuing professional development (CPD)

Maintain and enhance your technical knowledge and personal skills with our industry leading CPD programs, including:

Pathways

Once you’ve completed the Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning you can upgrade to the Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning.

Further information & enrolment

 Call 1300 662 203
 Email mail@kaplan.edu.au 
 Complete an online enquiry form    
 Enrol online or download an enrolment form
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* No GST applicable.  Fees vaild until 31 December 2012.

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