FNS40804 Certificate IV in Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking)
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The Certificate IV in Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking) qualification is ideal for those seeking to become recognised and qualified finance/mortgage brokers. Written by industry specialists, the qualification gives you an excellent understanding of critical aspects of the finance and mortgage broking industry, enabling you to offer sound advice to clients. |
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Who Should Enrol
Kaplan is a preferred provider of education for the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) (see MFAA website for further details).
This qualification is entry level training and is ideal for:
- aspiring finance/mortgage brokers
- those seeking to meet the Australian Securities and Investment Commission's (ASIC) Regulatory Guide 206 (RG206)
Completion of this qualification and the Diploma of Financial Services (Finance/Mortgage Broking Management) (FNS50504) will meet the education requirements of the Associate Credit Adviser (ACA) status with the MFAA.
What would I achieve upon completion?
Upon successful completion this qualification, you should be able to:
- understand the critical functions of a finance or mortgage broker
- understand the regulatory framework surrounding the industry
- gain exposure to various loan products
- gain ACA status (note: other requirements must also be met, see MFAA website for further details)
- attain a qualification that is recognised by industry bodies including the MFAA, the Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) and the Australian Institute of Mortgage Brokers (AIMB).
Employability Skills
Employability Skills are embedded in training and assessment. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting http://employabilityskills.training.com.au and keying in the national code for the qualification (FNS40804).
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites required for enrolling in this qualification.
Qualification Structure and Subjects
To gain this qualification you must successfully complete one (1) subject and a skills assessment:
| Subject | Learning Outcomes & Overview | Subject Code |
| Mortgage Broking | Download | MB |
| Skills Assessment | Brochure | |
| Certificate IV Financial Services Workplace Skills Assessment |
Competencies
Download Kaplan’s Competency List to view the list of competencies you will achieve through successful completion of this qualification.
Delivery
This qualification is delivered via self-study with face-to-face workshops available on demand.
Subjects are self-contained with all the materials and resources needed to complete the subjects easily by self-study. Subjects can be commenced in the self-study mode at any time.
We can schedule workshops based on demand. If you are interested in attending a workshop, please complete this expression of interest form.
Duration & Timeframes
A typical study commitment is 60 hours per subject and may vary depending on your capacity for study.The only requirement is for assignments to be submitted no later than four months from enrolment and you have up to six months from enrolment to sit the final open-book exam.
Assessment
To complete the subject, you must successfully complete:
- an assignment
- an exam
If you are unsuccessful in an assessment (Not yet competent), you will have the opportunity to:
- Resubmit your assignment (once), please see the Assessment Policy for further details.
- Resit the exam (twice).
To successfully complete the qualification, you must also complete:
Recognition & Exemptions
Methods available:
Refer to Recognition & Exemptions for further information.



