FNS50804 - Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning)
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The Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) qualification consists of four subjects and a skills assessment. Not only will this qualification provide you with the core fundamentals in financial planning, it will also prepare you for giving sound advice to clients.
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Who should enrol
This qualification is ideal for:
- New entrants to the financial planning industry
- Para-planners
- Students wanting to progress to Kaplan Professional’s Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning)
- People with personal interest in financial planning or personal finance
- Current professionals seeking ASIC RG146 compliance.
What would I achieve upon completion?
Upon successful completion of this qualification, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate fundamental knowledge required for working in the financial services
- Understand how to evaluate investment options in Australia
- Design recommendations on insurance policies
- Understand and have the competency to strategically plan superannuation and retirement.
In addition, Kaplan Professional’s Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) subjects are listed on the ASIC Training Register as meeting the requirements for RG146. Once awarded the Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) you will attain RG146 accreditation in the following knowledge areas:
- Generic Knowledge
- Financial Planning
- Insurance (General, Life and Broking)
- Managed Investments
- Securities
- Derivatives
- Superannuation
- Skills
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 (FNS50804).
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for entry to or progression through the Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning), however it is recommended that the Entry Level Competencies subject is completed first.
Qualification Structure and Subjects
This qualification comprises the following four subjects (each, with various modules) and a skills assessment:
| Subject | Learning Outcomes & Overview | Subject Code |
| Entry Level Competencies | Download | ELC |
| Risk Management | Download | RM |
| Investment Planning 1 | Download | IP1 |
| Superannuation and Retirement Planning | Download | SRP |
| Skills Assessment | Brochure | |
| Financial Planning Workplace Skills Assessment | Download |
Competencies
Download Kaplan’s Competency List to view the list of competencies you will achieve through successful completion of this qualification.
Qualification duration and delivery
See also: Timetables & Dates
A typical study commitment is 60 hours per subject and may vary depending on your capacity for study. Pre-study of subject notes is essential prior to workshops.
This qualification can be studied by either:
- Self-study – Delivered via distance education, all subjects are self-contained with all the materials and resources needed to complete the subject easily by self-study. Subjects can be commenced in the self-study mode at any time. The only requirement is for assignments to be submitted no later than four months from enrolment and first exams to be completed within six months of enrolment.
- Intensive workshop – If a more structured learning environment is preferred, each subject is also available in a traditional classroom setting. This involves a period of essential pre-study followed by three days of workshops (3.5 days for the ELC subject). Study periods are flexible with workshops being run continuously throughout the year.
- If you are completing the subject by workshop, you may sit your exam on the morning of the fourth day or at a later arranged time.
Assessment
To complete each of the subjects, you must successfully complete the:
- Assignment, and
- Exam
If you wish to exit after one subject with a Statement of Attainment instead of completing the whole qualification, a skills assessment must also be completed.
If you are unsuccessful in an assessment (Not yet competent), you will have the opportunity to:
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Resit the exam (twice)
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Resubmit the assignment (once), please see the Assessment Policy for further details
To successfully complete the qualification, you must also complete
• A Financial Planning Workplace Skills Assessment
Kaplan Practice Exams
Visit the Kaplan Practice Exams page.
Recognition & Exemptions
Methods available:
Refer to the Recognition & Exemptions page for further information and associated forms.
Qualification Fees
Costs vary depending on your choice of self-study or intensive workshop study.
Self-study:
- Standard fee: $695 per subject
- Finsia member: $625 per subject
Intensive workshop:
- Total fee: $1,250 per subject
($695 per subject + $555 intensive workshop fee) - Finsia member: $1,130 per subject
($625 per subject + $505 intensive workshop fee)
Financial Planning Workplace Skills Assessment
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With client assessor held at client premises: $130 per assessment
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With a Kaplan assessor held at a Kaplan office: $245 per assessment
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With a Kaplan assessor held at the client’s premises: $365 per assessment
Please see the Financial Planning Workplace Skills Assessment Brochure for detailed information about your assessment delivery options and related pricing.
Enrolment fee covers all subject materials, assignment marking, first sit examination supervision (if at Kaplan offices), examination marking and final certification upon successful subject completion.
Overseas Courier Surcharges
For those undertaking the qualification via distance education overseas, a surcharge is added to the enrolment fee to cover the higher dispatch costs.
Download the list of applicable overseas courier surcharges.
All prices are valid until 31 December 2009.
Enrolment and Further Information
Learn the important fundamentals about financial planning and get qualified.
Study Information
Refer to the following links for further information, or visit Study Information:
Timetables & Dates for Intensive Workshops and Kaplan Office Exams
Forms for all study related forms
Exam Information
Recognition & Exemptions