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The Kaplan Professional FNS50615 Diploma of Financial Planning program combines introductory specialist knowledge and financial planning skills to prepare individuals for entry into the financial planning industry.
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No longer open for new enrolments.
The Kaplan Professional FNS50615 Diploma of Financial Planning program combines introductory specialist knowledge and financial planning skills to prepare individuals for entry into the financial planning industry. This program also provides a pathway into the Kaplan Professional Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning.
Each subject has been revamped with relevant, practice-based assessments to encourage progressive learning and the development of technical, interpersonal and client engagement skills, allowing individuals to build their knowledge and skills as they move through the course.
On successful completion of subjects DFP1–3 you will be awarded the nationally recognised FNS50615 Diploma of Financial Planning.
There are four options:
The Kaplan Professional FNS50615 Diploma of Financial Planning program is for individuals looking to gain introductory specialist knowledge and financial planning skills. It will provide individuals with:
This option is structured into three subjects:
This option is structured into four subjects:
*For individuals who are new to industry, Kaplan Professional provides an additional subject as part of their course. In the subject, IFP: Introduction to Finance Principles, individuals are provided with an introduction to finance, including budgeting and forecasting, balance sheets, income statements, cash flows and accounting principles. To enrol in this option please select ‘Diploma of Financial Planning FNS50615 + IFP – ‘new to industry’ in your course selection.
New to industry is considered less than 6 months experience in the financial services industry.
The Kaplan Professional FNS50615 Diploma of Financial Planning + DFP4 Securities and Managed Investments is for individuals wanting to combine introductory specialist knowledge and financial planning skills in order to prepare for entry into the financial planning industry. This program also provides individuals with:
This option is structured into five subjects:
*For individuals who are new to industry, Kaplan Professional provides an additional subject as part of their course. In the subject, IFP: Introduction to Finance Principles, individuals are provided with an introduction to finance, including budgeting and forecasting, balance sheets, income statements, cash flows and accounting principles. To enrol in this option please select ‘Diploma of Financial Planning FNS50615 + DFP4 + IFP – ‘new to industry’ in your course selection.
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Individuals have a total of:
Therefore, if an individual completes the learning and assessment, and the resubmission time in every subject is granted, the duration will be 48 weeks. For those individuals completing the ‘new to industry’ subject the duration will be 54 weeks.
The subject breakdown for this course is below:
The amount of training for the subjects DFP1 Financial Planning Fundamentals and DFP3 Superannuation and Retirement Planning may be up to 20 hours per week and for the subjects Introduction to Finance Principles and DFP2 Insurance and Risk Protection may be up to 15 hours per week. The amount of training is the hours an individual can expect to spend to complete their course work and assessments.
In addition to the amount of training, individuals who are new to industry or vocational training could need up to 5 hours per week known as unsupervised hours. These additional hours are for study skills or further research. For example, an individual not working in industry would need more time to review industry websites that are usually introduced in workplace compliance training.
DFP4 Securities and Managed Investments (separate to the Diploma qualification)
Therefore, if an individual completes the learning and assessment, and the resubmission time is granted, the duration will be 16 weeks.
The subject breakdown for this subject is below:
Individuals working in industry may be able to complete the course requirements in a shorter timeframe or less hours per week.
The assessments for each subject are listed below. Units of competency are co-assessed by topic within subjects, as listed in the subject outlines.
Individuals may attempt the exam and/or submit their assignment at any time if they believe they are adequately prepared. Individuals will receive personal reminder emails as they approach their assessment deadlines.
Individuals must be deemed competent in all assessment items, including demonstrating competency in all of the exam questions, in order to be awarded their qualification or course.
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Assignments
You must submit your assignment within 12 weeks of your enrolment date.
If your first submission is deemed ‘not yet competent’ you are required to resubmit it. You will only need to resubmit the question(s) that do not have the demonstrated knowledge requirement. More detailed information about the assignments are in the subject outlines.
Exams
Kaplan Professional’s exams are open book multiple-choice exams where emphasis is placed on the application of knowledge.
You must sit your first exam within 12 weeks of your enrolment date.
To achieve an overall grade of ‘competent’ in the exam, you must achieve competency in all of the exam questions If you are deemed ‘not yet competent’ you are provided with a re-sit and are only required to attempt the questions you got incorrect in the re-sit.
You can sit your exam while being supervised in your workplace or at a Kaplan Professional office.
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Individuals who successfully complete DFP1–3 will receive the FNS50615 Diploma of Financial Planning certificate.
For individuals wanting to work towards a career in financial planning, the FNS50615 Diploma of Financial Planning program provides a pathway into the Kaplan Professional Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning.
There are no minimum education requirements.
For those who are new to the financial services industry*, Kaplan Professional recommends individuals complete an optional subject as part of their course. In the subject, Introduction to Finance Principles, individuals are provided with an introduction to finance, including budgeting and forecasting, balance sheet, income statement, cash flows and accounting principles. To enrol in this option please select IFP: Introduction to Finance Principles ‘new to industry’ in your course selection.
Individuals are required to be aged 18 years or older to enrol in this qualification.
*New to industry is considered less than 6 months experience in the financial services industry.
This course requires you to read comprehensive learner workbooks, complete a range of written assessments, undertake independent research activities and at times engage in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication.
If you have any doubts about whether you have the language, literacy and numeracy skills to undertake a Kaplan Professional program, we recommend you speak with our Student Services team on 1300 662 203 or email mail@kaplan.edu.au.
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To successfully complete this qualification, individuals will require basic computing skills. This may include:
Education requirements for financial advisers
We encourage you to book a consultation over the phone to discuss the options and study pathways available to you in more detail. These consultations allow our experienced and knowledgeable team to understand your needs, identify the qualification most appropriate for you, and address your questions thoroughly.
FNS50615 Diploma of Financial Planning:
FNS50615 Diploma of Financial Planning + IFP Introduction to Finance Principles:
FNS50615 Diploma of Financial Planning +DFP4 Securities and Managed Investments:
FNS50615 Diploma of Financial Planning +DFP4 Securities and Managed Investments + IFP Introduction to Finance Principles:
This course is delivered online via Kaplan Professional’s learning management system KapLearn.
You will receive login details to KapLearn upon enrolment. When you log on to KapLearn you are able to access the subject notes, assessments, additional learning materials such as media, case studies, practice activities and your online tutor.
Assessments are accessed and submitted through KapLearn.
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Evidence can take many forms, such as information about approved study, information about work experience, certificates, transcripts or other credentials.
To find out if you are eligible for RPL, refer to our Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) page.
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Individual subjects are $300 (GST exempt) each.
The subject, Introduction to Finance Principles is provided at no additional cost.
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