Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning
- TAFE NSW code: HE20530V01-21ULT-300
Location – Ultimo
Study Type
Online
Course Start Date
26 Jul 2021
Study Commitment
6 Hours per week
Duration
2 Years
- Fee Help available
- Non Government Subsidised
Course Details
The Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning has been designed to meet the FASEA educational requirements for financial advisers in accordance with the requirements of the Corporations Amendment (Professional Standards of Advisers) Act 2017. The Graduate Diploma is specifically for people currently practising as financial planners who hold a degree or higher qualification, but which is not in a finance field, and for existing advisers who hold a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a finance related field. People who hold a degree in an unrelated field and who wish to become financial advisers can also complete this course to meet FASEA education requirements.
Students must complete eight compulsory subjects covering behavioural finance, applied financial advice, commercial and corporations law and ethics and professional standards for financial advisers, taxation planning, retirement and estate planning, insurance and superannuation planning and investment planning.
Further information about this course is available on the TAFE NSW Degrees website
When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To enter this course you must be in one of the following categories:
- an existing financial adviser who holds a degree but it is not in a finance related area;
- an existing financial planner who holds a finance related diploma or advanced diploma qualification;
- planning to become a financial adviser and hold a degree but it is not in a finance related area.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
International applicants must meet the minimum eligibility requirements. In addition, international applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency at a minimum IELTS level of 6.5 with a minimum level of 6 in any band.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
With 130 locations across the state, TAFE NSW tailors qualifications to meet the needs of the local community and specific student groups (like apprentices, fast-tracked and online students). To make sure this course is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
Course entry requirements are working in industry or undergraduate degree in any discipline.
To register for an information session, head to tafensw.edu.au/infofest. Students who cannot attend the Information Session please make an online enquiry or contact us on 131 601 for more information about the course!
INFORMATION SESSIONS
To find out more about this course, meet our teachers and receive information about enrolment and next steps, attend an information session.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 17 June 2021 | 6:00pm | Join Information Session Here |
| Tuesday, 13 July 2021 | 6:00pm | Join Information Session Here |
STUDY COMMITMENT
This course is delivered flexibly, with each subject being completed over a maximum 12 week period. Classes are scheduled in the evenings from Monday to Thursday and attendance will be dependant on subjects chosen.
You may elect to study at our Ultimo campus, or online, with pre-recorded lectures and live weekly 3 hour classes in the evenings. Students should set aside a minimum of 6 hours per week to meet the study commitment, and all assessments are able to be completed fully online.
This is a post graduate course and the entry requirements are either over 5 years experience in the financial services sector in a middle manager or above role OR an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
This post graduate degree has been designed in conjunction with industry experts and meets the new FASEA financial planning education qualifications. The course consists of 8 subjects and students can complete either 1 or more subjects each semester either at our Ultimo campus or fully supported online if you are an existing adviser you may be entitled to RPL and complete the qualification even faster.
SERVICES AND STUDY SUPPORT
Did you know that TAFE degree graduates are employed within 2 months of graduation? Or as a TAFE NSW student you have unlimited access to Lynda.com which is an online library of video courses in software, design, technology, communication, learning and business? These skills can help you to achieve your study goals. Visit the Student Portal to get started.
We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services
As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
- Smarthinking - after hours online study support service
- Easy computing online short courses
- Access to local TAFE libraries
- Accessibility and Disability Support Services
- Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home
Mondays - Thursdays from 6.00pm - 9.00pm - Students should set aside a minimum of 6 hours per week to meet the study commitment, and all assessments are able to be completed fully online.
DOMESTIC STUDENTS
The 2021 fees are calculated at $2,200 per 10 credit point subject. Students must successfully complete 8 subjects to obtain this qualification. TAFE NSW Higher Education tuition fees are subject to change.
Fees are calculated each semester on a per subject basis. See the TAFE NSW Higher Education Tuition Fees Schedule for details.
FEE-HELP
FEE-HELP is a student loan scheme funded by the Commonwealth Government to help students pay their course fees. Find out more Study Assist website
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
International student tuition fees are subject to the TAFE NSW Australia course fee structure. Further information please check the TAFE NSW International Australia website for details on fees and enrolment processes for international students.
Applying with us is easy, though the exact process does depend on your course and any prerequisites that go with it. Be sure to read all course information carefully to make sure it is the right qualification, location and study type for you. As you progress through the application and enrolment process you will be prompted to provide additional information.
Select Apply to complete your application. The course coordinator will contact you to outline any further application requirements.
For further information or assistance, call 131 601.
Find out more about Applying and Enrolling
Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| FPAFA501A | Applied Financial Advice |
| FPBFI501A | Behavioural Finance |
| FPLAW501A | Commercial and Corporations Law |
| FPETH501A | Ethics and Professional Standards for Financial Advisers |
| FPINS501A | Insurance and Superannuation Planning |
| FPINV501A | Investment Planning |
| FPRET501A | Retirement and Estate Planning |
| FPTAX501A | Taxation Planning |
Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling, or re-training, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
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