The Diploma of Financial Planning is widely considered the 'minimum entry requirement' for students entering the financial services industry. In line with Regulatory Guide 146 (RG 146), it is a requirement of the corporate regulator that financial planners complete the minimum skills and knowledge components of the Diploma of Financial Planning before receiving authorisation to provide personal advice in the areas of investment planning, superannuation and insurance with consideration for the client's needs and risk profile. Students will learn how to conduct financial planning analysis and research while complying with financial planning practice ethical and operational guidelines and regulations.
VET qualifications are nationally recognised and regulated, ensuring all courses meet rigorous standards for quality, relevance, and compliance with industry requirements.
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Entry requirements for VET courses include both national standards and additional criteria set by individual Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).
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The Diploma of Financial Planning will prepare you for the following roles.
A Financial Advisor develops strategies to help clients reach their financial goals. You might work with individual clients, small businesses or la...
A Small Business Financial Advisor works with owners of small businesses to improve their profitability. You might find ways for businesses to incr...
An Insurance Consultant works with clients to manage their insurance policies for home, vehicle, income or life insurance. You might process insura...
A Finance Consultant provides expert financial advice to individuals and organisations to help them make informed decisions about their finances. Y...
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