Course Requirements
Diploma for Financial Advisers
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This new qualification has been created to meet the new FSA exam standards (Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 4) in full.
It is recommended that you spend 370 guided learning hours study time on the Diploma.The complete course is achievable within 9 months.
Assessment comprises of an objective test, a coursework assignment and an examination.
Unit 1 - Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics (FSRE)
The FSRE objective multi-choice test is delivered electronically with a 70% pass mark with confirmation of the result provided on the day.
Unit 2 - Advanced Financial Advice (AFA)
The second assessment repesents 30% of the overall unit weighting and takes the form of a written coursework assignment which should be submitted after approximately 4 months of study. The coursework will comprise a written piece of work with a bibliography, and three short answer questions. The pass mark is 50%.
The third assessment represents 70% of the overall unit mark weighting and takes the form of a written examination combining knowledge, understanding and application of AFA. This assessment will be taken at the end of the period of study, intended to be within a period of 36 weeks, and involves the production of a report, based on a client factfind received six weeks prior to the examination date. The pass mark is 50%.
You are required to pass all 3 assessment elements.