Diploma of Financial Planning

Quick Course Guide		Diploma Financial Planning

Qualification	Diploma ASIC RG146 Compliance	Student support	Yes: Free Unlimited email support Unlimited 1300 support Assigned Trainer

Study time	Self-paced (distance), Workshop ( 8 days or 16 evenings plus reading & assessment) Eg: 1 yr = 25 hrs/week	Entry requirements	No prerequisites (Open Entry) Click here for units delivered

Delivery method	Flexible delivery: Classroom (day, night, weekend) or Distance Online assessments	Course materials	Fully Bound Course Manuals Comprehensive Reference Materials Learning Tools & Diagrams Real World Assessments

Enrolment dates	Enrol anytime – Start Now! Click here for class schedule	Assessment	By Multiple Choice Questions, Case Study, Short Answer Questions, Role Play and summary (no exams)

Class options	Day class, intensive, evening, Week-End or Camp. Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo	Finance options	Full fee (payment plans available) or Government Funding (Skills Victoria) Discount Concession fees available

Price	Government Funding Concession from $140 Skills Victoria Funded $299 Full Fee - Distance $1,599 Full Fee - Classroom $3,499	Career outcomes	Deliver financial advice as: Para planner / Financial Planner, Insurance advisor, SMSF Property Advisor / Private banker Investments Advisor

Course Outline

Financial Advice

Australian Financial Services Industry Core

Module 1 - Professional Practice to work in the Financial Services Industry
Module 2 - Communicate in the Workplace
Module 3 - Technology in the Workplace
Module 4 - Work Practices

Financial Planning – Generic Knowledge and Financial Planning Skills

Module 1 - Introduction to Financial Planning & Compliance
Module 2 - Introduction to Financial Products & Investing
Module 3 - Australian Financial Service Market & Economy
Module 4 - The Client
Module 5 - The Advice
Module 6 – The Documents
Module 7 – Regulators and Regulation
Module 8 – Australian Financial Services Licensee’s Obligations
Module 9 – Financial Planning Skills (Personal Advice)

DFS2 – Risk Management (Insurance)

Module 1 - Risk Management (Insurance) Industry Introduction
Module 2 - Risk Management Regulation and Regulators
Module 3 - Personal Insurance
Module 4 - Business Insurance
Module 5 - General Insurance
Module 6 - Case Study (Role Play)

DFS3 - Investments

Module 1 - Financial Mathematics
Module 2 - Securities
Module 3 - Managed Investments
Module 4 - Derivatives
Module 5 - Investment Advice (Personal Advice)

DFS4 - Superannuation

Module 1 - Introduction to Superannuation
Module 2 - Superannuation Regulators and Regulations
Module 3 - Contributions
Module 4 - Superannuation Withdrawals
Module 5 - Superannuation Income Streams
Module 6 - Self Managed Superannuation Funds
Module 7 - Social Security
Module 8 - Retirement Planning
Module 9 - Superannuation Advice

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Advice Process - Skills Assessment – Role Plays

There are six steps generally seen as the basis of the financial planning advisory process. This advisory process however,
first requires an advisor to ‘establish a relationship with client’ prior to any of these 6 steps are undertaken.
A client’s relevant personal circumstances be determined prior to the delivery of any financial advice.

The six steps in the financial advice process are:

Collect financial information
Identify Client goals and objectives for advice
Identify financial issues
Prepare and Present Plan to negotiate and confirm
Co-ordinate and Implement agreed Plan
Review, revise and maintain the client’s Plan

Priority - Pathway Program

Being a quality educator in the financial services industry, Investment Banking Institute recognise the important contribution
that industry peers can make in your ongoing professional development.

To help our students access the right resources and expertise to maximise their potential in the financial services industry,
Investment Banking Institute has teamed up with Australia’s leading Advisory bodies to design a comprehensive suite of

career-building tools for

Diploma of Financial Planning and
Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning students,
called the ‘Priority Pathway Program’

Benefits include:

developing your skills and knowledge with 12-month FREE professional development subscription, valued at $460
guaranteed acceptance into the profession with FREE association membership;
Keep updated with Corporate Finance and Investment banking news and events
job networking opportunities held nationally with prospective employers;
support from a real community of

Financial Planning,

Corporate Finance and

Investment Banking Advisory Leaders’ who are there to assist your success

If you’re looking to transition into or advance your existing financial services career, this is an opportunity you can’t afford to miss. If you enrol into the full Diploma of Financial Planning or Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning courses, the Career Pathway Program is FREE.

All IBI Students are regarded as undertaking their Course by Distance. However, Students may have the option of attending our Classroom Workshops. Workshops are moderated by IBI Training Consultants responsible for delivering and assessing skills and knowledge outcomes. Learning outcomes in a group classroom environment are potentially accelerated. IBI operates day and evening classes or accelerated learning camps run over the week-end. Assessments include multiple choice answers, open book short form questions and demonstration of skills. Please download Student Information Guide for information in regards to our Policies.

Course Duration

Students shall take 15 to 20 hours a week over a 6 to 12 month period to complete a Certificate or Diploma course. During this period students shall be reading, conducting research, performing assessments and managing feedback. Classroom Workshop attendance is optional but is available to assist in completing assessments, networking & understanding career opportunities.

IT Proficiency

Prior to enrolment please ensure you read & understand the pre-enrolment information and the terms and conditions contained in the Student Information Guide as they relate to your course and confirm that you are proficienct with Microsoft^® Office & email software on a personal computer.

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