Higher Certificate in Banking Services

Introduction

The Higher Certificate in Banking Services exposes students to the latest developments in the banking sector, enabling them to grow into junior roles within the industry. Students can specialise in various areas of retail banking, such as sales, retail credit, and fraud detection. This qualification serves as an exciting introduction to the banking field, providing a stepping stone for further career advancement in the financial services industry.

Next Start Date

10 Jan / 17 Feb 2025

Duration

1 Year

NQF Level

5

SAQA ID

90843

Credits

120

Introduction

The Higher Certificate in Banking Services exposes students to the latest developments in the banking sector, enabling them to grow into junior roles within the industry. Students can specialise in various areas of retail banking, such as sales, retail credit, and fraud detection. This qualification serves as an exciting introduction to the banking field, providing a stepping stone for further career advancement in the financial services industry.

About the Programme

The qualification is designed for school-leavers aiming for junior banking roles, individuals with other qualifications seeking a banking-focused credential, and employed persons looking to enhance, develop, or formalize their skills and knowledge in banking services.

The Higher Certificate in Banking Services is an entry-level higher education qualification aimed at equipping you with the required knowledge and skills to operate successfully in a junior/entry-level role within the banking sector.

The qualification appears on the Financial Sector Conduct Authority’s (FSCA) list of recognised qualifications for FAIS Fit and Proper purposes.

Programme Structure

  • Regulation and Compliance in the Banking Industry
  • Fundamentals of Retail Banking
  • Customer Service and Communication 

Please refer to the factsheet for a detailed breakdown of modules.

  • Introduction to Sales  
  • Fundamentals of Economics
  • Introduction to Business Management
  • Personal and Small Business Credit
  • Principles of Accounting
  • Fraud Detection 

Minimum Admission Requirements

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For entry into the Higher Certificate, candidates require: 

  • a Senior Certificate (SC) or a National Senior Certificate (NSC), as certified by Umalusi, with a minimum mark of 30% in English, the language of instruction at Milpark Education.  

Resources and Support Information

Factsheet

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Textbooks

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Learn from anywhere with Milpark's online programmes. Access all content and assessments in our virtual learning environment, and study at your own pace with no set meeting times. You have optional live sessions and recorded classes, and lecturers on standby to assist you with all your queries in an online chat room.

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