The Higher Certificate in Financial Products offers a comprehensive introduction to the life insurance industry and its products. Tailored for "representatives" as defined by the FAIS Act, this industry-focused qualification equips students with the knowledge, cognitive tools, and practical techniques needed to advise clients on basic risk and savings products.
Students will gain the skills to provide sound advice on products outlined in Categories B1 and B2 of the FAIS Act, while also understanding the basics of more complex products. This programme emphasises general principles of long-term insurance and their application in the financial services industry.
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The Higher Certificate in Financial Products offers a comprehensive introduction to the life insurance industry and its products. Tailored for "representatives" as defined by the FAIS Act, this industry-focused qualification equips students with the knowledge, cognitive tools, and practical techniques needed to advise clients on basic risk and savings products.
Students will gain the skills to provide sound advice on products outlined in Categories B1 and B2 of the FAIS Act, while also understanding the basics of more complex products. This programme emphasises general principles of long-term insurance and their application in the financial services industry.
This qualification is designed for financial services professionals needing a qualification for FAIS Fit and Proper purposes in specific insurance subcategories, administrative staff aiming to transition to representative roles, and representatives advising on basic risk and savings products.
This industry-oriented qualification aims to equip representatives, as defined by the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS Act), with the introductory knowledge and practical techniques needed for advising clients on basic risk products. It is primarily targeted at representatives in Long-Term and Short-Term Insurance who need to understand relevant legislation, products, and personal-selling skills to succeed.
Recognized by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) for FAIS Fit and Proper purposes, the Higher Certificate in Financial Products provides the necessary knowledge and skills to advise clients on products in Long-Term Insurance subcategories A, B1-A, B2-A, and Short-Term Insurance Personal Lines A1 of BN 194 of 2017.
The curriculum emphasizes general principles of long-term and short-term insurance and their application within the financial services industry.
Please refer to the factsheet for a detailed breakdown of modules.
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.
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