C6179 - Advanced Diploma of Paraplanning
Plan: C6179 - Advanced Diploma of Paraplanning
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Advanced Diploma of Paraplanning
Qualification national code: FNS60920
Nominal hours: 645
Career: TAFE
Duration: 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Location: Melbourne, City Campus
Owning school: Business and Enterprise (525T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
CRICOS code:
Top of pagePurpose of the Program
This program provides the skills and knowledge needed to to work within the financial planning industry as paraplanners, providing a range of financial planning services within a diverse range of product areas, including (but not limited to) insurance, superannuation, managed investments, retirement and estate planning. The program is designed to introduce students to the highly regulated and compliance-driven industry that is financial planning, preparing them for job roles that require specialist skills and a broad understanding of the legislative and regulatory framework in which this work is undertaken.
Possible career outcomes for this qualification include, but are not limited to: paraplanner, associate financial planner/adviser, financial planning practice manager, compliance officer, operations officer for a range of practice areas.
While many graduate students will seek immediate employment in the industry, some will seek to articulate to higher education studies in a finance-related program.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Successful completion of the Advanced Diploma of Paraplanning guarantees entry into the Bachelor of Business with a minimum of 96 credit points exemption (equivalent to one year full-time study).
Top of pageEntrance requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following minimum academic requirements:
Successful completion of Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) or the Australian Senior VCAL Certificate
OR
Completion of Post-Secondary studies (Certificate III or above)
OR
At least 6 months’ work experience in a related field
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
The development of the program structure and the choice of elective units appropriate to the Financial Services sector were informed by the Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) comprised of representatives of the Financial Services industry and RMIT educators.
Teachers maintain close contact with industry through various professional development activities, and for sessional staff generally they maintain employment or operate their own businesses in a relevant sector. Doug Gourlay, Program Manager, regularly engages with extensive networks in the Financial Services area.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.
Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT (www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit) or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library.
Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.
The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.
You can find more information on Library resources and services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Online learning tools and content
You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at: myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit
Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:
- transition to tertiary study and learning
- study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
- enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
- career development and employment
- living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
- opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
- opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance
We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/students
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