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    Course code: MHE20529CL

    Commercial and Corporations Law for Financial Planners FASEA bridging course

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    OverviewAbout this course

    The Commercial and Corporations Law for Financial Planners FASEA bridging course was designed to help you qualify or maintain your registration as a financial planner. This industry-accredited single subject course is also a great option if you want to upskill in your career or sample a subject from the Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning (Professional Practice) or Diploma of Financial Planning. You can also benefit from TAFE NSW’s excellent industry connections.

    OutcomesWhat you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • Apply legal and regulatory frameworks in the financial services industry

    • Contrast common law with the laws of statute in real world contexts

    • Interpret the impacts of partnership, trusts, associations and corporations law on non-corporate and corporate business structures

    • Articulate and evaluate legal and ethical issues impacting non-corporate and corporate business structures

    • Use relevant legal information and resources to make decisions about complex legal problems

    Course outcomes

    Develop specialist skills to gain an advantage in the job market

    • A qualification that meets the standards for commercial and corporations law for financial planners, according to the Financial Adviser Standards (FAS) set by the Australian Government Treasury (formerly set by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority [FASEA]) and Tax Practitioners Board (TPB)

    • Accreditation to qualify or maintain your qualification in commercial and corporations law for financial planners

    • Specialist skills and knowledge to advance your career

    • Access to TAFE NSW’s industry connections and associated industry bodies

    • For existing advisers or those attaining the Professional Year (PY), a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificate will be provided upon successful completion of this subject. Please check with your licensee on the CPD policy requirements.

    SuitabilityIs this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

    You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:

    • A diploma in financial planning or

    • A bachelor’s degree in any discipline

    Note:

    • Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • Checked the requirements set by the Australian Government Treasury’s Financial Adviser Standards

    • A basic awareness of law and an interest in reading law

    • An eye for detail and an analytical mindset

    • Decision-making skills

    • The ability to simplify difficult concepts

    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate

    • An interest in helping others

    You do not require an ATAR score for entry into this course.

    If you are unable to meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for special admission.

    Please continue with your application and you will be guided to identify as mature aged (at least 21 years old in your first year of study) or disadvantaged (disability, serious or chronic illness, interrupted education, lack of support for study, serious personal problems and/or serious family responsibilities). Please contact us to find out more.

    TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

    PathwaysFuture career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: financial planner, financial adviser, compliance manager and remediation manager.

    Licensing

    This microcredential meets the minimum education requirements for commercial and corporations law for financial planners according to the Financial Adviser Standards (FAS) set by the Australian Government Treasury (formerly set by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority [FASEA]). It is accredited with FAS and FASEA as an approved bridging course. Visit the FAS website for more information. This course is also recognised by the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB), Financial Planning Association (FPA) Australia and the Association of Financial Advisors (AFA). You may be eligible to apply for membership as a tax (financial) advisor with the Tax Practitioners Board.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

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    Alternative pathways into this course

    The Commercial and Corporations Law for Financial Planners FASEA bridging course does not have any pre-requisite courses.

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    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning (https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/recognition-credit-transfers) or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    SubjectsSubjects in this course

    Completion of this course requires you to successfully complete 1 subject.

    Core Subjects

    Elective Subjects

    Note: Some courses offer the opportunity to choose subjects from the complete suite of Higher Education electives that are delivered by TAFE NSW. Once you’ve enrolled, contact your Course Coordinator to discuss tailoring your course to align with your interests and goals.

    TAFE NSW servicesFacilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations – get social with our student community

    Info sessionsWant to know more?

    There are a total of 2 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.

    You can select a study option below to see the sessions available. Or you can view all sessions related to Accounting and Finance

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