OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE: FINANCIAL MARKETS PRACTITIONER
Step into the fast-paced world of finance with the Occupational Certificate: Financial Market Practitioner—your gateway to a high-impact career in the
global financial ecosystem. This dynamic qualification is designed to give you a 360-degree understanding of financial markets, starting with a strong
foundation in Financial Markets and Economics. You’ll gain critical insights into Market Regulation, explore diverse Asset Classes, and master the art of
Client Services and Investment Advice. Learn the mechanics of Trading and the intricacies of Settlement of Transactions, while developing expertise in
Corporate Actions and Investment Vehicles. The program culminates in preparing you to thrive by Performing in a Financial Markets Organisation, ensuring
you are job-ready from day one. Whether you are aiming to become a trader, analyst, or client advisor, this certificate empowers you with the knowledge,
skills, and confidence to succeed in one of the most exciting industries in the world.
QUALIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS
• SAQA ID: 117238
• NQF Level: 7
• Credits: 180
• Duration: 18 months
• Accreditation Body: FASSET
• NQF Level 6 qualification in finance or a related field of study, OR
• NQF Level 6 qualification with three years’ relevant assessed work
experience in the financial markets.
OCCUPATION FUNCTION
Financial Markets Practitioners provide services across various functions
in the stockbroking and investment environments. They are involved in the
take-on of clients, the assessment of clients’ investment needs, the development
of suitable investment portfolios, trading and settlement of financial markets
transactions, the management of corporate actions and the monitoring and
re- balancing of portfolios.
The programme is divided into nine modules covering the following:
• Introduction to Financial Markets and Economics
• The regulation of the fiancial markets
• Asset Classes
• Client Services and Investment Advice
• Trading
• Settlement of financial markets transactions
• Corporate actions
• Investment vehicles
• Performing in a financial markets organisation
The programme consists of:
• Facilitator led online knowledge
• Facilitator led online practical modules
• Workplace based learning modules
(45 compulsory workplace-based days)
• External Integrated Summative Assessment (exam)
VERTICAL ARTICULATION
• Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Markets, NQF Level 8
