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Table of Contents PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION 3 WHY STUDY THE LIBF LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL ADVICE (ADV DIPFA )? 3 OBJECTIVES 3 KEY CONTENT AREAS 3 QUALIFICATION LEARNING OUTCOMES 4 KEY SKILLS DEVELOPED 4 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 4 RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 4 PROGRESSION AND PREPARATION FOR FURTHER STUDY 5 APPRENTICESHIPS 5 PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 5 STRUCTURE 5 TOTAL QUALIFICATION TIME (TQT) 6 LEARNING RESOURCES 6 WHAT TO DO BEFORE THE ASSESSMENT 6 ASSESSMENT 6 QUALIFICATION GRADING 7 RE-SIT ATTEMPTS 7 APPENDICES 8 APPENDIX 1 REGULATION DETAIL 8 Please note: This document is uncontrolled when printed. Please always review the latest document available through the website Page 2 of 8

Purpose of the qualification Why study the LIBF Level 6 Diploma in Financial Advice (Adv DipFA )? The Adv DipFA builds on existing Level 4 qualifications and equips you with the expertise needed to provide complex financial advice and planning services to customers. Developed in consultation with working professionals in the financial advice sector and feedback from employers, the Level 6 Diploma in Financial Advice enables you to differentiate yourself and develop skills to provide advice for a range of areas. Completion of the Adv DipFA can lead to a Chartered Designation awarded by the London Institute of Banking & Finance. Maintaining the Chartered designation is conditional on you attaining an annual Statement of Professional Standing with the Institute of Financial Services or equivalent FCA appointed Accredited Body. Objectives To provide the knowledge and skills to offer a sophisticated financial service to customers and to contribute to developing and managing the strategic aims of your organisation. Key content areas the environment of wealth management with a focus on the range of financial products that may be used to develop a client s portfolio which meets their needs and aspirations. how a variety of financial products and concepts may be applied to build and consolidate a client s portfolio. the current technical language, tools, methods and practices of wealth management, which encompass financial analysis and the preparation and interpretation of financial data for effective decision-making within the context of wealth management. financing arrangements, financial management and the governance structures of wealth management. contemporary theories, empirical evidence and concepts relating to wealth management, and how these apply in a practical work environment. Page 3 of 8

Qualification learning outcomes LO TTTC LO1 LO2 MANI LO1 LO2 LLPA LO1 PETR LO1 LO2 Detail Understand how to advise UK clients of taxation implications Understand how to advise UK clients on the administration of trusts. Understand the principles and theories associated with performance measurement of investments Understand how to manage investment portfolios to achieve client objectives Understand how to develop later life strategies for UK clients Understand pension transfers Understand how to apply suitable pension transfer solutions to meet specific client circumstances Key skills developed The qualification will encourage students to: apply theory to the working environment; analyse problems, identify solutions and make clear decisions; communicate solutions to complex problems in a clear manner; and work and study independently. Entry requirements Entry to the Adv DipFA is available to holders of the level 4 qualifications approved by the FCA for the provision of financial advice. The Adv DipFA may be undertaken by those qualified to provide a wide range of advice and is not limited to those that advise on packaged products. You should also be confident in your ability to study the mathematical elements of the course along with your ability to study in English. Recognition of prior learning The London Institute of Banking & Finance recognises prior learning in different forms. Potentially this means that you may not be required to register for every unit. Details of how to apply for recognition of prior learning are available on our website. Page 4 of 8

Progression and preparation for further study Successfully completing the Level 6 Adv DipFA can lead to Chartered status with the London Institute of Banking & Finance. Applicants for Chartered status must have at least three years' relevant work experience. Achieving and maintaining Chartered status is a mark of professional standing that recognises academic achievement, an ongoing dedication to professional development and a commitment to the highest ethical and business standards. Apprenticeships Adv DipFA is not currently available through an apprenticeship standard. Preparation for employment / professional development This qualification furthers knowledge and understanding of trusts, tax, investments, later life planning and pension transfers and enhances skills that are valued within the financial services sector and others. Structure The structure of the Adv DipFA comprises five units of which four units must be completed to achieve the rule of combination (RoC). An exemption from the Specialist unit, up to 10 credits, may be requested in respect of an appropriate unit provided they differ from the other four units. Equivalent/appropriate qualifications are of 10 credits minimum and can be based on, but not limited to, any of the following specialist financial advice areas in keeping with the aims of the overall qualification (ie to increase depth of knowledge and increase breadth of specialist knowledge): mortgages, derivatives, securities, business finance and discretionary fund management. A minimum of 55 credits must be attained by completing a combination of four of the following five units. Taxation, Trusts and Tax Compliance (15 Credits) Managing Investments (15 Credits) Later Life Planning and Advice (15 Credits) Pension Transfers (15 Credits) Specialist Unit (10 credits) Page 5 of 8

Total Qualification Time (TQT) Total Qualification Time (TQT) is a prediction of the total time a student with no prior knowledge might need to complete the course. TQT consists of two elements, Guided Learning (GL) and all other hours: GL is time spent studying under the immediate guidance or supervision of a teacher. All other hours include hours spent unsupervised in research, learning, e-learning, exam preparation, and formal assessments. Adv DipFA is primarily considered a distance-learning, session-based qualification. Guided Learning Hours Other hours Total Qualification Time 30 hours 520 hours 550 hours Learning resources You are provided with the following learning resources: Weekly study guides including tutor-led activities. Exemplar papers. Chief Examiner Reports. Individual feedback on coursework attempts. Online access via MyLIBF- www.mylibf.com to learning materials and to KnowledgeBank (virtual library). Unit syllabuses. What to do before the assessment To prepare for the assessment, you should make use of all learning resources and study guides as part of you studying. Assessment All components are mandatory and assessed. For each of TTTC, MANI and LLPA there is a written coursework assignment. The coursework assignment typically consists of one question. Page 6 of 8

For each of TTTC, MANI, LLPA and PETR there is a written examination. This is a 3 hour exam that consists of a mixture of short and long answer questions; an additional 15 minutes reading time is provided before the examination time commences. The pass mark is 40% for each assessment. To pass the unit you must achieve the minimum pass mark for each assessment. The structure of the assessments ensures that all aspects of the course content are subject to external examination. Qualification grading The overall qualification will be graded pass only. To achieve a pass, you must achieve a mark of 40% in each assessment. Individual feedback is provided for the coursework assessment. A Chief Examiner report based on the performance of the whole cohort is available for the examination. Re-sit attempts You will only need to resit the assessment you were unsuccessful in. Page 7 of 8

Appendices Appendix 1 Regulation detail This document describes the regulation detail that is applicable to the qualification. Qualification title LIBF Level 6 Diploma in Financial Advice Ofqual qualification number 600/6862/0 Qualification level 6 European Qualifications Framework (EQF) level 6 Qualification Type Other general Guided learning hours 30 Total qualification time 550 Total credits 55 Sector Subject Area Overall grading type Assessment methods Regulated in 15.1 Accounting and Finance Pass Written examination, coursework England Qualification for ages 19+ Operational start date 1 December 2013 Qualification description Adv DipFA consists of five units of which four units must be completed to achieve the rule of combination (RoC). A total credit value of 55 must be obtained for achievement of the qualification. Page 8 of 8