Occupational Part-Qualification: Investment Advisor (NQF 5)

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Investment Advisor

Build Advanced Investment Advisory Expertise

The Occupational Part-Qualification: Investment Advisor prepares learners to research investment opportunities, analyse client needs and provide professional investment advice.

Learners develop the advanced knowledge and practical competence needed to evaluate potential investments, recommend suitable opportunities and support the implementation of agreed investment decisions.

  • Parent qualification: Occupational Certificate: Financial Advisor

  • SAQA ID: 105026

  • Part-qualification code: 241301-000-00-04

  • NQF Level: 5

  • Credits: 213

  • Entry requirement: NQF Level 4 qualification with Communication

  • Last date for enrolment: 30 December 2026

  • Last date for achievement: 30 December 2029

You will develop the ability to:

  • Analyse client investment needs and objectives

  • Understand investment markets and products

  • Apply regulatory requirements

  • Research potential investment opportunities

  • Conduct investment due diligence

  • Evaluate risk, returns, costs and suitability

  • Recommend appropriate investment opportunities

  • Explain investment recommendations clearly

  • Facilitate the implementation of agreed investment decisions

  • Maintain accurate records of advice

This route is suitable for:

  • Investment advisors

  • Financial advisors and planners

  • Wealth-management professionals

  • Collective investment consultants

  • Portfolio and investment support employees

  • Broker consultants

  • Investment analysts

  • Client-service employees in investment businesses

  • Experienced investment professionals seeking formal recognition

Knowledge modules — 89 credits

  • Overview of the investment advisory industry — 13 credits

  • Regulatory requirements for insurance and investment advice — 17 credits

  • Fundamentals of investments — 30 credits

  • Principles of providing investment advice — 29 credits

Practical skills modules — 92 credits

  • Research, analyse and conduct due diligence on investment opportunities — 42 credits

  • Advise clients on potential investment opportunities — 41 credits

  • Facilitate the implementation of agreed investment decisions — 9 credits

Work-experience module — 32 credits

  • Participate in investment advisory processes over a period of six months

The workplace component must be completed in a suitable investment advisory or wealth-management environment.