RG146 Derivatives Adviser course

Derivatives Adviser Course

The Derivatives Adviser Knowledge & Skills course is designed for individuals who require authorisation by an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) holder to provide advice on regulated Derivatives products.

For existing authorised representatives, successful completion of this course allows you to extend your advisory range into Derivatives products.

Focused on your Success

We recognise that employers are increasingly looking for candidates who are aware of the challenges of being a successful financial adviser. Often a candidate’s Qualification is the only evidence that they possess the technical knowledge and skills requirements to conduct themselves professionally as an authorised representative.

With a RG146 Training Australia (formerly known as PS146 Training Australia) qualification you have confidence in the fact that you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge gained from a credible industry-endorsed program that employs best practice assessment standards, helping you graduate at the leading edge of your chosen field.

“RG146 Training Australia simply makes our lives easier. Their professional problem-solving approach allows us to focus on other parts of the business; safe in the knowledge that RG146 graduates have what is takes to provide our clients with sound and accurate advice.” Charles Cavallaro, Professional Development Coordinator, Asgard, Securitor, St George

 

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Course Outcome

The Derivatives Adviser course will equip you with the specialist knowledge and technical skills to provide compliant advice to clients seeking to manage investment risk by using Derivatives products.

CPD Hours

Upon successful completion of this online course, you will achieve 7.50 accredited CPD points to contribute towards your yearly CPD obligations. What is CPD? Click here

Who Should Enrol?

This course is suitable for:

Course Entry Requirement

This is an open entry course with no pre-requisite qualifications. In order for participants to successfully complete this course, it is recommended they have a strong grasp of literacy and numeracy.

Course Structure

Competencies
  • Provide general advice on financial products and services

Course Content

This RG146 accreditation course comprises two subjects and is delivered via fully-supported online distance learning.

These subjects include:

  • Australian Industry Essentials (Generic Knowledge)
  • Derivatives (Specialist Knowledge)
Australian Industry Essentials (Generic Knowledge)
  • Australian Economy
  • Australian Financial Markets
  • Investment Funds
  • Corporations Act
  • Regulatory Environment
  • Licensees & Representatives
  • Ethics
Derivatives (Specialist Knowledge)
  • Introduction to Derivatives
  • Introduction to Equity Options
  • Option Pricing (1)
  • Option Pricing (2)
  • The Taken Call
  • The Taken Put
  • The Written Call
  • The Written Put
  • Index Options
  • Options Trading, Clearing and Settlement
  • Warrant Issuers
  • Introduction to Trading Warrants
  • Index, Currency and Commodity Warrants
  • Introduction to Installments
  • Installments, Endowments and SIPs
  • Introduction to Futures
  • Futures Strategies
  • CFD

Assessment

This RG146 accreditation course comprises two subjects. These subjects include:

  • Australian Industry Essentials (Generic Knowledge)
  • Derivatives (Specialist Knowledge)

Assessment includes:

  • multiple choice knowledge quiz (open-book, online) per subject
  • one case study with short-answer responses

Note:

  • Learners have two attempts at multiple-choice knowledge test (complimentary) with provision of a third attempt at a fee of $95.

Course Options

This course is available by self-paced online Distance Learning.

Course Duration: Assessment tasks must be completed within six (6) months of enrolment.

Student Support: Students have access to an experienced facilitator/adviser for technical support by email or telephone from 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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