Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management

The qualification is delivered over 78 weeks, including 60 weeks of training and assessment spread over 6 terms of 10 weeks each, and 18 weeks of holidays.

You need an IELTS score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence such as: successful completion of a foundation course in Australia, at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO, being educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country, or successful completion of an LLN test. Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can also be accepted if confirmed equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment as a mortgage broker in personal and commercial lending areas, as well as management roles in finance and mortgage banking across a range of industries. Students may also wish to continue their education into Advanced Diploma level qualifications or higher education qualifications in accounting or finance management.

Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, case studies, observations, and short answer questions. Assessment conditions will ensure a simulated workplace environment for classroom-based assessment. Assessment tasks reflect real life work tasks, are performed within industry standard timeframes, utilise authentic workplace documentation, and involve the use of standard workplace equipment such as computers and software.

Yes, students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course. This process is outlined in Southern Academy of Business and Technology's Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy & Associated Procedures.