Manningham Institute (RTO#46076) offers the nationally recognised FNS40821 Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking with high quality course materials and premier student support. We deliver training that is customised to meet the needs of our students and employers.
Where can it take your career?
The FNS40821 Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking is the latest nationally accredited qualification for individuals working in finance and mortgage broking. Individuals in these roles apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to work autonomously and exercise judgement in completing routine activities relating to mortgage and finance broking.
This course is perfect for learners who are seeking to pursue a career as:
- Credit and Loans Officer
- Finance Sector Supervisor
- Lending Officer
- Mobile Banking Consultant
- Mortgage Broker Assistant
- Senior Banking Officer
- Senior Credit Officer
How is the course delivered?
Training is delivered via Online Distance learning.
Course Duration: This course is designed to be completed up to 24 weeks (excluding holidays).
Expected Study Hours: Typical learners are expected to spend approximately 612 hours depending on existing knowledge, skills, and experience.
Note: Please read the Manningham Institute Student Handbook and other policies and procedures including Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy, RPL Procedure prior to enrolling.
What will you learn?
This course is designed to develop your expertise in mortgage broking. Among others, you will learn to:
- Manage personal and professional development
- Develop and maintain professional relationships in financial services industry
- Prepare loan applications on behalf of clients
- Identify client needs and present broking options
- Comply with financial services regulation and industry codes of practice
How is the course structured?
All learners will be assessed through the following methods:
- Observation during role play/simulation
- Questioning may include self-assessment, verbal answers, written questionnaires, activity modules or interview
- Portfolio may include documents, products with supporting documentation, historical evidence
- Structured Activities may include Projects, Case studies, presentations, role play, demonstration, progressive tasks
What are the entry requirements?
There are no formal academic requirements needed for this unit of competency, however, at the time of the enrolment, applicants must:
- be at least 18 years of age
- have access to:
- a computer or laptop
- Internet access with a reliable speed of at least 5mbps
- Google Chrome (recommended browser)
- MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel or equivalent applications.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader or equivalent application
- Zoom account and software or app
- webcam, headset or speakers and microphone
- Have basic computer/digital literacy skills to conduct online distance learning
Numeracy and Literacy
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements are needed to undertake this course. This is assessed through pre-enrolment LLN assessment. For example, applicants would need the ability to:
- Use clear language and logical structure in preparing reports and presentations to convey information
- Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to work autonomously
- Exercise judgement in completing routine activities relating to mortgage and finance broking
*Applicants who do not meet the LL&N requirements of the course may still be enrolled if endorsed by the trainer/assessor, and corresponding additional support strategies are in place.
What are the resources needed to complete the course?
To support you in your new course with Manningham Institute, we will provide the following:
- FNS40821 learning and assessment suite which includes:
- Learner Guides
- Self-Study Guides
- Assessment Workbooks
- Templates for Projects and other activities;
- Simulated resources to provide students with simulated assessment pathways
- Sample organisational policies and procedures, legislation, regulation and codes of practice
- Financial products and services information, including mortgage and lending products
- Situations of comparable context and complexity to those reasonably likely to occur in the industry
- Instruments, organisational policies and procedures, and other materials required to effectively apply ethical frameworks and principles to decision-making situations
Style guide - Credit providers’ requirements for credit contract execution, loan settlement, security preparation and registration
- Legislation and regulations related to loan applications, securities and settlement arrangements
- Economic, taxation and insurance information required
- Lender or credit provider’s basic lending acceptance criteria
- Data and documents related to developing complex credit options
- Additional course readings and resources recommended by trainers.
To complete your course, you will need ongoing access to the following:
- A computer or laptop with:
- Internet access with a reliable speed of at least 5mbps
- email access
- web browser (recommended: Google Chrome)
- installed software or their equivalent applications:
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Zoom Account and Software or App
- PDF Printer
- A safe place to conduct the roleplaying activities
- At least two (2) volunteers to roleplay as clients/customers
- A video recording device (e.g. mobile phone, webcam, video camera, etc.)
What are the course units?
This course covers 12 units of competency (7 core units and 5 elective units).
Core Units
- BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
- FNSCUS511 Develop and maintain professional relationships in financial services industry
- FNSFMB411 Prepare loan applications on behalf of clients
- FNSFMB412 Identify client needs and present broking options
- FNSFMK515 Comply with financial services regulation and industry codes of practice
- FNSINC411 Conduct work according to professional practices in the financial services industry
- FNSINC412 Apply and maintain knowledge of financial products and services
Elective Units
- BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans
- BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
- FNSINC514 Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions
- FNSFMB511 Implement credit contracts in preparation for settlement
- FNSFMB512 Identify and develop credit options for clients with special financial circumstances
What are the course fees?
The FNS40821 course is available for only $1,450 upfront.
Please see Fees and Refunds Policy for more information.
What are the Qualification Pathways?
Learners may also consider additional training to complement their skills in mortgage broking, with courses such as:
- FNS50320 Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management*
- FNS60620 Advanced Diploma of Banking Services Management*
- TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment*
*These qualifications are not offered by Manningham Institute
Is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available?
Manningham Institute has a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy, to ensure that an individual’s prior learning, achieved through formal and informal training, work experience or other life experiences, is appropriately recognised. This recognition may assist Learners to progress faster through a unit of competency or allow the student full credit.
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| Name | Cost | |
| C4 in Finance and Mortgage Broking | $1,490.00 |