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Qualification details

CISI Level 3 Certificate for Introduction to Securities & Investment (QCF)
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Qualification summary

The aim of the CISI Level 3 Certificate for Introduction to Securities and Investment is to provide individuals with knowledge and understanding of the key characteristics, mechanisms and influences on financial markets and institutions; to equip them either to progress to further study in Higher Education, or to apply their learning in the field of investment operations.

Qualification details

500/6267/0
CISI - Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment
3
QCF - QCF Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/06/2009
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2009
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2013
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
English
Candidates electing to study for this qualification are encouraged to do so to provide an indication of their ability to pursue a course of Higher Education with a view to gaining employment, post university, in the financial services industry.
Administrative Assistant/Administrator
Financial Adviser/Planner
Fund Manager
Investment Administrator
Investment Analyst
Receptionist
B. Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
B1. Prepare for further learning or training
B2. Develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
  • 15 Business, Administration and Law
    • 15.1  Accounting and Finance
20
20
120
120
Pass/Merit/Distinction
Coursework
Multiple Choice Examination
None.
N/A
No.
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This is a two unit qualification developed specifically for Schools and Further Education institutes. Candidates must achieve a pass grade in each of the two units in order to be awarded the overall CISI Level 3 Certificate for Introduction to Securities & Investment.

Successful completion of both units leads to CISI Level 3 Certificate for Introduction to Securities & Investment. The minimum number of credits required to acheive the overall qualification is 20
  • A  -  Mandatory
    Credit Value required: Minimum 20, Maximum 20.
    Sub-components required: Minimum 2, Maximum 2.
    • Y/502/3870 - Extended Project for Introduction to Securities & Investment
    • H/502/3869 - Introduction to Securities and Investment