Contact the Qualifications Manager for this subject area
Sharon O'Neil ![]()
Financial Services Sector Skills Council careers information - http://www.fssc.org.uk 
Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework (SCQF) www.scqf.org.uk 
NABS are available to download from the SQA Secure Website - your centre's SQA Co-ordinator will have access to SQA's secure website. Please approach them for copies.
This Course is at Intermediate 2 level and consists of four 40 hour mandatory Units.
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Financial Services: Introduction (Intermediate 2) |
1 Unit credit |
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Financial Services: Personal Financial Awareness (Intermediate 2) |
1 Unit credit |
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Financial Services: Building Positive Relationships with Customers and Colleagues (Intermediate 2) |
1 Unit credit |
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Financial Services: Employability Skills (Intermediate 2) |
1 Unit credit |
There are no optional Units in this Course.
Candidates will explore the variety and range of employers and career opportunities which exist within the financial services sector. Candidates will become familiar with key words and terms used in the sector, and will develop an awareness of the impact of the sector on modern society. Personal development of employability skills will be the main focus across the Course with each Unit aiming to enhance such skills. The development of personal financial responsibility is also given high profile. Candidates will be required to develop an awareness of the impact of key legislation on the sector although detailed technical knowledge will not be covered in this Course.
The required skills and qualities which are being developed through this Course are assessed through a range of practical activities. Candidates will be required to maintain a folio for each Unit which demonstrates evidence of preparation, planning and participation in a range of activities. Important elements of knowledge and understanding will be assessed through a series of short answer questions. As part of the assessment process, candidates will review their own progress and development in employability skills throughout the Course.
Each Unit will be supported by a National Assessment Bank (NAB) item which will provide an assessment package and will exemplify the national standard.
Learning and teaching support packs have been produced by the Scottish Further Education Unit to support this Course. These can be accessed via the Scotland's Colleges website.
Delivery and assessment of the Course should reflect current workplace practice in the financial services sector. This can be achieved through work placements or in simulated environments. Although work placements are not mandatory, it is essential to provide candidates with opportunities to have contact with the workplace. This can be done in a variety of ways including the use of guest speakers from organisations or by arranging work place visits.
In a simulated environment the delivering centre should ensure that candidates have IT access including online facilities for research purposes. It is likely that this Course will be delivered in partnership with a college/private trainer/employer in order to provide the necessary expertise and access to a variety of appropriate learning environments.
This Course may provide candidates with opportunities to progress to:
Download the Progression and Articulation Mapping Document:
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Subject: |
Financial Services |
| Level: | Intermediate 2 |
| Code: | C220 11 |
| Edition: | Second Edition, April 2007 |
| Downloads: | Financial Services Intermediate 2 Arrangements (238 KB) |