FNS50322 Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management
Accountants and Financial Planners Pathway
This course has been designed for qualified Accountants and Financial Planners who have been operating in their respective industries for the past two years or more.
Use Code: AUTUMN10 for a 10% discount
*Offer valid until 11:59 PM AEST, 31 May 2026. This promotion can’t be combined with other discounts and does not apply to RPL consultation sessions.
AAMC Training Group has developed a tailored solution for Accountants and Financial Planners who are seeking to diversify into or change their career to become a Finance and/or Mortgage Broker or work more closely with their broker partners. This pathway considers relevant professional skills and knowledge against the qualification units of competence. The course provides a mix of both assessment-based learning and the provision of supporting evidence.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for enrolment into this pathway, you must meet the following criteria;
- Minimum two years of experience as a qualified Accountant or a;
- Minimum two years of experience as a qualified Financial Planner and hold an authorised representative or licensee status.
- Been in a client-facing role within the last twelve (12) months and have adequately demonstrated vocational experience that meets this level of qualification.
Additionally, you should be able to satisfy the following:
- Provide a current CPD statement or record showing the last 12 months CPD points/hours.
- Present a qualified third party who can attest to your vocational experience across components of the course.
- Provide at least 2 third party professional referrers (i.e. Bank Manager/Finance Broker) that can confirm they have built a working relationship with you.
Download the pre-eligibility application form and return to [email protected] to check your eligibility prior to enrolment.
*Do not provide any testimonials or evidence for the above when checking your eligibility, suitable template documents will be provided as part of your post enrolment information gathering.
Note: If you enrol into the incorrect course, an administration fee may be charged to transfer your enrolment. If you are unsure, please contact us to discuss.
Course Information
Once you have met the eligibility requirements detailed above and completed the enrolment process, you will have access to the learning material and assessments. The assessments are comprised of:
- Evidence of your prior experience
- Third party testimonials/referees
- Written assessments – case studies, short answers, quizzes, etc
- Skills demonstrations – you will need a non-qualified adult participant to role play and record your skills demonstrations
- An assessor interview – conducted by an AAMC Training Assessor
All submissions must be uploaded for review within the online learner portal. Once all the requirements are satisfactory, an assessor will arrange a suitable time for an interview via Teams or Zoom as part of the evidence gathering.
Course Modules
Compliance
This module introduces the finance industry and the role of a Finance Broker. Learn about the various participants, sectors, and roles within the industry, including the legislation and regulations that impact the role of a licensed finance broker. Understand how to operate compliantly using available systems and supports.
Ethics
Acting ethically is crucial for building trust with clients and operating compliantly. Ethics extends beyond responsible lending; it involves understanding ethical biases, cognitive biases, and psychological barriers.
Customer Service
Build practical skills in the financial services industry – learn to review customer information, evaluate financial details, and make informed credit decisions while following responsible lending requirements. Gain confidence in communicating credit outcomes professionally, preparing accurate documentation, and applying industry standards.
Professional Relationships
Ongoing business relationships are vital for sustaining a successful broking business. Discover how to engage and build relationships with clients, industry participants, and third-party referrers.
Personal and Professional Development
Managing professional development activities, prioritising and planning daily tasks and goals are vital to ensuring continuous growth and efficiency in your professional life. Learn how to support a team with their work priorities and professional development.
Loan Application
Develop knowledge and understanding of different loan types and structures, including lender appetite and policy. This module covers the basics of commencing the loan application journey with clients and managing the loan submission to post-settlement.
Complex Lending
Develop knowledge and understanding of more complex loan types and structures, as well as how to manage the loan application from first contact with a client through to post settlement of the loan application.
Risk
Risk management is a critical part of maintaining a compliant business – it is important to understand how to identify and manage potential risks before they occur, and the best strategies for dealing with them, should they occur.
Units of Competency
- FNSFMK515 Comply with financial services regulation and industry codes of practice
- FNSCMP501 Comply with financial services legislation
- 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
- FNSINC412 Apply and maintain knowledge of financial products and services
- FNSFMB512 Identify and develop credit options for clients with special financial circumstances
- FNSFMB513 Present credit options to clients with special financial circumstances
- FNSFMB514 Implement complex loan structures
- FNSINC411 Conduct work according to professional practices in the financial services industry
- FNSINC514 Apply ethical frameworks and principles to make and act upon decisions
- BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
- FNSCUS403 Deliver a professional service to customers
- FNSRSK512 Assess risks
- FNSRSK511 Undertake risk identification
Course Duration
Diploma enrolments are valid for ten (10) months, while Diploma Upgrade enrolments are valid for seven (7) months. Extensions of up to three (3) months may be granted upon request. An extension fee will apply.
Although we provide seven (7) to ten (10) months to complete this course, we expect that collection of supporting evidence and completion of gap assessments should take you less time. Based on previous student data from this course pathway, and the experience level of the students, we have established that some may complete within 8-12 weeks. This will also largely depend on time available and capacity.
Delivery Options
Online (remote self-paced)
Distance learning: online self-paced learning is for students with the capacity and ability to study with minimal guidance. If you are new to the industry and/or study, we strongly suggest selecting the virtual classroom option.
Virtual Class – available for groups of 6 or more.
Please contact one of our team to discuss your options.
Unique Student Identifier (USI)
A USI is your individual education number for life. You’ll need a USI if you are undertaking nationally recognised training. Without one, you won’t be able to receive your statement of attainment, qualification, or award. It also gives you an online record of your vocational education and training (VET) undertaken in Australia. If you have never obtained your USI you can apply for it directly at https://www.usi.gov.au/students/get-a-usi
We can assist you to create or locate your USI if required.
If you are an international student studying or completing in Australia, you will require a USI. Please contact us before applying to ensure your visa is eligible to study with us.
If you are an international student studying and completing outside of Australia, you do not require a USI.
If you are enrolling in nationally recognised training with AAMC Training Group, you will need to provide a valid USI. We can assist you to create or locate your USI if required, and certification cannot be issued until a verified USI has been recorded.
Credit Transfer
Credit Transfer
You may be able to claim credit transfer for a unit/s of competency that you have previously completed with AAMC Training or another RTO. If you have been awarded a record of results or statement of attainment for any of the units detailed in your course, you can request a credit transfer for those units. You must provide a certified copy of your record of results or statement of attainment. Your credit transfer request will then be reviewed, and you will be notified of the outcome by email.
CPD Hours and Post Nominal
Continued professional development hours are not based on how long it takes to complete your course.
FNS50322 Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management ACC/FP
CPD Hours – 28
FASEA breakdown:
Technical = 5 hours
Client care and practice = 8 hours
Regulatory Compliance and Consumer Protection = 8 hours
Professionalism and ethics = 7 hours
FNS50322 Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management ACC/FP – Upgrade from Certificate IV FNS40810 – 40815
CPD hours – 20
FNS50322 Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management ACC/FP – Upgrade from Certificate IV FNS40820 – 40821
CPD hours – 15
Post Nominal – Dip. FMBM
Payment Options
Payment can be made with credit card via the online learner portal, once the enrolment is approved. Alternatively, payments are accepted via bank transfer, the invoice number must be entered as the reference. Access to material and assessments will be granted once funds have cleared in our account.
Pathways
The FNS50322 Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management is the highest qualification in the industry. As a broker, you are required to collect CPD hours throughout the year. To keep up to date with your continuous Professional Development, visit our PD course page. Click the link to find out more about our BSB50120 Diploma of Management or view our online CPD courses.
Student Support
Student support is available via the learner portal, email, and telephone.
Our Student Support and Resources page has information available including:
- Academic & technical support
- Assessment workshops & virtual classes
- Learning‑difficulty assistance
- Wellbeing and counselling resources
- Equity and accessibility measures
- Inclusive and culturally sensitive support
- Financial transparency
- Reasonable adjustments
Students Under 18 Years
AAMC Training Group accepts applications for enrolments from students aged 16 or 17 in select circumstances. As we do not deliver VET in Schools programs, all applicants under 18 must meet additional requirements under the ASQA 2025 Standards for RTOs.
Before applying, please contact us to discuss eligibility and required documentation.
To be considered for enrolment, students must:
- Be resident of Victoria, New South Wales, or Queensland
- Be 16 or 17 years of age at the time of enrolment
- Be able to provide verified parental or guardian consent
- Have access to a suitable learning environment and have suitable support arrangements in place
- Meet all standard enrolment requirements for their chosen course.
Visa Eligibility
AAMC Training Group is not a CRICOS-registered provider. We cannot enrol students studying in Australia on a Student visa. If you hold another visa type, you may be eligible to study with us if your visa conditions allow study and you meet our enrolment requirements.
Contact Us
- 03 9391 3643
- Int +61 39391 3643
- Suite 102, 139 Cardigan Street, Carlton VIC 3053
FNS50322 Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management Accountants or Financial Planners Pathway
Use Code: AUTUMN10 for a 10% discount
*Offer valid until 11:59 PM AEST, 31 May 2026. This promotion can’t be combined
with other discounts and does not apply to RPL consultation sessions.
If you are a visa holder or under 18 please contact us prior to applying for enrolment.
Administration fees may apply if you enrol for the incorrect upgrade.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You must submit a completed Pre-eligibility form
Cost
Recognition of Prior Learning
You must submit a completed Pre-eligibility form
Cost
Frequently Asked Questions
What are CPD hours?
Continual Professional Development (CPD) provides each individual with a framework within which they must take responsibility for their own learning. A number of associations have CPD programs in place and the CPD has become a legal requirement in many sectors of the finance industry. Hours are awarded for each activity and these hours are set by the relevant associations or the regulatory bodies pertaining to the relevant profession.
Are the courses nationally recognised?
AAMC Training Group is a wholly Australian owned Registered Training Organisation (RTO number 51428), operating nationally and internationally.
Is this course accepted by industry associations?
All of our qualification courses are both nationally recognised by the FBAA and MFAA.
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