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Associate Financial Planner (AFP)

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SAQA ID59233
NQF Level6
Credits120
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

The Associate Financial Planner (AFP) is a 120-credit qualification at NQF Level 6 in the Finance, Economics and Accounting subfield. It is associated with the Financial Planning Institute of South Africa and relates broadly to foundational financial-planning practice.

Who might consider this qualification?

This qualification may interest people seeking a formal foundation in financial planning and related finance or accounting work. It may be relevant to learners who want to develop their understanding of the financial-planning field, subject to the qualification’s admission and enrolment requirements.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support progression towards work related to financial planning and associated finance or accounting functions. It does not guarantee employment, appointment, professional registration or entry into a particular career. No approved related-career mappings are available for this qualification.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Foundational financial-planning understanding
  • Finance and accounting awareness
  • Analytical and numerical thinking

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Associate Financial Planner (AFP)
SAQA ID
59233
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
6
Minimum credits
120
Field
3
Subfield
Finance Economics and Accounting
Originator
The Financial Planning Institute of South Africa
Registration end in source dataset
2012-06-30
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.

Before enrolling

  • Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status directly with SAQA, as the available record shows a registration-end snapshot of 30 June 2012 and requires verification.
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  • Ask the provider about the applicable assessment arrangements and whether any workplace, practical or other participation requirements apply.
  • Confirm whether the qualification is open for new enrolment and whether the version offered matches the registered qualification details.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.