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Consumer Credit (Micro-credential) (Level 5)

Overview

Strategi Institute, in partnership with the Financial Services Federation, proudly offers the Consumer Credit (Micro-credential) (Level 5). Gain comprehensive knowledge and skills to understand, navigate, and effectively manage consumer credit in today’s financial landscape. This course aims to equip learners with the necessary expertise to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and promote responsible borrowing and lending practices in both personal and professional contexts.

View the full course brochure here.


What you will learn

This course is split into eight modules covering the following topics:

  1. Legislative framework.
  2. Stakeholders.
  3. CCCFA requirements.
  4. Responsible lending.
  5. Disclosure requirements.
  6. Repayment difficulties.
  7. Credit related insurance, repayment waivers, and extended warranties.
  8. Credit reporting.

The course is delivered via online learning, which involves reading through the course material and the completion of eight assignments. Online learning is self-directed and completed at your own pace within the course duration. The total duration of the course is 16 weeks.

For organisations with employees operating in this highly regulated sector, this course is an invaluable opportunity to catapult their skillset to new heights, equipping them with the competence, knowledge and skill required for responsible lending practices. It also demonstrates to the regulator your commitment to staff training and compliance, leading to improved lending outcomes and an improved bottom line.

For individuals navigating the consumer credit landscape, this course transforms your professional toolkit, opening doors to career growth and exciting opportunities. Don’t miss the chance to shape your future in this field.

At Strategi Institute, we take your physical and emotional welfare seriously – we genuinely care about your safety and want to see you succeed.

While studying or interacting with us, you can be assured that this is a place where:

  • We co-operate with each other.
  • We respect the views and beliefs of others.
  • We learn from our mistakes.
  • It’s okay to change your mind.
  • Cultural difference is valued.
  • Discussions are confidential so we can share without fear.

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The Education (Pastoral Care of Tertiary and International Learners) Code of Practice 2021 (the Pastoral Care Code) sets out the roles and responsibilities of tertiary education organisations (TEOs) in promoting and supporting your well-being, development, and educational achievement.

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Eligibility

To enrol as a domestic student, applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or a New Zealand resident; however eligible visa holders may be entitled to enrol subject to all legal requirements being met.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to NCEA Level 1 in English, as the medium of instruction is English. If you do not have NCEA Level 1 in English, then we will require IELTS 5.5 with no band score lower than 5; or equivalent.

Prospective students may be required to participate in an interview prior to enrolment. Enrolment is subject to approval from the Academic Manager.

Please refer to the enrolment checklist for acceptable proof of identity, citizenship/residency, and English proficiency documents.

The candidate guidelines set out the terms and conditions of your enrolment, including but not limited to the entry criteria, enrolment period, IT requirements, learning contract, health and safety procedures, assessment, reassessment, assessment appeals, extensions, withdrawals, refunds, and complaints.

We also cover the learning support, community support and guidance available to all students.

When enrolling with Strategi Institute, you must read, agree, and adhere to our candidate guidelines.

Feel free to get in touch with us if you have questions regarding the candidate guidelines.

We have briefly outlined the enrolment process below. For full details of the enrolment process and required document(s), please refer to the enrolment checklist.

1

Select your programme and complete your application.

2

Pay your fees and make sure you have provided your proof of identity, and supporting documents.

3

We review your final application for compliance assurance purposes once we have received all documentation and payment.

4

We send you an enrolment confirmation with your enrolment details including your start/end date, and Radar access.

5

You start your learning journey with Strategi Institute.

Pricing

Components
Online
Non-FSF members: Consumer Credit (Micro-credential) (Level 5)
$ 1200
FSF members: Consumer Credit (Micro-credential) (Level 5
$ 750

Please note:

  • All prices are per person and exclusive of GST.
  • No annual administration fees for students.
  • Discounted fees may be negotiated (prior to enrolling) for organisations with 10 or more students enrolling with Strategi Institute annually and simultaneously. Please contact us for more information.
  • Discounted pricing is available if you have a group of 10 or more students enrolling with Strategi Institute annually and simultaneously
  • We can deliver Bespoke training on your premises, offsite, or via Zoom. We can provide highly experienced facilitators or ourtrain the trainer option is also available.  
  • We can build an equivalency programme for the New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5) version 2 qualification.
  • Bespoke training solutions for senior executives is available.
  • We can provide a tailored CPD offer via our online learning platform Radar.

 

Please contact the Strategi Institute team to discuss your needs by calling 09 414 1300.

Intake dates

This course has two intakes every month. Your intake date is your enrolment start date, regardless of the delivery mode selected.

For example, your intake date may be 1 June, and your classroom dates are 25th -27th July. The start date of your course is 1 June.

You must be enrolled in an intake before attending a classroom and accessing the course material/assignments. Each intake has a cut-off date for students to enrol by. This is to ensure your enrolment is processed before your enrolment start date. 

The table below lists all the upcoming intakes and the date you need to apply by. 

INTAKE/ENROLMENT START DATELAST DATE TO APPLY
15/05/202408/05/2024
05/06/202429/05/2024
19/06/202412/06/2024
03/07/202426/06/2024
17/07/202410/07/2024
07/08/202431/07/2024
21/08/202414/08/2024

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Duration

16 weeks

Credits

17

CPD hours

40

Intake dates
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