Banker S.A. September 2013 | Page 38

Skills for a changing banking landscape Admission onto the programme can be attained with a Higher Certificate in Banking Services or equivalent qualification on level 5. The Advanced Certificate is on NQF level 6 and provides for articulation onto an NQF level 6 programme (a Diploma) or entry to a relevant NQF level 7 Bachelor’s degree. Milpark has revisited its current offerings to ensure that the students acquire the skills to operate successfully in a fast-changing banking environment. Two exciting new products in the banking field will be offered from 2014. Both these qualifications allow students to specialise in a specific field like sales, credit, private banking, etc. The Higher Certificate in Banking Services (HCert (Banking Services)) is an entry-level higher education qualification and aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to operate successfully in a specific junior/entry role in banking services. A major change towards compliance in the banking industry in South Africa also means that a large number of individuals employed in the banking arena will need to have an NQF Level 5 qualification. Admission onto the programme can be attained with a National Senior Certificate certified by Umalusi. The programme is on NQF level 5 and provides f ܂