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Interpretation and Application

The ability to:

(a) apply their knowledge and understanding of facts, terms, concepts, conventions, theories and
techniques;

(b) apply knowledge and understanding to problems and issues in a variety of familiar and
unfamiliar business situations and contexts; and,

(c) interpret and make inferences from qualitative and quantitative data.

Analysis and Evaluation

The ability to analyse business problems issues and situations by:

(a) using appropriate methods and techniques to make sense of qualitative and quantitative
business information;

(b) analysing and interpreting complex issues and situations in their constituent parts and
searching for causes, impact and consequences;

(c) distinguishing between factual evidence and opinion or value judgement;

(d) drawing valid inferences and making valid generalisations; and,

(e) evaluating business evidence, explanation, argument, discussion and analysis in order to make
reasoned judgments, present measured conclusions and where appropriate make
recommendations for action and implementation.

 PREREQUISITES OF THE SYLLABUS

Any person who has completed five years of secondary education or its equivalent should normally
be able to pursue the course of study defined by the syllabus. However, it is desirable that a candidate
has some knowledge of Business related subjects and Mathematics, as well as good verbal and written
communication skills.

 SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT

Candidates must be able to access equipment and materials that provide them with opportunities to
participate in activities in a learning environment similar to that of a real financial service workplace.
This access can be inside or outside of the classroom and should include open source software relevant
to Financial Services.

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