financial & insurance services
BC Consultants has a reputable long-standing experience in delivery of training to the Financial & Insurance Industry. This includes both Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) and Professional Qualifications allied to the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Courses and qualifications are available across a range of levels to equip those working within Insurance Companies and affiliated organisations to progress within their respective fields. Our Team of highly experienced and qualified staff are able to advise businesses on the appropriate learning options and can provide a wide range of support to ensure that both learners and their employers are achieving their goals.
Training for this industry sector will become a priority as the sector addresses the requirements of the Financial Services Authority (FSA) statutory regulations. Our Team are able to provide advice and guidance to businesses to enable them to prepare for this.
CII Formal Qualifications. BC Consultants has consistently delivered an excellent pass rate for the CII short course programme; the current portfolio includes
Award in Insurance
This award is suitable for someone new to the insurance industry and an ideal starting point to gain industry related recognition of competence.
A "Record of Achievement" and 6 credits towards future studies is awarded by CTT to those who pass the multiple-choice test.
The course covers 6 elements (valued at 6 credits each):-
- The Insurance Market
- Risk and Insurance
- Agency and Insurance Legal Principles
- Insurance Procedures
- Conduct of Insurance Business
- Insurance Products
Certificate in Insurance
This qualification provides a grounding in insurance covering a broad range of topics. In order to gain the full award, candidates must complete units totalling 40 credits.
Candidates must include either IF1 Legal and Regulatory OR PO1 Insurance Practice. The remaining credits are gained from other units. The certificate units cover (valued at 15 credits each):-
- Legal and Regulatory
- General Insurance Business
- Underwriting Process
- Claims Handling Process
- Motor Products
- Household Products
Diploma in Insurance
The Diploma covers technical knowledge and skills within the industry and demonstrates commitment to a career in insurance. Candidates need 110 credits to gain the Diploma including some compulsory units. You can also include units from the Advanced Diploma.
Certified Training: BC Consultants has a highly significant retention and achievement record for Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) candidates; the current qualifications offered include:
Insurance Intermediates, Insurance Life Offices and Insurance General
- SVQ Level 2 and 3
- Modern Apprenticeships
Short Course Programme: Core Skills; available at all levels, either as stand alone units or as part of an MA Programme
Communications
- Numeracy
- Problem Solving
- Working with Others
- Information Technology
Consultancy: The BC Consultants Management Team are experienced in all areas of business and skills development and can offer a wide range of professional services, including:
- Training Needs Analysis
- Quality Assurance
- Project Management
- Registration and Certification for in-house VQ's
- Guidance in Awarding Bodies' approval procedures
- Assistance in establishing systems for delivery of in -house VQs
- Understanding Self and Others (Personality Profiling)
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