Unisa, Centre for Business Management Insurance Programmes for ...

Unisa, Centre for Business Management
Insurance Programmes for 2010
The 11 insurance programmes indicated below replaced the five insurance programmes offered previously
• IISA Short Course in Elements of Short Term Insurance
• IISA Introductory Programme in Short Term Insurance
• IISA Programme in Short Term Insurance (2009)
• IISA Short Course in Elements of Life Insurance
• IISA Introductory Programme in Life Insurance
• IISA Programme in Life Insurance (2009)
• IISA Short Course in Elements of Retirement Funds
• IISA Introductory Programme in Retirement Fund Management
• IISA Programme in Retirement Fund Management (2009)
• IISA Introductory Programme in Advanced Insur-ance Practice
• IISA Programme in Advanced Insurance Practice (2009)
IISA Short Course in Elements of
Short Term Insurance
Qualification code: 76635
This short course is one in a range of programmes that were
designed to specifically address the needs of new students of
insurance and their requirements for admission to the formal
Programmes in Insurance at NQF level 5. The course provides
the prior knowledge required of new applicants to the IISA
Introductory Programme in Short Term Insurance and is an
alternative to having acquired a previous qualification in
Short Term Insurance at least NQF level 4 of at least 24 SAQA
accredited credits. Successful completion of the programme
enables them to commence their development towards
becoming short term insurance practitioners with a good
understanding of the history, development and principles of
short term insurance, as well as the basic legal framework
within which short term insurance business is conducted.
Duration
Six months (120 notional hours).
Registration requirements
A national senior certificate (FETC) or equivalent SAQA
registered NQF Level 4 senior certificate.
Content
Code
ICST016
Module
Elements of Short Term Insurance
The detailed syllabus of the module can be found on the
Programme website www.unisa.ac.za/iisa .
Teaching method
Distance education. Two assignments (made up of multiple
choice questions) must be submitted and will count towards
the final mark.
Evaluation and examination
Examinations may be written at any one of Unisa’s
examination centres throughout the world. An extra levy will
be charged to students writing outside the borders of South
Africa. The examination question paper will be made up of
multiple choice questions. Candidates must obtain at least
50% to pass, while a mark of 75% will constitute a distinction.
Examinations will be conducted in June and November.
The assignments count 10% towards the final mark, while the
examination counts 90%. If you are unsuccessful in the
examination, you will need a minimum of 40% to be awarded
a supplementary examination.
Certificate
On successful completion of all the modules, students will be
awarded a certificate by the University.
Credits
• NQF level 5
• 12 credits
The successful completion of this course provides entrance
into the NQF Level 5 IISA Introductory Programme in Short
Term Insurance (Qual 76635).
Language
English.
Registration, commencement date and fees
The registration periods and academic year commencement
dates are:

• First semester: 2 22 Jan (registration takes place
from 1 Dec until 22 Jan)
• Second semester: 16 Jul (registration takes place from
21 Jun until 16 Jul)
The cost of the course is R800 (including tutorial letters,
tuition, assignments and examination fees, but excluding the
learning material/prescribed book which must be purchased
direct from the IISA (info@iisa.co.za). All fees are payable at
registration.
An additional amount per module is payable by students
wishing to write examinations outside the RSA. Students who
will be writing their examinations in a SADC country also
have to pay an additional amount per module in addition to
the cost per module.
Fees include registration fees, tutorial matter provided by
Unisa, and the examination fees. Prescribed books are
excluded and must be ordered from and paid to the
Insurance Institute of South Africa.
On receipt of your registration form and payment, your
application will be assessed and considered. If your
application is approved, the tuition material for the course, as
well as a unique student number, will be dispatched to you.
Payments can be made per credit card, cheque, electronic
transfer or direct deposit.
All registration forms must be accompanied by:
• a copy of your highest qualification
• a copy of your Identity document
Enquiries:
Programme Admin Office:
IISA Programmes in Insurance
Centre for Business Management
P O Box 392 UNISA 0003
Tel: 012 429 4037
Fax: 086 693 7433
E-mail: iisa@unisa.ac.za
Programme Co-ordinators:
Mr Frank van der Meer
Tel: 012 429 3726
Fax: 086 642 2129/012 429 3881
E-mail: vdmeef@unisa.ac.za
Ms Cecile de Swardt
Tel: 012 429 4017
Fax: 086 641 5326/012 429 4955
E-mail: dswarcj@unisa.ac.za
IISA Introductory Programme in Short Term
Insurance
Qualification code: 7652X
This programme is one in a range of programmes that were
designed to specifically address the needs of the insurance
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industry and were transferred to Unisa CBM with effect from
2005. From 2009 the Programme has been revised and
restructured to meet the Unisa Semester Structure and the
preferred format of the Higher Education Qualification
Framework. This is the first part of the Programme in Short
Term Insurance.
Successful completion of the programme enables the
learners to become short-term insurance practitioners with a
good understanding of the legal framework within which
insurance is conducted, personal insurance practice,
commercial insurance practice, marine and aviation
insurance, reinsurance and risk management.
Duration
12 months (600 notional hours). Students may complete the
programme over a longer period and, in fact, it is doubtful
whether students can complete the Programme in a single
semester.
Registration requirements
A national senior certificate (FETC) or equivalent SAQA
registered NQF Level 4 senior certificate, or an IISA ICiBS
qualification
AND
an IISA Short Course in Elements of Short Term Insurance
(Qual 76635), or at least 24 Insurance credits on SAQA
registered NQF Level 4.
Content
Students must complete the following compulsory module:
Code
IPST01E
Module
Legal Framework of Insurance
Students must choose any four of the following
modules:
IPST02F
IPST03G
IPST04H
IPST05J
IPST06K
Intro to Personal Insurance Practice
Intro to Commercial Insurance Practice
Intro to Marine and Aviation Insurance
Intro to Reinsurance Practice
Intro to Risk Management
Applications for exemptions and credits
Application for new exemptions and exemptions for
credits previously obtained through IISA or other
institutions for this Programme will be combined with
such applications under the IISA Programme in Short
Term Insurance and must be made with the Programme
Admin Office on the prescribed form. No cost is
involved.
Teaching method
Distance education. Two assignments must be
submitted and will count towards the final mark.
Evaluation and examination
Examinations may be written during May/June for
Semester 1, and November for Semester 2 at any one
of Unisa's examination centres throughout the world. An
extra levy will be charged to students writing outside the
borders of South Africa. A formal 2-hour examination
question paper will be set for each module. Candidates
must obtain at least 50% per module to pass. A mark of
75% will constitute a distinction. Supplementary (second
opportunity) examinations will be written in the following
semester and carry an additional examination fee.
The assignments count 10% towards the final mark,
while the examination counts 90%. If you are
unsuccessful in the examination, you will need a
minimum of 40% to be awarded a supplementary
(rewrite) examination.
Certificate
On successful completion of the five modules (subject to
the requirements), students will be awarded an official
certificate by the University.
Credits
• NQF level 5
• 60 credits
The successful completion of this Programme provides
entrance into the NQF Level 5 IISA Programme in Short
Term Insurance (Qual 76546), the second part of the
qualification.
Language
English.
Registration, commencing date and fees
The registration periods and academic year commencement
dates are:
• First semester: 2 22 Jan (registration takes place
from 1 Dec until 22 Jan)
• Second semester: 16 Jul (registration takes place from
21 Jun until 16 Jul)
The cost per module is R800 (including tutorial letters,
tuition, assignments and examination fees, but
excluding the learning material/prescribed book which
must be purchased direct from the IISA
(info@iisa.co.za)). All fees are payable at registration.
An additional amount per module is payable by students
wishing to write examinations outside the RSA.
Students who will be writing their examinations in a
SADC country also have to pay an additional amount
per module in addition to the cost per module.
Payments can be made per credit card, cheque,
electronic transfer or direct deposit.
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On receipt of your registration form and
payment, your application will be
assessed and considered. If your
application is approved, the tuition material for the
selected modules, as well as a unique student number
(if you do not already have one), will be dispatched to
you.
All registration forms must be accompanied by:
• a copy of your highest educational qualification,
and
• a copy of your Identity document (or passport for
Non-South African residents) for all first time
registrations with Unisa, and
• details of the student number and examination
results for the IISA Short Course in Elements of
Short Term Insurance, or
• an IISA academic extract (if applicable), or a copy
of your SAQA registered NQF Level 4 insurance
credits
Voluntary articulation (conversion) from the
former (2005) programmes
When you convert from the former (2005) Programmes
you will be given full credit for the modules
passed/exempted to date, at no cost.
The detailed articulation basis can be found on the
Programme website www.unisa.ac.za/iisa.
Enquiries:
Programme Admin Office:
IISA Programmes in Insurance
Centre for Business Management
P O Box 392 UNISA 0003
Tel: 012 429 4037
Fax: 086 693 7433
E-mail: iisa@unisa.ac.za
Programme Co-ordinators:
Ms Cecile de Swardt
Tel: 012 429 4017
Fax: 086 641 5326/012 429 4955
E-mail: dswarcj@unisa.ac.za
Mr Frank van der Meer
Tel: 012 429 3726
Fax: 086 642 2129/012 429 3881
E-mail: vdmeef@unisa.ac.za
IISA Programme in Short Term Insurance
(2009)
Qualification code: 76546
This programme is one in a range of programmes that
were designed to specifically address the needs of the
insurance industry and were transferred to Unisa CBM
with effect from 2005. From 2009 the Programme has
been revised and restructured to meet the Unisa
Semester Structure and the preferred format of the
Higher Education Qualification Framework. This is the
second part of the Programme in Short Term Insurance.
The programme improves the employability of learners
in the sense that the successful completion of the
programme enables them to become short-term
insurance practitioners with a good understanding of the
legal framework within which short-term insurance
business is conducted, personal insurance practice,
commercial insurance practice, marine and aviation
insurance, reinsurance and risk management.
Duration
Twelve months (600 notional hours). Students may
complete the programme over a longer period and, in
fact, it is doubtful whether students can complete the
Programme in a single semester.
Registration requirements
IISA Introductory Programme in Short Term Insurance
(Qual 7652X).
Content
Students must complete the following compulsory
module:
Code
PSTI01D
Module
Legal Framework of Short Term Insurance
Students must choose any four of the following modules
(the second part of the modules done in the IISA
Introductory Programme in Short Term Insurance):
PSTIO2E Personal Insurance Practice
PSTI03F Commercial Insurance Practice
PSTI04G Marine and Aviation Insurance
PSTI05H Reinsurance Practice
PSTI06J Risk Management
Applications for exemptions and credits
Application for new exemptions and exemptions for
credits previously obtained through IISA or other
institutions for this Programme will be combined with
such applications under the IISA Introductory
Programme in Short Term Insurance and must be made
with the Programme Admin Office on the prescribed
form. No cost is involved.
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Teaching method
Distance education. Two assignments must be
submitted and will count towards the final mark.
Evaluation and examination
Examinations may be written during May/June for
semester one, and November for semester two at any
one of Unisa's examination centres throughout the
world. An extra levy will be charged to students writing
outside the borders of South Africa. A formal 2-hour
examination question paper will be set for each module.
Candidates must obtain at least 50% per module to
pass. A mark of 75% will constitute a distinction.
Supplementary (second opportunity) examinations will
be written in the following semester and carry an
additional examination fee.
The assignments count 10% towards the final mark,
while the examination counts 90%. If you are
unsuccessful in the examination, you will need a
minimum of 40% to be awarded a supplementary
(rewrite) examination.
Certificate
On successful completion of the five modules (and
subject to the regulations and requirements applicable
to the elective subjects) students will be awarded an
official certificate by the University.
Candidates completing the Level 5 programme may
apply for Licentiateship of the IISA, subject to the
eligibility requirements.
Credits
• NQF level 5
• 60 credits
The successful completion of this Programme provides
entrance into the NQF Level 6 IISA Introductory
Programme in Advanced Insurance Practice (Qual
7649X).
Language
English.
Registration, commencing date and fees
The registration periods and academic year commencement
dates are:
• First semester: 2 22 Jan (registration takes place
from 1 Dec until 22 Jan)
• Second semester: 16 Jul (registration
takes place from 21 Jun until 16 Jul)
The cost per module is R800 (including
tutorial letters, tuition, assignments and examination
fees, but excluding the learning material/prescribed
book which must be purchased direct from the IISA
(info@iisa.co.za)). All fees are payable at registration.
An additional amount per module is payable by students
wishing to write examinations outside the RSA.
Students who will be writing their examinations in a
SADC country also have to pay an additional amount
per module in addition to the cost per module.
Payments can be made per credit card, cheque,
electronic transfer or direct deposit.
On receipt of your registration form and payment, your
application will be assessed and considered. If your
application is approved, the tuition material for the
selected modules, as well as a unique student number
(if you do not already have one), will be dispatched to
you.
All registration forms must be accompanied by details of
your student number, credits and examination results for
the IISA Introductory Programme in Short Term Ins.
Voluntary articulation (conversion) from the
former (2005) programmes
When you convert from the former (2005) Programmes
you will be given full credit for the modules
passed/exempted to date, at no cost.
The detailed articulation basis can be found on the
Programme website www.unisa.ac.za/iisa.
Enquiries:
Programme Admin Office:
IISA Programmes in Insurance
Centre for Business Management
P O Box 392 UNISA 0003
Tel: 012 429 4037
Fax: 086 693 7433
E-mail: iisa@unisa.ac.za
Programme Co-ordinators:
Ms Cecile de Swardt
Tel: 012 429 4017
Fax: 086 641 5326/012 429 4955
E-mail: dswarcj@unisa.ac.za
Mr Frank van der Meer
Tel: 012 429 3726
Fax: 086 642 2129/012 429 3881
E-mail: vdmeef@unisa.ac.za
IISA Short Course in Elements of Life
Insurance
Qualification code: 76619
This short course is one in a range of programmes that
were designed to specifically address the needs of new
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students of insurance and their requirements for
admission to the formal Programmes in Insurance at
NQF level 5. The course provides the prior knowledge
required of new applicants to the IISA Introductory
Programme in Life Insurance and is an alternative to
having acquired a previous qualification in Life
Insurance at at least NQF level 4 of at least 24 SAQA
accredited credits. Successful completion of the
programme enables them to commence their
development towards becoming life insurance
practitioners with a good understanding of the history,
development and principles of life insurance, as well as
the basic legal framework within which life insurance
business is conducted.
Duration
Six months (120 notional hours).
Registration requirements
A national senior certificate (FETC) or equivalent SAQA
registered NQF Level 4 senior certificate.
Content
Students must complete the following compulsory
module:
Code
ICEL01E
Module
Elements of Life Insurance
The detailed syllabus of the module can be found on the
Programme website www.unisa.ac.za/iisa .
Teaching method
Distance education. Two assignments (made up of
multiple choice questions) must be submitted and will
count towards the final mark.
Evaluation and examination
Examinations may be written at any one of Unisa's
examination centres throughout the world. An extra levy
will be charged to students writing outside the borders of
South Africa. The examination question paper will be
made up of multiple choice questions.
Candidates must obtain at least 50% to pass, while a
mark of 75% will constitute a distinction. Examinations
will be conducted in June and November.
The assignments count 10% towards the final mark,
while the examination counts 90%. If you are
unsuccessful in the examination, you will need a
minimum of 40% to be awarded a supplementary
examination.
Certificate
On successful completion of all the modules, students
will be awarded a certificate by the University.
Credits
• NQF level 5
• 12 credits
The successful completion of this course provides
entrance into the NQF Level 5 IISA Introductory
Programme in Life Insurance (Qual 76503).
Language
English.
Registration, commencement date and fees
The registration periods and academic year commencement
dates are:
• First semester: 2 22 Jan (registration takes place
from 1 Dec until 22 Jan)
• Second semester: 16 Jul (registration takes place from
21 Jun until 16 Jul)
The cost of the course is R800 (including tutorial letters,
tuition, assignments and examination fees, but
excluding the learning material/prescribed book which
must be purchased direct from the IISA (info@iisa.co.za
)). All fees are payable at registration.
An additional amount per module is payable by students
wishing to write examinations outside the RSA.
Students who will be writing their examinations in a
SADC country also have to pay an additional amount
per module in addition to the cost per module.
On receipt of your registration form and payment, your
application will be assessed and considered. If your
application is approved, the tuition material for the
course, as well as a unique student number, will be
dispatched to you.
Payments can be made per credit card, cheque,
electronic transfer or direct deposit.
All registration forms must be accompanied by:
• a copy of your highest qualification
• a copy of your Identity document
Enquiries:
Programme Admin Office:
IISA Programmes in Insurance
Centre for Business Management
P O Box 392 UNISA 0003
Tel: 012 429 4037
Fax: 086 693 7433
E-mail: iisa@unisa.ac.za
Programme Co-ordinators:
Mr Frank van der Meer
Tel: 012 429 3726
Fax: 086 642 2129/012 429 3881
E-mail: vdmeef@unisa.ac.za
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Ms Cecile de Swardt
Tel: 012 429 4017
Fax: 086 641 5326/012 429 4955
E-mail: dswarcj@unisa.ac.za
IPLI05F
IPLI06G
IPLI07H
Introduction to Estate Planning
Introduction to Retirement Planning
Introduction to Business Life Insurance
IISA Introductory Programme in Life
Insurance
Qualification code: 76503
This programme is one in a range of programmes that
were designed to specifically address the needs of the
insurance industry and were transferred to Unisa CBM
with effect from 2005. From 2009 the Programme has
been revised and restructured to meet the Unisa
Semester Structure and the preferred format of the
Higher Education Qualification Framework. This is the
first part of the Programme in Life Insurance, which is a
combination of the former two IISA Programmes in Life
Insurance. The programme improves the employability
of learners in the sense that the successful completion
of the programme enables them to become life
insurance practitioners with a good understanding of the
legal framework within which life insurance business is
conducted and the principles governing estate planning,
retirement planning, business life insurance and
investment management, in the case of intermediary
staff, or the principles of underwriting, life insurance
claims, health insurance and investment management,
in the case of administrative staff.
Duration
Twelve months (600 notional hours). Students may
complete the programme over a longer period and, in
fact, it is doubtful whether students can complete the
Programme in a single semester.
Registration requirements
A national senior certificate (FETC) or equivalent SAQA
registered NQF Level 4 senior certificate, or an IISA
ICiBS qualification.
and
IISA Short Course in Elements of Life Insurance (Qual
76619), or at least 24 Insurance credits on SAQA
registered NQF Level 4
Content
Students must complete the following two compulsory
modules:
Code
IPST01E
ICRF05P
Module
Legal Framework of Insurance
Investment Management I
Students must choose any four of the following
modules:
IPLI02C Introduction to Life Underwriting
IPLI03D Introduction to Life Insurance Claims
IPLI04E Introduction to Health Insurance
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Applications for exemptions and credits
Application for new exemptions and exemptions for
credits previously obtained through IISA or other
institutions for this Programme will be combined with
such applications under the IISA Programme in Life
Insurance and must be made with the Programme
Admin Office on the prescribed form. No cost is
involved.
Teaching method
Distance education. Two assignments must be
submitted and will count towards the final mark.
Evaluation and examination
NB Take careful note of the semester during which the
elective modules are available, in the selection of
modules and to plan your studies and the completion of
the Programme.
Examinations may be written during May/June for
semester one, and November for semester two at any
one of Unisa's examination centres throughout the
world. An extra levy will be charged to students writing
outside the borders of South Africa. A formal 2-hour
examination question paper will be set for each module.
Candidates must obtain at least 50% per module to
pass. A mark of 75% will constitute a distinction.
Supplementary (second opportunity) examinations will
be written in the following semester and carry an
additional examination fee.
The assignments count 10% towards the final mark,
while the examination counts 90%. If you are
unsuccessful in the examination, you will need a
minimum of 40% to be awarded a supplementary
(rewrite) examination.
Certificate
On successful completion of the five modules (subject to
the requirements) students will be awarded an official
certificate by the University.
Credits
• NQF level 5
• 60 credits
The successful completion of this Programme provides
entrance into the NQF Level 5 IISA Programme in Life
Insurance (Qual , the second part of the qualification.
Language
English.
Registration, commencing date and fees
The registration periods and academic year commencement
dates are:
• First semester: 2 22 Jan (registration takes place
from 1 Dec until 22 Jan)
• Second semester: 16 Jul (registration takes place from
21 Jun until 16 Jul)
The cost per module is R800 (including tutorial letters,
tuition, assignments and examination fees, but
excluding the learning material/prescribed book which
must be purchased direct from the IISA
(info@iisa.co.za)). All fees are payable at registration.
An additional amount per module is payable by students
wishing to write examinations outside the RSA.
Payments can be made per credit card, cheque,
electronic transfer or direct deposit.
On receipt of your registration form and payment, your
application will be assessed and if approved, the tuition
material for the selected modules, as well as a unique
student number, will be dispatched to you.
All registration forms must be accompanied by:
• a copy of your highest educational qualification, and
• a copy of your Identity document (or passport for
Non-South African residents) for all first time
registrations with Unisa, and
• details of the student number and examination
results for the IISA Short Course in Elements of Life
Insurance, or
• an IISA academic extract (if applicable), or a copy of
your SAQA registered NQF Level 4 insurance credits
Voluntary articulation (conversion) from the
former (2005) programmes
When you convert from the former (2005) Programmes
you will be given full credit for the modules
passed/exempted to date, at no cost.
The detailed articulation basis can be found on the
Programme website www.unisa.ac.za/iisa .
Enquiries:
Programme Admin Office:
IISA Programmes in Insurance
Centre for Business Management
P O Box 392 UNISA 0003
Tel: 012 429 4037
Fax: 086 693 7433
E-mail: iisa@unisa.ac.za
Programme Co-ordinators:
Mr Frank van der Meer
Tel: 012 429 3726
Fax: 086 642 2129/012 429 3881
E-mail: vdmeef@unisa.ac.za
Ms Cecile de Swardt
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Tel: 012 429 4017
Fax: 086 641 5326/012 429 4955
E-mail: dswarcj@unisa.ac.za
IISA Programme in Life Insurance
(2009)
Qualification code: 76538
This programme is one in a range of programmes that
were designed to specifically address the needs of the
insurance industry and were transferred to Unisa CBM
with effect from 2005. From 2009 the Programme has
been revised and restructured to meet the Unisa
Semester Structure and the preferred format of the
Higher Education Qualification Framework. This is the
second part of the Programme in Life Insurance part of
the Programme in Life Insurance, which is a
combination of the former IISA Programmes in Life
Insurance and Life Insurance Servicing. The programme
improves the employability of learners in the sense that
the successful completion of the programme enables
them to become life insurance practitioners with a good
understanding of the legal framework within which life
insurance business is conducted and the principles
governing estate planning, retirement planning,
business life insurance and investment management, in
the case of intermediary staff, or the principles of
underwriting, life insurance claims, health insurance and
investment management, in the case of administrative/servicing
staff.
Duration
Twelve months (600 notional hours). Students may
complete the programme over a longer period and, in
fact, it is doubtful whether students can complete the
Programme in a single semester.
Registration requirements
IISA Introductory Programme in Life Insurance (Qual
76503)
Content
Students must complete the following two compulsory
modules:
Code Module
PRLl014 Legal Framework of Life lnsurance
PRRF05Q lnvestment Management
Students must choose any four of the following modules
(students must complete the second part of the three
modules done in the IISA Introductory Programme in
Life Insurance Practice):
PRLl025 Life Underwriting
PRLl036 Life lnsurance Claims
PRLl048 Health lnsurance
PRLl059 Estate Planning
PRLl06A Retirement Planning
PRLl07B Business Life lnsurance
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Applications for exemptions and credits
Application for new exemptions and exemptions for
credits previously obtained through IISA or other
institutions for this Programme will be combined with
such applications under the IISA Introductory
Programme in Life Insurance and must be made with
the Programme Admin Office on the prescribed form.
No cost is involved.
Teaching method
Distance education. Two assignments must be
submitted and will count towards the final mark.
Evaluation and examination
NB Take careful note of the semester during which the
elective modules are available, in the selection of modules
and to plan your studies and the completion of the
Programme.
Examinations may be written during May/June for
semester one, and November for semester two at any
one of Unisa's examination centres throughout the
world. An extra levy will be charged to students writing
outside the borders of South Africa. A formal 2-hour
examination question paper will be set for each module.
Candidates must obtain at least 50% per module to
pass. A mark of 75% will constitute a distinction.
Supplementary (second opportunity) examinations will
be written in the following semester and carry an
additional examination fee.
The assignments count 10% towards the final mark,
while the examination counts 90%. If you are
unsuccessful in the examination, you will need a
minimum of 40% to be awarded a supplementary
(rewrite) examination.
Certificate
On successful completion of the five modules (and
subject to the regulations and requirements applicable
to the elective subjects) students will be awarded an
official certificate by the University.
Candidates completing the Level 5 programme may
apply for Licentiateship of the IISA, subject to the
eligibility requirements.
Credits
• NQF level 5
• 60 credits
English.
Registration, commencing date and fees
The registration periods and academic year commencement
dates are:
• First semester: 2 22 Jan (registration takes place
from 1 Dec until 22 Jan)
• Second semester: 16 Jul (registration takes place from
21 Jun until 16 Jul)
The cost per module is R800 (including tutorial letters,
tuition, assignments and examination fees, but
excluding the learning material/prescribed book which
must be purchased direct from the IISA
(info@iisa.co.za)). All fees are payable at registration.
An additional amount per module is payable by students
wishing to write examinations outside the RSA.
Students who will be writing their examinations in a
SADC country also have to pay an additional amount
per module in addition to the cost per module.
Fees include registration fees, tutorial matter provided
by Unisa, and the examination fees. Prescribed books
are excluded and must be ordered from and paid to the
Insurance Institute of South Africa.
On receipt of your registration form and payment, your
application will be assessed and considered. If your
application is approved, the tuition material for the
selected modules, as well as a unique student number
(if you do not already have one), will be dispatched to
you.
Payments can be made per credit card, cheque,
electronic transfer or direct deposit.
All registration forms must be accompanied by details of
your student number, credits and examination results for
the IISA Introductory Programme in Life Insurance.
Voluntary articulation (conversion) from the former
(2005) programmes
When you convert from the former (2005) Programmes
you will be given full credit for the modules
passed/exempted to date, at no cost.
The detailed articulation basis can be found on the
Programme website www.unisa.ac.za/iisa .
Enquiries:
Programme Admin Office:
The successful completion of this Programme provides
entrance into the NQF Level 6 IISA Introductory
Programme in Advanced Insurance Practice (Qual
7649X).
Language
E-mail:
IISA Programmes in Insurance
Centre for Business Management
P O Box 392 UNISA 0003
Tel: 012 429 4037
Fax: 086 693 7433
iisa@unisa.ac.za
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Programme Co-ordinators:
Mr Frank van der Meer
Tel: 012 429 3726
Fax: 086 642 2129/012 429 3881
E-mail: vdmeef@unisa.ac.za
Ms Cecile de Swardt
Tel: 012 429 4017
Fax: 086 641 5326/012 429 4955
E-mail: dswarcj@unisa.ac.za
IISA Short Course in Elements of Retirement
Funds
Qualification code: 76627
This short course is one in a range of programmes that
were designed to specifically address the needs of new
students of insurance and their requirements for
admission to the formal Programmes in Insurance at
NQF level 5. The course provides the prior knowledge
required of new applicants to the IISA Introductory
Programme in Retirement Funds and is an alternative to
having acquired a previous qualification in Retirement
Funds at at least NQF level 4 of at least 24 SAQA
accredited credits. Successful completion of the
programme enables them to commence their
development towards becoming retirement fund
practitioners with a good understanding of the history,
development and principles of insurance and retirement
funds, as well as the basic legal framework within which
retirement funds business is conducted.
Duration
Six months (120 notional hours).
Registration requirements
A national senior certificate (FETC) or equivalent SAQA
registered NQF Level 4 senior certificate.
Content
Students must complete the following module:
Code
ICER01E
Module
Elements of Retirement Funds
The detailed syllabus of the module can be found on the
Programme website www.unisa.ac.za/iisa .
Teaching method
Distance education. Two assignments (made up of
multiple choice questions) must be submitted and will
count towards the final mark.
Evaluation and examination
Examinations may be written at any one of Unisa's
examination centres throughout the world. An extra levy
will be charged to students writing outside the borders of
South Africa.
The examination question paper will be made up of
multiple choice questions. Candidates must obtain at
least 50% to pass, while a mark of 75% will constitute a
distinction. Examinations will be conducted in June and
November.
The assignments count 10% towards the final mark,
while the examination counts 90%. If you are
unsuccessful in the examination, you will need a
minimum of 40% to be awarded a
supplementary examination.
Certificate
On successful completion of all the modules, students
will be awarded a certificate by the University.
Credits
• NQF level 5
• 12 credits
The successful completion of this course provides
entrance into the NQF Level 5 IISA Introductory
Programme in Retirement Fund Management (Qual
76600)
English.
Language
Registration, commencement date and fees
The registration periods and academic year commencement
dates are:
• First semester: 2 22 Jan (registration takes place
from 1 Dec until 22 Jan)
• Second semester: 16 Jul (registration takes place from
21 Jun until 16 Jul)
The cost of the course is R800 (including tutorial letters,
tuition, assignments and examination fees, but
excluding the learning material/prescribed book which
must be purchased direct from the IISA
(info@iisa.co.za)). All fees are payable at registration.
An additional amount per module is payable by students
wishing to write examinations outside the RSA.
Students who will be writing their examinations in a
SADC country also have to pay an additional amount
per module in addition to the cost per module.
On receipt of your registration form and payment, your
application will be assessed and considered. If your
application is approved, the tuition material for the
course, as well as a unique student number, will be
dispatched to you.
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Payments can be made per credit card, cheque,
electronic transfer or direct deposit.
All registration forms must be accompanied by:
• a copy of your highest qualification
• a copy of your Identity document
Enquiries:
Programme Admin Office:
IISA Programmes in Insurance
Centre for Business Management
P O Box 392 UNISA 0003
Tel: 012 429 4037
Fax: 086 693 7433
E-mail: iisa@unisa.ac.za
Programme Co-ordinators:
Mr Frank van der Meer
Tel: 012 429 3726
Fax: 086 642 2129/012 429 3881
E-mail: vdmeef@unisa.ac.za
Ms Cecile de Swardt
Tel: 012 429 4017
Fax: 086 641 5326/012 429 4955
• E-mail: dswarcj@unisa.ac.za
llSA lntroductory Programme in Retirement
Fund Management
Qualification code: 76600
This programme is one in a range of programmes that
were designed to specifically address the needs of the
insurance industry and were transferred to Unisa CBM
with effect from 2005. From 2009 the Programme has
been revised and restructured to meet the Unisa
Semester Structure and the preferred format of the
Higher Education Qualification Framework. This is the
first part of the Programme in Retirement Fund
Management. The programme improves the
employability of learners in the sense that the
successful completion of the programme enables them
to become retirement fund practitioners with a good
understanding of retirement benefit design, fund
financing and investment decisions and apply sound
fund administration with due cognisance of legislation
pertaining to retirement funds.
Duration
Twelve months (600 notional hours). Students may
complete the programme over a longer period and, in
fact, it is doubtful whether students can complete the
Programme in a single semester.
Registration requirements
A national senior certificate (FETC) or equivalent SAQA
registered NQF Level 4 senior certificate, or
an IISA ICiBS qualification
AND
IISA Short Course in Elements of Retirement Funds
(Qual 76627), or
at least 24 Insurance credits on SAQA registered NQF
Level 4.
Content
Students must complete the following modules:
Code
IPST01E
ICRF02L
ICRF03M
ICRF04N
ICRF05P
Module
Legal Framework of lnsurance
lntroduction to Fund Administration
lntroduction to Benefit Design
lntroduction to Fund Financing
Introduction to lnvestment Management
Applications for exemptions and credits
Application for new exemptions and exemptions for
credits previously obtained through IISA or other
institutions for this Programme will be combined with
such applications under the IISA Programme in
Retirement Fund Management and must be made with
the Programme Admin Office on the prescribed form.
Teaching method
Distance education. Two assignments must be
submitted and will count towards the final mark.
Evaluation and examination
NB Take careful note of the semester during which the
elective modules are available, in the selection of
modules and to plan your studies and the completion of
the Programme.
Examinations may be written during May/June for
semester one, and November for semester two at any
one of Unisa's examination centres throughout the
world. An extra levy will be charged to students writing
outside the borders of South Africa. A formal 2-hour
examination question paper will be set for each module.
Candidates must obtain at least 50% per module to
pass. A mark of 75% will constitute a distinction.
Supplementary examinations will be written in the next
semester and carry an additional examination fee.
The assignments count 10% towards the final mark,
while the examination counts 90%. If you are
unsuccessful in the examination, you will need a
minimum of 40% to be awarded a supplementary
(rewrite) examination.
Certificate
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On successful completion of the five modules (subject to
the requirements) students will be awarded an official
certificate by the University.
Credits
• NQF level 5
• 60 credits
The successful completion of this Programme provides
entrance into the NQF Level 5 IISA Programme in
Retirement Fund Management, the second part of the
qualification.
Language
English.
Registration, commencing date and fees
The registration periods and academic year commencement
dates are:
• First semester: 2 22 Jan (registration takes place
from 1 Dec until 22 Jan)
• Second semester: 16 Jul (registration takes place from
21 Jun until 16 Jul)
The cost per module is R800 (including tutorial letters,
tuition, assignments and examination fees, but
excluding the learning material/prescribed book which
must be purchased direct from the IISA
(info@iisa.co.za)). All fees are payable at registration.
An additional amount per module is payable by students
wishing to write examinations outside the RSA.
Students who will be writing their examinations in a
SADC country also have to pay an additional amount
per module in addition to the cost per module.
Payments can be made per credit card, cheque,
electronic transfer or direct deposit.
On receipt of your registration form and payment, your
application will be assessed and considered. If your
application is approved, the tuition material for the
selected modules, as well as a unique student number
will be dispatched to you.
All registration forms must be accompanied by:
• a copy of your highest educational qualification,
and
• a copy of your Identity document (or passport for
Non-South African residents) for all first time
registrations with Unisa, and
• details of the student number and examination
results for the IISA Short Course in Elements of
Retirement Fund Management, or
• an IISA academic extract (if applicable), or
• a copy of your SAQA registered NQF Level 4
insurance credits
Voluntary articulation (conversion) from the
former (2005) programmes
When you convert from the former (2005) Programmes
you will be given full credit for the modules
passed/exempted to date, at no cost.
The detailed articulation basis can be found on the
Programme website www.unisa.ac.za/iisa .
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Enquiries:
Programme Admin Office:
IISA Programmes in Insurance
Centre for Business Management
P O Box 392 UNISA 0003
Tel: 012 429 4037
Fax: 086 693 7433
E-mail: iisa@unisa.ac.za
Programme Co-ordinators:
Mr Frank van der Meer
Tel: 012 429 3726
Fax: 086 642 2129/012 429 3881
E-mail: vdmeef@unisa.ac.za
Ms Cecile de Swardt
Tel: 012 429 4017
Fax: 086 641 5326/012 429 4955
E-mail: dswarcj@unisa.ac.za
llSA Programme in Retirement
Fund Management (2009)
Qualification code: 76511
This programme is one in a range of programmes that
were designed to specifically address the needs of the
insurance industry and were transferred to Unisa CBM
with effect from 2005. From 2009 the Programme has
been revised and restructured to meet the Unisa
Semester Structure and the preferred format of the
Higher Education Qualification Framework. This is the
second part of the Programme in Retirement Fund
Management. The programme improves the
employability of learners in the sense that the
successful completion of the programme enables them
to become retirement fund practitioners with a good
understanding of retirement benefit design, fund
financing and investment decisions and apply sound
fund administration with due cognisance of legislation
pertaining to retirement funds.
Duration
Twelve months (600 notional hours). Students may
complete the programme over a longer period and, in
fact, it is doubtful whether students can complete the
Programme in a single semester.
Registration requirements
IISA Introductory Programme in Retirement Fund
Management (Qual 76600)
Content
Students must complete the following five compulsory
modules:
Code Module
PRRF01L Legal Framework of Retirement Funds (B
AND
the second part of the modules done in the IISA
Introductory Programme in Retirement Fund
Management (Qual 76600):
PRRF02M Fund Administration
PRRF03N Benefit Design
PRRF04P Fund Financing
PRRF05O lnvestment Management
Applications for exemptions and credits
Application for new exemptions and exemptions for
credits previously obtained through IISA or other
institutions for this Programme will be combined with
such applications under the IISA Introductory
Programme in Retirement Fund Management and must
be made with the Programme Admin Office on the
prescribed form. No cost is involved.
Teaching method
Distance education. Two assignments must be
submitted and will count towards the final mark.
Evaluation and examination
NB Take careful note of the semester during which the
elective modules are available, in the selection of
modules and to plan your studies and the completion of
the Programme.
Examinations may be written during May/June for
semester one, and November for semester two at any
one of Unisa's examination centres throughout the
world. An extra levy will be charged to students writing
outside the borders of South Africa. A formal 2-hour
examination question paper will be set for each module.
Candidates must obtain at least 50% per module to
pass. A mark of 75% will constitute a distinction.
Supplementary (second opportunity) examinations will
be written in the following semester and carry an
additional examination fee.
The assignments count 10% towards the final mark,
while the examination counts 90%. If you are
unsuccessful in the examination, you will need a
minimum of 40% to be awarded a supplementary
(rewrite) examination.
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Certificate
On successful completion of the five modules (and
subject to the regulations and requirements applicable
to the elective subjects) students will be awarded an
official certificate by the University.
Candidates completing the Level 5 programme may
apply for Licentiateship of the IISA, subject to the
eligibility requirements as determined by IISA at the
time.
Credits
• NQF level 5
• 60 credits
The successful completion of this Programme provides
entrance into the NQF Level 6 IISA Introductory
Programme in Advanced Insurance Practice.
Language
English.
Registration, commencing date and fees
The registration periods and academic year commencement
dates are:
• First semester: 2 22 Jan (registration takes place
from 1 Dec until 22 Jan)
• Second semester: 16 Jul (registration takes place from
21 Jun until 16 Jul)
The cost per module is R800 (including tutorial letters,
tuition, assignments and examination fees, but
excluding the learning material/prescribed book which
must be purchased direct from the IISA
(info@iisa.co.za)). All fees are payable at registration.
An additional amount per module is payable by students
wishing to write examinations outside the RSA.
Students who will be writing their examinations in a
SADC country also have to pay an additional amount
per module in addition to the cost per module.
On receipt of your registration form and payment, your
application will be assessed and considered. If your
application is approved, the tuition material for the
selected modules, as well as a unique student number
(if you do not already have one), will be dispatched to
you.
Payments can be made per credit card, cheque,
electronic transfer or direct deposit.
All registration forms must be accompanied by details of
your student number, credits and examination results for
the IISA Introductory Programme in Retirement Fund
Management (Qual 76600).
Voluntary articulation (conversion) from the
former (2005) programmes
When you convert from the former (2005) Programmes
you will be given full credit for the modules
passed/exempted to date, at no cost.
The detailed articulation basis can be found on the
Programme website www.unisa.ac.za/iisa .
Enquiries:
Programme Admin Office:
IISA Programmes in Insurance
Centre for Business Management
P O Box 392 UNISA 0003
Tel: 012 429 4037
Fax: 086 693 7433
E-mail: iisa@unisa.ac.za
Programme Co-ordinators:
Mr Frank van der Meer
Tel: 012 429 3726
Fax: 086 642 2129/012 429 3881
E-mail: vdmeef@unisa.ac.za
Ms Cecile de Swardt
E-mail:
Tel: 012 429 4017
Fax: 086 641 5326/012 429 4955
dswarcj@unisa.ac.za
llSA lntroductory Programme in
Advanced lnsurance Practice
Qualification code: 7649X
This programme is one in a range of programmes that
were designed to specifically address the needs of the
insurance industry and were transferred to Unisa CBM
with effect from 2005. From 2009 the Programme has
been revised and restructured to meet the Unisa
Semester Structure and the preferred format of the
Higher Education Qualification Framework. This is the
first part of the Programme in Advanced Insurance
practice. The programme improves the employability of
learners in the sense that the successful completion of
the programme enables them to become insurance
professionals with a thorough knowledge of the
advanced insurance practices of the insurance industry,
market and products and who can provide customers
with sound guidance and advice.
Duration
Twelve months (600 notional hours). Students may
complete the programme over a longer period and, in
fact, it is doubtful whether students can complete the
Programme in a single semester.
Registration requirements
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• A national senior certificate (FETC) or equivalent
SAQA registered NQF Level 4 senior certificate OR
an IISA ICiBS qualification;
AND
• an IISA Programme in Life Insurance;
• or an IISA Programme in Life Insurance Servicing;
• or an IISA Programme in Retirement Fund Management;
• or an IISA Programme in Short Term Insurance:
• or at least a NQF Level 5 qualification in insurance of
at least 120 SAQA credits.
Content
Students must complete the following two compulsory
modules:
Code Module
lPAl01R lntroduction to Risk and lnsurance AND
lPAl03T lntroduction to Principles of Life lnsurance
(only short term insurance candidates) OR
lPAl02S lntroduction to Principles of Short Term
Insurance
(only long term insurance candidates)
Students must complete any three of the following
modules:
lPAl04U lntroduction to lnterruption lnsurance
lPAl05V lntroduction to Liability lnsurance
lPAl06W lntroduction to Motor lnsurance
lPAl07X Property lnsurance
lPAl08Y Property lnsurance Hazards*
lPAl093 lntroduction to Life lnsurance Practice*
lPAl10S lntroduction to Retirement and Related Benefits*
lPAl11T lntroduction to Life lnsurance Sales
lPAl12U lntroduction to lnsurance Broking
lPAl13V lntroduction to Advanced Reinsurance Practice*
* = limitations and/or requirements apply
Applications for exemptions and credits
Application for new exemptions and exemptions for
credits previously obtained through IISA or other
institutions for this Programme will be combined with
such applications under the IISA Programme in
Advanced Insurance practice and must be made with
the Programme Admin Office on the prescribed form.
No cost is involved.
Teaching method
Distance education. Two assignments must be
submitted and will count towards the final mark.
Evaluation and examination
NB Take careful note of the semester during which the
elective modules are available, in the selection of
modules and to plan your studies and the completion of
the Programme.
Examinations may be written during May/June for
semester one, and November for semester two at any
one of Unisa's examination centres throughout the
world. An extra levy will be charged to students writing
outside the borders of South Africa. A formal 2-hour
examination question paper will be set for each module.
Candidates must obtain at least 50% per module to
pass. A mark of 75% will constitute a distinction.
Supplementary (second opportunity) examinations will
be written in the following semester and carry an
additional examination fee.
The assignments count 10% towards the final mark,
while the examination counts 90%. If you are
unsuccessful in the examination, you will need a
minimum of 40% to be awarded a supplementary
(rewrite) examination.
Certificate
On successful completion of five modules (and subject
to the limitations applicable to the elective subjects)
students will be awarded an official certificate by the
University.
Credits
• NQF level 6
• 60 credits
The successful completion of this Programme provides
entrance into the NQF Level 6 IISA Programme in
Advanced Insurance Practice (Qual 76481), the second
part of the qualification.
Language
English.
Registration, commencing date and fees
The registration periods and academic year commencement
dates are:
• First semester: 2 22 Jan (registration takes place
from 1 Dec until 22 Jan)
• Second semester: 16 Jul (registration takes place from
21 Jun until 16 Jul)
The cost per module is R850 (including tutorial letters,
tuition, assignments and examination fees, but
excluding the learning material/prescribed book which
must be purchased direct from the IISA
(info@iisa.co.za)). All fees are payable at registration.
An additional amount per module is payable by students
wishing to write examinations outside the RSA.
Students who will be writing their examinations in a
SADC country also have to pay an additional amount
per module in addition to the cost per module.
On receipt of your registration form and payment, your
application will be assessed and considered. If your
application is approved, the tuition material for the
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selected modules, as well as a unique student number
(if you do not already have one), will be dispatched to
you.
Payments can be made per credit card, cheque,
electronic transfer or direct deposit.
All registration forms must be accompanied by:
• a copy of your highest educational qualification,
and
• a copy of your Identity document (or passport for
Non-South African residents) for all first time
registrations with Unisa, and
• details of the student number and examination
results for the IISA Programme in either Short Term
Insurance, or Life Insurance, or Retirement Fund
Management, or
• an IISA academic extract (if applicable), or a copy of
your SAQA registered NQF Level 5 qualification in
insurance of at least 120 SAQA credits.
Voluntary articulation (conversion) from the
former (2005) programmes
When you convert from the former (2005) Programmes
you will be given full credit for the modules
passed/exempted to date, at no cost.
The detailed articulation basis can be found on the
Programme website www.unisa.ac.za/iisa .
Enquiries:
Programme Admin Office:
IISA Programmes in Insurance
Centre for Business Management
P O Box 392 UNISA 0003
Tel: 012 429 4037
Fax: 086 693 7433
E-mail: iisa@unisa.ac.za
Programme Co-ordinators:
Mr Frank van der Meer
Tel: 012 429 3726
Fax: 086 642 2129/012 429 3881
E-mail: vdmeef@unisa.ac.za
Ms Cecile de Swardt
Tel: 012 429 4017
Fax: 086 641 5326/012 429 4955
E-mail: dswarcj@unisa.ac.za
llSA Programme in Advanced
lnsurance Practice (2009)
Qualification code: 76481
This programme is one in a range of programmes that
were designed to specifically address the needs of the
insurance industry and were transferred to Unisa CBM
with effect from 2005. From 2009 the Programme has
been revised and restructured to meet the Unisa
Semester Structure and the preferred format of the
Higher Education Qualification Framework. This is the
second part of the Programme in Advanced Insurance
practice. The programme improves the employability of
learners in the sense that the successful completion of
the programme enables them to become insurance
professionals with a thorough knowledge of the
advanced insurance practices of the insurance industry,
market and products and who can provide customers
with sound guidance and advice.
Duration
Twelve months (600 notional hours). Students may
complete the programme over a longer period and, in
fact, it is doubtful whether students can complete the
Programme in a single semester.
Registration requirements
IISA Introductory Programme in Advanced Insurance
Practice (Qual 7649X).
Content
Students must complete the following two compulsory
modules:
Code Module
PAlP01G Risk and lnsurance AND
PAlP03J Principles of Life lnsurance OR
(only short term insurance candidates) OR
PAlP02H Principles of Short Term lnsurance (only
long term insurance candidates)
Students must choose three of the following modules
(students must complete the second part of the three modules
done in the IISA Introductory Programme in Advanced Insurance
Practice):
PAlP04K lnterruption lnsurance
PAlP05L Liability lnsurance
PAlP06M Motor lnsurance
PAlP07N Property lnsurance Claims
PAlP08P Property lnsurance Perils
PAlP09O Life lnsurance Practice
PAlP10H Retirement and Related Benefits*
PAlP11J Life lnsurance Sales
PAlP12K lnsurance Broking
PAlP13L Advanced Reinsurance Practice*
Applications for exemptions and credits
Application for exemptions will be combined with such
applications under the IISA Introductory Programme in
Advanced Insurance Practice and must be made with
the Programme Admin Office on the prescribed form.
No cost is involved.
Teaching method
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Distance education. Two assignments must be
submitted and will count towards the final mark.
Evaluation and examination
NB Take careful note of the semester during which the
elective modules are available, in the selection of
modules and to plan your studies and the completion of
the Programme.
Examinations may be written at any one of Unisa's
examination centres throughout the world. A formal 2-
hour examination question paper will be set for each
module. Candidates must obtain at least 50% per
module to pass. A mark of 75% will constitute a
distinction. Supplementary (second opportunity)
examinations will be written in the following semester
and carry an additional examination fee.
The assignments count 10% towards the final mark,
while the examination counts 90%. If you are
unsuccessful in the examination, you will need a
minimum of 40% to be awarded a supplementary
(rewrite) examination.
Certificate
On successful completion of the five modules students
will be awarded an official certificate by the University.
Candidates completing the Level 6 programme may
apply for Associateship of the IISA, subject to the
eligibility requirements.
Candidates who have completed this Programme may
consider enrolling for the Programme in Risk
Management (Qualification code: 75949) which will
provide the academic qualification required to be eligible
for election to Fellowship of the IISA, subject to the
other eligibility requirements at the time.
Credits
• NQF level 6
• 60 credits
Language
English.
Registration, commencing date and fees
The registration periods and academic year commencement
dates are:
• First semester: 2 22 Jan (registration takes place
from 1 Dec until 22 Jan)
• Second semester: 16 Jul (registration takes place from
21 Jun until 16 Jul)
The cost per module is R850 (including tutorial letters,
tuition, assignments and examination fees, but
excluding the learning material/prescribed book which
must be purchased direct from the IISA
(info@iisa.co.za)). All fees are payable at registration.
An additional amount per module is payable by students
wishing to write examinations outside the RSA.
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On receipt of your registration form and payment, your
application will be assessed and considered. If your
application is approved, the tuition material for the
selected modules will be dispatched to you.
Payments can be made per credit card, cheque,
electronic transfer or direct deposit.
All registration forms must be accompanied by details of
your student number, credits and examination results for
the IISA Introductory Programme in Advanced
Insurance Practice.
Voluntary articulation (conversion) from the
former (2005) programmes
When you convert from the former (2005) Programmes
you will be given full credit for the modules
passed/exempted to date, at no cost.
Enquiries:
Programme Admin Office:
IISA Programmes in Insurance
Centre for Business Management
P O Box 392 UNISA 0003
Tel: 012 429 4037
Fax: 086 693 7433
E-mail: iisa@unisa.ac.za
Programme Co-ordinators:
Mr Frank van der Meer
Tel: 012 429 3726
Fax: 086 642 2129/012 429 3881
E-mail: vdmeef@unisa.ac.za
Ms Cecile de Swardt
Tel: 012 429 4017
Fax: 086 641 5326/012 429 4955
E-mail: dswarcj@unisa.ac.za
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