Tawa College Tawa College

NCEA Level 3 Personal Financial Capability 301

PFC301
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. MacEwan.

Recommended Prior Learning

An acceptable level of aptitude towards mathematical studies and literacy at Level 2 as judged by the HOD of Mathematics.



Personal Financial Capability


This course follows on from PFC201 to develop the ideas in personal finance including investments, house financing, long term goals, Insurance and Kiwi Saver. The aim is to help students manage their own financial situations at University and beyond. The course is unit standard based but students can gain Merit and Excellence grades. A device and a calculator are strongly recommend for this course.

There is a strong need to be able to articulate your thoughts independently both through discussion and in written form.

It is expected and an advantage for students to have a personal computer to enable work completion.

This is NOT a UE Approved Subject



Course Overview

Term 1
Term 1 course looks at Increasing Personal Income and Credit Options

Term 2
Term 2 is Financial goals, including budgeting and a Personal Investment portfolio

Term 3
Some standards may continue from Term 2. The Unit Standard to be studied is Purchasing a property

Term 4
The final Unit Standard is the effects that External Factors have on personal finances.

Learning Areas:

Mathematics


Career Pathways

Accounts Officer, Finance Manager, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Bank Worker, Dairy Farmer, Personal Assistant, Financial Adviser, Insurance Adviser, Mortgage Broker, Office Manager