Equity Dealer Apprenticeship Course Syllabus

Course Title

Equity Dealer Apprenticeship Course

Course Code

ED101

Description

This course, under the Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS), provides comprehensive training for equity dealers, focusing on trading equities, managing client portfolios, and ensuring compliance with financial market regulations. Apprentices will gain hands-on experience in executing trades, analyzing market trends, and handling client interactions, preparing them for roles in broking houses, banks, and financial institutions. The course aligns with the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and complies with the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Objectives

• Execute equity trades accurately on stock exchanges like NSE and BSE.
• Analyze market trends and provide investment advice to clients.
• Manage client portfolios, including account opening, IPOs, and mutual funds.
• Ensure compliance with SEBI regulations and financial market standards.

Schedule

The course spans 8 weeks, combining basic training and on-the-job practical training as per ATS guidelines. Each week focuses on specific skills essential for equity dealers. Below is the detailed breakdown:

Week 1: Introduction to Equity Markets

Overview of equity dealer roles, financial markets (capital and derivatives), workplace ethics, and regulatory bodies like SEBI under ATS.

Week 2: Stock Market Operations

Understanding trading mechanisms, order types, and executing trades on platforms like NSE and BSE.

Week 3: Client Portfolio Management

Opening client accounts, filling IPO forms, managing mutual funds, and checking client portfolios.

Week 4: Market Analysis Basics

Analyzing market trends, reading financial data, and identifying trading opportunities using basic tools.

Week 5: Trading Strategies

Learning basic trading strategies, risk assessment, and using futures and options in equity markets.

Week 6: Regulatory Compliance

Ensuring trades comply with SEBI, NSE, and BSE regulations, and understanding legal frameworks.

Week 7: Client Interaction and Reporting

Communicating with clients, resolving queries, and preparing trade and portfolio reports.

Week 8: Final Project and Assessment

Completion of a comprehensive equity trading and portfolio management project and preparation for the All India Trade Test (AITT) under NCVT.

Assessment Methods

Apprentice performance is evaluated through a combination of practical, theoretical, and participatory components, preparing them for the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC):

• Weekly Assignments: 40%
• Midterm Project: 20%
• Final Project: 30%
• Participation and Attendance: 10%

Instructor

Prof. Vikram Singh

Language

Available in: English

Status

Published

Additional Notes

Apprentices must be at least 14 years old and meet the minimum educational qualification (typically 12th grade passed or equivalent, preferably with a commerce or finance background, as per trade requirements). The course includes basic training (20-25% of the program) and on-the-job training, with a stipend provided as per NAPS guidelines (e.g., Rs. 7700 per month for one-year ITI trade passed apprentices, as per Gazette notification dated 25th September 2019). Successful completion leads to the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) upon passing the All India Trade Test (AITT), recognized for employment in government and private sectors. The training emphasizes practical trading skills and regulatory compliance, addressing the demand for skilled equity dealers in India’s financial sector, where professionals are needed in broking houses, banks, and asset management companies.