You need to take a qualifying exam for that. The exam isn't cheap too.

And he needs to have time and commitment too

First, is it worth it for you to attend the courses and go for the FTUTM examination, which takes around 1-2 months, costing RM250+, just to invest in it..? Unless you have a substantial amount that you would like to invest, otherswise just pay the 6.5% sc..
Even if you become an agent, there's a limit to which you could invest in each funds, and the limit is only very minor..