Introduction to Welfare Benefits | 14/15-03-2023
Training Overview:
| Part 1: The structure of the system / The importance of health & disability benefits | |
| Aims | This part of the course looks at the different types of benefits that make up the system, their main qualifying rules and the way the system fits together. It also considers how people claim benefits when they are affected by a health condition or a disability. |
| Objectives | By the end of this part of the course, participants will:
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| Part 2: Means-tested benefits / Maximising income from benefits | |
| Aims | This part of the course looks at means-tested benefits including which means-tested benefits to claim and awareness of amounts. |
| Objectives |
By the end of this part of the course, participants will:
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| Methods of delivery | This is a practical course delivered using a combination of trainer presentations, exercises and case studies, group discussion and games. Participants will be provided with supporting material including PowerPoint slides and a comprehensive training pack. |
| Intended audience | This course is for participants who are new to benefits or who need a refresher on the basics. No previous experience is required. |
| What you will need (online) | Participants will need a Wi-Fi connection and a suitable device to access the internet. Prior to the event, participants will receive an email with a link that they should use to join the event as well as a pdf of the training pack and slides which should be accessible (either printed or downloaded to a computer or another device) throughout each part of the course. |
| Certificates & post course support | Participants will receive an e-certificate for completing Parts 1 & 2 of this Benefits Training Co. course. This also guarantees eligibility to access our free 12-month post-course advice service. |
Training Details:
| Course cost | We are pleased to be able to offer our members a 50% discount on places at £75 |
| Dates | Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th of March 2023 |
| Time | 0945 - 1245 |
| Location | Online |
| Training provider | The Benefits Training Company |
| Additional information | Wiltshire Money Training Cancellation and Substitution Policy |
Please note that all registered attendees will be automatically added to the Wiltshire Money mailing list. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Delegates will receive an email confirmation of their booking from Wiltshire Citizens Advice.
Links and joining instructions will be emailed closer to the course start date.