Introduction to Universal Credit (Ref: UC/OCT/2014)
Advice NI
Universal Credit will fundamentally change the current means-tested benefits and tax credit systems as we know it. This in depth one day course will explain the detailed rules of Universal Credit including the basic conditions of entitlement.
This in depth one day course will explain the detailed rules of Universal Credit including the basic conditions of entitlement, financial conditions, benefit caps, under
occupancy penalties and claimant conditionality. It will highlight in details how Universal Credit entitlement is calculated for single people, lone parents, couples, those with dependent children, those who have limited capability for work, carers and those who need assistance wih housing costs.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course learners will be able to:
• Identify which benefits Universal Credit replaces and which remain outside of Universal Credit.
• Understand how Universal Credit is calculated for different groups of people.
• Be able to calculate Universal Credit Maximum amounts and the benefit cap.
• Understand the complex conditions of entitlement to Universal Credit.
Who Should Attend:
The course is recommended for advisers and other colleagues who have a baseline knowledge of the Welfare Benefits system or those who have completed our “Overview of Welfare Reform” course.
Location/Time/Date:
The course will run on the 28th October 2014. It will be delivered at Advice NI offices in Belfast. The course runs from 9.30am to 4.30pm.
Fees:
£75 TO ADVICE NI MEMBERS
£95 TO VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY SECTOR ORGANISATIONS
£125 TO PRIVATE AND STATUTORY SECTOR ORGANISATIONS.
This course can be used as evidence towards a range of units in our Advice Professional and Guidance NVQ’s at Level 3 Certificate and Level 4 Diploma including Understand the Importance of Legislation and Procedures (Unit 30). It is also linked to the National Occupational Standards for Legal Advisers
including:
• IB19 – First Line Welfare Rights and Legal Advice.
To book a place on this course or for further information contact our Training Team on 028 90645919 or email: [email protected]
Introduction to Universal Credit (Ref: UC/OCT/2014)
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