Advice NI

Updated course replacing Using the Consumer Credit Act in Practice. Find out how to use the CCA consumer protections to legitimately challenge regulated debts, where correct processes have not been followed. This course is worth 4.5 CPD points.

This course provides an opportunity to explore the underpinning knowledge and practical skills required to be able to deliver effective supervision, in line with their agency standards, the Money and Pension Service standards and the NI Quality standards.

This course will equip money advisers with the skills and knowledge of the action that they can take to stay an order for eviction. It will outline the mortgage repossession process and the steps that can be taken to avoid court action.

The speaker at our 7th in the series of inspirational speakers events is Dr Louise O’Kane from Community Places who will talk about Participatory Budgeting (PB).

This specialist level course follows from the Debts in the Courts skilled level course (which is a pre-requisite). This discussion based and practical day will develop your core tactical knowledge and skills to help clients.

This specialist level course provides vital guidance for anyone advising clients when Limitations Act might apply and opportunities to find out about the limitation periods and potential challenges including mortgage shortfalls and credit debts. The is course will outline the provisions of the Limitations (NI) Order, equip advisers to pursue limitation issues with creditors and enable them to use statute and case law in support of limitation arguments.

This course focuses on the area of Public and Private Utility Providers, specific to Northern Ireland ONLY. It outlines the Utility Services available and the process of debt recovery by Providers. The course will enable trainees to advise their clients regarding their rights and responsibilities under the relevant gas, electricity and telecommunications legislation. We will also examine rates in Northern Ireland.

This skilled level course will look at liability for debt in changing relationships and how different circumstances and different relationships affect liability for debts.

We’ll discuss and practice ways to challenge clients (when necessary) to help them change behaviours and build their confidence and motivation.

This skilled level course provides a comprehensive overview of Rates in Northern Ireland. It will enable you to advise your client on their rights and responsibilities in relation to Rates including liability, exemption, calculations, bills, help with rates and the debt recovery process. This is a core course for those seeking Money and Pension Service Accreditation (MaPS formally MAS) at Advice Work or above.