The Work Capability Assessment (WCA) is critically important for people claiming working-age benefits when they are affected by a health condition or a disability. It is used to determine limited capability for work status and limited capability for work related activity status which can lead to extra amounts being paid as well as protection from restrictions in the wider social security system. This course looks at the criteria and process for the WCA and how to make effective applications including how to fill out the UC50 form.
This is a two-part course on two consecutive mornings. To attend the whole course, please select 2-part ticket for £145 + VAT (you do not need to book separately onto Part 2).
THE WORK CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT, Part 1:
Aims
This part of the course looks at how the Work Capability Assessment (WCA) is started in the context of Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit. This part of the course goes on to look at the disability criteria used in the Work Capability Assessment. It enables participants to help claimants fill out the UC/ESA50 form effectively.
Objectives
By the end of part 1 participants will:
THE WORK CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT, Part 2:
Aims
This part of the course looks at how to prepare a claimant for the medical assessment and what to do in cases where the claimant is unhappy with the DWP decision. This part of the course goes on to look at the mandatory reconsideration (MR) process following a Work Capability Assessment decision.
Objectives
By the end of Part 2, participants will:
Methods of delivery
This course is delivered online live with a BTC trainer. It is a practical course delivered using a combination of trainer presentation, exercises and case studies, group discussion and games. Participants will be provided with e-learning supporting material including PowerPoint slide handouts, a comprehensive training pack pdf and additional resources.
Intended audience
This course is for participants working with working age people who are affected by a health condition or a disability. No previous experience is required although a working knowledge of the wider benefits system is helpful.
Certificates & post course support
Named participants completing the whole course (Parts 1 & 2) will receive an e-certificate and regular benefits news updates and guarantees access our free 12 months post-course advice service.
Level: Standard
This online course is run over Zoom. In the week before the course, you will receive an email with Zoom link(s) and access to the supporting materials. You will need to download (or print) the pack (and slides, if you wish) before each part of the course, unless you have selected a printed pack when booking.
You will need a good wifi connection and a suitable computer/laptop to access both the Zoom session and the pack throughout. You may wish to use a separate device for the pack (or split your screen) if you cannot or do not wish to print.
We recommend participants log in a few minutes beforehand. You may also wish to have a pen and paper handy to make notes.
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2 part ticket (booking for both Parts 1 & 2) with downloadable materials
This ticket covers both Part 1 and Part 2 (the following day)
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£145.00 + VAT | |
2 part ticket (booking for both Parts 1 & 2) with printed pack
This ticket includes the cost of printing and delivery of a printed pack to your given address in advance. It is only available to those who book AT LEAST one week before the first training date.
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£170.00 + VAT |