This practical half-day course provides a clear overview of the main rules affecting people who work while claiming Universal Credit - including earnings, work capability issues, carers and child carers, passported benefits and practical advice for people moving into work for the first time or after a long period out of work.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course participants will:
• Understand how employed and self-employed earnings affect Universal Credit, including the work allowance, taper rate and assessment period rules.
• Know when work capability issues may arise for a claimant who is in work, and recognise the main situations where further advice may be needed.
• Be aware of how work can affect the elements of Universal Credit, including key issues affecting carers and claimants with children who incur childcare costs.
• Be aware of the main passported benefits and related entitlements that may be available to someone receiving Universal Credit while in work.
• Be able to give practical advice to people moving into work for the first time or returning to work after a lengthy period of unemployment.
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. There is a 15 minute break halfway through the course.
Intended audience
This course is for staff who work with young people. A working knowledge of benefits is assumed. If participants are new to benefits it may be advisable to first attend our introduction to benefits course.
What you will need
You will need a Wi-Fi connection and a suitable device to access the internet. Prior to the event, BTC will email you a link which you should use to join the event.
Certificates & post course support
Named participants completing the whole course will receive an e-certificate and regular benefits news updates and guarantees access our free 6 months post-course advice service.
Level: Standard, UCW
This online course is run over Zoom. In the week before the course, you will receive an email with Zoom link(s) and access 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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1 ticket with downloadable materials.
This ticket covers the whole half day course. This ticket includes 6 months access to our advice service as well as monthly news updates, free attendance on our quarterly benefits update webinars and an e-certificate.
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£92.50 + £18.50 VAT | |
1 ticket with with printed pack
This ticket includes all od the above plus the cost of printing and delivery of a printed pack. It is only available to those who book AT LEAST one week before the first training date. PLEASE PROVIDE DELIVERY ADDRESS IN 'OTHER INFORMATION' FIELD when booking.
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£117.50 + £23.50 VAT |