Introduction to Welfare Benefits
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In our introduction to welfare benefits course, you will gain a detailed insight into the welfare benefits system structure and the various different types of benefits available. This course will also cover who is eligible, how to make a claim and how benefits are paid.
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All about this Introduction to Welfare Benefits Course
On completion of the course, students will gain an understanding of the welfare benefits system structure and the different types of benefits available. Students will learn about who can claim benefits, how to make a claim and how benefits are paid and how to appeal a decision.
Students will learn about about means-tested benefits and the different types of welfare benefits as well as carer welfare benefits and council tax support.
The course will cover welfare benefits for children and families, help with childcare costs and associated entitlements. We will cover Maternity, paternity and shared statutory pay as well as maternity grants. Students will also look at some case studies and examples of a benefit calculations.
Students will learn about disability welfare benefits, personal independence payments and universal credit. We will cover the work capability assessment and employment support allowance as well as statutory sick pay. Students will also learn about what happens when a claimant is in residential care or hospital and look at some case studies
In order to complete the course, you must achieve 80% or more in the final multiple choice quiz.
You will earn 3 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 3 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.
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- Completed online with instant downloadable certificate
- Fully printed certificate posted next day
- Complete the online multiple choice assessment as many times as you need to pass
Units covered on this course
Introduction to welfare benefits
In the first unit we will cover the welfare benefits structure, the various different categories and who can claim benefits and how they are paid. Students will cover how to make a claim, learn what a sanction is and how to appeal a decision. Students will also cover UK statistics on welfare benefits.
The types of welfare benefits
In the second unit students will explore means-tested benefits with an introduction to the different types of welfare benefits such as JSA, pension credit and council tax support. We will also cover carer welfare benefits and eligibility.
Welfare benefits for families and children
In the third unit we explore benefits for children and families. We will examine help with childcare costs and associated entitlements. Students will also learn about maternity, paternity, adoption and shared statutory pay. We will cover Healthy Start, an NHS scheme that helps women who are pregnant or have young children.
Welfare benefits and health conditions
In the final unit we will explore disability welfare benefits, personal independence payments ( PIP) , Universal credit and health conditions. Students will learn about the work capability assessment, statutory sick pay. The 4th unit will also explain what happens when a claimant is in residential care or in hospital.
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How long does it take to complete this course?
This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.
Is this Introduction to Welfare Benefits course accredited?
Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.
Will I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.
How long does the certificate last?
The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Introduction to Welfare Benefits course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.
What are the benefits of studying this course online?
By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.
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