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Students and UC

 


WHO IS THIS FOR?

This course is for those staff who would like to understand which students can claim UC and how their claim is assessed..

 

AIMS:

This training looks at the rules regarding students and UC - in particular the new rules for disabled students. It concentrates on students in advanced education but looks at those in non-advanced too. It examines what the rules say - which students can claim UC, how student income is treated - to enable learners to give accurate advice and spot mistakes.

 

OBJECTIVES:

  • Investigate what the UC Regs say
  • Understand what is meant by 'receiving education'
  • Gain an understaning of which students can claim UC
  • Investigate the new rules for disabled students
  • Gain an understaning of how student income is treated and the common mistakes being made by the DWP

 

LEVEL:

Advanced

 

HOW IS THE COURSE DELIVERED?

This course can be delivered online, blended learning, or face to face. It is a practical course delivered using a combination of trainer presentation, exercises and cases studies, group discussion, and quizzes.

 

HOW MUCH?

We advise that this course be delivered over a minimum of approximately 6 hours either as:

  • Blended learning - one 90 minute E-Learning course and one 4 hour on-line Workshop, or
  • Face-to-face - one full days training.

Click here for more infomrationon pricing.
 

AFTER THE COURSE:

Learners will receive a copy of the PowerPoint slides, a certificate, and any additional resources such as relevant flowcharts and summary sheets. They will also be asked to complete an evaluation form.

 

IF BOOKING TO BE DELIVERED ONLINE:

We will be in touch to discuss and finalise the arrangements. Learners will need a good wifi connection and a suitable computer/laptop to access both the training session and a second internet-enabled device such as a tablet or smartphone for joining in any quizzes. In the week of the course, learners will receive an email with a link to the course, as well as a reminder just before the course is due to start.

 

IF BOOKING FACE TO FACE:

We will be in touch to discuss and finalise the arrangements. We will require a delegate list a week before delivery. It is assumed that you will source and provide a suitable venue taking account of any Covid restrictions in place at the time of delivery.

















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"This course was so useful the way it took you through the rules and broke down and explained the various terminology."