WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? Build the skills and confidence to support clients with day-to-day management of their finances. This practical skill set is designed to equip community services workers with the knowledge and tools to deliver financial literacy education, teach money management strategies, and explain basic credit concepts. Participants will gain an understanding of financial capability practices that can be applied when supporting individuals, families and communities experiencing financial challenges. The course is closely aligned with the nationally recognised role of Financial Capability Worker and has been developed in consultation with key industry stakeholders in the community services sector. WHO'S IT FOR? This course is ideal for: • Community support workers • Youth workers and family support workers • Current or recent graduates of Community Services programs • Government and community sector employees • Individuals looking to work as Financial Capability Workers • Existing students seeking to enhance their employability in the community services sector This course is particularly suited to those working, or intending to work in community services, health, aged care, youth work, and family intervention settings. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Entry requirements To undertake this skill set, participants should: - Hold a Certificate III qualification or higher in Community Services, Health or a related field OR - Have skills equivalent to the qualification requirement validated through a recognition of prior learning process Skill/equipment requirements: To undertake this skill set, participants should: - Have basic computing IT skills - Access to Office 365 - Have a computer monitor to view spreadsheets in our online learner management system. This course is not suitable to complete on an iPad or smart phone. Prior to the start date, you will receive correspondence from your lecturer regarding pre-readings. These will be released 2 weeks prior to your first workshop date and it is expected to be completed before you commence. Course duration 4 days total Delivered over 4 weeks x 1 day per week 9.30am-3.30pm OUTCOMES OF COURSE Upon successful completion, you'll be able to: • Apply financial literacy concepts in community service settings. • Support individuals to develop practical money management skills. • Explain basic credit and financial capability concepts. • Enhance your employability within community services and related sectors. • Meet industry expectations for workers delivering financial capability services. • Build pathways into further study and career opportunities within community services and financial counselling This skill set can complement existing Community Services qualifications and may support progression towards further study, including community services qualifications and the Diploma of Financial Counselling.
Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs (CHCEDU005)
Improve clients' fundamental financial literacy skills (CHCEDU006)
Provide group education on consumer credit and debt (CHCEDU007)
Virtual Classroom and Online Study
Wed 28 Oct 26
Wed 11 Nov 26
Not Eligible
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