Financial capability is having the ability to manage money well, save for the future and build financial resilience.  

During the cost of living crisis it is more important than ever that people are able to manage their money, and have access to support to help them to do this.  

This course looks in detail at what financial capability means.  It also looks at the causes of debt in Northern Ireland, and how this impacts a client’s ability to manage their finances.  

It will help you to empower and support your clients to manage their own budget and sustain their home.   

Attendees will achieve an OCN Level 3.  

This practical housing training course will look at: 

• client vulnerabilities and their impact on financial capability 
• priority and non-priority debts, 
• how to prepare a financial statement  
• how to devise a sustainable repayment plan

Who should attend this housing training course? 

• housing advisers 
• support workers 
• lenders 

Other cost: 

This course will be OCN Accredited (optional). Cost for accreditation is £50, and will be added to the price of the course should attendees wish to achieve the accreditation.