OCN NI Level 4 Extended Certificate in Providing Social Security Advice

9.4 Publishing and Information Services

Qualification Code

603/6816/0

Qualification Level

Credits

Minimum Age

Review Date

31/10/2030

Total Qualification Time

320 Hours

Guided Learning Hours

192 Hours

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Qualification Information

The aim of the OCN NI Level 4 Certificate in Providing Social Security Advice and the OCN NI Level 4 Extended Certificate in Providing Social Security Advice is to provide learners with an understanding of social security benefits and how to advise clients regarding social security benefits issues. These qualifications will provide learners with the fundamental skills for advice provision along with an understanding of policies, procedures, and compliance requirements for providing generalist and specialist advice. The learner will also understand the importance and application of continuing professional development.Learners must successfully complete all 9 units for a total of 32 credits in order to achieve this qualification.

Units

Advice Policies, Principles, and Standards (Y/618/5413)

3 Credits

Building Financial Capability for Future Financial Wellbeing (K/618/5416)

2 Credits

Case Recording and Case Management for Advice Services (D/618/5414)

4 Credits

Continuing Professional Development for Advisers (T/618/5421)

6 Credits

Disability Benefits (H/618/5415)

3 Credits

Managing Advice Interviews (M/618/5417)

3 Credits

Personal Independence Payments (PIP) (T/618/5418)

2 Credits

Understanding Social Security Benefits (A/618/5419)

5 Credits

Universal Credit (M/618/5420)

4 Credits