scheduled training
Background Information
The courses are available in Belfast and Derry. The costs for any of these courses include:- refreshments & lunch
- training notes
- related materials.
Each year the courses we deliver reflect feedback from our member and user groups.
Solicitors attending Housing Rights Service training will be eligible for CPD points.Course Dates
- uary
april 2008
housing benefit
Belfast
17 april 2008
15 april 2008
Housing benefit is a means tested benefit available to persons on a low income and administered by the Housing Executive for all tenants. The aim of this course is to provide participants witha good knowledge of the housing benefit system, including rules relating to eligibility;contrived tenancies and overpayments.
course includes:
- Rules and qualifying conditions for Housing Benefit
- Eligibility criteria
- Contrived tenancies
- New rules on the application of the new Local Housing Allowance for tenants in the private rented sector
- Circumstances in which payments for "Two Homes" can be made
- Overpayments and the recovery of benefit
- Appeals process
Who should attend?
This course will be essential for welfare rights/housing advisers, hostel workers and others providing advice to clients claiming housing benefit.
This course will not cover how to calculate Housing Benefit
Training for Trainers
This two day interactive course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge of those involved in the design and delivery of training.
During the course, participants will have the opportunity to prepare and deliver a short training presentation and receive feedback on this.
course includes:
- Planning and structuring a training event
- Facilitating adult learning
- Training methods and resources
- Preparation and delivery of training
- Group management skills
- Evaluation of training
who should attend?
This course will be of particular interest for those involved in training, and those new to the training environment wishing to develop their skills, knowledge and confidence in the delivery of training sessions and presentations
Scheduled training costs
Agency / Subscriber member costs
| Income | up to £100,000 | £100,001 to £500,000 | More than £500,001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| half day course | £25 | £35 | £45 |
| 1 day course | £45 | £55 | £65 |
| 2 day course | £70 | £80 | £90 |
Associate / Individual member costs
| Income | up to £100,000 | £100,001 to £500,000 | More than £500,001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 day course | £70 | £80 | £90 |
| 1 day course | £110 | £115 | £120 |
| 2 day course | £180 | £190 | £200 |
Non-member training costs
| Non-member agencies | Non-member associates | |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 day course | £55 | £100 |
| 1 day course | £75 | £135 |
| 2 day course | £110 | £230 |