Entry Level 3 Financial Awareness Course in Basildon. Classes run at ACL Basildon, part-time during the day. Funding may be available depending on your circumstances, so fees may or may not apply. The course runs over 3 hours and covers the everyday money skills you need to manage your own finances. You'll look at handling cash, understanding financial services, and making sense of common financial tasks. These are practical skills that can support you in daily life and in work.
Who this course is for
Join this course to develop the essential skills needed to manage your own finances. You will learn about handling money and accessing financial services, helping you to understand everyday financial tasks.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to handle money confidently in everyday situations.
You'll understand how to access and use basic financial services.
You'll explore how to budget and manage your own income and spending.
You'll develop skills to read and interpret simple financial documents.
You'll build knowledge of common financial tasks such as paying bills and using bank accounts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at ACL Basildon. Learning is delivered face to face, with activities and discussions to help you practise financial skills in context. Assessment is based on the work you produce during the course, including tasks and exercises set by your tutor.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. ACL Basildon will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support Worker: use money management skills to assist clients with finances.
Care Assistant: help people with everyday tasks including handling money.
Community Support Worker: support individuals to access financial services.
Personal Assistant: manage practical and financial tasks for the people you support.
Housing Support Worker: help clients understand bills, budgets, and payments.
What you could study next
Level 1 Award or Certificate in Financial Capability: builds on Entry Level 3 and covers more complex money management topics.
Functional Skills Maths Entry Level 3 or Level 1: strengthens the numeracy skills that underpin financial tasks.
Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care: a next step if you're heading toward a support or care role.
