Entry Level 3 Financial Awareness Course in Colchester. Classes run at ACL Colchester, 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 financial skills you need to manage your own money. You'll look at handling cash, understanding financial services, and making sense of common financial tasks. These are practical skills that support work in care and support roles, where managing budgets or helping others with finances is part of the job.
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 in everyday situations.
You'll understand how to access and use financial services.
You'll develop skills to manage your own personal finances.
You'll recognise common financial documents and what they mean.
You'll build knowledge of budgeting and planning your spending.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at ACL Colchester. Learning is activity-based, covering practical financial tasks and real-life money scenarios. Assessment is through short tasks and exercises completed during the course. There are no exams. Your tutor will guide you through each topic and check your understanding as you go.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. ACL Colchester will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Support Worker: assist people with everyday tasks including managing money
Care Assistant: provide practical support to adults in care settings
Personal Assistant: help individuals with daily living and financial tasks
Community Support Worker: support people to live independently in the community
Housing Support Worker: help tenants manage tenancies and household budgets
What you could study next
Functional Skills Maths Level 1 or Level 2: builds the numeracy skills that underpin financial tasks and is recognised by employers as a GCSE equivalent.
Level 1 or Level 2 Award in Personal Finance: takes your financial knowledge further and strengthens your CV for support and care roles.
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Adults with Learning Disabilities: a natural next step if you're working toward a career in care or support work.
