Free Level 1 Managing Your Money Course in Merton – Canons Leisure Centre
CostFREE
Duration1 month
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free Level 1 Managing Your Money Course in Merton. Classes run at Canons Leisure Centre, part-time during the day. The course takes around one month to complete, making it easy to fit around other commitments. You'll cover personal finance topics including credit, payday loans, and budgeting. These are issues many adults in the UK deal with every day. There are no entry requirements, so anyone can join a managing your money class.
Who this course is for
This qualification is suitable for all learners and is an ideal qualification to provide learners with the confidence, knowledge and skills to manage personal finance. The qualification will focus on areas such as credit and payday loans and will tackle many of the issues
that millions of adults are facing in the UK today. The qualification is designed for adult learners,
although there’s nothing in the content that excludes younger learners. It can be used to prepare
younger learners for the financial challenges that they might face in adulthood.
Entry requirements
No entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll understand how to budget and plan your personal finances.
You'll learn how credit works, including credit cards and payday loans.
You'll explore the risks of borrowing and how to avoid debt problems.
You'll identify ways to reduce spending and make your money go further.
You'll learn where to find help and advice on money matters.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Canons Leisure Centre. Teaching is delivered face to face in small group sessions. Assessment is based on short written tasks and activities completed during the course. There is no formal exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Canons Leisure Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Financial support worker: help people manage money and benefits
Debt advice assistant: support clients with debt and budgeting
Housing support officer: assist tenants with rent and finances
Community outreach worker: guide people through financial challenges
Customer service adviser: roles that involve handling payments and accounts
What you could study next
Level 2 Award in Financial Capability for Work: builds on money management skills in a workplace context.
Level 2 Certificate in Financial Studies: a broader look at personal finance and financial planning.
Level 2 Functional Skills Maths: strengthens the numeracy skills that underpin budgeting and financial decision-making.
