Unit Award Scheme

118944 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC SERVICES AND SUPPORT

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	identify at least six public services	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
2	record the addresses and telephone numbers of three chosen local services	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
3	identify at least two benefits available whilst employed on a low income, eg Housing Benefit, Council Tax and Universal Credit	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
4	identify at least two places where advice on benefits can be gained, eg Citizens Advice Bureau, Job Centre	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
5	identify at least four benefits available to the unemployed	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
6	name three tasks a person can do to assist their Universal Credit claim when they become employed	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
shown knowledge of
7	the three key financial changes brought about by Universal Credit, ie a single household payment, a monthly payment in arrears, rent paid directly to the claimant	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
8	the main types of financial support available to them via the benefits system, including Universal Credit and Housing Benefit	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
9	how to choose and open a bank account suitable for a Universal Credit claimant	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
10	how to manage money on a monthly basis.	Summary sheet and/or student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 14 April 2023Level - Level One