Unit Award Scheme

122184 UNDERSTANDING THE BENEFITS SYSTEM

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the minimum age for being able to apply for Universal Credit	Summary sheet
2	whether 16 or 17 year olds can apply for Universal Credit, including the key conditions that are required	Summary sheet
3	whether Universal Credit can be claimed if they are in full-time education or training	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
demonstrated the ability to
4	list three benefits that Universal Credit replaces	Student completed work
shown knowledge of
5	at least two things they should do if they are already claiming one of the benefits that Universal Credit replaces	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
6	the key steps to apply for Universal Credit online	Student completed work
7	the duration it takes after claiming Universal Credit to receive their first payment	Summary sheet
8	the two older types of Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) and which individuals can still apply for income-based JSA	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
9	the correct amount of cost of living payments they might be eligible for, and under which circumstances	Summary sheet and/or student completed work
10	the main conditions under which they can claim the new style JSA if they are working less than 16 hours a week.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 1 October 2024Level - Level Two