Overview About this course
Gain the knowledge and skills to make personal financial decisions and empower others in their own financial decisions. Learn to draw up personal budgets and break down debt and credit for community services clients.
Outcomes What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
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Understand and communicate about credit and debt
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Identify common debt issues
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Make a budget and set spending boundaries
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Understand the basics of superannuation and taxes
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
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Credit toward a full certificate
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Skills to empower others to make financial decisions
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Knowledge to better inform your own budgeting decisions
Suitability Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
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Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level
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Empathy, patience, and the capacity to empower others
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Good organisational skills
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Pathways Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: community services support worker with the Certificate III in Community Services, family support worker with a Certificate IV in Community Services, mental health worker with a Certificate IV in Community Services, welfare officer with a Certificate IV in Community Services and youth worker with a Certificate IV in Community Services.
Licensing
In the community services industry, you will often be required to complete a National Police Check, Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Check (NDISWC), as well as the required vaccinations and health screenings.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study 0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Statement of Attainment in Financial Literacy Education does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study 3 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study 0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Statement of Attainment in Financial Literacy Education does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units Units taught in this course
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Provide group education on consumer credit and debt CHCEDU007
Work with clients to identify financial literacy education needs CHCEDU005
Improve clients' fundamental financial literacy skills CHCEDU006
TAFE NSW services Facilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
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TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
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TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
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TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
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TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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TAFE NSW Libraries
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Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential
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Smarthinking - online access to a tutor
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LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
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Student associations – get social with our student community
Delivery options Find a location to enrol
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