VTCT Skills
    Level 1
    QN: 603/4260/2
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    VTCT Skills Level 1 Certificate in Managing Personal Finance (RQF)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VTCT Skills. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 103 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 1
    Awarding Body
    VTCT Skills
    Syllabus Units
    3 Units
    Guided Hours
    103 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Introduction to personal finance

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    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1 Understand the principles of saving and borrowing money2 Understand sources of income and outgoings3 Understand the need to manage income and outgoings4 Understand financial products and services
    2

    Introduction to the principles of money management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1 Understand the difference between gross and net pay and the deductions made on a payslip2 Be able to create a budget to cover outgoings
    3

    Understanding the use of credit to borrow money

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • 1 Be able to plan ahead to repay borrowing2 Know how to recognise and seek help with a debt crisis3 Understand short-term, medium and long-term loans4 Know how to make informed purchasing decisions funded by credit

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/4260/2
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    VTCT Skills
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Apr 2019