(NCR) Debt counselling training
The National Credit Act 34 of 2005, inter alia, makes provision for the debt counselling programme to assist over-indebted consumers. The programme needs to be completed by debt counsellors who are competent and registered by the NCR. In addition to this, any individual who wishes to register as a debt counsellor must comply with all the requirements set out in the National Credit Act and
regulations.
To qualify for registration as a debt counsellor, you are required to attend a training programme approved by the NCR.
This programme has been designed and developed for the purpose of:
•Capacitating you with the background, understanding, the need for, and the process of debt counselling; and
•Training you to be competent in debt counselling and therefore be eligible to pass the examination and register with the NCR as a debt counsellor.
After completion, you should be able to:
•Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the National Credit Act;
•Identify when and how a consumer can apply for debt review
and whether a consumer is over-indebted;
•Read and interpret credit bureau reports; and
•Demonstrate an understanding of reckless credit.
•You will also be able to restructure debt, draft a consent order, monitor consumer payments, issue a clearance certificate and offer support services.
After successful completion you can apply to the NCR for registration as a qualified debt counsellor.
The course consists of four modules namely:
Module One - Legislation
Module Two - Over-indebtedness and reckless credit
Module Three - Debt counselling
Module Four - Institutional arrangements under the Act
Assessment
An exam will be written at the end of the course.
Delegates who pass the exam will receive a certificate of successful completion from the University of Pretoria and the NCR.
Short courses and certificate programmes presented by the University of Pretoria through CE at UP are not unit standard based and not
credit bearing on the National Qualifications Framework, but are fully recognised by the University of Pretoria.
Please note that:
Attendance of the course is compulsory.
You need to attain a mark of at least 80% in a three-hour written examination to pass.
Who should attend?
Any prospective debt counsellor:
To qualify for registration as a debt counsellor, you are required to attend a training programme approved by the NCR.
This programme has been designed and developed for the purpose of:
• Capacitating you with the background, understanding, the need for, and the process of debt counselling.
• Training you to be competent in debt counselling and therefore be eligible to complete the examination and
register with the NCR as a debt counsellor.
Time: 08:30 - 16:00
Venue: University of Pretoria Main Campus Hatfield, Pretoria
Cost: R8000pp incl VAT
More info:
University of Pretoria Main Campus Hatfield