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Making Sense of Pay  


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Course Summary

Code: BESAIHS11  
Provider: BESA  

 

 

Description

This course designed to help you confidently understand your payslip. You'll learn how to interpret the figures, calculate key amounts, and check that you're being paid correctly. By gaining a clearer understanding of deductions, tax, and take-home pay, you'll be better equipped to manage your finances and make informed decisions about your earnings. It is a great first step for those interested in progressing onto an accredited Functional Skills maths qualification.

This course is delivered by Bedfordshire Employment & Skills Academy, part of Central Bedfordshire Council.
  

Course title
Making Sense of Pay

What does the course cover?
Do you find it difficult to understand the different numbers and tax deductions on your payslip? This course will support you to make sense of each element on your payslip so you feel confident with calculating your income. This course covers building confidence with calculating money and percentages, understanding different tax contributions such as National Insurance and your pension, exploring how different work hours will affect your take home pay, and how savings work.

Who is it suitable for?
This course is suitable for you if you want to improve your money skills when reviewing your payslips. It will also support you to progress onto an accredited Functional Skills maths qualification.

How is it completed?
Complete this course by attending sessions at a local community venue or in an online classroom on Microsft Teams.

How long does it take to complete the course?
Between 3 to 6 weeks.

What are the entry requirements?
You must be at least 19 years old living or working in Central Bedfordshire or Bedford Borough.

Location
This workshops is delivered in different community venues across Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough, or in an online classroom on Microsoft Teams.

When can I start?
This course runs throughout the year. Please view the timetable on the Maths Courses and Qualifications page for upcoming courses (https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/250/maths_courses_and_qualifications)

What can I progress onto after completing?
You can progress onto achieving Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and 2 qualifications.

Cost
Free subject to meeting funding criteria conditions.

How to apply
For more information or to enrol, please click on the Enquiry button at the top right of this page.