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Social Security Tribunal Representation

Advice NI

Advice NI

Cost: See costs above
This 3-day accredited course will empower existing advisers with a deeper level understanding of the main benefits contested at appeal, alongside a focus on case building, evidence gathering, submission writing and advocacy skills so that they may begin to represent clients at Tribunal.
  • It will include detail on:

    • An expert level focus on PIP, The Regulations, Case law, Assessment Guidance, and how to formulate entitlement arguments to Tribunal Level (Day 1)
    • As above for ESA and UC LCW&WRA and general Universal Credit subject matter most commonly contested. (Day 2)
    • Case Building, Evidence Gathering, Submission Writing and Focusing on Advocacy Skills, Tribunal Procedure and preparing your client to give evidence. (Day 3)

    It is a three day course with written assignments thereafter, accreditation of which enables Advisers to meet the Northern Ireland Advice Quality Standard minimum training requirements for Tribunal Representatives. 

  • Who Should Attend

    This course is best suited to existing Advisers who wish to develop their knowledge and skills as a tribunal representative so that they may challenge decisions at MR, Tribunal and onwards to Commissioner. 

  • Pre-Learning Requirements - No pre-learning requirements

  • Accreditation

    The Level 4 course is endorsed by Open College Network Northern Ireland (OCNNI). Successful completion of this course and the required assignment are worth 5 Credits at Level 4.

    The OCNNI registration and certification fee is included in the cost of the course. 

  • Fees

    Advice NI Members - £385

    Community/Voluntary Rate - £395

    Private - £415

    Inclusive of Awarding Body fees

  • CPD - This course is worth 18 CPD points under the Northern Ireland Advice Quality Standard.

  • Professional Framework

    This accredited course enables Advisers to meet the Northern Ireland Advice Quality Standard minimum training requirements to become a Tribunal Representative. It links to a range of National Occupational Standards for Legal Advisers including:

    • SFJDA7 - Prepare cases for representation in formal proceedings
    • SFJDA4 - Represent clients in formal proceedings
    • SFJIA5 - Research legal information and advice using electronic sources
  • Additional Information

    This course will run from 10am-4pm on:

    • 11th August
    • 18th August
    • 25th August

Thu 11 August

This course will run from 10am-4pm over 3 days

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  • £415.00
  • Voluntary/Community Rate: £395.00
  • Member Rate: £385.00

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