Debt relief order overview
Learn about debt relief orders, including who is eligible and how to assess whether one is suitable for a client.
Course summary
You'll learn what a debt relief order (DRO) is, who might be eligible and what a DRO can mean for a client.
The course also covers
how to establish a client's income, expenditure and debts
how different types of debt and assets are treated
some of the issues advisers can face
Course information
Level: Introductory (Level 3)
Face to face training
- Available for: Groups
- Duration: One day
Live webinar
- Available for: Groups
- Duration: Half day
What this course covers
Face to face and webinar training includes:
the conditions and qualifying criteria for a DRO, and assessing suitability
confirming income and expenditure
establishing a client's debts, and resolving issues that come up
dealing with different types of debt, including which debts are included and excluded
issues around assets
key differences between a DRO and other types of insolvency
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
understand the key criteria for a DRO
identify whether someone is eligible for a DRO
analyse a client's income and expenditure
explain how different types of debt are dealt with, and the issues around assets
advise on whether a DRO is suitable
Who this training is for
You'll need a basic understanding of debt advice.
You might give money guidance or budgeting information as part of your role.
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