On-line Debt Counselling training is now available for learners countrywide!

 

What is the Debt Counsellor Training all about?

The National Credit Act was passed by Parliament in December 2005. This act makes provision for Debt Counselling programme to assist over- indebted customers. The programme needs to be implemented by Debt Counsellors who are competent and registered by the National Credit Regulator (NCR). For you to register as a debt counsellor you are required to undergo training, which is approved by the NCR, and comply with all the requirements set out in the National Credit Act and Regulations.

 

Target Audience

The program is targeted at individuals who have a:

  • Grade 12 certificate or equivalent NQF level 4 qualifications.
  •  Minimum of two years working experience in any of the following fields: o
    • Consumer protection, complaints resolution or consumer advisory services
    • Legal or Para-legal services
    • Educating or training individuals
    • Counselling of individuals
    • General business environment

 

The individual should also:

  • Display the ability to provide counselling or transfer skills
  • Demonstrate an ability to manage his/her own finances

 

How long is the training course?

  • RUDO On-line Debt Counselling training is now available for learners countrywide
  • Training will commence on the 29th June 2020
  • The training will be delivered online through:
    • A voice over presentation
    • Online formative assessments per module
    • Clarification of any concerns every second day via email (Questions are to be sent one day in Advance)
  • All Candidates will be provided with a Study Guide
  • The duration of the training is 10 days – with the last day set aside for a three hour examination
  • Please check our calendar for the course dates however the first on line training is scheduled for the 29th June 2020 – 10th July 2020.
  • The cost for training  is R8000.00 and includes the training material, tuition, formative assessments, administering the examination and certification.

 

What courses are covered?

The course consists of 6 Modules namely: -

Module 1

– Legislation

 

 

 
  • Introduction to the NCA
  • Institutional arrangements
  • Purpose of the Act
  • Application of the Act
  • Credit agreements under the NCA
  • Classifications of Credit Agreements
  • Contractual disclosures
  • Unlawful provisions and their consequences
  • Unlawful credit agreements and their consequences of unlawful Financial charges under the NCA

Module 2

 Over-indebtedness and reckless lending
  • Over-indebtedness
  • Reckless Lending

 

Module 3

 Consumer Credit Information

 

• Consumer Credit Information

• Retention period for credit bureau info

• Maintenance and retention

• Submission of consumer credit info

• Removal of records

• Credit bureau report

• Similarities with credit reports

 

Module 4

 Debt Counselling

• Definition of debt Counselling and registration requirement

 

Module 5

 DC step by step process

• The entire process of conducting debt review

 

Module 6

–Referral to the court and Generic Knowledge for DC

• General Background to the Magistrate Court Act

• Basic Business Management

 

 

Examination

• 3-hour examination

 

 

Where does training take place?

RUDO Consulting; Room 308a, Third Floor, Lougardia Building; Corner Hendrik Verwoerd & Embankment Road, Centurion, Pretoria

 

Assessment and Examination

You will be expected to write a three-hour open book examination on the last (7th) day of the course

 

In which language is training conducted?

All the materials are in English which is the main language of instruction. The needs of learners will be considered and where possible, trainers can facilitate in the required language specified at the time of booking.

 

Method of payment

  • The fees for the entire course are R8 000. This amount includes facilitation, course materials, assessment and certification.
  • Payment to be made in cash or EFT only. Cheque payments are not allowed.
  • Payment to be made 7 days prior to the scheduled training to the following banking account:

 

RUDO Retail

Absa Bank SA

Acc. No: 9206431652

Branch: Centurion

Branch Code: 632005

 

Please complete forms below and forward proof of payment to Mmamosa at mmamosa@rudocon.co.za or Molemo at molemi@rudocon.co.za or call (012) 663 3251 for more information


Debt Counselling Enrolment Form 2020.pdf

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