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Lessons in Financial Education Certificate (LiFE) (Level 1 / Level 2 Academic & Vocational Pathway)

The View @ Avebury

1 Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 1TG

GCSE or Equivalent
Level 2
Preparation for Life and Work

Available start dates

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 September 2027
The View @ Avebury
1 Year(s)
Full time
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No Availability

Application Instructions

Applications close: 30 May 2026

How to apply: Please apply via KentChoices

LATE APPLICATIONS: To apply after the closing date, please contact us directly on 01732 778897 or email tv-av@hillview.kent.sch.uk.


Course Summary

This course is designed to support young people to develop their knowledge of personal finances using engaging and interactive activities. Learners will gain an understanding of how to maintain financial wellbeing and to make the most of their budget. Learners will also be provided with an insight into a range of career opportunities, within the financial services industry and beyond, and how to apply for a job.

Course Details

The LiFE certificate is made up of three units:

Unit 1 – Your Personal Finances. Learners will consider sources of money, storing money safely, spending and budgeting, saving and selling, borrowing, insurance and keeping money safe.
Unit 2 – Money Management for Your Generation. Learners will consider; modern banking, pay and pay calculations, types of payment card, the cost of borrowing, using money abroad, financial difficulties and their consequences, financial advice and investing money.
Unit 3 –Financial Careers and Financial Sustainability. Learners will consider; employability: applying for a job, roles and career paths, managing and planning finance, financial sustainability, interest, inflation and savings.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Course Delivery

The LiFE course is delivered online through an e-learning platform, allowing progress at their own pace. It focuses on "learning by doing" and emphasizes practical application of financial knowledge through interactive online units, supported by a subject specialist teacher.

How is the course assessed:

Exam - 100%

Three online exams, multiple choice answers, all building to a final grade, either a level 1 certificate or a level 2 certificate.

Your next steps...

This qualification allows learners to progress to more advanced studies in finance and business-related fields. The transferable skills of financial literacy, numeracy and working independently will also be useful in a range of non-related qualifications and to future employers. Additionally, the qualification will provide underpinning knowledge for those who are considering self-employment.

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