Finance
Subject Leader: Miss N dela Fuente
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Key Stage 5
Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in Financial Literacy
Exam Board: TLM
Level: 2
Course Overview
The TLM Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in Financial Literacy aims to recognise the connecting finance-specific information and understanding to financial decision-making. Learners learn how to maximise their budget, preserve financial sustainability, and maintain financial well-being. Besides understanding finance management, learners will also explore diverse career avenues, setting the stage for success in various industries, with an emphasis on establishing a strong financial footing for their career.
Learners have the opportunity to:
- engage in learning that is relevant to them and that will provide opportunities to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for safe working practices
- achieve a nationally-recognised Level 1/Level 2 qualification
- develop their own personal growth and engagement in learning.
Assessment: 100% examination. A multiple choice examination for Unit 1, 2 and 3.
Curriculum Content
Key Stage 5 Curriculum Content
Year 12
Level 2
Unit 1
- What exactly is money?
- What are the ways we can earn money?
- How can we best manage our spending using budgeting?
- What does it mean to have good ‘money management’?
- What are the ways we can borrow money?
- Why is insurance important?
- How can we keep our money safe?
- What are risks and threats that can impact our personal finances?
Unit 2
- How does the world of banking work?
- What do I need to know to understand my payslip?
- How do we make payments?
- What are the pros and cons of borrowing?
- How can I pay for things abroad? How can I manage financial challenges?
- Where can I go to get financial help and guidance?
- How could I best invest my money?
Unit 3
- What would be methods to enhance your financial literacy for future careers?
- What does it mean to have financial wellbeing?
- What financial decisions should you make to have long term career success?
- How can we best understand interest, inflations and savings?
Useful Information
Useful Website Links
TLM learning platform - pupils are given access to this website when they are registered on the course.
Suggested Revision Guides and Books
Pupils should use the website they are provided with to learn the course material.
Out of School Learning (OSL) and Extracurricular Activities
- OSL/intervention/extended lessons are introduced following the results of the first examinations in January.