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• A Solicitor in respect of whom a practising certificate (within the meaning of the Solicitors Acts 1954 to 2011) is in force
• A Barrister at law called to the Bar of Ireland
• A Qualified Accountant and a member of a prescribed accountancy body (within the meaning of section 4 of the Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Act 2003
• A Qualified Financial Advisor who holds a current qualification from the Life Insurance Association of Ireland (LIA), the Insurance Institute or the Institute of Bankers School of Professional Finance
• A person who holds a qualification in law, business, finance, or other appropriate similar qualification to the satisfaction of the Insolvency Service recognised to at least level 7 of the National Qualifications Framework by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (or equivalent)

The Certificate in Personal Insolvency Practice course is structured to ensure that participants from different fields of employment will have the opportunity to qualify as a Personal Insolvency Practitioner.

Each course comprises of 38 contact hours and five Saturday workshops from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm. The purpose of these sessions is to serve as tutorials and to work on practical exercises in the day-to-day work of a PIP.

*Course content is subject to review after each intake and may be updated in line with industry standards.

Assessment will consist of a two-hour written examination (50%) and two assignments (25% each).

Attendance

Attendance to all modules is compulsory in order to successfully complete the course.

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On completion of the City College Dublin’ Certificate in Personal Insolvency Practice, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the Personal Insolvency Act 2012, as amended and the role it will play in the development of insolvency practice in Ireland.
• Show a detailed knowledge of the role of the Personal Insolvency Practitioner including the ethical considerations and obligations.
• Critically assess and interpret all financial, legal and commercial documentation involved in the insolvency process.
• Communicate this knowledge with the parties involved in the insolvency process.
• Analyse the financial, legal and commercial documentation involved in the insolvency process.
• Engage and negotiate with all parties involved in the insolvency process including creditors, debtors, the Insolvency.
• Service of Ireland and the Courts of Ireland.
  Advice Debtors on all areas of insolvency.
  Provide Debtors with the required information.
  Aid Debtors in commencing and completing a personal insolvency arrangement.