Hours: 6 hours per week, 36 weeks
Morning: Tuesday Afternoon:
Tuesday
Next start date(s): September
Course Location: Lewisham Way Campus
Is this course for me?
This course suits those working for a local authority housing
department, registered social landlord or voluntary housing
organisation, who want to develop their knowledge and skills.
What will I study?
This course explores the three core units for the CIH
Level 3 Certificate in Housing plus the six units for the Managing
Housing Services Pathway. This course consolidates knowledge in
this area and provides a qualification accredited by the Chartered
Institute of Housing (CIH).
Subjects:
Social factors affecting housing in the UK
The delivery of housing services in the UK
Professional practice skills for housing
Financing housing services
Involving service users
Housing and the law
Occupancy, tenure and lettings
Managing disputes and anti-social behaviour
Neighbourhood management
What are the entry requirements?
You will need to be working in a suitable job on a paid or
voluntary basis and attend an assessment and interview
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is through a mixture of written assignments, multiple
choice exam, presentations and portfolios and is moderated by the
Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH). Assignments are related to
the application of knowledge in the workplace. Students are
also required to undertake a range of practical tasks in their
place of work and to write reflectively about these. Students meet
regularly with tutors to help plan studies and discuss
progress.
What can I do next?
This can lead to promotion or a change of job. Many students have
gone on to higher level programmes of study.
This can lead to employment in:
Social Housing Management.