Hours: 6 hours per week, 36 weeks
Morning: Tuesday Afternoon:
Tuesday
Next start date(s): September
Course Location: Lewisham Way Campus
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
Community Development
Involving service users
Housing and health
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.