About the qualification

The objective of this qualification is to provide individuals with the technical knowledge and understanding of housing maintenance and asset management at an operational level.

The qualification explores housing construction, maintenance and repair, KPIs and health and safety. All learners must study ethics and professional practice which supports the development of their own personal growth and engagement in learning and housing.

The qualification aims to:

  • provide learners with an understanding of the housing maintenance role and how this fits into the wider context of housing
  • introduce some of the knowledge necessary to participate in housing maintenance related activities whether paid or voluntary
  • prepare learners for further study at level 3 and progression to qualifications at level 4.

What will I learn?

This qualification explores housing construction, maintenance and repair, KPIs and health and safety.

You will:

  • understand the housing maintenance/asset management role and how this fits into the wider context of housing
  • introduce some of the knowledge necessary to participate in housing maintenance/asset management related activities

You must achieve a minimum of 13 credits in order to be awarded the qualification, from one mandatory unit and three optional units. An optional unit must be taken from each optional unit group, with a further unit to be taken from either group.

Mandatory unit:

  • Professional practice skills for housing

For optional unit groups see page seven and eight of the qualification specification.

Who can apply to study for this qualification?

You can enrol onto this qualification if you:

  • are aged 16+
  • are maintenance professionals working in the housing sector
  • or non-technical staff from a customer service or housing management background who want to progress to become a housing maintenance/asset management professional
  • working as tenant liaison officers in private construction companies

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Our approved study centres are fully equipped to deliver CIH qualifications. Centres will support you on your journey, working to the specification and the learning outcomes for each course. Courses can be offered on a part-time, full-time, blended or via online learning.

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