This qualification is accredited by (Scottish Qualifications Authority) SQA at SCQF level 5 and intended for delivery to the Scottish market.
The objective of this qualification is to provide you with an introduction to housing and to working in the sector.
What will I learn?
- Housing provision and housing organisations (mandatory)
The range of services offered by landlords and housing organisations, who they deliver them with and how they are financed. Features of housing tenure and the relationship between landlord and tenant. - Customer service for housing (mandatory)
How to deal with customers and have an awareness of equality and diversity. - Professional development in housing (mandatory)
The range of roles in housing and what is required to fulfil them. You will explore your personal professional development. - Assets, repairs and maintenance (mandatory)
The main types of dwellings across the housing stock and how they are maintained and repaired.
To achieve the qualification you must pass all four units.
Who can apply to study for this qualification?
You will be aspiring to or working in the housing sector to study the CIH Certificate in Housing Practice SCQF level 5. If you are working in the housing sector and have not yet got a qualification, this is the one for you.
This qualification is accredited by (Scottish Qualifications Authority) SQA at SCQF level 5 and intended for delivery to the Scottish market.
An SCQF level 5 qualification requires the learner to demonstrate an equal level of knowledge and/or skill to achieve their certificate as a level 2 qualification regulated by Ofqual (England) , Qualifications Wales (QW), or CCEA (Northern Ireland).
The content of this qualification, and knowledge and skill the learner must demonstrate is identical to the CIH level 2 Certificate in housing practice, regulated by Ofqual, QW & CCEA.
More information about the comparison of qualification levels across the UK can be found here.
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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.
