- Study method: Blended
- Location: Swansea, Wales
About us
GCS Training is the business training arm of Gower College Swansea. We have the credentials – more than 20 years experience in meeting the training needs of public and private sector organisations.
CIH Housing qualifications are delivered flexibly, to suit both the employer and the learner and can be delivered standalone or as part of an apprenticeship framework. The housing tutors are all suitably qualified and the team has an array of experience working within the housing sector.
Drawing on resources not only within GCS Training but across the college’s provision, and with a wide range of work-based, classroom, and distance learning options, we have the perfect mix for your business. Assessments include a variety of class-based activities, as well as assignments.
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CIH qualifications are delivered by approved study centres. Centres will support you on your journey, working to the specification and the learning outcomes for each course.
If you'd like to study with this centre, please visit their website or contact them to find out more and start your journey today.
Qualifications offered:
This qualification provides a general introduction to the housing sector and introduce you to some of the skills and knowledge necessary to participate in housing related activities.
Suitable for:
- Anyone new to housing or work in a frontline position and want to improve their general awareness of housing or get their initial qualification.
- Anyone not currently working in housing but are considering a frontline housing position as a career option.
- Tenants, residents and board members wishing to enhance their personal involvement and understanding of housing.
- Anyone working in housing who wants to gain an initial qualification in housing.
The objective of this qualification is to provide an understanding of tenancy law, property management and customer care in the private sector.
Suitable for:
- anyone aspiring to or working in the housing private rented sector
- individual landlords, letting one or a small portfolio or residential properties
- letting and management agents
- people giving advice to tenants (tenant officers, Citizen Advice Bureau workers)
- environmental health officers
The qualification will provide you with the technical knowledge and understanding across a broad range of frontline housing practices at an operational level. The qualification explores general and specialist areas of housing along with housing policy and law.
Who is this qualification for?
- Anyone working in a frontline capacity in a wide range of housing and housing related roles
- Anyone who already have a level 2 qualification and/or experience of working in housing
The objective of this qualification is to provide you with an introduction to the housing practice profession at an operational level.
The qualification explores general areas of housing, professional practice, occupancy, tenure and lettings, housing markets and supply and demand.
Who is this qualification for?
You can enrol onto this qualification if you:
- work in a frontline capacity in a wide range of housing and housing related roles
- have a level 2 qualification and / or experience of working in housing
This qualification will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to face the current challenges in housing, covering key aspects of housing policy and law.
Who is this qualification for?
You can enrol onto this qualification if you:
- working or resident in the UK and Ireland
- in or aspiring to a supervisory or management role in housing
- already have a level 3 qualification and/or experience of working in housing, preferably at a supervisory/management level
