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What is Housing?

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Overview - What is Housing?

This online learning module provides background into the history of social housing, and looks at the roles and responsibilities of housing organisations and their tenants. The module is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) as a component of the Level II Certificate in Housing.

On completion of this module learners will be able to: -

  • Describe what rented housing is.
  • Give examples of the range of housing organisation operating in the UK.
  • Explain what services housing organisations offer.
  • Describe the relationship between tenant and landlord.

Please note this module was reviewed and updated March 2011.

Lesson Plan

  • Welcome and Learning Objectives
  • Introduction to Housing
  • Tenancy
  • Housing Authorities
  • How Do People Get Social Housing?
  • Tenant Participation
  • Summary

Accreditation

The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines

Certification

On completion of this course you will be able to download a Virtual College certificate.

Duration

Approximately 2 - 3 hours. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly you can study and absorb the material. You can proceed as quickly or slowly as you like, and there is no limit on how long you can take to do the course.

Target Audience

People new to the Social Housing Sector

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Testimonials

"It was very colourful, simple and easy to follow." Learner mha02, Manningham Housing 12/02/09

"Very easy to follow"
EE, Housing Pendle, 08/01/2009

"Very interesting, very happy with it"
DM, East North East Homes Leeds, 17/04/2009

Cost

£30.00 + VAT (£36.00 inc. VAT)

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On average this course contributes

2 - 3 hours

towards your CPD

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