CIH Housing Certificate Level 3

The Certificate is aimed at employees in social housing who are seeking a professional qualification to support their career.

It is also suitable for those looking to enter the social housing profession who can demonstrate that they are able to meet the requirements of the course (on their application form or at interview).

All students complete 3 core units and 6 pathway units that are designed to enhance their knowledge and career development within their chosen area of social housing.

Core Units:

• Social Factors in Housing
• The delivery of housing services in the UK
• Professional practice skills for housing

Supported Housing Pathway:

• Supported Housing & Housing Related Services
• Identifying the Needs of Supported Housing Clients
• Funding monitoring & reviewing housing with support
• Housing & Older People
• Housing & Health
• Homelessness Services & Prevention

Managing Housing Services Pathway:

• Managing Disputes Conflict and Anti-social behaviour
• Homelessness Services & Prevention
• Involving Housing Service Users
• Occupancy Tenure & Lettings
• Financing Housing Services
• Housing & the Law

There are no formal examinations. The course is continually assessed by assignments linked to each unit.

• CIH Level 4
• Degree or Diploma in Housing

There are many different career paths within social housing. This course is particularly suitable for those working or planning to work in the fields of housing management or supported housing.