Free CIH Level 3 Housing Practice Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The Learning Foundry, part-time during the day. This free cih housing practice course is open to adults aged 19 or over who live in the Liverpool City Region and have a Level 2 qualification or experience working in housing. The course runs over two months and covers the knowledge and skills needed for frontline housing roles. It is delivered by the Chartered Institute of Housing and suits anyone balancing study with work or other commitments.
Who this course is for
This qualification is suitable for learners working in a frontline capacity in a wide range of housing and housing related roles and who already have a level 2 qualification and/or experience of working in housing
Entry requirements
Individuals must be aged 19+ and living in Liverpool City Region
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of housing law, policy, and the rights of tenants and landlords.
You'll understand how social housing is managed and allocated.
You'll learn how to handle housing-related enquiries and casework at a frontline level.
You'll explore the standards expected under the Competence and Conduct Standard for housing professionals.
You'll build understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within housing contexts.
You'll gain awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion as they apply to housing practice.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at The Learning Foundry. Learning is assessed through written assignments and portfolio evidence that you build during the course. Your tutor will guide you through each unit and support you in completing your assessments. The part-time daytime timetable means you cover the material at a manageable pace across the two months.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Learning Foundry will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Housing officer, managing tenancies and supporting residents
Repairs and maintenance coordinator for a housing provider
Allocations officer, assessing and processing housing applications
Tenancy support worker, helping residents sustain their homes
Anti-social behaviour officer, working with communities and landlords
Customer services advisor within a housing association or local authority
What you could study next
CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing, the next step for those moving into supervisory or specialist housing roles.
CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing, a higher-level qualification recognised for management positions in social housing.
Apprenticeships in housing management are also available for those already employed in the sector and looking to earn while they study.
