Level 4 Housing Management Course in Sutton Coldfield

Cost£9,000.00
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyCIH

About this course

Level 4 Housing Management Course. Work-based training at your workplace.

You study while you work in a housing or lettings role. The course covers lettings negotiation, property management, marketing, and office administration. It takes around 18 months to complete. You'll need a Level 2 in housing management or an equivalent qualification to start. Maths and English can be completed alongside, but must be achieved before the end.

You'll finish with a Level 4 Certificate in Housing.

Who this course is for

Residential Property Letting and Management

This qualification has been developed to enable those aspiring to work as a letting agent/negotiator, residential property manager or lettings/office administrator to recognise their current skills and knowledge in lettings negotiation, property management, marketing and management while also giving an opportunity to develop their career further. The purpose of this qualification is to confirm occupational competence and on successful completion learners can apply for:

  • Membership of Propertymark
  • Associate membership of the Guild of Letting and Management
  • RICS assessment of professional competence

Letting agents and property managers have to navigate more than 170 separate laws in competently securing a tenant, safely managing and ending tenancies. It is essential to have a solid foundation in a broad range of legislative content in order support clients and contend with the inevitable legislative changes, the key areas being tenancy agreements, compliance and practice.

The senior housing and property management occupation in both social and private housing sectors is responsible for the management and delivery of housing and property related services within their business and service area(s). The role involves the management of resources with delegated authority to deliver the business objectives. The work must comply with contractual, statutory and legal regulations.

Senior housing and property management professionals are proactive in finding solutions to problems and identifying areas for improvement. They take individual responsibility for the overall quality and cost effectiveness of their business and service area(s) and the needs of stakeholders.

Typical job titles:

Neighbourhood housing manager

Neighbourhood investment manager

Property manager

Voids and lettings manager

Assets manager

Incomes manager

Resident involvement manager

Supported housing manager

Leasehold manage

Entry requirements

Entry Criteria - L2 in housing management or equivalent. Can do Maths and English alongside but must have achieved by the time the framework has been completed.

Has to have a suitable employee.

For this framework the learner is required to complete a suitable employee rights and responsibilities (ERR) workbook. Certification can only be awarded if the contractor deems ERR has been completed sufficiently.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop skills in lettings negotiation and property marketing.
  • You'll learn how to manage residential properties and tenancies.
  • You'll understand the responsibilities of a letting agent or property manager.
  • You'll complete an employee rights and responsibilities workbook.
  • You'll apply your knowledge directly in your day-to-day job role.

How you will learn

You learn on the job, applying your skills in a real housing or lettings role. Assessment is work-based and includes a portfolio of evidence. You must also complete an employee rights and responsibilities workbook to a standard approved before certification is awarded. End-point assessment is included in the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sutton Coldfield Training will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Housing Officer, manages tenancies and housing needs for a landlord or council.
  • Lettings Negotiator, matches tenants to properties and handles viewings.
  • Residential Property Manager, oversees day-to-day management of rental properties.
  • Lettings Administrator, supports a lettings office with compliance and paperwork.
  • Housing Assistant, provides frontline support to tenants and housing teams.

What you could study next

  • Level 5 Diploma in Housing, a natural next step for those moving into senior housing roles.
  • Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) qualifications, recognised across the social and private housing sector.
  • Level 5 Leadership and Management Diploma, useful if you're moving into a team leader or management position.

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