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Qualification Snapshot – CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Services (QCF)
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH)
is an awarding organisation for national
qualifications at levels 2, 3 and 4.
CIH is the leading awarding organisation
for housing qualifications and we are
dedicated to providing the highest quality,
relevant and up-to-date qualifications for
everyone in housing.
Equipping your housing professionals with
key skills and expert knowledge, with an
accredited qualification from CIH, will
drive improvement and add value
enabling your organisation to compete
more effectively.
The qualification is an introductory
vocationally related qualification for the
housing sector, which is broadly
equivalent / comparable in standard to an
A-level or NVQ Level 3.
The qualification is supported by Asset
Skills, the Sector Skills Council for
Housing.
The qualification number is 600/5239/9
Regulation start date: 24/04/12
Qualification review date: 31/07/15
THE QUALIFICATION AIMS TO…
…serve the core housing worker,
allow a variety of combinations of
units to match the core housing
functions undertaken at different
housing organisations,
cover functions such as anti-social
behaviour, community development,
repairs and maintenance, tenure,
rents, planning and development, and
professional practice,
and prepare learners for further
study in housing related
qualifications at level 3 and 4.
THE QUALIFICATION IS SUITABLE FOR LEARNERS…
…aged over 16,
working or resident in the UK and
Ireland,
working as a (frontline) housing
officer,
serving their local neighbourhoods by
providing housing management
services,
that already have a level 2
qualification and/or experience of
working in housing.
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QUALIFICATION RULES OF COMBINATION
Qualification title: CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Services (QCF)
Credit value: 13
Minimum credit to be achieved at or above the level of the qualification: 13
Learners must achieve a minimum of 13 credits in order to be awarded the
qualification. 4 credits from the mandatory unit and a further 9 credits from (3 of)
the optional units listed.
The recommended guided learning hours for the qualification are 102. It may be
delivered in more or fewer hours according to the centres approval to deliver the
qualification.
The qualification is graded on the basis of Pass / Refer / Fail only. The
qualification is not eligible for an aegrotat award.
THE QUALIFICATION CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING MANDATORY UNIT,
4 CREDITS MUST BE ACHIEVED FROM THIS GROUP:
UNIT TITLE CREDITS LEVEL PAGE
Professional practice skills for housing
CIH externally set assessment
Unit number Y/505/5928
4 3 4
THE QUALIFICATION CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING OPTIONAL UNITS,
9 CREDITS MUST BE ACHIEVED FROM THIS GROUP:
UNIT TITLE CREDITS LEVEL PAGE
Community development
Unit number Y/602/4592
3 3 6
Customer service in a housing context
Unit number J/504/5704
3 3 8
Dealing with anti-social behaviour (ASB) in housing
Unit number M/602/3867
3 3 10
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Involving housing service users
Unit number H/602/3025
3 3 12
Managing leasehold housing services
Unit number Y/602/4057
3 3 14
Managing neighbourhoods
Unit number Y/602/4088
3 3 16
Occupancy, tenure and lettings
Unit number M/602/4095
3 3 18
Planning and development for housing regeneration
Unit number D/602/4318
3 3 20
Prevention and management of rent arrears
Unit number T/602/3899
3 3 22
Regeneration and renewal
Unit number Y/602/3913
3 3 24
Repairs and maintenance in housing organisations
Unit number A/602/4326
3 3 26
Sustainable communities
Unit number Y/602/4334
3 3 28
The legal framework for housing
Unit number F/602/4358
3 3 30
The social context of housing in the UK
Unit number J/602/4328
3 3 32
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THE UNITS
CIH Awarding Organisation Unit HP3M4
Title Professional Practice Skills for Housing
Level 3
Credit Value 4
Unit Ref Num. Y/505/5928
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
1. Understand the key
skills required for the
housing professional.
1.1. Identify and evaluate a range of key skills
required for the housing professional.
1.2. Explain what ‘professionalism’ means in a
housing context.
2. Be able to assess own
professional
performance.
2.1. Explain the concept of ‘reflective practice’.
2.2. Reflect on own professional practice skills.
2.3. Evaluate the role of feedback in improving
performance.
3. Be able to manage own
professional
development.
3.1. Describe their working experience in housing.
3.2. Plan own training and professional
development to meet current and future
challenges.
3.3. Develop a professional development plan.
Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s) The unit aims to develop a learners understanding
of what it means to be a housing professional, to
understand and use reflective practice and to
develop a personal professional development plan.
Details of the relationship
between the unit and the
relevant national
occupational standards
or other professional
standards or curricula
Asset Skills 2008 Housing NOS Level 3
H3 02 Manage your own resources and professional
development
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Title Professional Practice Skills for Housing
Level 3
Assessment
requirements or guidance
specified by a sector or
regulatory body
The assessment for the unit is externally set by CIH
Awarding Organisation and must be used by centres
to assess learners undertaking the qualification.
Support for the unit from
a sector skills council or
other appropriate body
Support from Asset Skills
Location of the unit within
the subject/sector
classification system
01.4 Public services
Unit available from 01 Sept 13
Unit guided learning
hours
30
Exemption from the
credit achievement
requirements for the unit
may be claimed on the
basis of the following
units:
Professional Practice Skills for Housing –
D/501/3373
Professional Practice Skills for Housing –
R/602/3019
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CIH Awarding Organisation Unit HP306
Title Community Development
Level 3
Credit Value 3
Unit Ref Num. Y/602/4592
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
1. Understand different
approaches to community
development.
1.1. Explain two approaches to the study of
community development, considering
the role played by housing.
1.2. Evaluate examples of community
development in practice.
2. Understand current issues
relating to community
development.
2.1. Explain key issues affecting community
development including housing issues
and interventions.
2.2. Explain the role of national and local
government policy in community
development.
3. Know the skills and
resources required for
effective and community
development.
3.1. Describe resources for effective
community development.
3.2. Summarise the range of skills required
for those working for community
development.
Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s) This unit explores community development
and identifies skills and resources required
to facilitate community development and the
role of the housing profession in this.
Unit expiry date 31/08/2015
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Title Community Development
Level 3
Details of the relationship
between the unit and the
relevant national occupational
standards or other professional
standards or curricula
Asset Skills 2008 Housing NOS Level 3:
H3 17 Arrange and conduct meetings with
customers and others
H3 18 Work with customers and groups to
develop the community
H3 20 Develop and promote customer
involvement in the organisation
Assessment requirements or
guidance specified by a sector
or regulatory body
None
Support for the unit from a
sector skills council or other
appropriate body
Support provided by Asset Skills
Location of the unit within the
subject/sector classification
system
01.4 Public Services
Exemption from the credit
achievement requirements for
the unit may be claimed on the
basis of the following:
F/501/5116 – Community Development
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CIH Awarding Organisation Unit HP341
Title Customer Service in a Housing Context
Level 3
Credit Value 3
Unit Ref Num. J/504/5704
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Understand the role of customer service in a housing context.
1.1. Explain the principles of customer service in a housing context.
1.2. Evaluate the benefits of effective customer service for a housing organisation.
1.3. Identify the needs and expectations of customers in a housing context and the implications for providing effective customer service.
2. Understand how to communicate effectively with the housing customer.
2.1. Evaluate a range of communication methods a housing organisation might use with customers.
2.2. Assess the most appropriate methods of communication between a housing organisation and its customers.
2.3. Evaluate methods for eliminating or minimising barriers to communication with customers.
3. Understand the role of customer feedback in a housing context and how to respond.
3.1. Explain the benefits of customer feedback for a housing organisation.
3.2. Explain different methods for capturing positive and negative customer feedback.
3.3. Evaluate methods for responding to both positive and negative feedback including complaints.
Additional information about the unit
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Title Customer Service in a Housing Context
Level 3
Unit purpose and aim(s)
This unit requires learners to demonstrate an understanding of the role of effective customer service in a housing context, how to communicate effectively with the customer and how to respond appropriately to customer feedback.
Unit review by date
30 Nov 2016
Details of the relationship between the unit and housing national occupational standards
H3 03 Develop relationships with others to improve customer service in Housing H3 15 Deal with customers by telephone This unit is imported from Customer Service unit ICS17 H3 17 Arrange and conduct meetings with customers and others
Assessment requirements or guidance specified by a sector or regulatory body
None
Support for the unit from a SSC or appropriate other body
Asset Skills
Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system
01.4 Public services
Unit available from
30/11/12
Unit guided learning hours
20
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CIH Awarding Organisation Unit HP302
Title Dealing with Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in Housing
Level 3
Credit Value 3
Unit Ref Num. M/602/3867
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
1. Understand the definition of, and background to, ‘Anti-Social Behaviour’ (ASB).
1.1. Explain the concept of ‘Anti-Social Behaviour’.
1.2. Explain the origin and development of ASB
policy and legislation.
1.3. Summarise issues of contention and debate in
ASB policy and practice.
2. Understand the statutory and non statutory bases for dealing with ASB.
2.1. Outline legislation relating to ASB.
2.2. Explain the legal remedies available to
housing providers and their partners relating
to ASB in different types of tenure.
2.3. Summarise non statutory measures available
to housing providers and their partners to deal
with ASB.
3. Understand approaches to tackling and preventing ASB in a housing context.
3.1. Evaluate the importance of partnership
working in addressing ASB.
3.2. Evaluate the role of resident and community
groups in tackling ASB.
3.3. Evaluate sources of advice and support in
addressing ASB.
Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s) This unit will help learners to understand
the ways in which landlords and their
partners can deal with Anti-Social
Behaviour (ASB).
Unit review date 31/08/2015
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Title Dealing with Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in Housing
Level 3
Details of the relationship between the
unit and the relevant national
occupational standards or other
professional standards or curricula
Asset Skills 2008 Housing NOS Level 3
H3 01 Promote safe, ethical and sustainable practice in your area of responsibility
H3 03 Develop relationships with others to improve customer service in housing
H3 08 Set up and manage tenancy, licence and leaseholder agreements
H3 09 Respond to possible breaches of agreement in the housing sector
H3 18 Work with customers and groups to develop the community
H3 19 Develop and sustain partnership working arrangements
Assessment requirements or guidance
specified by a sector or regulatory
body
None
Support for the unit from a sector skills
council or other appropriate body
Support provided by Asset Skills
Location of the unit within the
subject/sector classification system
01.4 Public Services
Unit guided learning hours 24
Exemption from the credit
achievement requirements for the unit
may be claimed on the basis of the
following:
K/501/5109 – Managing Disputes,
Conflict and Anti-Social Behaviour
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CIH Awarding Organisation Unit HP314
Title Involving Housing Service Users
Level 3
Credit Value 3
Unit Ref Num. H/602/3025
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
1. Understand why service user involvement is important in housing in a range of settings.
1.1. Summarise the legal requirements for
service user involvement.
1.2. Summarise the regulatory
requirements for service user
involvement.
1.3. Explain the potential benefits of
service user involvement in housing.
2. Know a range of opportunities for service user involvement in housing.
2.1. Summarise opportunities for service
users to be involved in housing.
2.2. Compare different approaches to
service user involvement.
3. Understand how to plan for service user involvement.
3.1. Analyse the current level of service
user involvement in a specific context.
3.2. Develop a plan to increase service
user involvement.
Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s) This unit aims to give learners a deeper
appreciation of the drivers for service user
involvement, and to enable them to plan for
more effective involvement. This is
designed as a broad, introductory unit for
learners at Level 3.
Unit review date 31/08/2015
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Title Involving Housing Service Users
Level 3
Details of the relationship between
the unit and the relevant national
occupational standards or other
professional standards or curricula
Asset Skills 2008 Housing NOS Level 3
H3 03 Develop relationships with others to
improve customer service in housing
H3 18 Work with customers and groups to
develop the community
H3 20 Develop and promote customer
involvement in the organisation
Assessment requirements or
guidance specified by a sector or
regulatory body
None
Support for the unit from a sector
skills council or other appropriate
body
Asset Skills
Location of the unit within the
subject/sector classification system
01.4 Public Services
Unit guided learning hours 24
Exemption from the credit
achievement requirements for the
unit may be claimed on the basis
of the following:
F/501/5097 – Involving Housing Service
Users
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CIH Awarding Organisation Unit HP317
Title Managing Leasehold Housing Services
Level 3
Credit Value 3
Unit Ref Num. Y/602/4057
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
1. Know the legal and regulatory framework for leasehold housing management.
1.1. Describe the key features of a lease,
including the rights and
responsibilities of leaseholders and
landlords respectively.
1.2. Explain key legislation and
regulations for leasehold housing
management.
2. Understand the features of the leasehold housing sector.
2.1. Identify the range of leasehold
housing provided by housing
associations, private sector and
local authorities.
2.2. Analyse the main features of the
lease in each case.
2.3. Identify and apply good practice for
leasehold housing management.
3. Know how to consult on, and calculate leasehold housing service charges.
3.1. Explain the process of statutory
consultation on service charges.
3.2. Clarify the calculation of a service
charge for major works.
Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s) This unit requires learners to examine
approaches to leasehold management in a
range of different contexts. It identifies the legal
and regulatory framework for leasehold
management and examines the context in which
leasehold management takes place.
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Title Managing Leasehold Housing Services
Level 3
Unit review date 31/08/2015
Details of the relationship
between the unit and the
relevant national occupational
standards or other
professional standards or
curricula
Asset Skills 2008 Housing NOS Level 3
H3 08 Set up and manage tenancy, licence and
leaseholder agreements
H3 11 Provide housing advice and guidance to
customers
H3 13 Provide a housing rent service
Assessment requirements or
guidance specified by a sector
or regulatory body
None
Support for the unit from a
sector skills council or other
appropriate body
Asset Skills
Location of the unit within the
subject/sector classification
system
01.4 Public Services
Unit guided learning hours 24
Exemption from the credit
achievement requirements for
the unit may be claimed on the
basis of the following:
J/501/5120 – Managing Leasehold Services
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CIH Awarding Organisation Unit HP319
Title Managing Neighbourhoods
Level 3
Credit Value 3
Unit Ref Num. Y/602/4088
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
1. Understand the principles of managing neighbourhoods.
1.1. Explain the key elements of
approaches to managing
neighbourhoods.
1.2. Describe examples of “Good
Practice” in managing
neighbourhoods.
2. Understand the range of issues affecting neighbourhoods, especially deprived neighbourhoods.
2.1. Explain the range of factors that
contribute to neighbourhood
success or decline (including
housing, environment, health,
education, employment, safety,
community cohesion).
2.2. Summarise the role and objectives
of organisations and community
groups that contribute to
neighbourhoods.
3. Understand the approach to managing a particular neighbourhood.
3.1. Summarise sources of information
and how these help to understand a
specific neighbourhood.
3.2. Analyse a local strategy for
managing a neighbourhood.
Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s) This Unit aims to help learners understand the
purpose and elements of the ‘neighbourhood
management’ approach, and to be able to take
a ‘neighbourhood management’ approach to
address the needs of particular areas.
Unit review date 31/08/2015
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Title Managing Neighbourhoods
Level 3
Details of the relationship
between the unit and the
relevant national occupational
standards or other professional
standards or curricula
Asset Skills 2008 Housing NOS Level 3
H3 01 Promote safe, ethical and sustainable
practice in your area of expertise
H3 17 Arrange and conduct meetings with
customers and others
H3 18 Work with customers and groups to
develop the community
H3 19 Develop and sustain partnership working
arrangements
H3 20 Develop and promote customer
involvement in the organisation
Assessment requirements or
guidance specified by a sector
or regulatory body
None
Support for the unit from a
sector skills council or other
appropriate body
Asset Skills
Location of the unit within the
subject/sector classification
system
01.4 Public Services
Unit guided learning hours 24
Exemption from the credit
achievement requirements for
the unit may be claimed on the
basis of the following:
None
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CIH Awarding Organisation Unit HP320
Title Occupancy, Tenure and Lettings
Level 3
Credit Value 3
Unit Ref Num. M/602/4095
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
1. Understand types of occupancy and tenure.
1.1. Explain different legal definitions of occupancy: eg owner-occupation, shared ownership, leasehold, tenancy, licence and trespass.
2. Understand different types of tenancy.
2.1. Summarise current tenancy types.
2.2. Compare the terms of different types of tenancy, including the legal rights and responsibilities of landlord and occupant.
2.3. Assess the suitability of different types of tenure to different circumstances.
3. Understand different approaches to allocation and lettings.
3.1. Explain the legal and regulatory requirements for allocating and letting social housing.
3.2. Explain the different ways in which properties may be allocated (eg housing register, choice based lettings, local lettings, transfer etc.).
Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s) This unit give learners an
understanding of the different legal
terms on which people may occupy
their homes. In particular, it will
explore the different tenancy types
available, and how homes are
allocated and let by landlords.
Unit review date 31/08/2015
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Title Occupancy, Tenure and Lettings
Level 3
Details of the relationship between the
unit and the relevant national
occupational standards or other
professional standards or curricula
Asset Skills 2008 Housing NOS Level
3
H3 07 Allocate accommodation to
meet customers needs
H3 08 Set up and manage tenancy,
licence and leaseholder agreements
Assessment requirements or guidance
specified by a sector or regulatory body
None
Support for the unit from a sector skills
council or other appropriate body
Asset Skills
Location of the unit within the
subject/sector classification system
01.4 Public Services
Unit guided learning hours 24
Exemption from the credit achievement
requirements for the unit may be
claimed on the basis of the following:
L/501/5099 – Occupancy, Tenure and
Lettings
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CIH Awarding Organisation Unit HP322
Title Planning and Development for Housing Regeneration
Level 3
Credit Value 3
Unit Ref Num. D/602/4318
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
1. Know the factors that enable housing regeneration.
1.1. Identify the different levels at which planning decisions are made for housing regeneration.
1.2. Outline the processes involved at each level.
1.3. Describe the role and function of the key participants in the process.
2. Know the development process for housing regeneration.
2.1. Describe the way in which housing developments are commissioned.
2.2. Identify good practice in the delivery of a housing regeneration development.
Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s) This unit requires learners to understand
the key elements in the planning system
for their country and how housing
developers engage with the planning
processes. It will also examine how
developments are commissioned and
delivered in a regeneration context.
Unit review date 31/08/2015
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Title Planning and Development for Housing Regeneration
Level 3
Details of the relationship between
the unit and the relevant national
occupational standards or other
professional standards or curricula
Asset Skills 2008 Housing NOS Level 3
H3 01 Promote safe, ethical and
sustainable practice in your area of
responsibility.
H3 18 Work with customers and groups to
develop the community
H3 19 Develop and sustain partnership
working arrangements
Assessment requirements or
guidance specified by a sector or
regulatory body
None
Support for the unit from a sector
skills council or other appropriate
body
Asset Skills
Location of the unit within the
subject/sector classification system
01.4 Public Services
Unit guided learning hours 24
Exemption from the credit
achievement requirements for the
unit may be claimed on the basis of
the following:
None
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CIH Awarding Organisation Unit HP303
Title Prevention and Management of Rent Arrears
Level 3
Credit Value 3
Unit Ref Num. T/602/3899
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
1. Understand rent arrears strategies, policies and procedures.
1.1. Explain how landlords maximise income whilst sustaining tenancies and promoting social inclusion in communities.
1.2. Summarise the policies that contribute to effective arrears management eg financial inclusion, new tenant strategies, former tenant arrears etc.
1.3. Summarise the operational procedures in the delivery of an effective rent arrears policy eg delegated powers, clearly defined stages of action, clear timescales.
2. Understand good practice in effective arrears management.
2.1. Explain the importance of performance management and monitoring processes for arrears management.
2.2. Explain the importance of early intervention and prevention in an effective arrears management process.
3. Understand the legal framework for arrears management.
3.1. Summarise key legislation relating to rent arrears for the country in which you work or study.
3.2. Explain the court procedures relating to rent arrears for the country in which you work or study.
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Title Prevention and Management of Rent Arrears
Level 3
Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s) This unit requires learners to
understand the importance of a rent
arrears strategy and the management of
supportive services. It will also examine
the legal framework for arrears
management.
Unit review date 31/08/2015
Details of the relationship between the
unit and the relevant national
occupational standards or other
professional standards or curricula
Asset Skills 2008 Housing NOS Level 3
H3 01 Promote safe, ethical and
sustainable practice in your area of
responsibility
H3 13 Provide a housing rent service
Assessment requirements or guidance
specified by a sector or regulatory
body
None
Support for the unit from a sector skills
council or other appropriate body
Asset Skills
Location of the unit within the
subject/sector classification system
01.4 Public Services
Unit guided learning hours 24
Exemption from the credit
achievement requirements for the unit
may be claimed on the basis of the
following:
None
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CIH Awarding Organisation Unit HP312
Title Regeneration and Renewal
Level 3
Credit Value 3
Unit Ref Num. Y/602/3913
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
1. Understand the policy and strategic framework governing regeneration and renewal.
1.1. Summarise the policy and strategic framework governing regeneration and renewal
1.2. Explain how housing organisations contribute to the regeneration and renewal policy and strategic framework
2. Know the wider social, economic and spatial processes in the regeneration and renewal of areas and communities.
2.1. Summarise key factors influencing regeneration and renewal of areas and communities with particular reference to social, economic and spatial processes.
3. Understand the key organisations, agencies and groups, and their roles in the regeneration and renewal process.
3.1 Summarise the role of key organisations, agencies and groups in the regeneration and renewal process.
3.2 Evaluate the role of housing organisations in the regeneration and renewal process.
Additional information about the unit
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Title Regeneration and Renewal
Level 3
Unit purpose and aim(s) The purpose of this unit is to provide
learners with an understanding of the policy
and strategic framework governing housing
regeneration and renewal. Learners will
also understand the strengths and
limitations of different approaches to
regeneration and renewal. The unit also
aims to provide learners with knowledge of
the wider economic, social and spatial
context of regeneration and renewal.
Unit review date 31/08/2015
Details of the relationship between
the unit and the relevant national
occupational standards or other
professional standards or curricula
Asset Skills 2008 Housing NOS Level 3
H3 19 Develop and sustain partnership
working arrangements.
H3 20 Develop and promote customer
involvement in the organisation.
Assessment requirements or
guidance specified by a sector or
regulatory body
None
Support for the unit from a sector
skills council or other appropriate
body
Asset Skills
Location of the unit within the
subject/sector classification system
01.4 Public Services
Unit guided learning hours 24
Exemption from the credit
achievement requirements for the
unit may be claimed on the basis of
the following:
A/501/5115 – Housing Regeneration and
Renewal
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CIH Awarding Organisation Unit HP325
Title Repairs and Maintenance in Housing Organisations
Level 3
Credit Value 3
Unit Ref Num. A/602/4326
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
1. Know the legal obligations relating to repairs and maintenance.
1.1. Summarise the rights and obligations of landlords in relation to repairs.
1.2 Summarise the rights and obligations of tenants / leaseholders in relation to repairs.
2. Understand how housing organisations manage and deliver long term and cyclical maintenance.
2.1. Explain how organisations manage and deliver planned maintenance.
2.2. Explain how organisations manage and deliver cyclical maintenance.
3. Know the methods landlords use to manage and monitor their responsive repairs and maintenance service.
3.1. Summarise different approaches to managing responsive repairs.
3.2. Evaluate methods landlords use to monitor and improve their responsive repairs and maintenance services.
Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s) This unit will cover approaches to repairs and maintenance in a housing organisation. It will look at landlord and tenants/leaseholders legal rights and obligations for repairs and maintenance. It will cover approaches to long term, cyclical and day to day (responsive) repairs. It will also explore repairs reporting processes for tenants/ leaseholders and repairs service monitoring systems by landlords.
Unit review date 31/08/2015
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Title Repairs and Maintenance in Housing Organisations
Level 3
Details of the relationship
between the unit and the
relevant national occupational
standards or other professional
standards or curricula
Asset Skills 2008 Housing NOS Level 3
H3 04 Respond to customer requests for
repairs
H3 06 Organise the maintenance and repair
of property
H3 12 Manage empty properties
Assessment requirements or
guidance specified by a sector
or regulatory body
None
Support for the unit from a
sector skills council or other
appropriate body
Asset Skills
Location of the unit within the
subject/sector classification
system
01.4 Public Services
Unit guided learning hours 24
Exemption from the credit
achievement requirements for
the unit may be claimed on the
basis of the following:
D/501/5110 – Repairs and Maintenance in a
Housing Organisation
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CIH Awarding Organisation Unit HP329
Title Sustainable Communities
Level 3
Credit Value 3
Unit Ref Num. Y/602/4334
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
1. Understand what is meant by the term ‘community’.
1.1. Distinguish between differing definitions of community
1.2. Summarise the key components of a community eg locality, faith, demographics.
2. Understand what is meant by the term ‘sustainable communities’.
2.1. Explain the key components of a sustainable community especially in relation to social, environmental and economic criteria.
3. Know the context of sustainable communities.
3.1. Summarise the political and strategic framework for sustainable communities.
3.2. Summarise the social and economic context of sustainable communities.eg
4. Understand the role of partnership working in initiatives aimed at developing sustainable communities.
4.1 Identify and critically compare initiatives aimed at creating sustainable communities.
4.2 Explain the role of partnership working in creating sustainable communities.
Additional information about the unit
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Title Sustainable Communities
Level 3
Unit purpose and aim(s) This unit aims to provide learners with an
understanding of the terms ‘community’ and
‘sustainable community’, as well as
knowledge of the context of sustainable
communities. On completion of the unit,
learners will understand the many
dimensions to developing sustainable
communities and of the role of joint working
in initiatives aimed at developing sustainable
communities.
Unit review date 31/08/2015
Details of the relationship
between the unit and the relevant
national occupational standards
or other professional standards or
curricula
Asset Skills 2008 Housing NOS Level 3
H3 01 Promote Safe, ethical and sustainable
practice in your area of responsibility
H3 19 Develop and sustain partnership
working arrangements
Assessment requirements or
guidance specified by a sector or
regulatory body
None
Support for the unit from a sector
skills council or other appropriate
body
Asset Skills
Location of the unit within the
subject/sector classification
system
01.4 Public Services
Unit guided learning hours 24
Exemption from the credit
achievement requirements for the
unit may be claimed on the basis
of the following:
M/501/5113 – Introducing Sustainable
Communities
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CIH Awarding Organisation Unit HP332
Title The Legal Framework for Housing
Level 3
Credit Value 3
Unit Ref Num. F/602/4358
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
1. Understand the legal framework of the country within the EU in which you live or work.
1.1. Summarise the structure of the justice processes of the EU country in which you live or work.
1.2. Explain how the law is made and implemented.
2. Know about the implications of the law for housing.
2.1. Summarise where legislation affects Housing.
2.2. Summarise the application of the law to housing practice in relation to:
tenure,
equality,
possession
disrepair
anti-social behaviour orders.
3. Know how housing disputes are resolved through judicial intervention and non-judicial processes.
3.1. Describe the court proceedings that housing employees might be involved in: Eg possession proceedings anti-social behaviour.
3.2. Summarise the range of orders a court
may apply to disputes.
3.3. Describe the range of non-judicial
processes used to resolve housing
disputes.
Additional information about the unit
Unit purpose and aim(s) This unit requires learners to understand relevant aspects of the civil and criminal justice process and to consider how criminal, contract law and tort impacts on housing. This unit will also explore the basis for housing law in a country in the EU.
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Title The Legal Framework for Housing
Level 3
Unit review date 31/08/2015
Details of the relationship between the unit and the relevant national occupational standards or other professional standards or curricula
Asset Skills 2008 Housing NOS Level 3
H3 01 Promote safe, ethical and sustainable practice in your area of responsibility.
H3 06 Organise the maintenance and repair of property.
H3 08 Set up and manage tenancy, licence and leaseholder agreements
H3 09 Respond to possible breaches of agreement in the housing sector
H3 13 Provide a housing rent service
Assessment requirements or guidance specified by a sector or regulatory body
None
Support for the unit from a sector skills council or other appropriate body
Asset Skills
Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system
01.4 Public Services
Unit guided learning hours 24
Exemption from the credit achievement requirements for the unit may be claimed on the basis of the following:
R/501/5119 – Housing and the Law
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CIH Awarding Organisation Unit HP328
Title The Social Context of Housing in the UK
Level 3
Credit Value 3
Unit Ref Num. J/602/4328
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
1. Know the key demographic trends in the UK and the implications for housing provision.
1.1 Describe the main demographic characteristics of the population of the UK, including: population size, age structure, ethnicity, household size and housing tenure.
1.2 Identify the implications of these trends for affordable housing providers.
2. Understand the key social processes that are relevant to social housing organisations.
2.1 Describe current trends in household structure and household formation.
2.2 Distinguish between primary and secondary socialisation.
2.3 Distinguish between neighbourhood and community.
3. Understand how the diverse backgrounds of customers impact on the housing service.
3.1 Identify the main social groupings in the country in which you are studying.
3.2 Compare the main social groupings in terms of access to housing, tenure, and quality of housing.
3.3 Identify the implications of these trends for social housing providers.
Additional information about the unit
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Title The Social Context of Housing in the UK
Level 3
Unit purpose and aim(s) The aim of this unit is to provide learners with
an opportunity to explore the social context
within which affordable housing is developed
and provided. The unit explores demographic
trends and issues related to social change and
inequalities.
Unit review date 31/08/2015
Details of the relationship
between the unit and the
relevant national occupational
standards or other professional
standards or curricula
Asset Skills 2008 Housing NOS Level 3
H318 Work with customers and groups to
develop the community
H322 Support social and personal
development needs of individuals
Asset Skills 2008 Housing NOS Level 4
H4 01 Ensure compliance with legal,
regulatory, ethical and social requirements
Assessment requirements or guidance specified by a sector or regulatory body
None
Support for the unit from a sector skills council or other appropriate body
Support from Asset Skills
Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system
01.4 Public Services
Unit guided learning hours 24
Exemption from the credit achievement requirements for the unit may be claimed on the basis of the following:
None