Housing Foundation Certificate Level 2
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Duration
18 Weeks
This course teaches the basic issues affecting rented housing. It also looks at the different types of organisations in thesector. Students develop specific housing communication skills andlook at the different roles within the sector and the abilitiesneeded to support them. Skills for working effectively in a teamare also learnt. A short period on work. Suitable for: This course suits those thinking about a career in the housingsector, or those already working in housing and who want to improveprospects or prepare for further study. It is also suitable fortenants looking to improve general awareness of housing issues.
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About this course
You will need to sit an aptitude test and attend aninterview.
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Course programme
This course suits those thinking about a career in the housing
sector, or those already working in housing and who want to improve
prospects or prepare for further study. It is also suitable for
tenants looking to improve general awareness of housing issues.
What will I study?
This course teaches the basic issues affecting rented housing.
It also looks at the different types of organisations in the
sector. Students develop specific housing communication skills and
look at the different roles within the sector and the abilities
needed to support them. Skills for working effectively in a team
are also learnt. A short period on work placement within a housing
organisation is arranged in the latter half of the course.
What can I do next?
This can lead to the Level 3 National Certificate in Housing on
a day-release or distance-learning basis (if students obtain paid
work or considerable amounts of voluntary work in the housing
sector). It may also be possible to progress to other Level 3
qualifications in areas such as the care sector.
This can lead to employment in:
- Housing
- Social care
You will need to sit an aptitude test and attend an
interview.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is through assignments, class work, group work and
oral presentations (75%). The remaining 25% is assessed by the
Chartered Institute of Housing. Students also meet regularly with
tutors to help plan studies and discuss progress.
What will it cost?
If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances,
you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out
when you apply.
Course fee:
£380Exam fee:
£100
Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees
stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the
academic year 2009-2010. Costs for 2010-2011 will be available in
spring 2010.
Housing Foundation Certificate Level 2