| Housing (Level 3 NVQ) |
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The Level 3 qualification is suitable for housing officers, sheltered scheme managers, estate managers, tenant participation officers, community workers, housing aid and advice workers, hostel managers and individual private sector landlords. Staff working at this level may be involved in the supervision of others. You will be assessed in eight areas. Five of these are core: process documents relating to housing services; develop and maintain open and honest relationships with customers; obtain and provide information to customers and others; ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety; manage yourself. Then there are a wide range of other areas from which you select three, for example: identify and access the use of property owned by others; identify and match the needs of customers with available accomodation; allocate accomodation to meet customers' needs; accompany customers to view accomodation; set up and manage agreements; respond to possible breaches of agreements; consult with customers on needs and issues within the local community. Entry Requirements You don't need formal qualifications to do this NVQ, but you must currently be working in a housing services setting. Does this Qualification Form Part of a Recognised Framework? This award is based at Level 3 of the National Qualifications Framework in England, Northern Ireland and Wales which means it has been accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority and is recognised by employers. It is also linked to, and complements, awards from the CIH. Cost The cost of this course is £850. How to Book a Place on This Course Members of the LWDP and/or VOISE Ltd can book a place on this course through Lancashire Plan. If you are not a member of VOISE Ltd but wish to book a place on this course please click on the link in the top right hand corner of this page and follow the appropriate steps. Bookings can also be made by commercial customers by calling the VOISE office on 01772 679888. |
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| Last Updated ( Tuesday, 18 May 2010 ) |