CIH
    Level 5
    QN: 610/5087/8
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    CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by CIH. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 79 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 5
    Awarding Body
    CIH
    Syllabus Units
    7 Units
    Guided Hours
    79 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Customer focused housing services and communication

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to provide inclusive housing services that meet the diverse and changing needs of housing customers.2.
    • Understand the impact of the diversification of housing services on landlords and customers.3.
    • Understand how to communicate with housing customers.
    2

    Ethical practice in housing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand ethical practice.2.
    • Understand how ethical practices apply to housing organisations and the impact on housing customers.
    • Understand how ethical practices apply to a leader or manager in housing.
    3

    Housing in context

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand theoretical discourse and comparative housing studies.2.
    • Understand the historical development of housing policy related to one aspect of housing.3.
    • Understand the social, cultural, political and economic context of housing policy regarding one aspect of housing.4.
    • Understand the law in relation to one aspect of housing policy.5.
    • Be able to make a case for future trends in one aspect of housing policy.
    4

    Leadership and management in housing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the relationship between management and leadership.2.
    • Understand how leadership styles impact on the vision and operation of the housing organisation.3.
    • Understand how leadership and management can be evaluated.
    5

    Managing partner relationships in housing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to work with a variety of partners involved in the delivery of housing services.2.
    • Understand the principles of contract management in the delivery of a housing service.
    6

    Professionalism in housing

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand what professionalism means in a housing context.2.
    • Understand professional practice and professional standards.3.
    • Understand the importance of professional judgment and reflective practice in a housing context.4.
    • Be able to manage own professional development.
    7

    Strategic and business planning for housing organisations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the role, purpose and complexity of a housing organisation.2.
    • Understand strategic development, strategic thinking and strategic planning, in housing organisations.3.
    • Be able to develop a vision for a housing organisation.4.
    • Be able to create and implement a strategic business plan.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    610/5087/8
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    CIH
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Dec 2024
    Operational End
    Jun 2036