This qualification will provide the knowledge, and skills required to support people who are rough sleeping through outreach work by:
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Developing the skills and knowledge required to work in a person-centred and trauma-informed way in a rough sleeping outreach service.
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Enabling learners to develop the skills and knowledge to support and achieve successful outcomes for people who are rough sleeping.
What will you learn?
This qualification has four mandatory units which you must achieve.
Qualification specification document
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Who is this qualification for?
- Those who have experience of working in rough sleeping outreach, homelessness services, housing, support or care work, or another related sector
- Those who have completed a qualification at level 2
- Learners who have no previous experience are also welcome.
The CIH Awarding Organisation does not set entry requirements for this qualification.
It may be beneficial for the learner to have one or some of the following:
- Experience of working in rough sleeping outreach, homelessness services, housing, support or care work, or another related sector
- Have completed a qualification at level 2.
Centres (colleges and training providers) may set their own entry requirements based on their assessment strategies and course delivery methods.
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Please note that these figures may vary between learners and centres.
Qualification fees can vary depending on where, how and with which centre you choose to study.
For further information on fees, please contact your CIH approved study centre directly.
The qualification is assessed by CIH approved study centres. Centres can use a variety of methods, including tasks, portfolios, assignments, and professional discussions.
The qualification aims to support entry and progression within roles such as:
- Rough sleeper outreach worker
- Rough sleeper navigator
- Rough sleeper prevention worker
- Engagement worker
- Assertive outreach worker
- Outreach support worker.
The learner may also wish to progress onto further learning such as:
- CIH Level 4 Certificate in Homelessness Services Management
- CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing
On completion of the qualification, you may wish to become a certified practitioner (CertCIH).
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Choose how you study
CIH qualifications are delivered by our approved study centres. Centres will support you on your journey, working to the specification and the learning outcomes for each course. See the full list of study centres delivering this qualification below.
