This qualification was developed in collaboration with Homeless Link.
The content was developed with input from a range of experts in the homelessness sector, so that it reflects current working practices, and reviewed by people who have lived experience of homelessness, to ensure that it reflects the things that are important to them when accessing services.
The qualification aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to support people who are rough sleeping through outreach work, by:
It includes understanding the causes and consequences of rough sleeping, relevant legislation and how to keep people safe. As well as operational responsibilities, risk management and building effective supporting relationships with people who are rough sleeping, there is also an opportunity to explore professional practice skills.
The qualification is regulated by: Ofqual, Qualifications Wales.
The qualification has four mandatory units containing 16 credits which you must achieve to be awarded the qualification.
The qualification is suitable for learners who are:
CIH do not set entry requirements for this qualification, study centres may set their own to ensure that learners are able to achieve the qualification. It may be beneficial to have one or some of the following:
The approximate Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 160 hours. The approximate average Guided Learning Hours (GLH) are 100. This may vary between learners and centres.
Qualification fees can vary depending on where, how and with which centre you choose to study. Please contact your CIH approved study centre directly for further information on fees.
The qualification is assessed by study centres, they can use various methods such as tasks, portfolios, assignments, and professional discussions.
The qualification aims to support entry and progression within roles such as:
You may wish to progress onto further learning such as:
As a learner you may be eligible to gain access to CIH membership at a concessionary rate.
On completion of the qualification you may wish to become a CIH certified practitioner (CertCIH). You can see more information on this here.
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