The unit content was also developed with a range of experts, and reviewed by people with lived experience of homelessness, to ensure it meets the needs of the sector and includes content that matters to people who are using these services.
The qualification is regulated by: Ofqual, Qualifications Wales
The qualification has five mandatory units containing 30 credits which you must achieve to be awarded the qualification.
The qualification is suitable for learners who are working in homelessness services or related sectors who are aspiring to progress into a team leader or management role in a homelessness service.
It is also suitable for learners who are in team leader or management roles in homelessness services who would like to further develop their knowledge and skills.
For this qualification the learner must be working or volunteering in homelessness, housing, or a related sector to facilitate achievement of the assessment criteria. CIH Awarding Organisation also suggest it may be beneficial for the learner to have one or some of the following:
The average Total Qualification Time (TQT) is approximately 300 hours. The average Guided Learning Hours (GLH) are approximately 135.
Please note that these figures may vary between learners and centres.
The qualification aims to support entry and progression within roles such as:
Learners may wish to progress to further study, such as the CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing, if they would like to build on their knowledge with a housing-focused approach to homelessness services.
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 certified practitioner (CertCIH).
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Unfortunately, this qualification is currently not being delivered by any study centers. For any queries or further information, please contact us on 024 7685 1700 or make an enquiry here.
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