Online distance learning

The Shelter Scotland training team offer two awards which are available by online distance learning.

Professional Development Award in Housing Information & Advice (PDA)

This award has been designed for staff who provide advice and support to clients on housing issues whether as a dedicated key function or as part of a wider role. The PDA is a recognised qualification which is accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority and is available at SCQF Level 6, 7 and 8.

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Housing Law for Advisers

This award is very similar to the Professional Development award but is accredited by HomePoint. Like the PDA, it has been designed for staff providing advice and support to clients on housing issues whether as a dedicated key function or as part of a wider role.

The primary audience for both awards is Housing Advisers and front-line staff working within the housing sector. The awards are not, however, specifically for those in the housing sector and will be of interest to other staff groups working in the wider field of advice and guidance. Agencies must, however, be working towards the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice as accredited by HomePoint.

Staff who have already completed their HomePoint training back to April 2006 are also eligible to upgrade to the Professional Development Award and we can arrange individual and group upgrade days.

For further information including cost and term dates, please contact the Shelter Scotland training team on 0844 515 2477 or email trainingscotland@shelter.org.uk

Professional Development Award in Housing Law Advice

This award has been designed for staff providing advice and support to clients on housing issues either as a dedicated key function or as part of a wider role. Read more