An introduction to housing law advice
Course delivery
32 on-demand online lessons with self-assessments and one written assessment
the course lasts 22 hours (over 6 months)
it can be booked for multiple people
a maximum of 50 places available
Dates and cost
starting from April 2025
course cost – £310 + VAT
Who this course is for
This course is for people whose role requires them to have an understanding of housing issues in order to provide advice and information.
Course details
Housing issues and housing options
Current housing legislation, housing options, common housing problems across different tenure types and how to act on someone's behalf.
Security of tenure
Different tenure types, the essential elements of a lease, and eviction and repossession processes.
Homelessness
Key aspects and possible causes of homelessness, local authority responsibilities to people applying for housing, and how to analyse housing options and identify strategies for people facing homelessness.
Disrepair
Different types of disrepair, landlord disrepair obligations, and what the local authority can do about disrepair.
Housing arrears, eviction and repossession
Rights, responsibilities, options for people facing arrears and repossession, strategies to avoid eviction and repossession, and benefits that can help with housing costs.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
identify the causes and effects of housing issues
recognise the key issues related to housing and be able to offer advice and information
use knowledge and understanding to support people to address their housing issues
Assessment
Learners complete a series of self-assessments for each unit and one final written assessment to demonstrate housing knowledge and competence.
The written assessment is marked by an assessor and must be passed for the learner to complete the course.
Accreditation
On successful completion of this course, learners receive an SQA Professional Development Group award level 6.
Contact the training team
Get in touch to enquire about booking this course.
Phone: 0344 515 2477 or email: trainingscotland@shelter.org.uk
Contact the training team
Get in touch if you need more information.
Phone: 0344 515 2477 or email: trainingscotland@shelter.org.uk