Course date and duration
You can start this elearning course from 27 October 2025. It has 32 on-demand online lessons. These last a total of 22 hours. You must complete the course within 6 months.
Who this course is for
You do not need any prior knowledge of housing law advice for this course.
This course is suitable if you need an understanding of housing issues in order to provide advice and information.
Course details
The course covers the following topics:
Housing issues and housing options
current housing legislation
housing options
common housing problems across different tenure types
how to act on someone's behalf
Security of tenure
different tenure types
the essential elements of a lease
eviction and repossession processes
Homelessness
key aspects and possible causes of homelessness
local authority responsibilities to people applying for housing
how to analyse housing options
how to identify strategies for people facing homelessness
Disrepair
different types of disrepair
landlord disrepair obligations
what the local authority can do about disrepair.
Housing arrears, eviction and repossession
rights, responsibilities, and options for people facing arrears and repossession
strategies to avoid eviction and repossession
benefits that can help with housing costs
What you will learn
By the end of this course, you 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
How your coursework is assessed
You will complete a series of self-assessments for each unit and one final written assessment to demonstrate housing knowledge and competence.
Your written assessment is marked by an assessor. Your written assessment is marked by an assessor. You must score 100% to pass the course.
What qualification you can achieve
When you pass this course, you will receive an SQA Professional Development Group award level 6.