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Housing Practice (subject to validation by The Open University)
Open University
Care & Health
Available Sessions
You may be eligible for funding on this course *
If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company
* Terms and Conditions apply
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing
- The Effective Learner and Reflective Practitioner
- Work-Based Learning
- Effective Communication
- Sustainable Cities and Society
- Partnership Working for Housing Developments & Rental Markets
- Health and Housing
- Housing Management
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
48 UCAS points or above plus GCSE Mathematics and English Language at Grade C or above or equivalent. Entry can also be made from National Certificate/Diploma, HE Access, NVQs or by the College’s policy relating to APL/APEL.ROI Requirements
48 UCAS points or above plus OLC (Grade O4 or above) in Maths and English. Entry can also be made from National Certificate/Diploma, HE Access, NVQs or by the College’s policy relating to APL/APEL.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Interview Required
Access NI Check
Work Placement
Students will be required to undertake a substantial work placement in Year 2 of the programme (minimum 240 hours)
What's Next?
Further Study
It is anticipated that a Degree in Housing Practice will be developed later and delivered in Northern Ireland (a 1-year top-up potential via Foundation Degree), that will provide further opportunities for those working in the Housing sector. However, please note that this is subject to approval.Career Prospects
The programme will help enable Housing graduates to progress into professional roles (including leadership positions) within the Housing sector.Enquiry
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I’m a Team Lead in the Operations department at Payscape and I completed this course as part of my professional development. I really enjoyed it, the online format made it easy to fit around work. The sessions were helpful and relevant to my role. I’d recommend it to anyone pursuing leadership and management qualifications.Anna Borland (Leadership & Management) -
I’m the only female in the class but I didn’t let this stop me from pursuing something out of my comfort zone. Tiling is a very creative trade so I curbed my hesitations by leaning on my background in Fine Art. This has helped me see things in a way others may not.Rebecca Gavigan (Wall & Floor Tiling)