The Social Housing Fundamentals course is designed for newly appointed (technical and non-technical) staff in Local Authorities (Grades 3-6) and Approved Housing Bodies who provide social housing services. It will provide participants with an overview of key elements of housing policy, the social housing market and housing services. This is a one day online course and can also be delivered as bespoke course within an Irish Local Authority.
Social Housing Fundamentals
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Delivery Method
In 2023, Social Housing Fundamentals will be delivered online via MS Teams. It will run from 10:00am to 4:00pm and will be facilitated by a subject matter expert.
Scheduled dates include:
- 15 February 2023 *
- 20 April 2023
- 8 June 2023
* Please note change from originally advertised date of 16 February 2023.
Commences
15 February 2023 | 20 April 2023 | 8 June 2023
Bookings for this course close one week in advance of start date.
Duration
One Day Online Course
Accreditation
Housing Training Network
Fees & Enrolment
Fee: The fee for this one day online course is €250 per person.
Booking: Bookings must be received in writing using a booking form or the online booking option (see below).
All bookings will be confirmed via email. Please send completed booking forms to:
Central Bookings Office
Institute of Public Administration
57-61 Lansdowne Road, Dublin D04 TC62
Tel:(01) 240 3666 | Fax: (01) 668 9135
Email: training@ipa.ie
Cancellation Policy: Please note, that in the event of a cancellation less than 48 working hours before the commencement of a workshop, a 15% cancellation fee will be charged. Cancellation fee will also apply to non-arrivals on the day.
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- The Programme
The Social Housing Fundamentals course is designed for newly appointed (technical and non-technical) staff in Local Authorities (Grades 3-6) and Approved Housing Bodies who provide social housing services. It will provide participants with an overview of key elements of housing policy, the social housing market and housing services. This is a one day online course and can also be delivered as bespoke course within an Irish Local Authority.
- Course Content
Social Housing Fundamentals will cover the following areas:
- Housing Needs Assessment
- Housing Allocations Scheme
- Differential Rents Scheme
- Social Housing programmes including
- Rent Supplement (RS)
- Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS)
- Housing Assistance Payments (HAP)
- Choice-based Letting (CBL)
- Long-term Leasing
- Estate Management/Anti-Social Behaviour
- Housing Adaptation Grants
- Incremental Tenant Purchase
- Homelessness
- Traveller Accommodation
- Other Information
This course can be delivered as a bespoke course to a local authority at a negotiated rate. Each of the modules will be tailored to reflect your Local Authority's policy and programmes. Please contact the IPA via training@ipa.ie if this is of interest.
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