Respond! Housing Association – Certificate in Housing Practice - March to June 2012

Respond! Housing Association is pleased to announce a repeat of its popular Chartered Institute of Housing accredited Certificate in Housing Practice. This six session programme provides an excellent overview of the housing sector in Ireland. 

The Certificate in Housing Practice is particularly relevant for:

• People who are new to housing or workers in a front-line position who want to improve their general awareness of housing issues.
• People working in housing who wish to attain an initial qualification in housing.
• Tenants and residents wishing to explore housing issues to enhance their personal involvement and understanding of housing issues.
• People not currently working in housing but considering a front-line housing position as a career option.

Programme content includes:

1. An overview of the housing sector in Ireland.
2. Examination of tenant–landlord relationships including the range of tenures available, and contemporary models of tenant participation.
3. Understanding the history of housing policy in Ireland and analysing current policy.
4. An introduction to housing finance.
5. Principles of equality and diversity in relation to housing.
6. A look at some of the skills useful in housing and community work (including conflict management and teamwork).

Time and Dates: 2pm to 8pm on Wednesday March 28^th/ Wed. April 11^th/ Wed. April 25^th/ Wed. May 9^th/ Wed. May 23^rd/ Wed. June 6^th.

Programme Cost: €595 per person.  

Venue: Respond Education, High Park, Grace Park Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9