Our CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice (Independent Living Pathway) in partnership with Kingdom Academy is due to start on the 28th January 2026. We will also be launching a Level 4 qualification in 2026.
We have developed this qualification in partnership with Kingdom Academy, the Housing Sector’s Trusted Training Partner, and to our knowledge, it is the only qualification that includes Independent Living focused units that focus on older people’s housing.
The qualification will be delivered via a mix of online learning together with an online workshop for each unit that will provide the unique opportunity to learn and network alongside other staff who work in similar roles in the Independent Living Sector.
What’s Involved In Doing A Housing Qualification?
Understanding what’s involved in our qualification is key to ensuring that you or your team get the most out of the experience. It’s a commitment of time, focus, and effort, which will deliver long-term rewards. Knowing what to expect will help you or your team to stay on track, balance responsibilities, and fully engage with the development.
- Independent Study Time: Dedicated time for learning outside of day-to-day tasks, including online modules, reading, reflection activities, and assignments.
- Learning in the Workplace: Use what you learn in real-time. Connect course content to your role by applying new knowledge and approaches in your day-to-day work.
- Review & Assessment: Ongoing support through tutor feedback and regular tutorials to demonstrate your understanding and complete your qualification.
CIH Level 3 Qualification Content
The CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice is delivered over 10 months and includes:
- 8 units
- 8 assignements
- 1 online induction session (3 hours)
- 8 online workshops (6 hours each)
- 8 online group tutorials (3 hours each)
Independent Living Specific Units
Independent living for older people (H3035)
Learning Outcome 1: Understand the housing options and related services for older people.
Learning Outcome 2: Understand the influence of demographic and social factors on housing and support needs and aspirations of older people.
Learning Outcome 3: Understand the delivery of housing services for older people in the wider
context of health and social care.
Learning Outcome 4: Understand the range of housing and support services that promote greater independence and social inclusion for older people.
Safeguarding adults with care and support needs (H3040)
Learning Outcome 1: Know the legal and regulatory framework for safeguarding adults with care and support needs.
Learning Outcome 2: Understand the impact of the legal and regulatory framework for safeguarding adults with care and support needs on professional practice.
Learning Outcome 3: Understand the role of partnership working in safeguarding adults with care and support needs.
Why choose this Qualification?
The CIH Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice (Independent Living Pathway) is focussed on the Independent Living sector with units that specifically relate to older persons housing and with all other units being delivered with an older person focus.
The certificate will enable you or your team to learn alongside other people working in a similar role in the independent living sector.
- Targeted Learning: Focuses on skills and knowledge directly applicable to independent living and older people.
- Sector Knowledge: Trainers have in-depth knowledge of the industry’s challenges and standards and will use industry-specific case studies, scenarios and terminology.
- Networking Opportunities: You will be learning alongside professionals and peers from the independent living sector.
Cost
The cost of the course is £2175 plus VAT but erosh members and ILS registered organisations receive a generous £180 discount, reducing the cost to £1995 plus VAT.
Next Steps
If you would like find out more or would like to enrol, please email Rena on info@erosh.co.uk.