Certificate in Senior Housing and Property Management level 4 qualification

Assessment requirements

Portfolio of Evidence, Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) exam. The first MCQ exam will be available from the 1st of January 2025.

One unit within this qualification is externally assessed by a MCQ exam. Approved Centres will find documentation on how to deliver MCQ exams on the QuartzWeb portal.

Remaining units are assessed through portfolio of evidence and as such are internally assessed and internally quality assured by Centre staff and externally quality assured by Innovate Awarding External Quality Advisors (EQAs).

Aims and objectives of the qualification

The objective of this qualification is to recognise learners’ achievements within the housing and property environment. It will develop learners’ understanding of the needs of housing/property professionals within the private, affordable and social housing sectors.

This qualification further develops learners’ knowledge and skills to pursue careers such as a Neighbourhood Housing Manager, Neighbourhood Investment Manager, Property Manager, Voids and Lettings Manager, Assets Manager, Incomes Manager, Resident Involvement Manager, Supported Housing Manager or Leasehold Manager.

The qualification focuses on key areas such as: Legislation and regulation, Policies and procedures, Context of the housing and property market, Business planning and performance monitoring, Customer service and stakeholder relationship management.

Progression opportunities

This RQF qualification is designed for individuals aged 18+ who want to complete an industry-recognised qualification and pursue a career within the sector.

On completion of this qualifications, learners can develop their knowledge and skills further with additional qualifications such as:

• IAO Level 2 Award in Operational Delivery (Principles)

• IAO Level 3 Certificate in Operational Delivery (Advanced)

• IAO Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management

• IAO Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

• IAO Level 5 Diploma in Executive Housing and Property Management

Entry guidance

This qualification is suitable for those who work or wish to work within the housing and property management sector. Some experience of housing and property management would be beneficial.