Training Programmes

Introduction to Social Housing

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The Introduction to Social Housing 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.

Hourly Schedule

Delivered by:

Institute of Public Administration

Address:
57-61 Lansdowne Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
D04 TC62

Email: training@ipa.ie
Telephone: (01) 2403666
Web site: http://www.ipa.ie

Details:

Who Is It For?

Newly appointed (technical and non-technical) staff in Local Authorities (Grades 3-6) and Approved Housing Bodies who provide social housing services.

Delivery Method

This course will be delivered over a series of pre-recorded training videos covering the full-range of Local Authorities’ social housing supports. The course is available all year round and participants can be added at a date that suits them. The pre-recorded course will be available for purchase from 27 January 2021.

Course Content

This course will cover the following areas:
Housing Needs Assessment
Housing Allocations Scheme
Differential Rents Scheme
Social Housing programmes including :
o Rent Supplement (RS)
o Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS)
o Housing Assistance Payments (HAP)
o Choice-based Letting (CBL)
o Long-term Leasing
Estate Management/Anti-social Behaviour
Housing Adaptation Grants
Rebuilding Ireland Housing Loan Scheme
Homelessness
Traveller Accommodation

Note On Costs

The cost is €150 per person to purchase the pre-recorded course. This course can also be delivered for a group of staff in your organisation at a negotiated rate .

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