How to become Housing officer
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
University
You could complete a foundation degree or degree in:
- housing studies
- social policy
- building surveying
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- at least 1 A level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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College
You can do a college course like the Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Housing Practice.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
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Apprenticeship
You can take a housing property assistant intermediate apprenticeship and then a housing and property management advanced apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Work
You may be able to start as a housing or admin assistant and work your way up. You could do this through on-the-job training leading to a qualification like the Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Housing Practice, offered by the Chartered Institute of Housing.
Volunteering
Direct Application
You may be able to apply to a local authority or housing association for a place on a graduate training scheme, if you have a degree.
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Career tips
You could work for a local authority, a housing association or a charity like Shelter. You could also work for a university or property company.
Further information
You can get more advice about careers and training in housing from the Chartered Institute of Housing.