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Understanding and applying HHSRS
This course has been converted to an online format with the course taking place over four half-days.
Understanding HHSRS day one - 8 and 9 January 2025 (9.15 - 12.30)
Applying HHSRS day two - 30 and 31 January 2025 (9.15 - 12.30)
*You will need to download the invite and then add to your calendar
Available dates:
27 and 28 January & 27 and 28 February
5 and 6 February & 6 and 7 March
26 and 27 February & 26 and 27 March
19 and 20 March & 16 and 17 April
24 and 25 March & 22 and 23 April
About this workshop
This popular technical workshop delivers a comprehensive understanding of the HHSRS system to all private sector housing practitioners working within or with local authorities and housing officers of social housing providers. The course enables delegates to benchmark their ratings against others, whilst ensuring their scores are in line with the national approach.
Why you should attend:
- Understand the principles underlying the HHSRS
- Inspecting a dwelling under HHSRS and relating housing deficiencies to potential housing hazards
- Use of the Operating Guidance to inform assessments
- Use of Worked Examples to inform rating decisions
- Undertake HHSRS scoring using Operating Guidance and Worked Examples
- Writing justifications to support assessments
- Carry out an inspection and assessment to gain practical experience and receive constructive feedback
- Options for action following assessments
Who should attend:
- Environmental Health Practitioners
- Property and Housing Managers
- Social Landlords
NB: The Government has recently issued a policy paper summarising a review of the HHSRS & indicating that this will lead a review of the Operating Guidance being issued shortly. In the meantime, please click on the following link to read the policy document and for further information - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/housing-health-and-safety-rating-system-hhsrs-review-outcomes-and-next-steps
What past delegates thought:
“I really appreciated the course and John’s style of teaching. He keeps it on track while letting us ask questions, and just teaches at a good pace. The course is well structured and gave me a good foundation to work from.” — Past delegate
"Passing the course is a rewarding experience, and I appreciate the dedication and expertise provided by Kelvin." - Health and safety advisor
Programme
CPD: 10 hours 30 minutes
John Easey, Environmental Health Practitioner
John has worked in the field of housing standards for the last 20+ years, both in private practice providing consultancy, survey and training services, and more recently as an enforcement officer within local authority private sector housing teams. He has also been a member of the English Housing Survey team since 2001 and has used the HHSRS in survey work from 2002.
He has been involved in training local authority and housing association officers on the provisions of the Housing Act 2004, either through the various initial government funded training schemes or by direct commission from clients, since the mid-2000s.
He recently retired from his part time role in a local authority as a senior private sector housing officer with responsibilities including general complaints, HMO licensing and enforcement, caravan site licensing, DFGs, and the development of policy and procedures, to concentrate on his housing consultancy practice and on training provision.
Kelvin Woodward, Director, Kelvin Woodward Expert Ltd
Kelvin is a Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner. He graduated from King’s College London in year 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health (with honours). In 2011 he gained a Master of Science in the Management of Projects from The University of Manchester. Plus, a Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE) 2 Foundation qualification.
In 2016 he was a member of a Building Research Establishment (BRE) research project on Overheating in Dwellings. His research contributed to guidance on that topic by BRE. In 2021 he was awarded a Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) Level 7 qualification: Bond Solon, Advanced Professional Certificate in Investigative Practice.
Kelvin has 22 years’ experience in Environmental Health within local authorities. Mostly in Private Sector Housing, with some years in Environmental Protection as well. He is currently a Programme Manager with Brighton and Hove City Council, leading a public consultation on proposed Additional Housing in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and Selective Licensing Schemes for the City’s Private Rented Housing Sector.
Kelvin is also experienced in Housing Expert Witness work since year 2016. This requires high standards of housing inspections and report writing to withstand scrutiny during any litigation.
In addition, his company is a subscribing member to the British Standards Institute – proving Kelvin’s commitment to excellence on industry guidance and standards. He strives to cascade this excellence during training events at the CIEH.
He is passionate about Environmental Health and sharing his knowledge and skills with events’ delegates and organisations to bring value, efficiencies and leadership.
Date
Time
Venue
Online (Zoom)
Please ensure you can access this platform before booking. See the Zoom system requirements for further information.
Price
CIEH member: £340
CIEH affiliate member: £495
Non-member: £495
Online payments are card only. For purchase orders, email [email protected] (subject to your employer having this facility in place with CIEH). For help, call 020 7827 5800.
