Training for Housing Association Professionals

Training & resources for Housing Association professionals

The PCA delivers industry respected training to help professionals deepen their knowledge and develop their skills for managing moisture in buildings.

Through a comprehensive range of training options, there are courses to suit a variety of professional development needs. Course content can also be made bespoke and training delivered in-house for the convenience of housing associations and their staff.

Training can benefit a variety of staff roles

PCA training courses are applicable to a wide variety of job roles and individuals whose role relates to the management and maintenance of tenants' homes. Training delegates from housing providers across the UK have included the following:

Service Delivery Manager
Technical Works Supervisor
Development and Compliance Manager
Technical Support Manager
Senior Surveyor
Property Surveyor
Quality Assurance Co-ordinator
Contract Compliance Manager
Responsive Repairs Managers…. and many more

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What delegates have said:

“Very informative course and PCA lecturers were very knowledgeable and helpful. Thoroughly recommend.”
(Bromford Housing, Jan 2018 delegate)

“I definitely learnt a lot as a Senior Surveyor and it was really good that John [the trainer] listened to the way we do things and how we can improve the way we work. I also will never look at properties the same again and it is reassuring to know that I can always refer to the PCA if I need help in the future.”
(Facilities Manager, April 2017 training delegate)

“The knowledge of the lecturers and course delivery was second to none. A thoroughly informative and enjoyable course.”
(South Tyneside Housing, July 2017 delegate)

Understanding Dampness & Condensation

Since the introduction of the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 the spotlight has been firmly cast on dampness in tenanted buildings. This online workshop is aimed at housing officers looking to gain further understanding of moisture related defects within buildings.

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Surveying Timber & Dampness in Buildings

The PCA runs an established training course for surveying all forms of dampness and infestation and decay of timbers in buildings. This training covers a number of key topics, developing delegates knowledge and skills in a number of key areas.

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Moisture Management Series

Select from these one-day masterclasses which provide delegates with in-depth training on a number of factors which they will increasingly come across that can have an impact on managing atmospheric moisture in the built environment.

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Qualification: Certificated Surveyor of Dampness in Buildings (CSDB)

On 1st January 2018 the PCA introduced this new qualification for professionals working in the industry who specialise in understanding and diagnosing damp in all its forms but who do not specialise in timber infestation to a similar degree. To achieve CSDB status, candidates are required to sit two examination modules.

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Bespoke training packages and In-house Training Options

Bespoke training packages delivered in-house can also be created to suit your housing association's particular needs. To find out more, click on the button below or contact our training team for more information.

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What candidates have said about our training

Free Dampness & Timber related CPD training

Contact us about our technician training courses

To find out more about our training and resources for Housing Association Professionals, simply give us a call on 01480 400000 or complete our online enquiry form and we will get back to you.

Alternatively, you can begin registering your place on many of our training course by simply visiting the training course of interest and clicking the 'book now' button on the page.

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More about training & qualifications

To find out more about our specialist training and qualifications, visit our main 'training & qualifications' section.

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More about surveyor training

To find out more about the variety of surveyor based training courses we have, click on the button below.