Awaab’s Law & PcFRAs: Training for Social Housing Professionals
This comprehensive course is available free of charge when you enrol in any of the following courses. You will be automatically enrolled.
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PEEPs for Professionals
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Practical PEEPs
- PcFRA Course
This course provides essential knowledge of social housing safety regulations and hazard management responsibilities following the tragic death of Awaab Ishak. It covers key aspects of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023, the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), and mandatory safety practices for professionals responsible for housing management, repairs, and resident welfare in social housing settings.
Course Overview
Part 1: The Regulations
Introduces the legal requirement, explains how fire and electrical hazards are assessed alongside the HHSRS framework, and outlines the phased rollout. It also covers where the duties can overlap or conflict with other legislation, the consequences of non-compliance, and the practical requirements for gaining access, making homes safe, and providing alternative accommodation when a property cannot be made safe within the timescales.
Part 2: Applying Awaab’s Law
Focuses on the application of Awaab’s Law in practice using the pcFRA approach, including who the duties apply to, how to identify tenant needs and vulnerabilities, and how to recognise and classify hazards. It provides step-by-step training on the Awaab’s Law process flow, covering what to do for emergency and significant hazards, the required actions and timescales, and how to handle and record hazards that fall outside the scope.
Part 3: Final Review
Reinforces learning, with a requirement for 100% pass rate to receive the CPD certificate.
This course is aimed at:
Staff involved in housing services, managing repairs and resident safety in social housing, including housing officers, building safety teams, repairs and maintenance staff, call handlers, compliance and governance teams, and managers responsible for health, safety, and asset management.
What You’ll Learn
Applies Awaab’s Law principles to real-world scenarios involving damp, mould, and structural issues, managing conflicts between regulatory requirements (FSO, RPEEPs, Building Safety Act), and practical solutions for common challenges.
Why Take This Course?
The Awaab’s Law course is designed to provide essential knowledge and practical tools for housing professionals navigating the new social housing safety landscape. With a special focus on protecting vulnerable residents and managing hazards effectively, this course prepares you to meet the requirements of Awaab’s Law and related regulations, ensuring safe homes and compliance with your legal duties.
Please note: This course is included at no additional charge for participants of the Annual Pass, PEEPs for Professionals Foundation, Practical PEEPs, and Person-Centred Fire Risk Assessment courses and is not available as a stand-alone purchase.
