Upcoming courses at SHARE

01.05.2024 The Scottish Housing Regulator: what Committee/Board need to know

Who’s it for and what’s it about?

This course is designed for Committee/Board members, new and established, with the aim of providing clarity about the role and power of the SHR in relation to their organisation.

 

07.05.2024 De-escalating aggression and conflict

Who’s it for and what’s it about?

This course is suitable for frontline staff who are in regular contact with members of the public and service users who may become frustrated, upset or aggressive.

 

07.05.2024 Understanding buildings and managing repairs

Who’s it for and what’s it about?

This qualification aims to provide delegates with the knowledge and understanding of how buildings are constructed, recognise common maintenance problems and develop the skills needed to successfully manage the administration of reporting building repairs.

 

07.05.2024 Covenants and long-term financial planning for Committee/Board

Who’s it for and what’s it about?

This short course will help Committee/Board members to better understand what their covenants do, the importance of maintaining them and how to deal with breaches and potential breaches, both from a strategic and regulatory point of view.

 

15.05.2024 Effective voids management

Who’s it for and what’s it about?

This course is for housing staff with the responsibility for managing void properties who may be experiencing difficulty in letting properties due to low demand, the impact of welfare reforms or how properties are promoted.

 

16.05.2024 Questions you should be asking – maintenance

Who’s it for and what’s it about?

This practical course will empower staff to report more accurately the problems they encounter, leading to more effective repairs reporting and improved diagnostics to carry out repairs accurately.

 

21.05.2024 Report writing

Who’s it for and what’s it about?

This practical course is for anyone who is charged with writing reports, big or small. It will consider the purpose, structure, content and presentation of your report. The course will look at reports from the instruction or need to present one, through to how you put together your final report, with helpful tips and techniques along the way to ensure that your reports are as informative as possible.

 

22.05.2024 Questions you should be asking – procurement

Who’s it for and what’s it about?

As Committee/Board members will have oversight of any procurement activities their organisation undertakes, they must have the knowledge and insight to make sure they ask the right questions. This course will equip Committee/Board members with the information they need to ensure they can confidently scrutinise this aspect of their business.

 

23.05.2024 Time management

Who’s it for and what’s it about?

This course is for anyone who wishes to improve their time management skills to allow them to prioritise and plan work effectively and reduce time spent on non-productive tasks. It will give delegates a better perspective on the way they use their time, making more time for the tasks that matter and allowing for all important downtime in our ever-connected world.

 

29.05.2024 Covenants and long-term financial planning

Who’s it for and what’s it about?

This course will guide delegates through the new financial landscape post-pandemic, looking at the opportunities and threats to financial stability that may lie ahead.