Housing Practice
Unit code: HAS487
| Credit points | 12.5 Credit Points |
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| Contact hours | 3 Hours per week or equivalent |
| Campus | Off-Campus |
| Prerequisites | Nil |
| Corequisites | Nil |
Related course(s)
A core unit of study in the Graduate Certificate of Social Science (Housing Management and Policy), Graduate Diploma of Social Science (Housing Management and Policy) and Master of Social Science (Housing Management and Policy).Aims and objectives
Aims:
This unit provides an overview of the role of social housing and considers the specific tasks of housing management, with particular emphasis on current policy directions and management dilemmas that impact on providers of housing for low income households.
This unit provides an overview of the role of social housing and considers the specific tasks of housing management, with particular emphasis on current policy directions and management dilemmas that impact on providers of housing for low income households.
Learning Objectives:
After successfully completing this unit, students should be able to:
After successfully completing this unit, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate an ability to use conceptual tools for problem-solving housing management issues
2. Examine and describe the basic elements of housing assistance in Australia and internationally
3. Demonstrate an ability to engage in meaningful analysis and discussion of contemporary social housing practice
4. Identify and describe contemporary housing policies and programs in Australia and New Zealand
5. Given a problem, demonstrate an ability to collectively analyse it and evolve a consensus decision
Teaching methods
The unit will be taught using a distance education approach, with modules available to students via the Blackboard system. Learning materials and resources are included in each of the modules. Regular face-to-face tutorials and learning opportunities are provided. Students also communicate regularly with tutors by email, Blackboard communication and by telephone.
Assessment
Assessment for this unit will comprise
- Two short essays (1,200 words each) designed to illustrate the student’s knowledge of the social housing system, develop analytical skills, and evaluate their and their organisation’s workplace performance (equally weighted, overall 50%); and
- A workplace diary (5,000 words) documenting weekly the relevance of material in the teaching modules to the student’s work experience (50%).
Generic skills outcomes
Graduates:
- Are capable in their chosen professional areas
- Operate effectively and ethically
- Are adaptable and manage change
- Are aware of environments
- Are entrepreneurial
Content
Week 1 Low Income Housing Provision
Week 2 Social Housing Provision
Week 2 Social Housing Provision
Week 3 Community Housing Management
Week 4 Client Service
Week 5 Allocations Policy and Practice
Week 6 Rent Setting in Social Housing
Week 7 Financing Social Housing
Week 8 Asset Management
Week 9 Housing and Support
Week 10 Arrears Management
Week 11 Problem Families, Problem Estates
Week 12 Tenant Participation in Housing Management
References
Texts and References:
Swinburne Housing Management and Policy readings on CD
Swinburne Housing Management and Policy readings on CD
Current housing and social policy journal readings as directed
