CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing (610/4695/4) Unit H427 Housing Development Assessment Brief 2026

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University _____ Module Title Unit H427 Housing Development (F/651/3059)

Unit H427 Housing Development Assessment Brief 2026

Qualification Qualification specification CIH Level 4 Certificate in Housing (610/4695/4)
Unit Reference Number: F/651/3059
CIH AO reference number: H427
Unit Title Housing development
Unit Level: 4
Unit credit value: 6
Total Qualification Time (TQT) 60 hours
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) 15 hours
Unit status: Optional

Unit Purpose/Aim

This unit aims to introduce learners to the development of new homes, including funding policy, planning framework, and an insight into the construction process.

Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
1. Understand the policy framework and development process for the building of new homes across a range of tenures. 1.1 Summarise how the building of new homes is funded across different tenures.
1.2 Outline the development and design process.
1.3 Outline the role of participants in the process and their responsibilities.
2. Understand the planning framework. 2.1 Explain how strategic planning affects local housing development.
2.2 Outline the local planning application process.
2.3 Describe factors that are considered when planning decisions are made.
2.4 Explain how new housing developments can impact the regeneration of communities.
3. Understand the construction process. 3.1 Outline the key stages of the building construction process.
3.2 Outline the main criteria to consider when selecting a construction contractor.
3.3 Describe how to effectively manage a construction contract.

Tutor and Assessor Guidance

Within this unit, tenures includes contracts in Wales.

Any policy, legislation, or regulation must be applicable to the learners’ nation of study/operation.