Intervention Area
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Housing
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Nature of Training Opportunity
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Inspection of 3 and greater storey HMO’s
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Training Outcome
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Understanding health and safety implications of inspection
Knowledge of inspection techniques
Understanding of problems associated with HMO’s
Understanding mandatory licensing scheme
Understanding of how high numbers of HMO’s can affect local area
Understanding HHSRS within HMOs
Understanding the relationship between the Housing Act 2004 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
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Name of Training provider
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Conwy County Borough Council
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Contact
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Email: public.protection@conwy.gov.uk
FAO Training Officer
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Learning Period required
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2 days
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Precluded dates
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Christmas period
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Specific requirements
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Safety shoes
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Group Visit? *
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No
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Additional comments
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Knowledge and understanding of The Housing Act 2004 in particular Part 1 and Part 2 and sections 254-260 (meaning of HMO)
Knowledge of the HHSRS operating and enforcement guidance
Knowledge of the LACORS guidance on fire safety provisions in certain types of existing dwellings
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Linked visits
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This Intervention Area – Pest Control, Licensing See also Intervention Areas – Food Safety, Housing, Health Protection and Development, Health and Safety, Environmental Protection
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* If a group visit is indicated, booking will not be by individual students through the contact officer, but will be by the student with UWIC, on dates agreed with the local authority concerned.
