COURSE CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT

Awaab’s Law & Fire Safety Awareness in Residential Buildings

Online Course with Recognised Qualification

Act early. Stay compliant. Protect every home.

What’s This Course About

This course equips housing professionals with the knowledge and confidence to meet their legal duties under Awaab’s Law, the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). You’ll learn how to identify, assess, and respond to to emergency  hazards, (gas leaks, unsafe electrics, severe damp) hazards that pose significant risks Excess cold and heat, Falls, Structural collapse and explosions, Fire Hazards, Electrical hazards, Domestic and personal hygine and food safety) and the other significant hazards covered by the legislation (Asbestos, Carbon monoxide, Lead, Pests, Noise, Lighting, Water supply). Understand what emergency hazards would look like and the timeframes that apply.

Named after Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old boy who tragically died due to prolonged exposure to mould in his social housing flat, Awaab’s Law marks a turning point in tenant safety. From October 2025, social landlords must investigate and resolve emergency hazards within 24 hours and significant hazards within 10 working days. This course helps you understand what these hazards are, how to assess their severity, and how to act quickly and compliantly.

Who It’s For

If you work for or on behalf of a Social Landlord and your work requires you to visit tenanted property this course is for you:

• Housing officers and compliance staff
• Building managers and dutyholders
• Repairs and maintenance teams
• Fire risk assessors and safety consultants
• Contractors working for Social landlords

What You’ll Learn

• What Awaab’s Law requires—and why it matters
• How the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) works
• How to identify and assess:
  • Emergency hazards
  • Significant risks
  • Significant hazards
• What counts as an emergency hazard (24-hour response)
• What counts as a significant hazard (10-day response)
• How to record inspections and communicate with residents
• Examples of what a resolution is and when alternative accommodation would be the only option
• Complete a short quiz to test your understanding
• Earn a certificate to show your competence framework

Why It Matters

Awaab’s Law isn’t just a policy—it’s a promise. It ensures that when tenants report serious hazards, landlords act quickly and transparently. This course helps you meet that promise, protect residents, and avoid legal or reputational risk. It also supports your fire safety responsibilities, helping you identify and address risks before they escalate.

How It Works

• 100% online and mobile-friendly
• Video-based modules with real-life case studies
• Self-paced learning with clear visuals and voiceover
• Final test and certificate included

Why Choose This Course

• Built around real inspection scenarios and practical guidance
• Designed specifically for UK social housing and residential buildings
• Easy-to-understand content that’s ready to apply
• Qualification that proves your competence and commitment

Ready to Get Started

Course currently under development expected date November 2026. Sign up to our newsletter for information.