Housing Health and Safety Rating System

HHSRS was developed as a component of the Housing Act 2004 to replace the Fitness Standard, with Amendment 2026 coming into force 23rd June 2026.

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HHSRS Awareness & Fitness For Human Habitation Course: The course covers the principles of the HHSRS, how to link deficiencies and hazards, and the relationship between HHSRS and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018.
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HHSRS (Amendment) 2026 Transition Training Course - Half Day: This course details the updates to the HHSRS (Amendment) 2026, focusing on the changes and impacts when completing HHSRS Assessments.
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HHSRS Core Competency for Practitioners Course: This course is equivalent to a Level 3 qualification and covers the principles of the HHSRS, how to link deficiencies, hazards and the likelihood of harm using practical exercises.
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HHSRS Refresher Course: This course is for existing HHSRS Practitioners wanting to update their knowledge or have previous HHSRS experience but would benefit from revisiting the core principles and assessment methodology.
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