House Doctor

People are increasingly becoming interested in property and establishing businesses under the umbrella title ‘House Doctor’.

In essence a house doctor provides a service that helps home owners achieve their goals. It could be as simple as a verbal list of suggestions of things that might help, or as in depth as a full house makeover. Generally speaking it does not include emergency repairs or remodelling.

Syllabus

Is House Doctoring for You?

• An overview of the House Doctoring process
• Skills required to be a successful House Doctor
• Analyse your own abilities, skills and talents

Getting Started

• Self-employment
• Administration
• Communication
• Accounting
• Finance
• Marketing Materials
• Paperwork
• Image
• Transport

Finding Clients

• Identify your market
• Building Bridges
• Other Opportunities
• Don’t be afraid to say no!

Meeting Clients

• Communication
• Prepare to meet the client
• Initial Meeting
• Managing Expectations
• Contracts
• Ongoing Communication
• The Art of Negotiation
• How to Handle Conflict
• Ending Well

Key Focus Areas 1

• Space
• Fixed Objects
• Colours and Tones
• Sounds
• Lines
• De-Clutter
• Add Interest

Key Focus Areas 2

• Storage
• Kerb Appeal
• Outdoor space
• People
• Photographs

Developing the Business

• Various Types of Clients
• Training Staff
• Using Freelancers
• Corporate Image and Branding
• Negotiating Discounts
• Additional Services

Trial Run

• Prepare to Become a House Doctor

Qualifications

On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:

Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: House Doctor Certificate

House Doctor Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Options

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

• 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
• 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.

If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.

Stonebridge Prices

Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com

The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.

The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 40 hrs.