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Awaab’s Law is Live in Scotland Today: Meeting the New Standard with the Nation's First SCQF Level 6 Qualification

Writer: Gerry Campbell
Gerry Campbell
Oct 6
2 min read

Today (6 October 2026) marks a watershed moment for the Scottish housing sector as the Scottish Government's ammnedments to the Scotland (Housing) Bill, as. result of Awaab’s Law, officially comes into force, introducing strict new statutory timescales for landlords to investigate and remediate damp and mould. As this crucial legislation takes effect, equipping housing teams with the right knowledge and confidence has never been more vital.


That is why it is incredibly encouraging to see West Lothian Council taking their first proactive steps to raise awareness, standards, and competence among both their frontline employees and managers in relation to damp, mould, and water-damaged buildings.

They follow closely on the heels of East Ayrshire Council and East Dunbartonshire Council, who have both provided fantastic feedback and reported significantly improved confidence among their staff after completing our training. We couldn’t be more proud of their progress, but we also know this is only the start of the process and a journey of continuous learning.


We are also excited to welcome the Wheatley Group, who follow on soon with an impressive cohort of attendees! 👏


Setting the Standard: SCQF Level 6 & SafeContractor Approved


Delivered by Insite Specialist Services Director, Gordon Bruce, our SCQF Level 6 Water Damaged Buildings course is a structured programme designed to help housing professionals manage remediation projects with clear goals and outcomes, whilst critically recognising the severe health and safety dangers associated with prolonged exposure (🤒 🤧 😷 ☠️ 🤢 🤕).


This syllabus is officially approved by Qualifications Scotland, making it the first-ever qualification of its kind in the country. Adding to this pioneering framework, the course is also fully approved by Alcumus SafeContractor as a certified training programme for their Indoor Air Quality work activity.


To complement this core curriculum, bolt-on short modules are also available to enhance the intense learning experience and provide specific operational refreshers.


Comprehensive Support


Dealing with damp, mould, and water damage requires precision, scientific understanding, and clear accountability. Insite Specialist Services provides 💯 of all the components of the course to offer flexible solutions tailored to your operational needs:


  • Augment Your Capabilities: Upskill and empower your current in-house teams to handle investigations safely and in strict compliance with the new Scottish Housing Bill regulations.

  • End-to-End Service: We partner seamlessly with our sister division, Insite 360, to provide a complete turnkey solution, from rapid surveying and root-cause diagnostics directly through to the physical remediation work.


As Awaab's Law sets a new benchmark for tenant safety across Scotland, ensuring your workforce is prepared is no longer optional. Let's raise the standard together.


Ready to elevate your team's expertise and ensure full compliance?


Reach out to Gordon Bruce today to secure your team’s place and discuss how we can deliver this SafeContractor and Qualifications Scotland approved training to your organisation.


📞 0141 956 5050




 
 
 

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