This is an introductory qualification
ideal for candidates who have some knowledge of real property
auctioneering or are currently working as, or aspiring to work as a
property auctioneer or property valuer.
This qualification is is open to all, broadly
and holders of this qualification are eligible to join NAVA
Propertymark at Member Grade.
What will be covered?
Unit 1: Health and Safety, Security and General Law
(COM1)
Understand the general concepts of law relevant to a property
professional. It deals with the historical development of the law
as well as current concepts, relevant statute and common law.
Unit 2: Law Relating to Real Property Auctions
(RPA2)
Learn about the law auctioneers need to know that is specific to
carrying out residential property sales including auction
sales.
Unit 3: Real Property Auctioneering Practice and
Procedures (RPA3)
Dealing with how auctioneers should conduct themselves when
carrying out residential sales and auctions in order to comply with
all relevant statute, common law and principles of best
practice.
Unit 4: Property Appraisal & the Auction
Process (RPA4)
Understand the legal and technical factors relating to an
auctioneer preparing for and carrying out a property appraisal.
Download Qualification Specification
How long will it take?
Up to 12-18 months to complete, requiring approximately 120
hours of qualification study time in total.
You have 3 years from your date of
registration to achieve all of the required units to
complete the qualification. If you fail to pass all units within
this 3 year timescale, you will need to re-register but you will be
able to carry over results of any previously achieved units which
are still available for assessment at the time of
re-registration.
How will I be assessed?
Each of the 4 units are assessed by
a multiple-choice examination which is
taken on a computer at a UK Pearson Vue test centre.
Each examination consists of 20 multiple-choice questions which
must be answered within 30 minutes and a pass mark of 70% must be
achieved (this equates to 14 out of 20 questions answered
correctly).
What will I get?
You will receive a nationally recognised qualification at a
level broadly equivalent to A-Level.
Additional Information
How to begin
Step 1 - Read the Examination
Regulations, which can be found in the Useful
Documents
Step 2 - Read the Qualification
Specification using the button in the description above. It can
also downloaded from the Useful Documents
Step 3 - Enrol with us to become a candidate. As part
of your enrolment, you will be asked to choose the qualification
you wish to be registered for. If you've already
enrolled with us and wish to undertake further
qualifications, please login to register for another qualification
through your existing candidate account.
Step 4 - If you wish to purchase study materials (these are not mandatory) contact MOL
directly on 0345 203 2103.
Step 5 - Begin studying towards the
qualification using study materials (if purchased), the
Qualification Specification document and by completing your own
research to prepare for your examinations
Step 6 - Once you're ready, login to your online
candidate account to book your examinations or call Pearson Vue
directly on 0161 8557 537.
Distance Learning Study
Materials
You can study towards the qualification in the comfort of your
home or office, using open learning materials, or by supported
distance learning facilitated by our preferred supplier MOL. This means that you can take advantage of
flexible learning which can fit into your lifestyle.
There are two prices for MOL's hardcopy study
materials:
- £150 - Discounted
price for Propertymark Members
- £255 - Standard
cost
*You can read how to become a Member of NAVA Propertymark on
their website
To purchase study materials and to enquire about MOL's
additional packages that they have available contact MOL on 0345
203 2103 or visit their website.
Examinations
The majority of our examinations are held at UK Pearson
Vue test centres and there are roughly 140 test centres across the
country.
Visit our examinations page to find out how
you can book your exams and how much they cost.
We also have a helpful guide that will give you tips on what you
should do before your exam and what you can expect to happen during
and after your exam. Read
more...
Results &
Certification
You will be issued with a results slip from Pearson Vue
immediately after your examination. For failed examinations, the
bottom of the slip will include a scoresheet, highlighting areas in
which you have scored high/low in.
You will be issued with a final passed letter from ourselves
once you have achieved all of the necessary units of the
qualification. This letter will typically be posted out to your
registered postal address, the Monday after you have passed your
final examination.
A full qualification certificate will be posted to your
registered postal address within four weeks of completing your
final examination. You do not need to apply for the certificate or
pay a further cost as the fee is included within the examination
fees.
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