This is the leading Level 3
qualification for real property auctioneers in the property
industry and is taken by numerous agents every year. Learners who
register with Propertymark Qualifications will be guided through
future requirements as Regulation progresses
through legislation.
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.
What will be
covered?
Examination questions are based on the
Qualification Specification so please refer to this document when
studying:
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Specification
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.
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units between qualifications.
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.
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.
This qualification is also recognised by NAVA
Propertymark for their membership.
Methods of study
We know how important it is for study
to fit into your busy life. Propertymark Qualifications are
distance learning based, so you decide how to prepare for the
exam. It's great because you can choose when and how you study.
Propertymark membership and courses
Propertymark Qualifications have worked with colleagues at
Propertymark to ensure that learners can access resources to
support their study whether that's by attending a Propertymark
training course or by becoming a member of a Propertymark
professional body.
Thinking of becoming a member?
While training courses can be attended whether you're a
Propertymark member or not, membership allows you to book courses
at a discounted rate and gives you access to exclusive member
resources. Also Propertymark members receive a £100 discount on
learning packages.
Workbooks and study materials
We have learning packages to support you with your
qualification, whatever your chosen discipline and location in the
UK. Learn in a way that suits you. With a wide range of online,
interactive and printed resources from experts, there are learning
packages available that support the study of Propertymark
Qualifications perfectly.
Recognised Centres and Apprenticeship providers
Private training providers deliver learning programmes and the
Propertymark Qualifications exams directly to their learners and
apprentices. Each organisation who become a Recognised Centre meets
stringent recognition criteria by Propertymark Qualifications and
are subject to ongoing quality assurance.
A number of centres operate nationwide and are happy to take on
individual learners and customers, although they may charge fees
for these services in addition to those for your Propertymark
Qualifications exams. Find a recognised centre.
Examinations
Examinations are held at UK Pearson Vue test centres and
there are roughly 140 test centres across the country.
How much do they cost?
- £50 - when booking
individually
- £80 - when booking two units
together that will be taken back to back on the same
day by one candidate. Use promotional
code TA_TWO_EXAMS16 when booking
online.
- £100 - when booking three
units together that will be taken back to back
on the same day by one candidate. Use promotional
code TA_THREE_EXAMS16 when booking
online.
Visit our examinations page to learn more
about our examinations as well as viewing 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.
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 passed letter once you have achieved
all necessary units of the qualification. This letter will be
posted to your registered postal address, typically the Monday
after you have passed your final examination.
A qualification certificate will be posted to your registered
postal address within three 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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