This is an introductory
qualification ideal for candidates wanting to gain or improve
existing knowledge in the key areas related to residential
inventory management and practice.
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: Legal Aspects of Letting and Management
(RLPM2)
This covers the law specific to the letting and management of
residential property, including law and legislation regarding
granting, administration, financial management and termination of
the various types of residential tenancies.
Unit 3: Residential Letting and Property Management
(RIMP3)
Looks at the practical aspects of residential lettings and
property management and the role the agent has with the tenant and
landlord. Terms of business will be examined in regards to letting
residential property, from tenant's application to rent a property,
carrying out referencing, drawing up tenancy agreements, periodic
visits, handover procedures and preparing appropriate
documents.
Unit 4: Residential Inventory Management and Practice
(RIMP4)
This unit covers the processes undertaken by an inventory provider
from agreeing to terms of business and cost to undertaking required
services on behalf of a client. The scope and purpose of the
inventory provider's service is discussed, from the inventory, to
check in, periodic visits and check out.
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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.
This qualification is also recognised by ARLA
Inventories for their membership.
Methods of
study
Our qualifications are distance
learning so it is at your discretion how you prepare for your
examinations, using the Qualification Specification.
Qualification specification
This document outlines what you will need to know and understand
for each unit and what you will be assessed on. Ensure you cover
all learning outcomes to fully prepare for
examinations. Download
Qualification Specification
Sample questions
This document helps show the type and level of difficulty of
questions, similar to those that you will be asked during your
examinations. There are no answers provided to
these. Download Sample
Questions
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.
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.
Contact Propertymark's Business
Development team on 01926 417 792 to learn more about your
membership and training options.
Workbooks and study materials
MOL provides study materials to support all of our
qualifications, whatever your chosen discipline and location in the
UK. To enquire about their packages, you can contact them on 0345
203 2103 or visit their website.
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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