This is an introductory qualification
ideal for candidates wanting to gain basic knowledge in the key
areas related to residential letting and property management,
primarily suitable for those who wish to enter the profession and
have no previous experience and do not hold a qualification of a
higher standard within this sector.
This qualification is open to all and is a requirement for
membership of ARLA Propertymark.
How do I begin
Step 1 - Read the Examination
Regulations located below, under the subheading Useful
Documents
Step 2 - Read the Qualification
Specification located below, under the
subheading Useful Documents
Step 3 - Click here to enrol with us to become a
candidate. On the enrolment form, you will select the qualification
you wish to be registered for *
Step 4 - To purchase study materials
(these are not mandatory) contact MOL directly (tel: 0345 203
2103)
Step 5 - Begin studying towards the
qualification using study materials (if purchased), the
Qualification Specification document and conduct self research to
fully prepare for the examinations
Step 6 - When you are examination ready,
you can log into your online candidate account to book your
examinations or by telephoning Pearson Vue directly (tel: 0161 8557
537)
* If you have already enroled with us and wish to
undertake further qualifications then you will need to log into
your existing online candidate account to register for another
qualification.
Please do not enroll again as candidates are only
permitted to hold one candidate account with us.
Useful Documents
The Qualification Structure
This qualification is divided into 4 units:
Unit 1: Health and Safety, Security and General Law
Scotland (SCOM1)
Unit 2: Customer Service within the Property Sector (CSPS1)
Unit 3: Introduction to Residential Property Letting Practice
Scotland (SIRPLP)
Unit 4: Introduction to Residential Property Management Practice
Scotland (SIRPMP)
Assessment Method
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.
Unit 1 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).
Units 2, 3 and 4 consists of 15 multiple-choice questions
which must be answered within 30 minutes and a pass mark of 73%
must be achieved (this equates to 11 out of 15 questions answered
correctly).
Results & Certification
You will be issued with a results slip from Pearson Vue
immediately after sitting your examination at their test
centre. 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 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 from ourselves
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.
Identification
You must show two forms of
identification at the test centre in order to be
permitted to sit your examinations. The identification
presented MUST match your registered name information on your
candidate account.
View the Examination
Regulations (Point 4) above for the list of approved
documents.
How long will the qualification take
This really depends on how you undertake the necessary study and
if you have previous experience within residential letting and
property management. Although you do not have to be employed
or have previous experience within an agency, you will find your
studies more relevant and maybe easier than if you have no
experience.
Candidates have 3 years from their date of
registration to achieve all required units to
complete their qualification. If candidates fail to pass all units
within this 3 year timescale, they will be required to
re-register.
Candidates will be able to carry over results of any previously
achieved units which are still available for assessment at the time
of re-registration.
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
and these are in the region of:
£125 - For Members* of any Membership
division falling within the Propertymark umbrella Membership
Associations
£210 - For Non-Members of any Membership
division falling within the Propertymark umbrella Membership
Associations
*You can read how to become a Member of ARLA Propertymark on
their website
To purchase study materials and to enquire about MOL's
additional packages that they have available, please contact MOL
directly for further details:
Telephone
0345 203 2103
Website
www.mollearn.com/property-courses
Examinations Costs:
If booked individually (1) unit
taken £50
2 units taken back to back on the same day
by one candidate £80
(promotional code TA_TWO_EXAMS16)
3 units taken back to back on the same day
by one candidate £100
(promotional code TA_THREE_EXAMS16)
Retakes will incur the same costs and these prices apply to all
candidates.
To take advantage of the discounted prices, you will need to use
the PROMOTIONAL CODE via your online
candidate account. Alternatively, you can telephone Pearson
Vue (tel: 0161 8557 537) and they will automatically apply the
discount.
All examination fees are paid to Pearson Vue and cannot be taken
by Propertymark Qualifications.
Booking, rescheduling or cancelling
examinations:
You can do so via your online candidate account or by
telephoning our examination supplier, Pearson Vue directly (tel:
0161 8557 537). Propertymark Qualifications cannot book,
amend or cancel examinations.
Pearson Vue has approximately 150 participating test centres
throughout the UK which are available for examinations on demand
during working hours.
Examination fees are payable at the time of booking by
debit/credit card.
Cancellation Policy:
There is a 72 hour cancellation
policy in place by ourselves and Pearson Vue.
If you need to reschedule or
cancel an examination, you will need to provide 72
hours notice prior to the examination. If you are within the
72 hour cancellation period, you will not receive a refund and this
information is stipulated in booking confirmation emails.
Re-sitting examinations:
You can attempt an examination as many times as necessary until
the unit has been passed.
Retakes can be booked via your online candidate account or by
telephoning Pearson Vue directly (tel: 0161 8557 537) the following
day however, you will not be able to physically resit the failed
examination until 10 days have passed
due to a 10 day study period.
Reasonable adjustments
Candidates should contact us to discuss support and/or
adjustments they require to enable them to take
examinations.
Further information can be found in the Reasonable
Adjustments Policy under the 'Policies and Procedures' tab