Level 3 (SCQF Level 6) Award in the Sale of Residential Property

This qualification is for estate agents

Achieving this marks you out as a qualified, professional estate agent. Certification involves passing exams for four units but these are designed to support and complement the development of those already working day-to-day in the sector. The learning framework focuses on laws governing residential property and land transactions and established practice around the buying process.

This qualification also crucially provides an entry point for your professional body membership which in turn gives you post nominal letters that advertise your individual professional credibility.

This qualification is available as a Level 3 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and SCQF Level 6 in Scotland.

Registration fee: £50 | Exam fees: £62.50 per exam
Cost: £300 (registration, four exams and certification)
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What will be covered?

Unit 1: Health and Safety, Security and General Law

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 code:
COM1 — Level 2/3 (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
SCOM1 — Level 5/6 (Scotland)

Learning outcomes

Understand health and safety at work legislation and its relevance in and out of the workplace
Understand the issues around keeping safe when visiting property and maintaining a secure system when dealing with keys
Understand the general legal concepts relating to the provision of property services
Understand the common law duties of agents and agents’ authority
Understand the basic elements of the law of contract
Understand the basic elements of liability outside the law of contract
Understand the basic concepts of land law
Understand the basic concepts of discrimination
Understand the requirements of the data protection legislation
Understand the requirements of the legislation dealing with the handling of money

Unit 2: Law Relating to Residential Property Sales

This unit is about the codes of practice, common law and legislative provisions that is specific to carrying out residential property sales. It stresses the importance of the estate agent understanding and complying with all the relevant provisions.

Unit code:
SRP2 — Level 3 (England / Wales / Northern Ireland)
SSRP2 — Level 6 (Scotland)

Learning outcomes

Understand the legal framework as it applies to estate agency
Understand the common law and legislative protection available for consumers
Understand the restrictions and regulations covering the provision of financial advice
Understand matters relating to development and ‘For Sale’ boards
Understand tax requirements on property sales

Unit 3: Practice Relating to Residential Property Sales

Covers how estate agents should conduct themselves when carrying out residential sales in compliance of relevant statute, common law and principles of best practice & ethics. It also deals with agents' actions in and out of the office when dealing with colleagues & customers and visiting residential properties.

Unit code:
SRP3 — Level 3 (England / Wales / Northern Ireland)
SSRP3 — Level 6 (Scotland)

Learning outcomes

Understand the different types of agency
Understand key agency terms
Understand the different methods of sale for residential property
Understand the requirements to provide any associated documentation
Understand the requirements of different types of seller
Understand basic marketing techniques and the role of advertising, selling and IT in estate agency
Understand how to deal with offers made on properties for sale
Understand the role of others in the house buying process

Unit 4: Property Appraisal and Basic Building Construction and Defects

Legalities and factors relating to an estate agent preparing and carrying out property appraisals. Covering issues concerning valuation and marketing of residential properties. This unit also includes an understanding of domestic building construction and common defects, along with any remedial action available.

Unit code:
SRP4 — Level 3 (England / Wales / Northern Ireland)
SSRP4 — Level 6 (Scotland)

Learning outcomes

Understand the factors affecting property value
Understand the property appraisal process
Understand the differences between property styles and ages
Understand basic building construction relating to foundations, floors, walls, roofs and services
Understand the common building and services defects and repair requirements
Understand common warranty and certification schemes for new homes

Common units
Our common units make it easier for you to achieve associated qualifications in the future by carrying over previously achieved unit results. Learn more...

How long will it take?

We estimate it takes up to 12-18 months, or approximately 120 hours of study, to complete. From your registration date you will have 3 years to complete your qualification. If you fail to pass in this timescale you'll need to re-register.

How will I be assessed?

Each unit is assessed by a 20 question multiple-choice examination which must be answered within 30 minutes and a pass mark of 70% must be achieved.

What will I get?

You will receive a nationally recognised qualification at a level broadly equivalent to an A-Level or Higher level qualification in Scotland.

How to achieve your qualification

Qualification specification

While studying, the qualification specification is the document that you should always keep to hand. All exam questions are based on the unit's learning outcomes listed and the assessment criteria provides guidance to help shape your studies.

Once you register for a qualification, you can download a copy of the qualification specification from your learner portal.

Examinations

Our online remote invigilation platform allows you to take your exams wherever you are in the UK. You just need a stable internet connection and to meet the exam conditions. Learn more...

How much do they cost?

Each exam covers one unit and costs £62.50 for a level 2-3 / 5-6 qualification which is payable upon booking. Re-sits will be charged at the same rates and these prices apply to all candidates.

For more information about our fees, download the qualification and examination fee list.

Sample questions and interactive demo

INTERACTIVE DEMO
Our interactive demo sample test will help you understand how our platform works before you sit your examinations. This test will also provide examples of the type and level of difficulty of questions you are likely to be faced with during your actual examinations. This demo has questions from Unit 1: Health and Safety, Security and General Law (COM1/SCOM1)

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SAMPLE QUESTION DOCUMENTS
These documents help show the type and level of difficulty of questions, similar to those that you will be asked during your examinations:

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Award in the sale of residential property

This qualification is for estate agents

What will be covered?

Unit 1: Health and Safety, Security and General Law

Unit code:
COM1 — Level 2/3 (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
SCOM1 — Level 5/6 (Scotland)

Learning outcomes

Unit 2: Law Relating to Residential Property Sales

Unit code:
SRP2 — Level 3 (England / Wales / Northern Ireland)
SSRP2 — Level 6 (Scotland)

Learning outcomes

Unit 3: Practice Relating to Residential Property Sales

Unit code:
SRP3 — Level 3 (England / Wales / Northern Ireland)
SSRP3 — Level 6 (Scotland)

Learning outcomes

Unit 4: Property Appraisal and Basic Building Construction and Defects

Unit code:
SRP4 — Level 3 (England / Wales / Northern Ireland)
SSRP4 — Level 6 (Scotland)

Learning outcomes

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