This qualification is for estate agents, letting agents and commercial agents

This flexible, industry-leading qualification, enables property professionals in sales, lettings and commercial, to ‘shape their learning’ to suit individual requirements.

By selecting a pathway, based on the country you will be practising in and your chosen specialism, you will have four units to complete to achieve the qualification.

What makes it so flexible is that once you have achieved one pathway, such as a Lettings qualification, you can then register for a Sales qualification without needing to repeat the learning and assessment related to content that is common to both specialisms.

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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)
Learning materials are not included in the total qualification cost. Visit our learning resources page for more info.

What will be covered?

To achieve your qualification you must complete four units. The first two are mandatory and provide fundamental knowledge applicable to all, covering the role and practice of a property professional. The third unit covers general law and practice, tailored to your chosen nation whilst the fourth unit delves into your chosen specialism whether sales, lettings or commercial.

The two mandatory units are designed to enable you to achieve additional qualifications should you so wish. This will broaden your knowledge and support your career development.

Specialist unit

Complete your qualification by choosing between the sales, lettings, or commercial to ensure you're equipped with the skills needed to excel in your chosen specialism within the dynamic property sector.

Unit 4: Residential Lettings, Property Management and Practice

This unit covers legal knowledge and practices which can be implemented to the benefit of residential letting agents and their clients.

The unit you will study is determined by the nation you choose when registering

Unit code: CiPA06
England
Unit code: CiPA07
Wales
Unit code: CiPA08
Northern Ireland
Unit code: CiPA09
Scotland
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How long will it take?

Our guidance is to allocate 135 hours for study and assessments, but the actual time required will depend on your existing knowledge. Once you register, you'll have two years to complete your qualification. If you do not achieve the required units within this timeframe, you will need to re-register.

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How will I be assessed?

Each unit assessment consists of 30 questions of different styles (multiple choice, multiple response, drag and drop, matching, and list style) which must be answered within 45 minutes. A mark of 60% must be achieved to receive a Pass and 80% to gain a Distinction.

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What will I get?

You will receive a certificate from Propertymark Qualifications, a regulated awarding organisation. Level 3 certificates are broadly equivalent to A Levels in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. SCQF Level 6 certificates are broadly equivalent to the Scottish Higher Qualifications.

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This qualification pathway is suitable for membership of ARLA Propertymark. Learn more about becoming a member.

Unit 4: Sale of Residential Property

This unit investigates the practices of a sales agent which demonstrates a practical knowledge in which the legal and best practice principles can be identified as being implemented to the benefit of the agent and their client.

This unit is for learners across all nations

Unit code: CiPA10
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How long will it take?

Our guidance is to allocate 125 hours for study and assessments, but the actual time required will depend on your existing knowledge. Once you register, you'll have two years to complete your qualification. If you do not achieve the required units within this timeframe, you will need to re-register.

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How will I be assessed?

Each unit assessment consists of 30 questions of different styles (multiple choice, multiple response, drag and drop, matching, and list style) which must be answered within 45 minutes. A mark of 60% must be achieved to receive a Pass and 80% to gain a Distinction.

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What will I get?

You will receive a certificate from Propertymark Qualifications, a regulated awarding organisation. Level 3 certificates are broadly equivalent to A Levels in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. SCQF Level 6 certificates are broadly equivalent to the Scottish Higher Qualifications.

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This qualification pathway is suitable for membership of NAEA Propertymark. Learn more about becoming a member.

Unit 4: Commercial Property Practice

This unit provides the knowledge required to successfully practise as a commercial property agent. It develops an understanding of leases, licences and covenants. Then moves onto look at how a tenancy can be terminated and renewed, and considers rent arrears and repair and dilapidations. Knowledge is also developed on Heads of Terms, measurements, taxation, planning classes and licensing alongside other key legislation affecting commercial property.

This unit is only available in England and Wales

Unit code: CiPA11
 
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How long will it take?

Our guidance is to allocate 145 hours for study and assessments, but the actual time required will depend on your existing knowledge. Once you register, you'll have two years to complete your qualification. If you do not achieve the required units within this timeframe, you will need to re-register.

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How will I be assessed?

Each unit assessment consists of 30 questions of different styles (multiple choice, multiple response, drag and drop, matching, and list style) which must be answered within 45 minutes. A mark of 60% must be achieved to receive a Pass and 80% to gain a Distinction.

Certificate icon
What will I get?

You will receive a certificate from Propertymark Qualifications, a regulated awarding organisation. Level 3 certificates are broadly equivalent to A Levels in England and Wales.

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This qualification pathway is suitable for membership of NAEA Commercial. Learn more about becoming a member.

† Pass marks are notional and could be changed by Propertymark Qualifications.