Level 3 (SCQF Level 6) Certificate in Property Agency

Audience

Estate agents, letting agents and commercial agents

Applies to

Level 3: England, Wales and Northern Ireland
SCQF Level 6: Scotland

Duration

12 month enrolment

Study mode

Distance learning

What's covered

Costs

Study options

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Overview

Available Pathways

Lettings

Level 3 Certificate in Property Agency (Lettings) – England
Level 3 Certificate in Property Agency (Lettings) – Wales
Level 3 Certificate in Property Agency (Lettings) – Northern Ireland
SCQF Level 6 Certificate in Property Agency (Lettings) – Scotland

Sales

Level 3 Certificate in Property Agency (Sales) – England
Level 3 Certificate in Property Agency (Sales) – Wales
Level 3 Certificate in Property Agency (Sales) – Northern Ireland
SCQF Level 6 Certificate in Property Agency (Sales) – Scotland

Commercial

Level 3 Certificate in Property Agency (Commercial) – England and Wales

What's covered?

Your learning will be broken down into four units. The first two mandatory units will give you the fundamental knowledge required to understand the role and practice of a property professional.

The third unit covers general law and practice for the nation that you work in, whilst the fourth unit delves deeper into your chosen specialism whether that is sales, lettings or commercial.

Unit 1: The Role of the Property Professional

Unit code: CiPA01 | All pathways

This unit considers the role of the property professional and starts by considering the ethical issues faced by property professionals and the Code(s) of Practice they may be obliged to abide by.

It looks at a range of key legislation applicable to property agents and working effectively with IT within a property agency. Finally, elements of customer service including communication skills and how to handle customer complaints are considered.

This is a common unit for all nations and disciplines

Learning outcomes:

Understand professionalism in the role of a property agent
Understand key legislation applicable to all property agents
Understand how to work effectively with Information Technology (IT) within a property agency
Understand how to work effectively and professionally with clients and customers as a property agent

Unit 2: The Practice of a Property Professional

Unit code: CiPA02 | All pathways

This unit is about working in a property agency. It starts by considering a range of health, safety and security issues before switching to property types, basic building construction and building defects.

The unit covers the services found in properties and the problems that affect those services. Environmental issues, sustainable features and local environmental factors are included. The unit concludes with selling techniques, marketing of individual properties, and agents themselves.

This is a common unit for all nations and disciplines

Learning outcomes:

Understand health, safety and security in property agency
Understand basic property types and basic construction methods
Understand the provision of services and environmental considerations relating to properties
Understand the basic techniques for selling the services of a property agent
Understand marketing methods in property agency

Unit 3: General Law and Practice for Property Agents

Unit code: CiPA03 | England and Wales
Unit code: CiPA04 | Northern Ireland
Unit code: CiPA05 | Scotland

This unit provides an introduction to the general legal concepts relevant to the sale, letting and management of residential and commercial property and takes into account some of the specific issues that can arise.

There are three different versions of this unit that cover the geographical areas England and Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. They are common units across any nation pathways.

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

Learning outcomes:

Understand the fundamental principles of the law of agency
Understand the fundamental principles of contract law
Understand the fundamental principles of land law
Understand the fundamental principles of town and country planning law
Understand the fundamental principles relating to the law of tort (England, Wales, Northern Ireland) or delict (Scotland)
Understand relevant principles of discrimination law
Understand the different methods available for handling complaints and dispute resolution

Specialist unit

Lettings

Unit 4: Residential Lettings, Property Management and Practice

Unit code: CiPA06 | England
Unit code: CiPA07 | Wales
Unit code: CiPA08 | Northern Ireland
Unit code: CiPA09 | Scotland

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

This specialist pathway is suitable for membership of ARLA Propertymark.

Learn more about becoming a member.

Learning outcomes

Understand the main services offered by letting agents.
Understand the market appraisal process.
Understand the preparation required before marketing a rental property.
Understand inventories and schedule of condition reports, check-in and check-out procedures and tenancy deposits.
Understand the legal requirements to ensure safety, energy efficiency and fitness for human habitation in residential property offered for letting.
Understand the legislation relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
Understand the processes for dealing with applications and offers, and the referencing of applicants and guarantors.

Understand the process of preparing and providing tenancy documentation (England, Scotland & Northern Ireland) or occupation contract documentation (Wales).
Understand the management of rents payable in respect of residential tenancies (England, Scotland & Northern Ireland) or occupation contracts (Wales).
Understand the procedures to be followed when tenancy agreements are amended, extended or renewed.
Understand the principles of tenant protection and how tenancies (England, Scotland & Northern Ireland) or Occupation Contracts (Wales) can be ended .
Understand repairing responsibilities and how repairs and maintenance should be managed.

Sales

Unit 4: Sale of Residential Property

Learning Outcomes

Understand how specific legislation influences the estate agency business
Understand the duties and responsibilities of a sales agent
Understand the market appraisal process
Understand the principles that influence the preparation of property particulars for marketing purposes

Understand the duties of a sales agent in the context of marketing and negotiating a sale
Understand the requirements of different types of seller
Understand the main factors that influence the progression of a sale

Commercial

Unit 4: Commercial Property Practice

Unit code: CiPA11

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

This specialist pathway is suitable for membership of NAEA Commercial.

Learn more about becoming a member.

Learning Outcomes

Understand how to apply the distinction between a lease and a licence in the context of commercial property
Understand the distinction between express and implied covenants and their impact on the landlord–tenant relationship
Understand covenants within the lease relating to alienation
Understand how a tenancy can be terminated, both at common law and statute
Understand statutory protection afforded by Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 and a landlord’s grounds for possession
Understand the process for the renewal of a commercial lease
Understand the meaning of rent and its impact on the landlord and tenant relationship
Understand the process of conducting rent reviews on commercial property

Understand the principles relating to repair and dilapidations
Understand what is meant by Heads of Terms and what these contain
Understand how to measure different types of commercial property
Understand the market appraisal process
Understand the range and impact of taxation within the commercial property sector
Understand planning classes and licensing
Understand other legislation affecting commercial property

Enrolment cost

Standard pricing

If you are not already a member of Propertymark the cost to you will depend on which membership grade you qualify for.

Member pricing

Additional pathway

These costs are based on requiring only one additional unit when enrolling on to your additional pathway.

How to achieve your qualification

Study options

Programme specification

Included with enrolment

Online learning resources

Included with enrolment

Fit your study around your work and home life and learn at a pace that suits you. Our online study programme includes a wide range of high quality pre-recorded material to help you learn, understand and remember the course content. As part of learning materials you will receive:

Training Courses

AVailable at an additional cost

Mastering sales techniques for estate agents: Close like a pro

Unlock the secrets to closing deals with confidence in this powerful course for estate agents.

Navigating consumer protection regulations

Stay compliant with this essential course on consumer protection regulations for property agents.

Turning customer complaints into business opportunities

Transform customer complaints into powerful business opportunities with this course.

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Anti-money laundering: essentials

This foundation course will provide you with the knowledge you need to ensure compliance with Money Laundering Regulations and the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Anti-money laundering: a quick refresher

It is a legal requirement for all relevant property professionals to receive AML training and to stay up-to-date with the current rules.

Anti-money laundering: advanced

Get the knowledge needed to ensure that you can competently undertake the duties of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).

Assessment

For each unit, you'll take an online exam with remote invigilation, giving you the flexibility to complete it anywhere in the UK. All you need is a stable internet connection and compliance with the exam conditions. Learn more...

How will I be assessed

Each exam contains 30 questions in a variety of styles—multiple choice, multiple response, drag and drop, matching, and list style—which must be answered within 45 minutes. Score 60% to pass or 80% for a distinction.

How much do the exams cost?

Each exam covers one unit and costs £62.50 which is payable to Propertymark Qualifications upon booking.

Re-sits will be charged at the same rates and these prices apply to all candidates.

Interactive sample test

INTERACTIVE DEMO
Propertymark Qualifications' 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: The Role of the Property Professional (CiPA01) and Unit 2: The Practice of a Property Professional (CiPA02).

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Please note: After you click the link above, a screen with a keycode will appear. As this is a sample test, you can press OK to continue or enter any eight characters to proceed with the sample test.

What will I get once I pass?

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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What's covered?

Unit code: CiPA01 | All pathways

Unit code: CiPA02 | All pathways

Unit code: CiPA03 | England and Wales Unit code: CiPA04 | Northern Ireland Unit code: CiPA05 | Scotland

Specialist unit

Unit 4: Residential Lettings, Property Management and Practice

Unit code: CiPA06 | England Unit code: CiPA07 | Wales Unit code: CiPA08 | Northern Ireland Unit code: CiPA09 | Scotland

Unit 4: Sale of Residential Property

Unit code: CiPA10

Unit 4: Commercial Property Practice

Unit code: CiPA11

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Unit code: CiPA03 | England and Wales
Unit code: CiPA04 | Northern Ireland
Unit code: CiPA05 | Scotland

Unit code: CiPA06 | England
Unit code: CiPA07 | Wales
Unit code: CiPA08 | Northern Ireland
Unit code: CiPA09 | Scotland