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Awarding Body
NFoPP AWARDING BODY QUALIFICATIONS
• Residential Letting and Property Management
• Sale of Residential Property
• Commercial Property Agency
• Real Property Auctioneering
• Chattels Auctioneering
• Residential Inventory Management and Practice
The NFoPP Awarding Body is a specialist Property Sector
regulated qualification organisation. We are the sister
company to the National Federation of Property
Professionals, which encompasses the Association of
Residential Letting Agents (ARLA), the National Association
of Estate Agents (NAEA), the Institution of Commercial &
Business Agents (ICBA), the National Association of Valuers
& Auctioneers (NAVA), the Association of Professional
Inventory Providers (APIP) and the Association of Internal
Property Professionals (AIPP).
NFoPP Awarding Body
Welcome to the Qualifications Pack, which provides key information on the regulated qualifications offered bythe NFoPP Awarding Body.
The NFoPP Awarding Body is regulated by Ofqual and Welsh government. Our qualifications are not onlyaccepted for membership of various professional bodies but are also recognised within the sectors as thepremier qualifications within the property industry.
The NFoPP Awarding Body offers high-standard property qualifications and these fall within the followingsubject areas:
All NFoPP Awarding Body qualifications are home-study and our preferred supplier MOL produces qualitysupporting materials for those who wish to purchase a training course. Alternatively you can undertake self-study/research and can download the current syllabus from the NFoPP Awarding Body website.
NFoPP Awarding Bodywww.nfopp-awardingbody.co.uk
Residential Letting and Property Management
Available in England, Wales and Northern IrelandAvailable in Scotland (Credit rated only)
Sale of Residential Property
Available in England, Wales and Northern IrelandAvailable in Scotland (Credit rated only)
Commercial Property Agency
Available in England and Wales
Real Property Auctioneering
Available in England and Wales
Chattels Auctioneering
Available in England and Wales
Residential Inventory Management and Practice
Available in England and WalesAvailable in Scotland (Credit rated only)
NFoPP Awarding Body
The portfolio of qualifications
The NFoPP Awarding Body offersqualifications within the followingsubject areas:
Residential Letting
and Property Management
Sale of Residential Property
Commercial Property Agency
Real Property Auctioneering
Chattels Auctioneering
Residential Inventory Management
and Practice
(Full details are given in the
information pages.)
What do the Levels mean?
Level 2 Qualifications are equivalent to GCSE standard andare a good starting point if you have no knowledge withinthe subject area. It is not compulsory to begin at this level.
Level 3 Qualifications are equivalent to ‘A’ Level Standardand are perfect for those working within the sector butholding no formally recognised qualifications.
Level 4 Qualifications are equivalent to ‘Certificate ofHigher Education’. Learners need to hold the Level 3 inorder to undertake this higher level qualification. The Level 3demonstrates the required knowledge, which is then builtupon within the Level 4.
How do I begin?
Start with reading the relevant information within this pack, and then visit the NFoPP Awarding Body website where theexamination regulations, current syllabuses, test centrelocations and other relevant documents can be found, alongwith clear steps on how to proceed.
The NFoPP Awarding Body really hopes
• that all prospective and active candidates study and learn the required knowledge to gain the qualification(s) they register to undertake, and
• that learners achieve the qualifications and proceed within the sector competently.
Good luck with your studies and gaining a professionallyrecognised qualification.
Venetia KnightHead of Education
NFoPP Awarding Bodywww.nfopp-awardingbody.co.uk
Each Subject area has an information page;
we hope you find these useful and informative.
Good luck with your studies and we wish
you success.
So you want to work in Residential Letting within England, Wales, Northern Ireland or
Scotland? Where to begin?
If you have no knowledge of Residential Letting we suggest you begin with the introductory Awardqualification.
It is not mandatory to begin with this introductory level. Learners can start with the Technical Awardif they feel competent. We suggest learners look at the full syllabus before they begin any learningprogramme.
NFoPP Awarding Body, Arbon House, 6 Tournament Court, Edgehill Drive, Warwick CV34 6LG
Telephone 0845 250 6008 Email [email protected]
Residential Lettings
Method of achievement:
One examination per unit must be achieved tohold the full qualification. The examinations aremultiple choice and are taken at a test centre.
Costs:
The examinations cost £50 each if takenindividually, or see website for discountsavailable.
Time frame:
Once one unit has been achieved the remainingunit(s) must be successfully achieved within a year.
Qualification Title
Country Introductory Level Qualifications= No prior knowledge, totally new to the sector
England and Wales QCF Level 2
Northern Ireland QCF Level 2
Scotland SCQF Level 5 (Credit rated programme)
Award in .......
Introduction to Residential Property Management Practice
Comprising:
Unit 1 General Law, Health, Safety and Security in Relation to Residential Letting and Property
Management (from the Technical Award in Residential Letting and Property
Management)
Unit 2 Customer Service Within the Property Sector
Unit 3 Introduction to Residential Property Letting Practice
Unit 4 Introduction to Residential Property Management Practice
Age:
You must be over 16 to undertake thisintroductory qualification.
How do I begin?
Go to www.nfopp-awardingbody.co.uk websiteand read the examination regulations andcurrent syllabus for this qualification and follow the registration steps detailed.
So you want to work in Residential Letting within England, Wales, Northern Ireland or
Scotland and have some basic knowledge? Where to begin?
If you have knowledge of Residential Letting but hold no formal regulated qualifications, we suggestyou begin with the Technical Award qualification.
It is not mandatory to hold the introductory level. Learners can start at the Technical Award if they feel competent, and we suggest learners look at the full syllabus before they begin any learningprogramme.
Comprising:
Unit 1 General Law, Health, Safety and Security in Relation to Residential Letting and Property
Management
Unit 2 Legal Aspects of Lettings and Management
Unit 3 Residential Property Letting Practice
Unit 4 Residential Property Management Practice
NFoPP Awarding Body, Arbon House, 6 Tournament Court, Edgehill Drive, Warwick CV34 6LG
Telephone 0845 250 6008 Email [email protected]
Residential Lettings
Method of achievement:
One examination per unit must be achieved tohold the full qualification. The examinations aremultiple choice and are taken at a test centre.
Costs:
The examinations cost £50 each if takenindividually, or see website for discountsavailable.
Time frame:
Once one unit has been achieved the remainingunit(s) must be successfully achieved withina year.
Age:
You must be over 16 to undertake thisqualification.
How do I begin?
Go to www.nfopp-awardingbody.co.uk websiteand read the examination regulations andcurrent syllabus for this qualification and follow the registration steps detailed.
Qualification Title
Country Level of Qualifications
England and Wales QCF Level 3
Northern Ireland QCF Level 3
Scotland SCQF Level 6 (Credit rated programme)
Technical Award in .......
Residential Letting and Property Management
So you want to work in Residential Letting within England, Wales or Scotland and hold the
Technical Award? What can you do next to enhance your knowledge and skills?
The next development step is the Certificate, which is a much higher qualification and you need to beworking in the industry and have detailed knowledge of the sector. We suggest you have a minimum of5 years’ working experience before you begin this higher level qualification. It is compulsory to hold theTechnical Award level qualification and have working experience in order to undertake this higher levelof qualification.
Comprising:
Already Achieved - Unit 1 and Unit 2 are taken from the Technical Award in Residential Letting
and Property Management
Unit 3 Legal Aspects Relating to Residential Letting and Management
Unit 4 Practice Relating to Residential Property Management
Unit 5 Appraisal and Residential Property Letting Practice
Unit 6 Applied Law Relating to Residential Letting and Management
Unit 7 Introduction to Office Management
Unit 8 Advanced Office Management
NFoPP Awarding Body, Arbon House, 6 Tournament Court, Edgehill Drive, Warwick CV34 6LG
Telephone 0845 250 6008 Email [email protected]
Residential Lettings
Method of achievement:
One examination per unit must be achieved tohold the full qualification. The examinations areeither multiple choice or short essay and aretaken at a test centre.
Costs:
£100 registration fee plus £80 for eachexamination if taken individually, or see websitefor discounts available.
Time frame:
18 months from the date of registration paymentreceived by the Awarding Body.
Qualification Title
Country Level of Qualifications
England and Wales QCF Level 4
Scotland SCQF Level 7 (Credit rated programme)
Certificate in .......
Residential Letting and Property Management
Age:
You must be over 18 to undertake thisqualification.
How do I begin?
Go to www.nfopp-awardingbody.co.uk websiteand read the examination regulations andcurrent syllabus for this qualification and follow the registration steps detailed.
So you want to work in Residential Estate Agency within England, Wales, Northern Ireland
or Scotland? Where to begin?
If you have no knowledge of Residential Estate Agency we suggest you begin with the introductoryAward qualification.
It is not mandatory to begin with this introductory level. Learners can start at the Technical Award levelif they feel competent. We suggest learners look at the full syllabus before they begin any learningprogramme.
Comprising:
Unit 1 Health and Safety, Security and General Law (from the Technical Award in Sale of
Residential Property)
Unit 2 Customer Service Within the Property Sector
Unit 3 Regulations Relating to Sale of Residential Property
Unit 4 Practical Aspects Relating to Sale of Residential Property
NFoPP Awarding Body, Arbon House, 6 Tournament Court, Edgehill Drive, Warwick CV34 6LG
Telephone 0845 250 6008 Email [email protected]
Residential Estate Agency
Method of achievement:
One examination per unit must be achieved tohold the full qualification. The examinations aremultiple choice and are taken at a test centre.
Costs:
The examinations cost £50 each if takenindividually, or see website for discountsavailable.
Time frame:
Once one unit has been achieved the remainingunit(s) must be successfully achieved withina year.
Age:
You must be over 16 to undertake thisintroductory qualification.
How do I begin?
Go to www.nfopp-awardingbody.co.uk websiteand read the examination regulations andcurrent syllabus for this qualification and follow the registrationsteps detailed.
Qualification Title
Country Introductory Level Qualifications
= No prior knowledge, totally new to the sector
England and Wales QCF Level 2
Northern Ireland QCF Level 2
Scotland SCQF Level 5 (Credit rated programme)
Award in .......
Introduction to Sale of Residential Property
So you want to work in Residential Estate Agency within England, Wales, Northern Ireland
or Scotland and have some basic knowledge? Where to begin?
If you have knowledge of Residential Estate Agency but hold no formal regulated qualifications, wesuggest you begin with the Technical Award qualification.
It is not mandatory to hold the introductory level. Learners can start at the Technical Award if theyfeel competent, and we suggest learners look at the full syllabus before they begin any learningprogramme.
Comprising:
Unit 1 Health and Safety, Security and General Law
Unit 2 Law Relating to Residential Property Sales
Unit 3 Practice Relating to Residential Property Sales
Unit 4 Property Appraisal and Basic Building Construction
NFoPP Awarding Body, Arbon House, 6 Tournament Court, Edgehill Drive, Warwick CV34 6LG
Telephone 0845 250 6008 Email [email protected]
Residential Estate Agency
Method of achievement:
One examination per unit must be achieved tohold the full qualification. The examinations aremultiple choice and are taken at a test centre.
Costs:
The examinations cost £50 each if takenindividually, or see website for discountsavailable.
Time frame:
Once one unit has been achieved the remainingunit(s) must be successfully achieved withina year.
Age:
You must be over 16 to undertake thisqualification.
How do I begin?
Go to www.nfopp-awardingbody.co.uk websiteand read the examination regulations andcurrent syllabus for this qualification and followthe registration steps detailed.
Qualification Title
Country Level of Qualifications
England and Wales QCF Level 3
Northern Ireland QCF Level 3
Scotland SCQF Level 6 (Credit rated programme)
Technical Award in .......
Sale of Residential Property
So you want to work in Residential Estate Agency within England, Wales, Northern Ireland or
Scotland and have the Technical Award? What can you do next to enhance your knowledge and skills?
The next development step is the Certificate, which is a much higher qualification and you need to beworking in the industry and have detailed knowledge of the sector. We suggest you have a minimum of5 years’ working experience before you begin this higher level qualification. It is compulsory to hold theTechnical Award level qualification and have working experience in order to undertake this higher levelof qualification.
Comprising:
Units 1 and 2 already achieved under the Technical Award in Sale of Residential Property
Unit 3 Legal Aspects Relating to Residential Estate Agency
Unit 4 Practice Relating to Residential Estate Agency
Unit 5 Market Appraisal and Valuation Relating to Residential Estate Agency
Unit 6 Building Design and Defects for Residential Estate Agency
Unit 7 Introduction to Office Management
Unit 8 Advanced Office Management
NFoPP Awarding Body, Arbon House, 6 Tournament Court, Edgehill Drive, Warwick CV34 6LG
Telephone 0845 250 6008 Email [email protected]
Residential Estate Agency
Method of achievement:
One examination per unit must be achieved tohold the full qualification. The examinations areeither multiple choice or short essay and aretaken at a test centre.
Costs:
£100 registration fee plus £80 for eachexamination if taken individually, or see websitefor discounts available.
Time frame:
18 months from the date of registration paymentreceived by the Awarding Body.
Qualification Title
Country Level of Qualifications
England and Wales QCF Level 4
Northern Ireland QCF Level 4
Scotland SCQF Level 7 (Credit rated programme)
Certificate in .......
Sale of Residential Property
Age:
You must be over 18 to undertake thisqualification.
How do I begin?
Go to www.nfopp-awardingbody.co.uk websiteand read the examination regulations
and current syllabus for this qualification and follow the registration steps detailed.
So you want to work in Commercial Property Agency within England and Wales and have
some basic knowledge? Where to begin?
If you have knowledge of Commercial Property Agency but hold no formal regulated qualifications, wesuggest you begin with the Technical Award qualification.
Comprising:
Unit 1 General Law, Health, Safety and Security Relating to Commercial Property Agency
Unit 2 Practice and Law Relating to Commercial Property Agency
Unit 3 Law Relating to Commercial Property
Unit 4 Commercial Property and Business Appraisal and Basic Building Construction
NFoPP Awarding Body, Arbon House, 6 Tournament Court, Edgehill Drive, Warwick CV34 6LG
Telephone 0845 250 6008 Email [email protected]
Commercial Property Agency
Method of achievement:
One examination per unit must be achieved tohold the full qualification. The examinations aremultiple choice and are taken at a test centre.
Costs:
The examinations cost £50 each if takenindividually, or see website for discountsavailable.
Time frame:
Once one unit has been achieved the remainingunit(s) must be successfully achieved withina year.
Age:
You must be over 16 to undertake thisqualification.
How do I begin?
Go to www.nfopp-awardingbody.co.uk websiteand read the examination regulations andcurrent syllabus for this qualification and followthe registration steps detailed.
Qualification Title
Country Level of Qualifications
England and Wales QCF Level 3
Technical Award in .......
Commercial Property Agency
So you want to work in Commercial Property Agency within England and Wales and hold
the Level 3 Technical Award? What can you do next to enhance your knowledge and skills?
The next development step is the Level 4 Certificate, which is a much higher qualification and youneed to be working in the industry and have detailed knowledge of the sector. We suggest you havea minimum of 5 years’ working experience before you begin this higher level qualification.It is compulsory to hold the Technical Award level qualification and have working experience in orderto undertake this higher level of qualification.
NFoPP Awarding Body, Arbon House, 6 Tournament Court, Edgehill Drive, Warwick CV34 6LG
Telephone 0845 250 6008 Email [email protected]
Commercial Property Agency
Method of achievement:
One examination per unit must be achieved tohold the full qualification. The examinations areeither multiple choice or short essay and aretaken at a test centre.
Costs:
£100 registration fee plus £80 for eachexamination if taken individually, or see websitefor discounts available.
Time frame:
18 months from the date of registration paymentreceived by the Awarding Body.
Age:
You must be over 18 to undertake thisqualification.
How do I begin?
Go to www.nfopp-awardingbody.co.uk websiteand read the examination regulations andcurrent syllabus for this qualification and followthe registration steps detailed.
Qualification Title
Country Level of Qualifications
England and Wales QCF Level 4
Certificate in .......
Commercial Property Agency
Comprising:
Units 1 and 2 already achieved under the Level 3 Technical Award in Commercial Property Agency
Unit 3 Legal Aspects Relating to Commercial Property Agency
Unit 4 Practice Relating to Commercial Property Agency
Unit 5 Market Appraisal and Valuation Relating to Commercial Property Agency
Unit 6 Building Design and Defects for Commercial Property Agency
Unit 7 Introduction to Office Management
Unit 8 Advanced Office Management
So you want to work in Auctioneering within England and Wales and have some basic knowledge
but no formal qualifications? Where to begin?
Firstly you would need to decide Chattels or Real Property and then undertake theTechnical Award within the chosen subject area.
NFoPP Awarding Body, Arbon House, 6 Tournament Court, Edgehill Drive, Warwick CV34 6LG
Telephone 0845 250 6008 Email [email protected]
Auctioneering
Method of achievement:
One examination per unit must be achieved tohold the full qualification. The examinations aremultiple choice and taken at a test centre.
Costs:
The examinations cost £50 each if takenindividually, or see website for discountsavailable.
Time frame:
Once one unit has been achieved the remainingunit(s) must be successfully achieved within a year.
Age:
You must be over 16 to undertake thisqualification.
How do I begin?
Go to www.nfopp-awardingbody.co.uk websiteand read the examination regulations andcurrent syllabus for this qualification and followthe registration steps detailed.
Qualification Title
Country Level of Qualifications
England and Wales QCF Level 3
Technical Award in .......
Chattels Auctioneering or Real Property Auctioneering
Chattels Auctioneering
Comprising:
Unit 1 Health and Safety, Security and
General Law Relating to
Chattels Auctioneering
Unit 2 Law Relating to Chattels Auctions
Unit 3 Chattels Auctioneering
Practice and Procedures
Unit 4 Chattels Appraisal and the
Auctioneer’s Duties and Liabilities
Real Property Auctioneering
Comprising:
Unit 1 Health and Safety, Security and
General Law Relating to
Real Property Auctioneering
Unit 2 Law Relating to Real Property
Auctions
Unit 3 Real Property Auctioneering
Practice and Procedures
Unit 4 Property Appraisal and the
Auction Process
So you want to work in Residential Inventory within England, Wales or Scotland and have
some basic knowledge? Where to begin?
If you have knowledge of Residential Inventory but hold no formal regulated qualifications, we suggestyou begin with the Technical Award qualification.
Comprising:
Unit 1 General Law, Health and Safety and Security in Relation to Residential Inventory
Management and Practice
Unit 2 Legal Aspects of Residential Inventory Management and Practice
Unit 3 Residential Letting and Property Management
Unit 4 Residential Inventory Management and Practice
NFoPP Awarding Body, Arbon House, 6 Tournament Court, Edgehill Drive, Warwick CV34 6LG
Telephone 0845 250 6008 Email [email protected]
Residential Inventory
Method of achievement:
One examination per unit must be achieved tohold the full qualification. The examinations aremultiple choice and are taken at a test centre.
Costs:
The examinations cost £50 each if takenindividually, or see website for discountsavailable.
Time frame:
Once one unit has been achieved the remainingunit(s) must be successfully achieved within a year.
Age:
You must be over 16 to undertake thisqualification.
How do I begin?
Go to www.nfopp-awardingbody.co.uk websiteand read the examination regulations andcurrent syllabus for this qualification and followthe registration steps detailed.
Qualification Title
Country Level of Qualifications
England and Wales QCF Level 3
Scotland SCQF Level 6 (Credit rated programme)
Technical Award in .......
Residential Inventory Management and Practice
NFoPP Awarding Body, Arbon House, 6 Tournament Court, Edgehill Drive, Warwick CV34 6LG
Telephone 0845 250 6008 Email [email protected]
Do I have to begin with the lowest level qualification?
You can choose whether to undertake the Level 2 or Level 3, if both are offered, but allcandidates are required to hold the relevant Level 3 in order to undertake the Level 4.
If I hold the Level 3 what can I do next?
Within England and Wales you can undertake the Level 4 Certificate for Sale ofResidential Property, Residential Letting and Property Management or CommercialProperty Agency.
How can I study?
You can purchase study materials from MOL which support each programme; alternatively you can research the topics following the syllabus on the website.
Am I now a full member of a membership organisation, for instance NAEA, ARLA,
ICBA, NAVA or APIP?
No, you need to approach the membership organisation and apply for full membership.The Awarding Body is totally independent.
Are there any taught classes for these qualifications?
You may find companion training available for some qualifications; visit the membershipdivisional websites for details. The Awarding Body does not offer taught programmes;all of our qualifications are home-study programmes.
Can I speak to someone about these qualifications?
Yes, of course. Call the Awarding Body on 0845 250 6008 to discuss them in detail.
We are often asked questions relating to
our qualifications and hope that you will
find the answer to your question here.
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Email [email protected]
Website www.nfopp-awardingbody.co.uk
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Membership Organisation
Telephone 0845 250 6001
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