Please note that new and updated syllabi for the Technical Award in Sale of Residential Property – Scotland qualification were introduced from 6th July 2009. If you are sitting an examination for this qualification the new syllabus is the one upon which you will be tested. Please ensure that you have studied accordingly.The syllabus can be downloaded from the link at the bottom of this page.
The National Federation of Property Professionals (NFOPP) Awarding Body is committed to raising standards within the residential sales profession through the provision of qualifications.
The Technical Award in Sale of Residential Property Scotland is open to all and is a requirement for membership of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA). It is an introductory qualification ideal for candidates wanting to gain or improve existing knowledge in the key areas related to residential sales.
This qualification has been credit rated for the Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework by the Scottish Qualifications Authority at SCQF level 6 with 16 SCQF credit points.
The qualification syllabus is divided into 4 Units as follows:
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
You can study for the Technical Award in the comfort of your home or office, using open learning materials, or by supported distance learning facilitated by our preferred technical award supplier MOL. This means that you can take advantage of flexible learning which can fit into your lifestyle. To purchase the learning materials please call MOL on 0161 203 2103.
As a general guide, we expect that those who have been working within agency for some time will need approximately 60 hours of study, and those who are new to the profession about 150 hours.
The Technical Award is divided into 4 Units and each Unit is assessed by a multiple-choice exam which is taken on a computer at a test centre. Each exam consists of 20 multiple-choice questions which must be answered within 30 minutes.
When you have completed your studies and are ready to sit the examinations you can book them using our on-line booking system. Exams can be booked a minimum of 7 days in advance and a maximum of 60 days. Re-sits can be booked using the online booking system 14 days after your last examination.
The online booking system gives candidates the choice of the date and location of their examination. There are approximately 50 participating test centres throughout the UK which are available for examinations regularly during working hours. To find out the exam dates available at your chosen location please enter your preferred date into the on-line booking system when prompted. The system will then show you all availability at that location before, during and after your preferred date.
The study materials, which are purchased through MOL, are:
| Non-member rate | £220 |
| Member rate | £130 |
Members of ARLA, NAVA, NAEA and ICBA can take advantage of the member discount.
Further information in regard to training costs can be found on on our preferred supplier MOL’s website by clicking here
The examination costs are as follows:
| 4 Units taken on one day | £110 |
| 3 Units taken on one day | £100 |
| 2 Units taken on one day | £73 |
| 1 Unit taken on one day | £50 |
Exam fees are payable at the time of booking and the same fees apply to any re-sits that may be required.
HOW LONG WILL THE QUALIFICATION TAKE?
If your first pass in 1 or more Units was achieved via the paper based method you have 18 months from achieving this pass in which to complete all 4 Units of the qualification.
If your first pass in 1 or more Units was achieved via the e-assessment method you have 12 months from achieving this pass in which to complete all 4 Units of the qualification.
If you fail to achieve a pass in all 4 units within the relevant timescale you will need to re-start the qualification.
Each Unit has a pass mark of 65%. You will be notified of your provisional results at the test centre immediately after finishing your exams. An official confirmation of your results will be sent in writing from the NFOPP Qualifications Team. If you have passed the qualification you will receive a certificate confirming your success.
Before starting the qualification read the examination regulations and syllabus which can be found below. To order the study materials call MOL on 0161 203 2103. Further information on training can be found on MOL’s website at www.mol-openlearning.co.uk.
Success in the Technical Award is the first step in gaining qualifications in your profession. You may wish to develop your skills and knowledge further by proceeding to other relevant qualifications. The NFOPP Awarding Body offers advanced qualifications in residential estate agency and the knowledge you have gained for your Technical Award and your experience in agency will stand you in good stead for more advanced studies. More information on studying for the NFOPP Diploma in Residential Estate Agency (DipREA) can be obtained from MOL on 0161 203 2103.
Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to contact the NFOPP Qualifications Section to discuss what adjustments can be made to enable them to take the Technical Award.
So you want to undertake this!
Contact MOL to purchase your study materials and commence studying from the materials, in conjuction with the syllabus below. Once ready to take an examination, then using the link above, book your examinations
| E-Assessment Exam Locations | 132kb |  |
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| Examination Regulations | 122kb | |
| Example Examination Questions | 213kb | |
| Replacement Certificate Form | 554kb | |
| Syllabus | 162kb | |
