Applicable to England and Wales
This qualification is now live and available for candidates to achieve; contact MOL for workbook materials see the details below
The National Federation of Property Professionals (NFOPP) Awarding Body is committed to raising standards within the property sector through the provision of accredited, nationally recognised qualifications. The NFOPP Awarding Body is independent and recognised by the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual). This means we have to follow strict guidelines and maintain quality standards in the provision of all our qualifications.
The Technical Award in Chattels Auctioneering is a Level 3 qualification within the National Qualifications Framework, which means it is broadly equivalent to A-Level standard.
The qualification is open to all and is a requirement for membership of the National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers (NAVA). It is an introductory qualification ideal for candidates wanting to gain or improve existing knowledge in the key areas related to chattels auctioneering.
The qualification syllabus is divided into 4 Units as follows:
Unit 1: Health & 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
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?
TIME LIMITS
You have 12 months from achieving a pass in one or more Units in which to complete all 4 Units of the qualification.
If you fail to achieve a pass in all 4 units within this timescale you will need to re-start the qualification.
Each Unit has a pass mark of 65%. 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 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 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 an NFOPP Diploma can be obtained from MOL on 0161 203 2103.
The NFOPP is proud to endorse the Wolverhampton University Foundation Degree in Auctioneering and Valuation. More information about this higher level qualification can be found by clicking here.
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
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