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NFoPP AWARDING BODY

REGULATED QUALIFICATIONSContact us on 01926 417 794

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NFoPP Awarding Body

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Qualification LevelLEVEL

England and Wales

LEVEL Northern Ireland

LEVEL Scotland

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Qualifications for Residential Letting and Property Management

Award in Introduction to Residential Property Management Practice 2 – 5 8

Technical Award in Residential Letting and Property Management 3 3 6 9

Certificate in Residential Letting and Property Management 4 – – 10

Technical Award in Residential Tenancy Deposit Protection and Management 3 – – 11

Qualifications for Sale of Residential Property

Award in Introduction to Sale of Residential Property 2 2 – 14

Technical Award in Sale of Residential Property 3 3 6 15

Certificate in the Sale of Residential Property 4 4 – 16

Qualifications for Commercial Property Agency

Technical Award in Commercial Property Agency 3 – – 18

Qualifications for Real Property Auctioneering and Chattels Auctioneering

Technical Award in Real Property Auctioneering 3 – – 20

Technical Award in Chattels Auctioneering 3 – – 20

Property Auctioneering

Qualifications for Residential Inventory Management and Practice

Technical Award in Residential Inventory Management and Practice 3 – 6 22

Frequently Asked Questions 23

PLEASE NOTE Scotland operates a different system of qualification levels from England and Wales (www.scqf.org.uk/features/Framework.htm). Where the qualifications listed above are recognised within the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) the SCQF level is indicated in the ‘Scotland’ column.

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NFoPP Awarding Body

About the NFoPP Awarding Body

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The National Federation of Property Professionals (NFoPP) Awarding Body is a specialist Property Sector Awarding Body, offering regulated qualifications. It is affiliated 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 and Business Agents (ICBA), the National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers (NAVA) and the Association of Professional Inventory Providers (APIP).

This Qualifications Guide provides key information on the regulated qualifications offered by NFoPP Awarding Body, including who they are for, what they cover, and any entry requirements. For more detailed information, including costs and syllabuses, please visit our website www.nfopp-awardingbody.co.uk

NFoPP Awarding Body is regulated by Ofqual in England and Northern Ireland and Qualifications Wales in Wales and offers qualifications in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Our qualifications are not only recognised within the sectors as the premier qualifications within the property industry but are also accepted for membership of various professional bodies.

QUALIFICATIONS WE OFFERWe offer qualifications at levels 2, 3 and 4 (levels 5, 6 and 7 in Scotland) in the following sectors:

WHAT DO THE LEVELS MEAN?Level 2 (Level 5 in Scotland) qualifications are equivalent to GCSE standard and are a good starting point if you have no knowledge within the subject area. It is not compulsory to begin at this level.

Level 3 (Level 6 in Scotland) qualifications are equivalent to ‘A’ level standard and are perfect for those working within the sector but holding no formally recognised qualifications.

Level 4 (Level 7 in Scotland) qualifications are equivalent to ‘Certificate of Higher Education’. Learners need to hold the level 3 (level 6 in Scotland) in order to undertake this higher level qualification. The level 3 demonstrates the required knowledge, which is then built upon within the level 4 (level 7 in Scotland).

All NFoPP Awarding Body qualifications can be completed through home study and our preferred supplier, MOL produces quality supporting 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.

www.nfopp-awardingbody.co.ukEnquiries 01926 417 794Email [email protected]

Residential Letting and Property Management

Residential Inventory Management and Practice

Sale of Residential Property

Commercial Property Agency

Chattels Auctioneering

Those holding a minimum of a level 2 qualification (level 5 in Scotland) are eligible for ARLA membership – www.arla.co.uk

Available in England, Wales and Northern IrelandAvailable in Scotland (Credit rated only)

Those holding a minimum of a level 3 qualification (level 6 in Scotland) are eligible for APIP membership – www.apip.org.uk


Those holding a minimum of a level 3 qualification (level 6 in Scotland) are eligible for NAEA membership – www.naea.co.uk


Those holding a minimum of a level 3 qualification are eligible for ICBA membership – www.icba.uk.com

Available in England and Wales

Those holding a minimum of a level 3 qualification are eligible for NAVA membership – www.nava.org.uk


Those holding a minimum of a level 3 qualification are eligible for NAVA membership – www.nava.org.uk


Call 01926 417 794 or visit www.nfopp-awardingbody.co.uk

Real Property Auctioneering


Regulated Qualifications for



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Award in Introduction to Residential Property Management Practice


Technical Award in Residential Letting and Property Management

WHO IS THE QUALIFICATION FOR?If you are new to the property industry and have little or no knowledge or experience this qualification may be the right one for you. This qualification would suit those who are currently working, or are aspiring to work as a Trainee or Junior Lettings Agent/Negotiator or Lettings/Office Administrator. It is not mandatory to begin with this introductory level and if you feel competent enough you may want to start with the Technical Award. We suggest you look at the full syllabus on our website before beginning your learning programme.

WHAT DOES THE QUALIFICATION COVER?This qualification comprises the following 4 units:

Unit 1 General Law, Health, Safety and Security in relation to 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.

England and WalesLEVEL 2


ScotlandLEVEL 5

Northern IrelandLEVEL 3

ScotlandLEVEL 6

WHO IS THE QUALIFICATION FOR?If you have some knowledge of residential letting but hold no formal regulated qualifications then this qualification may be the right one for you. This qualification would suit those who are currently working, or are aspiring to work, as a Lettings Agent/Negotiator, Residential Property Manager or Lettings/Office Administrator. We suggest you look at the full syllabus on our website before beginning your learning programme.


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.




Certificate in Residential Letting and Property Management


Technical Award in Residential Tenancy Deposit Protection and Management

WHO IS THE QUALIFICATION FOR?This qualification would suit those who are currently working, or are aspiring to work, as a Branch Team Leader, Senior Letting Manager or Branch/Area Manager. We suggest you look at the full syllabus on our website before beginning your learning programme. You must have achieved the following units from Level 3 Technical Award in Residential Letting and Property Management before you can register for the Level 4 Certificate;

• General Law, Health, Safety and Security in Relation to Residential Letting and Property Management Practice

• Legal Aspects of Lettings and Management


• Legal Aspects Relating to Residential Letting and Management

• Practice Relating to Residential Property Management

• Appraisal and Residential Property Letting Practice

• Applied Law Relating to Residential Letting and Management

• Introduction to Office Management

• Advanced Office Management

METHOD OF ACHIEVEMENTEach unit is assessed by either multiple choice examination or short essay. The examinations are taken at a test centre.

TIME FRAMEOnce you have registered for the qualification, all units must be achieved within 18 months.

REQUIREMENTSYou must hold the ‘Technical Award in Residential Letting and Property Management’ and be over the age of 18. There is a fee for registration.



WHO IS THE QUALIFICATION FOR?This qualification would suit those whose work includes regularly dealing with protecting and returning tenancy deposits, resolving disputes and using the alternative dispute resolution process. We suggest you look at the full syllabus on our website before beginning your learning programme.


Unit 1 General Law, Health, Safety and Security in Relation to Residential Letting and Property Management.

Unit 2 Legal Aspects of Letting and Management.

Unit 3 Handling, Protecting and Processing Residential Tenancy Deposits.

Unit 4 Returning Residential Tenancy Deposits and Dispute Resolution Procedures.




Award in Introduction to Sale of Residential Property


Technical Award in the Sale of Residential Property

WHO IS THE QUALIFICATION FOR?If you are new to the property industry and have little or no knowledge or experience this qualification may be the right one for you. This qualification would suit those who are currently working, or are aspiring to work, as a Trainee or Junior Estate Agent, Trainee or Junior Sales Negotiator, or a Sales/Office Administrator. It is not mandatory to begin with this introductory level and if you feel competent enough you may want to start with the Technical Award. We suggest you look at the full syllabus on our website before beginning your learning programme.


Unit 1 General Law, Health, Safety and Security in relation to the Sale of Residential Property.

Unit 2 Customer Service within the Property Sector.

Unit 3 Regulations relating to Sale of Residential Property.

Unit 4 Practice relating to the Sale of Residential Property.

WHO IS THE QUALIFICATION FOR?If you have some knowledge of residential sales but hold no formal regulated qualifications then this qualification may be the right one for you. This qualification would suit those who are currently working, or are aspiring to work, as a Sales Negotiator/Estate Agent, Property Valuer or Sales/Office Administrator. We suggest you look at the full syllabus on our website before beginning your learning programme.


Unit 1 General Law, Health, Safety and Security in relation to the Sale of Residential Property.

Unit 2 Law relating to Residential Property Sales.

Unit 3 Practice relating to Residential Property Sales.

Unit 4 Property Appraisal and Basic Building Construction/Defects.





ScotlandLEVEL 6


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Certificate in the Sale of Residential Property



WHO IS THE QUALIFICATION FOR?This qualification would suit those who are currently working, or are aspiring to work, as a Branch Team Leader, Senior Sales Manager or Branch/Area Manager. We suggest you look at the full syllabus on our website before beginning your learning programme. You must have achieved the following units from Level 3 Technical Award in Sale of Residential Property before you can register for the Level 4 Certificate;

• General Law, Health, Safety and Security in Relation to the Sale of Residential Property

• Law relating to Residential Property Sales

WHAT DOES THE QUALIFICATION COVER?The qualification comprises the following units:

• Legal Aspects Relating to Residential Estate Agency

• Practice Relating to Residential Estate Agency

• Market Appraisal and Valuation Relating to Residential Estate Agency

• Building Design & Defects for Residential Estate Agency

• Introduction to Office Management

• Advanced Office Management

METHOD OF ACHIEVEMENTEach unit is assessed by either multiple choice examination or short essay. The examinations are taken at a test centre.

TIME FRAMEOnce you have registered for the qualification, all units must be achieved within 18 months.

REQUIREMENTSYou must hold the ‘Technical Award in The Sale of Residential Property’ and be over the age of 18. There is a fee for registration.




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Technical Award in Commercial Property Agency


Real Property Auctioneering and Chattels Auctioneering

WHO IS THE QUALIFICATION FOR?If you have some knowledge of commercial property but hold no formal regulated qualifications then this qualification may be the right one for you. This qualification would suit those who are currently working, or are aspiring to work, as a Commercial Property Agent, Commercial Property Valuer or Office Administrator. We suggest you look at the full syllabus on our website before beginning your learning programme.


Unit 1 General Law, Health, Safety and Security in relation 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.



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Technical Awards in Real Property Auctioneering and Chattels Auctioneering


Chattels Auctioneering


Inventory Management and Practice

WHO IS THE QUALIFICATION FOR?If you have some knowledge of real property auctioneering but hold no formal regulated qualifications then this qualification may be the right one for you. This qualification would suit those who are currently working, or are aspiring to work, as a Property Auctioneer or Property Valuer. We suggest you look at the full syllabus on our website before beginning your learning programme.

WHAT DOES THE QUALIFICATION COVER?This qualification comprises the following 4 units: • General Law, Health, Safety and Security in relation to Real Property Auctioneering. • The Law relating to Real Property Auctions. • Practice and Procedures relating to Real Property Auctioneering.

• Property Appraisal and Basic Building Construction/Defects in relation to Real Property Auctioneering.


WHO IS THE QUALIFICATION FOR?If you have some knowledge of chattels auctioneering but hold no formal regulated qualifications then this qualification may be the right one for you. This qualification would suit those who are currently working, or are aspiring to work, as an Auctioneer or Valuer. We suggest you look at the full syllabus on our website before beginning your learning programme.


• Health and Safety, Security and General Law Relating to Chattels Auctioneering.

• Law Relating to Chattels Auctions.

• Practice and Procedures relating to Chattels Auctioneering.

• Appraisal and the Auctioneers Duties and Liabilities in relation to Chattels.



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Technical Award in Residential Inventory Management and Practice

NFoPP Awarding Body

Frequently Asked Questions

WHO IS THE QUALIFICATION FOR?If you have some knowledge of residential inventory but hold no formal regulated qualifications then this qualification may be the right one for you. This qualification would suit those who are currently working, or are aspiring to work, as an Inventory Agent/Clerk, Lettings Administrator, Trainee/Junior Lettings Agent/Negotiator, Lettings Agent/Negotiator, or Property Manager. We suggest you look at the full syllabus on our website before beginning your learning programme


Unit 1 General Law, Health, 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.


ScotlandLEVEL 6

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QDo I have to begin with the lowest level qualification?AYou can undertake the Level 3 qualification if this is appropriate for you without completing the level 2 but all candidates are required to have achieved the relevant Level 3 qualification in order to undertake the Level 4.

QHow can I study towards the qualifications?AYou can purchase study materials from MOL which support each programme; alternatively you can research the topics following the syllabus on the website.

QOnce I have achieved the relevant qualification does this mean I am automatically a full member of a membership organisation, for instance NAEA, ARLA, ICBA, NAVA or APIP?ANo, you need to contact the membership organisation and apply for full membership, stating that you have achieved the relevant qualification.

QAre there any taught courses leading to these qualifications?A You may find taught courses available for some qualifications; visit the membership divisional websites for details. The Awarding Body does not offer taught programmes or courses leading to its qualifications.

QCan I speak to someone about these qualifications?AYes, of course. Call the Awarding Body on 01926 417794 to discuss them in detail.

Further FAQ's are listed on the Awarding Body website www.nfopp-awardingbody.co.uk


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