Property Development at QLS Level 3
Entry requirements: No prior qualification needed
Award achieved: ABC Awards and Certa Award Certificate of achievement at QLS Level 3
This Property Development distance learning course has been designed to provide a clear and concise understanding of the nature of property development, what is involved, and how to undertake a successful project.
This course in intended for individuals who are new to property development, those who are interested and want to find out what is involved, and professionals in the trade who simply want to go over the basics.
This course allows you to study at your own pace, and is designed to develop an interest and understanding of property development, both on a business and personal level.
The course is divided into 21 units. Firstly, the author introduces the property market, where to buy and who can develop.
Recessions and their effects are explored in the second unit. The author identifies how the credit crunch began, and how its aftermath has opened new doors to property investors.
It is important to carry out desk study before investing in property. Thus, methods of property research are established in unit 3.
It is essential to understand the legal aspect of property. In unit 4 the author explores property and the law, including conveyancing, knowing your rights, and how to sell your property.
Different types of property, including listed buildings, are identified in unit 5.
One of the key areas of property development is finance. In unit 6, the author explores different methods of finance option available on the market.
Unit 7 explains the nature of plans and drawings and how they might relate to your property.
Building regulations are vital when it comes to all aspects of a building. In unit 8 the author analyses what building regulations are and what they cover .
In unit 9 we cover the planning process, which is one of the most important parts of developing property.
A successful and well-organized project is the result of excellent project management. In unit 10 the author explore the different project management options .
In unit 11 the author covers renovation of property
Buying at auction is a popular method of buying property at good value; this is covered in unit 12.
Unit 13 identifies the advantages and disadvantages of buying property before it is built.
Buying to let is a popular option for many property developers. Unit 14 covers the different ways this can be managed, and outlines a landlord’s rights and responsibilities.
Marketing your property efficiently is very important in the selling stages; this is covered in unit 15.
There are different rules and regulations for buying property in Scotland and abroad. The author establishes this difference in unit 16 and unit 17.
Furthermore, in unit 18 and unit 19, the author covers how to start a business and different types of businesses.
Finally, in units 20 and 21, the author stresses the importance of recruiting and managing
staff effectively.
Study Method
The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of enrolment.
Course Duration
Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. The course will take around 100 hours of study to complete.
Assessment
Each unit is followed by a written assignment (comprising a portfolio of evidence of learning), which is submitted and then marked by your tutor.
Course Endorsement
At the end of this course successful learners will be given the option to receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).
The course has been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme. This means that Kendal Publishing Ltd has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The course itself has been designed by Kendal Publishing Ltd to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. The Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group , a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.
The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.
Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.
*Regulated qualification refers to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual / CCEA / Qualification Wales
