Junior Estate Agent apprenticeship overview

Learners will develop their knowledge in core areas such as property valuation, compliance, planning, and construction defects. Apprentices will also develop key skills in negotiation, sales, and customer care to deliver the best customer service to clients.

The apprenticeship standard is set at Level 2 which is the equivalent of five GCSE passes.

What will An Estate agent apprentice cost a Business/Employer?

Non-levy paying employers will need to contribute 5% of the maximum funding band as published by the Skills Funding Agency for the delivery of training and assessment for the apprenticeship. In this instance, the fee is £200.00.

If your company is already paying an apprenticeship levy, then all costs will be covered from the company apprenticeship levy pot.

Eligibility

• Aged 16 years or older.

• Resident in the UK/EU for at least three years before commencing the apprenticeship.

• Have a right to work in the UK.

• Not currently enrolled in any other apprenticeship, or other DfE-funded FE/HE programme

• Candidates should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification.

Contents

The Estate agent Apprentice will be taught about the sales process of properties; organising and conducting property viewings, marketing properties; and selling of additional services to buyers. Apprentices will understand the importance of complying with contractual, statutory, and legal restrictions, and client confidentiality.

Additionally, the individual will learn about preparing floor plans of a property, following the measuring code of practice, and assisting with the provision of sales particulars. The learner will also develop administrative skills to manage databases, undertake research on properties, and carry out tasks to market properties effectively.

Apprentices will be encouraged to develop a wider awareness of the organisation and understand how their role aligns with the company’s values, business plan, and KPIs.

English & Maths

If the Apprentice does not have good grades in their GCSE, they have to pass Functional Skills at Level 1 in English and Maths as a minimum.

How the Estate Agent Qualification is delivered?

This Apprenticeship will primarily be delivered at the employer’s premises that include a 20% off-the-job training requirement.

Professional Body and Progression

Apprentices who successfully complete this apprenticeship may be eligible to apply for student membership in the following:

NAEA Propertymark (now incorporating the professional bodies formerly known as the National Association of Estate Agents, Institute of Commercial, and Business Agents, and National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers).

End point assessment

Apprentices access End Point Assessment following a gateway discussion with their employer, and trainer where entry requirements are discussed, checked, and recorded including functional skills at the required level. The End Point Assessment will include the following types of assessment:

• Situational Judgement Test.

• Professional Discussion.

• Self-Assessment.

• Collate testimonies from people who use services.

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