Gateway Qualifications
    Level 3
    QN: 603/5510/4
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    Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Residential Letting and Property Management

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Gateway Qualifications. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 42 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    Gateway Qualifications
    Syllabus Units
    4 Units
    Guided Hours
    42 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Legal Aspects of Letting and Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the different types of agreement relating to the occupation of residential properties.
    • Understand the requirements for regaining possession of let property and the protection available to the occupier.
    • Understand the statutory regulations that apply to landlords and agents.
    • Understand the legislation and requirements for a residential property to be deemed fit for letting.
    • Understand the safety requirements for rental property.6.
    • Understand the legislation relating to Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and property licensing.
    • Understand the legal requirements relating to tenancy deposits.8.
    • Understand consumer protection legislation applicable to residential letting.
    • Understand the key requirements of transactional tax relating to rental property.
    • Understand the role of the agent in the provision of insurance for a rental property.
    2

    Legislation and Regulation affecting Residential Lettings and Property Management

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand health and safety at work legislation and it's application in and out of the workplace.2.
    • Know how to keep properties secure.3.
    • Understand the general concepts relating to the provision of property services.4.
    • Understand the common law duties of agents and agents' authority.
    • Understand the principle elements of the law of contract.
    • Know about liability outside the law of contract.
    • Understand key concepts of land law.
    • Understand discrimination legislation and its application.
    • Understand the requirements of the data protection legislation.10.
    • Understand the requirements of the legislation relating to money laundering.
    3

    Residential Property Letting Practice

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand a letting agency's services and terms and the agent's authority.
    • Understand the main factors affecting property rental value and the market appraisal process.
    • Understand the requirements for energy performance certificates (EPCs) for rental property
    • Understand the agents' responsibilities to the landlord and applicants.
    • Understand the requirements for dealing with offers and the referencing of applicants and guarantors.
    • Understand the process of preparing tenancy documentation.
    • Understand the requirements of the housing benefit system and local housing allowance.
    • Understand the procedures to be followed when handing over a property to a new tenant.
    4

    Residential Property Management Practice

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand client accounting procedures.
    • Understand the issues surrounding the management of repairs and maintenance of let property.
    • Understand the need for statutory consents relating to material changes that will affect the property.
    • Understand matters relating to breaches of tenancy agreements.
    • Understand the procedures to be followed to extend, renew or terminate a tenancy agreement.
    • Understand the legal provisions relating to damages at the end of a tenancy.
    • Understand the legislation relating to statutory nuisance.
    • Understand best practice guidelines relating to dispute resolution.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/5510/4
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Gateway Qualifications
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Oct 2020