Qualifications Scotland
    Level 6
    QN: 603/0174/0
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    Qualifications Scotland Level 6 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Qualifications Scotland. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 158 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 6
    Awarding Body
    Qualifications Scotland
    Syllabus Units
    3 Units
    Guided Hours
    158 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Conveyancing Law and Practice

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • interpret and advise upon the areas of law that impact upon a land sale and purchase transaction.
    • Analyse and complete the steps in residential sale and purchase transactions in registered, unregistered land, freehold and leasehold transactions from initial instructions to post completion.
    • Interpret and apply the Professional Conduct Rules of the Council for Licensed Conveyancers.
    • Interpret and apply the requirements of mortgage lenders and the need to consider money laundering issues.
    • Interpret and apply the remedies for breach of the Sale Contract.
    2

    Landlord and Tenant

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Interpret leasehold covenants and obligations and be able to advise a client what their options are in the event of non-compliance.
    • Recognise how the different types of tenancies are affected by the Rent Act 1977 and the Housing Act 1988.
    • Understand the differences between residential, commercial and agricultural leases and which statutes apply in each case.
    • Demonstrate an understanding of enfranchisement, collective enfranchisement and the tenants’ right of first refusal, applying all relevant statutes.
    3

    Managing Client and Office Accounts (Conveyancing)

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Record, in a double entry book-keeping system and in accordance with the CLC Accounts Code and Guidance where relevant, transactions dealing with (a) aspects of client billing in a conveyancing context, and (b) transactions involving the business's finances. Working from a trial balance
    • prepare and analyse simple year end accounts including profit and loss accounts and balance sheets, incorporate any adjustments, and prepare appropriation accounts.
    • Prepare and analyse bank reconciliation statements and cashflow forecasts.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/0174/0
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    Qualifications Scotland
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2016