Level 4 Advanced Property Development

About this course

This higher level Advanced Property Development distance learning course from UK Distance Learning & Publishing is a more challenging and in-depth version of the corresponding Level 3 course we offer. This enhanced course has been designed not only to provide the student with a clear and concise understanding of the nature of property development, of what is involved and how to undertake a successful project, but also to add your own experiences to the learning process. In this way, our Advanced Property Development Distance Learning course will give you a considerable range of advanced skills to become a first class Property Development Manager.

Course Description

This course is intended for individuals who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in the area of Property Development in order to become accomplished professionals. As this course covers Health and Safety, Project Management and Construction, it will enable you to tackle large projects and ensure you have the skills to see the development through to the end, much as the Level 3 course does, but to a more sophisticated degree.

Course Content

Property Section.

• The credit crunch is explored in the second unit. The author identifies how the credit crunch initiated and how it 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 establishes plans and drawings for 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 planning, which is one of the most important parts of developing property.
• A successful and well-organised project is the result of excellent project management. In unit 10 the author illustrates project management.
• 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.
• Marketing your property efficiently is very important in the selling stages; this is covered in unit 14.
• There are different rules and regulations for buying property in Scotland and Abroad. The author establishes this difference in unit 15 and unit 16.
• In units 17 and 18 the author covers how to start a business and different types of businesses.
• Finally, in units 19 and 20, the author stresses the importance of recruiting and managing staff effectively.

Project Management

• What is project management?
• Why use project management?
• Benefits of project management
• What do project managers actually do?
• History of PM
• Project management old and new
• Modern scientific project management
• Gantt charts
• The Fayol management model
• Network diagrams
• Critical path method (CPM
• Program evaluation and review technique (PERT)
• Organisational Structure
• The four basic organisational structures
• Project Life Cycle
• The four stage project cycle model
• Milestones and hold points
• Project close-out
• Feasibility Studies
• The clients feasibility study
• Stakeholders
• The client
• Define the constraints on the project
• Value management
• Financial models for project selection
• Payback period
• Return on investment
• Discounted cash flow
• Net present value
• Project Estimating & Scope Definition
• Ball-park cost estimate
• Feasibility study
• Costing
• Subdivision of project costs

Construction

• Two important functions of a building are the provision of shelter and the creation of a comfortable space in which to live or work. To achieve this, it is necessary to know and understand the materials used to construct the building, the basic concepts that underpin the structural integrity of the building, and the design of the internal spaces that comprise the building.
• The occupants of a building require a comfortable internal environment, and there are several key factors that contribute to this. There are generally accepted ranges for these factors, and an understanding of what is acceptable to a variety of different end-users, undertaking a variety of tasks and activities is an essential requirement of good design.

Health & Safety

• Legal Framework for Health and Safety
• Sources of Law (England and Wales)
• The HSE
• The Responsibilities of Employers and Employees
• Employers Roles and Responsibilities
• Employees Roles and Responsibilities
• Client Roles and Responsibilities
• Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Roles and Responsibility
• Policies
• Hazards and Risks
• Effects of Changes to Work Practices
• Risk Rating of Hazards
• Environmental Aspects
• Working at Height
• Accident Data
• Using Risk Assessments in Appropriate Formats
• Special cases
• Workers with disabilities
• Lone workers
• Control and Monitoring

Qualification Information

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course).

The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards' Quality Licence Scheme. This means that UK Distance Learning & Publishing has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet certain quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to an Ofqual regulated qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills towards regulated qualifications in the future. The unit summary can be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this sector. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 4 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 UK Distance Learning & Publishing to meet specific learners' and/or employers' requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. ABC Awards' 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.

ABC Awards is a leading national Awarding Organisation, regulated by Ofqual, and the Welsh Government[1]. It has a long-established reputation for developing and awarding high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. As a registered charity, ABC Awards combines 180 years of expertise but also implements a responsive, flexible and innovative approach to the needs of our customers.

Renowned for excellent customer service, and quality standards, ABC Awards also offers Ofqual regulated qualifications for all ages and abilities post-14; all are developed with the support of relevant stakeholders to ensure that they meet the needs and standards of employers across the UK.

[1] Regulators for exams and assessments in England and Wales

Method of Study

Online Version

Our online courses are fully digitised versions of the paper-courses, so you can study on any PC or smart device when connected to the internet.

As with the paper course, your online learning programme is completely flexible, so you can study at a pace that suits you.

All of our online course content is broken down into bite size chunks to make your learning more manageable and effective

Method of Assessment

The course contains a number of assignments which your tutor will mark and give you valuable feedback on. We call these Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs). You need only send the TMAs to your tutor for comment, not the self-assessment exercises which are also part of the course to help you gauge your progress.

Tutor Support

You will have access to a tutor via email who will mark your work, guide you through the course and assist you with any problems you may have. In addition you will be supplied with a comprehensive Study Guide which will help you through the study and assessment process.

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