SURVEYING QUALIFICATIONS PROSPECTUS 2017
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CONTENTS WELCOME What is a Residential Surveyor Why Train with SAVA
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THE DIPLOMA SAVA Heritage The Course Enrolment Training Learning Resources Course Modules Course Trainers Assessment
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CAREER PROSPECTS Your route to RICS Membership The SAVA Scheme How can SAVA help your firm Mentoring
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WHAT TO DO NOW Open Days Careers Day Getting in Touch
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WELCOME TO AN INSPIRING JOURNEY Welcome to the SAVA School of Surveying prospectus. I am delighted to be a part of such a unique and progressive surveying school. Over the last few years, the team here has worked hard to develop the Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation – a new, vocational qualification created to make the residential surveying profession more accessible to those seeking a career in property surveying. At the SAVA School we have a reputation for excellence, enlisting only expert chartered surveyors and university lecturers to deliver the diploma and provide you with all you need to build a successful and fulfilling career in the surveying industry. Our approach to training is learner-centred and we do our best to maintain a supportive learning environment throughout the course. Should you choose to study with us, you will undoubtedly get to know our training team very well and they will be on hand to provide help and support, and to keep you motivated. It is with great pride that we offer the Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation. The qualification is recognised in the surveying industry and has the full support of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) which is a great testament to the high quality of the training we deliver. Within this prospectus you will find course details such as module titles, learner profiles and how to enrol as well as information about our heritage. If you have any questions whilst reading through the prospectus, please do remember that our course advisers are just a phone call or email away. Alternatively, do keep an eye out for upcoming open events where you can come and meet the team to get a real feel for the qualification and the work involved. We’re looking forward to welcoming more learners into the school over the coming year and we thank you for your interest in studying with us. Whether you choose to train with us in the near future, or you follow another career path, we would like to wish you all the best. Perhaps we will meet you in the classroom sometime soon!
Hilary Grayson Director of Surveying Services
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WELCOME The SAVA School of Surveying offers the industry-recognised Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation – the only vocational route into the residential property surveying profession. The course provides you with everything you need to become a competent and confident Residential Surveyor and Valuer.
direct entry into the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors to offer RICS products like the HomeBuyer Report and Building Surveys, and can also join the SAVA Scheme to offer the SAVA Home Condition Survey.
WHAT IS A RESIDENTIAL SURVEYOR
5 REASONS TO BECOME A SURVEYOR
Residential Surveyors are typically commissioned by home buyers to provide an impartial report on the condition of the property they are planning to buy. As a surveyor, you will be trained to identify and diagnose defects, helping homebuyers to ensure their dream home is not a nightmare in disguise. With the SAVA diploma, you can gain
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Excellent salary prospects High demand for surveying services Option to be employed or work independently Professional and well respected career New and exciting challenges every day
WHY TRAIN WITH SAVA The SAVA School of Surveying is fast becoming the training provider of choice for those looking to pursue a career in the property surveying industry and there are many benefits to training with us. • Part-time blended learning The course is delivered via a blend of face-to-face and online learning, so you can train around your existing work and family commitments • No relevant degree required The SAVA diploma is a vocational qualification that teaches everything you need to know about residential surveying from the ground up, so whether you have experience in the industry or are completely new to the profession, the course is suitable for everyone. • Qualify in just 15 – 24 months Unlike the full-time degree route into the surveying profession, the diploma has a specific focus on residential property meaning you can gain your qualification in as little as 15 months • Gain direct entry into the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) With the SAVA diploma, you can apply for prestigious Associate Membership to RICS immediately after qualifying. Once a member, you can begin offering RICS surveys like the RICS HomeBuyer Report • Regional training centres Whilst the SAVA School of Surveying is based in Milton Keynes, we deliver courses across the UK at various training centres. Please visit our website to view upcoming course dates and locations.
“At SAVA we are dedicated to putting you first and providing the best possible learning experience, no matter your background. The whole team is focused on helping you achieve your goals and ensuring you have the necessary skills and knowledge for a rewarding career.”
- Austin Baggett
SAVA Managing Director
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THE DIPLOMA THE SAVA HERITAGE
Surveyors and Valuers Accreditation (SAVA) began in 1999 as an accreditation scheme for Residential Chartered Surveyors offering the Homebuyer Survey and Valuation report. This expertise in surveying standards brought SAVA to the attention of government and in 2000 SAVA was granted the contract as the lead developer for the new Home Condition Report and Home Inspector qualification, the central element to the proposed Home Information Pack. In 2003 SAVA was acquired by National Energy Services (NES) and became the leading training organisation for the new Home Inspector qualification until this was abolished by government in 2010.
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To address the fallout of this government U-turn, SAVA then created the Home Condition Survey, aimed at the buyer rather than the seller, and launched the new SAVA Scheme for qualified Home Inspectors. The Home Condition Survey is a report for home buyers who want an independent survey of a property before they buy in order to help protect their investment. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors acknowledges that the increasing demand for surveys and valuations is stretching the available resource. As a result in 2014 the SAVA School of Surveying was created to address this skills shortage and offer a new way into the profession. Although the school is relatively new, SAVA has over a decade of experience training and accrediting Residential Surveyors.
THE COURSE
If you are looking for a pathway into the property surveying industry, the SAVA Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation is a revolutionary qualification giving those without a relevant degree the opportunity to enter the profession. The diploma is a level 6 qualification overseen by the Awarding Body for the Built Environment (ABBE). It is delivered by industry experts who are either Chartered Surveyors or university lecturers, so you will be taught by trainers with real ‘on-the-tools’ experience. The course is delivered part-time via a mix of face-to-face and online learning and includes two contact days per month at your chosen course location. Face-to-face training days comprise a blend of theory and practice and may include property site visits to test your skills. This blended learning approach gives you the opportunity to study in a classroom environment and meet like-minded people, but with minimal disruption to other work and family commitments. During the course, you will study for a number of modules before entering into an assessment period where you will be required to build a portfolio of surveys for assessment. Training takes place over 12 months, with a maximum period of 12 months there after for assessment – actual qualification time will depend on the time you can commit to building your assessment portfolio.
Once qualified with SAVA, you will be invited to join the following membership schemes: • SAVA Scheme for Surveyors The SAVA Scheme is open to Surveyors who wish to offer the Home Condition Survey, a private property survey, to homebuyers. Scheme benefits include pay-per-click insurance, quality assurance and easy-to-use reporting software. • Associate Membership to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors The Diploma is approved for Direct Entry into RICS meaning you can apply for AssocRICS membership as soon as you qualify and could be offering RICS surveys in as little as two weeks after gaining your diploma. As a SAVA learner, you will receive: • All course learning materials including textbooks • Quality training by industry experts • Technical support from the SAVA training team • Direct entry into RICS at AssocRICS level • One year’s membership to the SAVA Scheme
THE COURSE PROCESS
SAVA Scheme
Join the SAVA Scheme and offer the Home Condition Survey (HCS) to home buyers to protect their investment.
AssocRICS Assessment Training
Enrol
Training includes a mix of faceto-face and online learning. Perfect if you are hoping to qualify while you work.
The assessment process begins after your training when you will be expected to complete a portfolio of evidence based on what you have learnt. This portfolio can be completed in your own time.
Join RICS as an Associate Member and offer RICS products to your clients, become a registered valuer, work towards Chartered status, and use the AssocRICS designation after your name.
Choose your intake and pay your deposit to secure your place.
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ENROLMENT The first stage of the course is the period of enrolment, we consider this to be anywhere between when you first discover the course up to your induction day. It is here that it is crucial you understand not just whether the course is right for you but whether you are right for the course.
We advise you to do your research and look into the following:
The Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation is a diverse opportunity that is not only immediately fee earning but gives you the competence to develop your career. We encourage you to not only think about whether you want to complete the Diploma but where you will go once you have reached that stage. Is this something you want to do? The Diploma is not just a course in how to be a Surveyor, it is a level 6 vocational qualification, equivalent to a university degree in terms of academic rigour and offers entry into the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors as an Associate Member.
Can you commit to 10 - 15 hours study time per week?
The Diploma is a commitment into a complete career change, opening many doors and opportunities for your life’s path. Before you decide to commit to the course it is really important that you have all your questions answered, we strongly recommend you to get in contact with us to discuss any concerns. If you would prefer to talk and listen to industry experts and the course tutors we urge you to attend one of our open days that run periodically and are completely free of charge. If you have just missed an Open Day or were unable to attend but wanted to, we have a library of previous seminars covering various topics by a wide range of industry professionals from the world of surveying. You can find all these videos and more online at www.savasurveying.tv
Is it something you want to do? Can you commit to 22 days the course requires of you?
Which location is right for you? Can you afford the payments? We are flexible on payment and offer Deko and other payment options that are customisable for your situation. The course fee includes: • All 22 course days including lunch • Textbooks and other course material • ABBE exam fee • Access to the UWE and iSURV Libraries It is easy to enrol on a course for the Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation. Simply contact the SAVA team with the following information and we can guide you through the process: • Your chosen course date and location • Your chosen course fee payment option • Any previous experience you think might be relevant Please visit our website or contact us for up-to-date information on course dates, locations and payment options.
WHO IS IT OPEN TO? The diploma is open to everyone and here are many entry routes. Generally, there are four types of potential learner:
New Entrant This is the entry route for a learner with no prior surveying experience who is looking to change their career path.
Transferable Skills
This is the entry route for a learner with experience and transferable skills, for example a tradesman within the built environment.
DEA
This is the entry route for a candidate who is an active Domestic Energy Assessor with the ability to inspect property. Surveying is the natural next step along their learner path.
Construction Professional
This is the entry route for a learner with a degree and relevant knowledge in construction & building pathology. A pre-entry online test is required of the potential candidate.
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TRAINING The Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation is a vocational course, meaning it is about being a well-rounded Residential Surveyor. Three weeks before the start of your course we will send pre induction tasks and research material. This helps to prep candidates so that they are ready for induction day. You will also receive the course material, including textbooks, prior to the start of the course. SAVA training is about empowering candidates so that they can get the most out of the course. We have therefore broken the course down into fourteen modules of twenty two face-to-face training training days supported by a library of over 100 hours of rich media content. The course is comprised of the following: • • • • • • • •
Induction Professional Issues Valuation Construction Law Inspecting Property Landmark Building Pathology
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Assessing Services Report Writing RdSAP Masterclass Condition Masterclass Energy HCS Practical Introduction to Assessment Accompanied Inspection
The training days are around eight hours in length with three breaks, including lunch. These are split into two classes per month in order to help you better fit the Diploma around your lifestyle and to retain the knowledge delivered in each class.
We expect candidates to put in study time beyond the classroom. We recommend an additional 10 hours per week of work outside of the course days. This helps you to complete the course in the 15 - 24 month window. Not all modules are similar in size, some span many days such as Valuation, Construction and Building Pathology. These modules in particular are very important in becoming a successful Residential Surveyor and Valuer. Each module is relevant to the Diploma, Law, for example, will teach you how to recognise the legal implications that surround valuation issues. Training is delivered by BlueBox partners who are all leading industry professionals. This means you will be taught by the very best, as not only are the tutors personable and friendly, but they are also knowledgable and experienced in both teaching and surveying. The text books you will receive before the start of the course contain all the course knowledge and some are authored by the trainers themselves. RICS officially recognises the Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation as a legitimate and direct route into AssocRICS. This means RICS support and encourage anyone to take the course who is looking to make surveying their future.
NICK GOLDSMITH’S STORY Nick joined the SAVA School of Surveying after receiving an email about the SAVA diploma. Before joining the course, Nick was a Lettings Manager and Domestic Energy Assessor, so he already had an interest in residential property but wanted a new challenge.
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“The technical aspect [of residential surveying] always interested me and I like to be out and about. Every house and property owner is different so the role is varied.”
Like many SAVA learners, Nick was particularly drawn by the appeal of studying part-time without giving up his existing employment. Nick said he would recommend the course to others looking to pursue a career in residential surveying. “The course content is very good and the calibre of teaching is very high. We have a good group and the course content is wide ranging. [The highlight has been] surveying a mock property, combining all the areas we have covered on the course.”
LEARNING RESOURCES
Learners have access to a variety of learning resources – some will be mandatory for course completion, while others are provided solely for revision and reference purposes. You will be required to use these materials in addition to your own research, to carry out private study in preparation for upcoming training days. The learning resources for the Diploma are made up of the following:
Online Community
Learners will have access to a dedicated Facebook group for their intake where they can correspond with other learners and course advisers.
Course Videos
After course attendance, videos of the training days may be accessed and reviewed, ensuring all students can access all information.
Pre-Recorded Webcasts
A seminar or presentation that has been pre-recorded by someone from the surveying industry.
Published Documents
Industry relevant documents sourced by SAVA and provided as an additional learning resource.
Textbooks
All course information can be found inside the course textbooks, produced according to the demands and standards of the current surveying industry.
Online Learning
Additional content that can be used to enhance your learning experience i.e. The Surveyor’s Guide Series that shows how to use various surveying equipment.
Multiple Choice Self-Tests
Tests and revision designed for learners to gauge their knowledge and understanding of particular subjects.
Face-to-Face Learning
Classroom and practical training delivered by expert trainers and practising Residential Surveyors.
SHADOWING A SURVEYOR
We recommend that all learners get some shadowing experience with a practising Surveyor who has adequate experience during the course. If you already know of a local Surveyor, then we urge you to approach them. Alternatively, you may be able to find Surveyors who are active in your area through local estate agents. We understand that this may be difficult, therefore we provide a shadowing pack that explains the Diploma and the benefits for both you and the Surveyor. SAVA will assist in pairing learners with Surveyors but we cannot guarantee this service.
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COURSE MODULES
Modules vary in size from 1 - 4 days of face-to-face training. Learners are required to complete pre-course task sheets in preparation for each training session. These are circulated by email 22 days before the training session and can be accessed in advance via the online learner portal.
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Please note: Although RdSAP will be covered in training, this qualification does not allow you to practice as a Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA). If you wish to become a DEA you will have to undertake a separate qualification.
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THE COURSE TRAINERS The Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation is taught by BlueBox partners, a team with many years of experience advising property owners and practitioners. SAVA have been working closely with BlueBox partners over the past few years to develop the Diploma, making sure that every learner gets access to the best trainers, content and knowledge the industry has to offer. BlueBox has exceptional training, coaching and consultancy skills developed through their work with corporate, independent and individual clients.
Phil Parnham Phil Parnham is a Chartered Building Surveyor with a special interest in the further learning of experienced professionals. He delivers various courses aimed at existing Surveyors looking to enhance their skills.
Mike Ridgell MSc, MRICS, is a Chartered Surveyor, lover of traditional stone cottages, surveyor for buyers of older South Devon properties, energy assessor and energy auditor.Â
After 10 years practising as a professional Surveyor and 18 years teaching at Sheffield Hallam University, Phil is the Professional Development Director at BlueBox partners. He has been integral in developing training courses such as the inspection master classes and technical workshops.
He studied Historic Building Conservation at the University of Bath and is a qualified Home Inspector. Mike was formerly a Roofing Estimator and worked in property refurbishment. Mike regularly contributes to the SAVA technical bulletins and training manuals and has been providing training for National Energy Services, SAVA’s sister company, for the last 8 years. Mike is also an Assessor and Internal Verifier for various qualifications.
With years of experience under his belt, Phil is an expert in diagnosing property defects, particularly those regarding dampness problems and the condition of building services. Phil also offers his services as an expert witness and is closely linked with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), having produced several publications on their behalf.
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Larry Russen Larry Russen is a Chartered Building Surveyor, Chartered Building Engineer and Party Wall Surveyor. He also has a Post Graduate Certificate of Education. He practises in Norfolk and carries out building surveys, schedules of dilapidation and condition and acts as a party wall surveyor on all property types. In the last 25 years he has taught and helped train thousands of students, Surveyors and Energy Assessors on subjects including building pathology, damp, building regulations, energy asssessment and party walls. He has appeared in the High Court as expert witness, has had articles and books on professional subjects published, advisory-edited two other books and is currently responsible for on-line guidance for Chartered Surveyors about survey reports.
Chris Rispin
Alan Appleby
Over the years, expert trainer of Surveyors, Chris Rispin, has helped shape the industry he started out in. Through seeing gaps in how Residential Surveyors were trained, he wrote “Residential Property Appraisal” which is considered the essential benchmark of what a residential surveyor and valuer should be doing.
Alan Appleby is a technical trainer and an independent surveyor with extensive experience in the surveying field. He uses his expertise to train diploma learners in valuation and inspecting property.
Ian has a wealth of knowledge in the property and surveying industry, being particularly interested in developing processes and making sure that Surveyors and Valuers learn to use best practice.
Alan applied to study for the BSc in Urban Land Administration at Portsmouth University, graduating at the age of 19. He began his surveying career as an Assistant Surveyor for Frank Innes and joined as an Associate Member of RICS in 1981. Alan owned and developed two busy estate agency and surveying offices and was awarded the prestigious status of RICS Fellow, testament to his outstanding contribution to the industry.
Ian was involved in the establishment of Wolton Chartered Surveyors, spending 14 years as Compliance & Risk Director. He was also the joint chair of the External Examination Panel for the Awarding Body for the Built Environment (ABBE). Ian is currently the Co-Owner of Better Prepared Ltd, a firm of chartered surveyors practising in the East Midlands.
With significant industry experience Chris has been writing and delivering training courses and CPD on technical surveying issues for several years. He has presented numerous courses including the series on “Property Horrors”. Chris has shared his expertise with Surveyors across the country, has written numerous articles on the valuation of residential property and is the technical author for the new RICS Automated Valuation Models guidance.
Alan has appeared on Channel 4’s “The Restoration Man”, saving a collapsing 18th century flint mill and transforming it into his new home.
Ian Brindle
Through co-authoring the first edition of the RICS ‘Valuation of Individual New-Build Homes’ and acting as technical author on a draft of the 3rd edition ‘Mundic Guidance’, Ian has shared his expertise with surveyors and valuers across the country.
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ASSESSMENT
The last of your essential training modules is Introduction to Assessment. This day goes through the evidence requirements in detail, outlining what is required to complete the qualification and demonstrating the use of the online portfolio system. You will also carry out group exercises and presentations to the class. Once you have attended this day you will be in a position to start building your portfolio. Assessors are allocated to each learner and you will be asked to upload a series of assessments to be reviewed by your Assessor. When the Assessor is happy that the evidence presented demonstrates the required competence, the assessments will be signed off. You will be given up to 12 months to complete your portfolio for assessment. In summary, the portfolio of evidence will comprise: • 10 Home Condition Surveys and valuations • 3 energy reports • Multiple choice self tests (law and valuation) • Method statements • Learner statement – pre and post survey activities • Business and interpersonal skills. The surveys, valuations and energy reports will need to cover a range of property types and ages. Should learners not have access to a particular property type the centre will be able to assist. The Accompanied Inspection you undertake will provide you with one of the ten properties needed to complete your assessment portfolio. SAVA provides one residential valuation. In addition, you will need to source 8 of your own properties.
Evidence is held in an electronic portfolio so learners and assessors have online access 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The assessment process is rigorous and we recommend a minimum of 10 hours study per week.
ABBE EXAMS
Learners will need to sit two exams. The Diploma in Residential Surveying exam consists of 75 multiple choice questions to be completed in 90 minutes. Learners are given 5 minutes reading time before the exam begins. The pass mark for this exam is 70%. The Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation exam covers valuation only. This exam consists of 30 multiple choice questions to be completed in 60 minutes. Learners are given 5 minutes reading time before the exam begins. The pass mark for this exam is 70%. SAVA strongly recommends that you have at least 2 reports signed off before taking the exam. The exam can be taken at Pearson Vue test centres around the country. To find your closest test centre please visit www1.pearsonvue.com/abbe/. When you would like to book your exam the training team will provide you with your online booking details.
ACCOMPANIED INSPECTION SAVA runs an Accompanied Inspection every month. This will be the final day/assessment you will attend. As soon as you have completed your ninth report, you will be invited to book a suitable date.
ALIX HERITAGE’S STORY Alix enrolled on the SAVA Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation and is successfully juggling the course around her family life. Alix is a mum-of-two and enrolled on the Diploma to pursue a flexible career that she can fit around the school run.
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“The great thing for me about managing family life and a career in surveying is that I can book all my appointments during school hours and then carry out my desktop research and write my reports at home once I’ve collected the children from school. As the boys get older I will be able to manage longer hours as their needs become less intense.”
“I would really recommend this course to others… the opportunities afterwards are very appealing and the flexibility really does mean that you can have it all – a focus on the family and a rewarding and varied career.”
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CAREER PROSPECTS YOUR ROUTE TO RICS MEMBERSHIP The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is the leading professional body for land, property and construction in the UK.
As a RICS member you will be able to produce a range of RICS products including Residential Valuations, Building Surveys and HomeBuyer Reports.
Without an exempting degree it can be a real challenge to become a member of RICS. Although routes to membership exist, they are usually designed for people with university degrees. However, the Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation offers direct entry as an Associate Member once you have completed an online RICS ethics module.
Over 118,000 professionals worldwide are members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Joining RICS not only provides you with a professional accreditation, it also offers you a genuine competitive advantage and demonstrates that you work to the highest standard of excellence and integrity.
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WHY BECOME A MEMBER OF RICS • Status Your RICS credentials command respect from clients and peers by demonstrating that you work to the highest professional and ethical standard. The qualification is prestigious and an achievement of which to be proud. • Recognition By promoting the value of RICS standards, RICS aims to ensure that professionalism is embedded in the market, which provides public confidence and drives demand for surveying services. • Market advantage By working to RICS standards you provide unrivalled confidence to the market and gain a competitive advantage. • Knowledge RICS provides a range of practice standards, continuous professional development and best practice guidance to help you maintain the highest level of professionalism and continue to develop your technical and professional knowledge. • Network With 118,000 professionals worldwide RICS connects you to other professionals and clients in local and global markets.
“The Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation provides a new sensible route into the world of surveying for new entrants that wish to focus their careers in these fields. We look forward to welcoming many of the people that achieve this new qualification into RICS.”
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THE SAVA SCHEME
The Surveyors and Valuers Accreditation (SAVA) Scheme is designed specifically for Residential Surveyors. After you complete the Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation you will be able to join the SAVA Scheme and produce the Home Condition Survey. Benefits of the scheme include:
Our template ensures that your surveys are comprehensive and professional every time. You also have automatic access to the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) for re-instatement cost calculations.
Use of the SAVA Home Condition Survey (HCS)
SAVA members have access to targeted training events delivered with our training partners BlueBox, logos and copy for advertising and blogs, and are also able to purchase our dedicated HCS brochure to send to clients. Members also receive a copy of the Technical Bulletin, a regular industry bulletin from the SAVA team.
The HCS is designed with the buyer in mind. It provides a clear 1,2,3 condition rating system, includes a section for the Conveyancer (Surveyors are the eyes of the Conveyancer) and, crucially, allows for photographs throughout the report. It is much easier for a Surveyor to report on a defect if they can show the client a picture.
Comprehensive ‘pay per click’ insurance
SAVA offers pay per click professional indemnity (PI) and public liability (PL) insurance for Home Condition Surveys created by members of the SAVA Scheme. In effect this means that the SAVA Scheme is like an ‘insurance pool’ – we have greater pricing stability and purchasing leverage and you can reduce your activity or even leave the pool without having to fund run off cover from other income sources.
Easy to use software
The HCS reporting software makes it easy to write up your reports.
Business, marketing and branding support
Value added services for your client
You will have free access to a range of fact sheets – generic information sheets that you append to your report as appropriate. Topics include “Asbestos in the Home”, “Cavity Wall Insulation” and “Gutters and Downpipes”. You can also create and append your own appendices, for instance on features specific to your local environment.
A team focused on residential surveys and surveyors Housing is what we do. The SAVA team is dedicated to supporting Surveyors and their businesses.
Once you have completed your qualification, we provide you with your first year’s membership to the SAVA Scheme.
STEVE FUNNELL’S STORY Steve enrolled on the SAVA diploma, attending at our Milton Keynes training centre.
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Steve comes from an estate agency background, opening his own firm – Funnell & Co. – in 2003, but began his working life as a Psychiatric Nurse. Working in estate agency, it was not unusual for Steve to work six days a week and for long hours, so Steve chose the diploma to help him “plan for the future”, seek a flexible career and take more control of his time.
“I would recommend [the course] to anyone. It’s well-structured, presented superbly and the systems are user friendly. You’re never afraid to step in and ask questions, and the trainers are always happy to stop and answer them. In particular, Phil Parnham’s classes are great and he often uses humour to hold your interest.”
HOW SAVA CAN HELP YOUR FIRM
If you run a surveying firm, we can help you to train new members of staff to AssocRICS and increase your technical workforce. With as little as 15 months of intensive training and assessment, you will have a newly qualified Residential Surveyor with the skills to complete RICS surveys and the SAVA Home Condition Survey. A number of national and independent surveying firms are currently using the SAVA School of Surveying to increase their workforce – and so could you.
BENEFITS
• Just two contact days per month Learners are only expected to attend two days of face-to-face training per month during the formal training period, so they will spend minimal time out of the office. • More focused than a surveying degree Unlike a broader university degree, the SAVA diploma focuses solely on residential surveying meaning SAVA graduates have an in-depth knowledge of residential property. • Competitive alternative to a university degree Due to the more focused nature of the qualification, we can offer training at a fraction of the price of a university degree and learners can qualify in half the time.
Visit our website to view upcoming course dates and locations, and train your next surveyor to AssocRICS.
MENTORING
Could you become a mentor for a SAVA learner? Training for the Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation does include practical site visits; however, we believe that the best way for a learner to fully grasp their residential surveying skills is to shadow an experienced surveyor. Whilst we actively encourage our learners to contact their local firms to gain additional work experience, we are always on the look-out for firms who would be willing to mentor a learner in their area. Whether it’s hours, days or a longer term solution you can offer, we would be grateful to hear from you.
MENTORING BENEFITS
• Counts towards your annual CPD requirement • An extra pair of hands to use on the job • Learners are covered by SAVA’s insurance policy
This is a great opportunity to meet trainee surveyors and could even be used as an alternative way of recruiting for new technical staff. Call the SAVA team for details of how you could mentor a SAVA learner.
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WHAT TO DO NOW OPEN DAYS
The Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation is your pathway into the residential surveying profession and provides you with all you need to become a confident and competent Surveyor and Valuer in just 15 - 24 months. We understand that enrolling on the diploma is a big decision and that you will have many questions. This is why we run open events for you to find out more about the course and the career prospects, to meet the team and to ask all your burning questions. Our open events include a mix of seminar-style talks from industry leaders and the SAVA team, Q&A, and one-to-ones giving you the opportunity to ask any questions you might have away from the public forum.
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We hold regular Open Days throughout the year giving you the chance to: • Get to know the SAVA team • Speak with industry experts • Ask all your burning questions • Find out if a career in residential surveying is for you
WHY COME TO AN OPEN DAY
Our Open Days are designed with you in mind – to answer your questions about the course and to give you a feel for the overall profession. We are proud to say that many of the people who attend our open days go on to enrol on the Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation.
CAREERS DAYS
SAVA Careers Days are an annual event and are much bigger than our Open Days. Careers Days are aimed at both prospective surveyors and current SAVA learners. A number of UK surveying firms are invited to exhibit and speak at these events, with a view to promote the profession to new learners as well as to recruit some of our current learners and graduates. Our Careers Days present a unique opportunity to network with national and independent surveying firms and to get your name out there. With many firms now training new members of staff through the SAVA diploma, this could even be an opportunity to gain sponsorship – so dress to impress! For details of upcoming events, please visit the SAVA School of Surveying website or get in touch.
DATES & LOCATIONS
The Diploma commences at various points in the year from several locations around the country. To find out more about your nearest venue please visit website or get in touch.
PRICES
For more information on prices please visit the website or get in touch.
GET IN TOUCH
Enrolling on this qualification is a big decision and we understand that you may want to talk to us first. Our dedicated course advisers are here to help you make the right decision; please call them with any queries you may have, no matter how small. They can be reached on any of the contact details below. In order to book onto the qualification you need to complete a booking form. To request a booking form from one of our course advisers, please contact us using the details below. We hope to hear from you soon and look forward to helping you embark on your exciting new career.
01908 442158 INFO@SAVA.CO.UK
WWW.SURVEYORQUALIFICATIONS.CO.UK
www.surveyorqualifications.co.uk
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GENERAL ENQUIRIES Tel: 01908 442158 Email: info@sava.co.uk Web: www.surveyorqualifications.co.uk
HEAD OFFICE SAVA National Energy Centre, Davy Avenue Milton Keynes, MK5 8NA
Errors and omissions excepted. SAVA School of Surveying is owned by National Energy Services. National Energy Services Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office: National Energy Centre, Davy Avenue, Milton Keynes MK5 8NA. Company number: 1753762. FCA number 664650. 250717 v6.0