Course overview
The Junior Estate Agent programme is designed for individuals starting their career in the estate agency sector, including areas such as sales, auctioneering, and commercial property. Learners will gain an understanding of the legal, contractual, and confidentiality requirements essential to the role, working under supervision within a wider organisation. This programme provides foundational skills necessary to support property sales and marketing activities effectively.
Throughout the programme, learners will undertake a variety of tasks including data registration, creating window adverts, arranging and attending property viewings, and assisting with property research and marketing through portals and databases. They will also learn to prepare floor plans following industry standards, take and produce property photographs, and support the preparation of sales particulars. The programme covers the sales process, including conducting viewings and handling formal offers, alongside relevant policies and procedures.
By the end of the programme, participants will have developed essential skills for working in both commercial and residential property sales. They will be able to manage the quality, accuracy, and planning of their own work, collaborate effectively with colleagues, and contribute to improving working practices. This foundation prepares learners for career progression within estate agency, either with their current employer or elsewhere in the industry, and supports further professional development.
The learner journey
1. 10 months on-programme – This is when the individual will learn the skills, knowledge and behaviours which will support them for their End-Point Assessment. The learner could partake in a combination of activities, such as classroom based sessions, mentoring, shadowing, bespoke resources and off-site visits in order to support their learning and development.
From 1 August 2025, apprentices must complete at least 187 hours of off-the-job (OTJ) training over a minimum of 8 months, with some standards requiring more for those without prior learning. Learn more about OTJ training hours.
2. Gateway – After the 10 months teaching and learning, you, your training provider and the learner will review the learners journey and decide whether it is the right time for the on-programme assessment.
3. End-Point Assessment – This is when your learner will need to demonstrate they have learnt the required knowledge, skills and behaviours, through an on demand knowledge test, a professional discussion, practical observation and business project.
Industry recognised qualifications
Apprentices have the opportunity to study an industry recognised qualification alongside their apprenticeship. Options include the Propertymark Level 2 Award in Introduction to Residential Property Management Practice or the Propertymark Level 2 Award in Introduction to Sale of Residential Property. During their qualification, apprentices receive student membership, granting access to resources, webinars, and industry events.
Eligibility
Those with an annual wage bill of less than £3m do not pay the Apprenticeship Levy. Instead, 95% of each apprenticeship is funded by the government whilst a 5% investment is required by the employer to enhance the skills of their employee.
- Employers are also be eligible for a £1000 incentive payment if the apprentice is aged 16–18.
- Employers with less than 50 employees and where the apprentice is aged 16–18, the government will fund 100% of the apprentice and are eligible for a £1000 incentive payment.
- Employers with those aged 19+ the government will continue to fund 95% of the apprenticeship programme whilst a 5% investment is required by the employer.
Businesses can manage this through the Apprenticeship Service online account.
Find out more
To learn additional information about this apprenticeship, you can explore our Course Sheet or Learning Journey.
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