Distance Learning Programme

Distance Learning Programme for the Residential Sector
The BlueBox partners' Distance Learning Programme for residential practitioners redefines professional development and responds to the challenges of the recession. Consisting of a series of low cost modules our programme is:

• cost effective – a fraction of the cost of conventional seminars and conferences;
• available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – no need to lose that important fee;
• on your computer screen at your home or office – no more early morning traffic jams;
• practical and focused on topical issues – tackles the new challenges you face everyday;
• highly illustrated and interactive – maximum pictures, minimum words;
• RICS compliant – designed to satisfy the RICS' CPD requirements.

The structure of the programme
Our programme will consist of a number of themed 'packs' each containing four or more modules. These include:
Services Pack – building services in residential dwellings. This will include four separate modules including electrics, heating, water and drainage. These will be launched from May 2009;
Valuation Pack – appraisal of property in changing times. This pack will build into 4 modules looking at new build property, valuing in a recession, and the impact on value of environmental issues and the condition rating system. The first module in this pack will be available in May 2009;
Condition Assessment Pack – condition assessment and reports. These modules will review and tackle some of the perennial and controversial issues including: identifying and reporting on health and safety risks; managing 'further investigations' in level two reports; structural movement, dampness and timber defects. The first module in this pack will look at the new HomeBuyer's Report and will be available from early June 2009 to coincide with the launch of the new report. Further modules will be introduced from September 2009 and by March 2010 we will have at least 20 modules in the programme.

What is included in the modules?
The modules will include the following:

• Reference documents that outline the main regulations and standards relevant to the topic;
• An illustrated case study for you to analyse;
• An annotated 'model' answer that identifies the critical issues that influence our assessment of the case study;
• The condition rating and report we think are appropriate for the case study;
• The BlueBox partners Guide to Distance Learning that helps you incorporate this activity into your life long learning profile;
• Access to the BlueBox partners Distance Learning Programme 'technical forum', where you can discuss and debate a whole range of technical issues with fellow participants.

The modules
For more information on the available modules, please click on the module title. We have shown in grey forthcoming modules and their anticipated publication date.

Services Pack – building services in residential dwellings
SP Module One	Assessing solid fuel appliances (available free of charge without obligation)
SP Module Two	Assessing gas fired heating appliances
SP Module Three	Assessing electrical systems in residential properties
SP Module Four	Assessing mains drainage in residential properties
Valuation Pack – appraisal of property in changing times
VP Module One	New build property
VP Module Two	Valuing in uncertain times
VP Module Three	The impact on value of environmental issues
VP Module Four	Condition rating and market value
VP Module Five	Finding comparable evidence for residential valuations with Rightmove Plus (available free of charge without obligation)
Condition Assessment Pack – condition assessment and reports
CAP Module One	The New HomeBuyer Report
CAP Module Two	Identifying and reporting on health and safety risks
CAP Module Three	Managing further investigations in level two reports
CAP Module Four	Structural Movement
CAP Module Five	Dampness
CAP Module Six	Timber defects

Costs
Each module will cost £28.00 plus VAT, or alternatively you can purchase a complete pack of four or more modules and receive a 10% discount. Discounts will be available for corporate organisations where we can also provide bespoke modules and technical forums.
Once your payment has cleared you will be sent a username and password enabling you to download the material.

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