The Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training Examination) Rules, 2020

2. Citation. Interpretation. PART II APPLICATION FOR EXAMINATIONS

18. Application for candidacy. Entry requirements. Candidacy registration number. Registers. Examination registration. Fees. Examinations levels and completion period. Examination admission letter. Conduct of examination. Examination sessions. Postponement of or absence from examinations. Examination centres. Examination irregularities. Re-admission. Cessation. Grading system. 1 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) PART III ADMNISTRATION OF EXAMINATIONS

3.-(1) Any person who wishes to sit for the Board’s examinations shall apply for registration as a candidate after complying with the minimum qualifications to sit for that particular examination (2) The application for candidacy registration shall be made in Form No. 1 specified in the First Schedule to these Rules. (3) Each application form shall be supported by the relevant documents as prescribed in the form (4) Upon submission of the application form, the Board shall- 4 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Entry requirements Candidacy registration number (a) verify the authenticity of the information furnished; (b) evaluate the application for candidacy registration to determine the applicant’s entry point; and (c) communicate to the applicant the outcome of the evaluation process.

4. An applicant for candidacy registration shall be required to meet the prescribed entry requirements for the respective examination level as set out in the Third Schedule to these Rules.

5.-(1) Upon registration of a candidate, the Board shall the candidate’s issue an registration number. identity card showing (2) The candidate’s registration number shall be permanent and valid throughout the candidacy. (3) The candidate, upon being issued with candidate’s registration number, shall be eligible to apply for the Board’s examinations. Registers

6.-(1) The Board shall maintain a record of the registered candidates. (2) There shall be two types of candidacy registers, namely- technician examination register; professional examination register. (a) (b) (3) The candidacy registers shall contain the following particulars: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) necessary. names and address of the candidate; date of entry; qualifications of the candidate; level of candidacy’s registration; and such other particulars as the Board may deem (4) Any changes of registered particulars shall be entered in the appropriate register by the Registrar. Examination registration

7.-(1) The candidate shall, after attaining the minimum training period in a review class from a recognized provider and issued with a candidate’s registration number and identity card, apply for examination registration by filling in Form No.2 set out in the First Schedule to these Rules. The Board shall examination application to determine- evaluate (2) the (a) eligibility to sit for the examination; 5 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Fees (b) (c) (d) payment of examination fee; the compliance with the requirement of attaining the minimum training period in a review class by a recognized provider; and the certification of the examination entry form by a recognized review class provider.

8.-(1) Upon admission, a candidate shall be required to pay the following fees as specified in the Fourth Schedule to these Rules: registration fees; examination fees; and annual subscription fees. (a) (b) (c) (2) The annual subscription fees shall be paid on the first day of July of each year and shall cover the duration stipulated for cessation of candidacy. (3) A candidate who fails to register for candidacy examination on the prescribed period shall be liable to pay a penalty fee determined by the Board from time to time. (4) Examination fees paid shall not be carried forward to the next examination session unless the conditions provided for under rule 13(1) have been met. Examination levels and completion period

9.-(1) There shall be two categories of Board examinations under the following levels: (a) the technician examination levels being- (i) (ii) Technician Level I; Technician Level II; and the professional examination levels (b) being- Examination (i) Professional Level I (Foundation); (ii) Professional Level II (Valuation Methods); and (iii) Professional Examination Level III (Professional Skills). Examination (2) A candidate shall be allowed to sit for one or more subjects in the respective level at a single 6 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) examination attempt. (3) A candidate shall only be allowed to proceed to a higher level of examination upon successful completion of the lower level. (4) A candidate for full registration shall be required to submit annually experience report and write a thesis which shall be examined. (5) The Board shall determine a maximum period for a candidate to keep or complete a paper, parts, level or entire examinations of the Board. (6) A candidate who fails to complete the examination within the period determined by the Board shall be disqualified from sitting the Board’s examination.

10. A candidate who is registered by the Board to sit for examination shall be issued with an admission letter specifying- (a) name of the centre at which the candidate shall sit for the examination; (b) examination date and time; and (c) examination paper(s) to be attempted.

11.-(1) A candidate shall be issued with candidate’s booklet specifying the matters to be observed during conduct of examinations. examination instructions (2) Subject to subrule (1), the candidate shall be required to comply with examination instructions and avoid committing the irregularities provided for under rule 15 and those provided for under the Valuers Registration (General) Rules.

12.-(1) There shall be two examination sessions per annum or as shall be determined by the Board. (2) The Board shall publish the sessions and dates of the examinations in the media three months before the sitting of the examination. Examination admission letter Conduct of examination GN. No.272 of 2019 Examination sessions Postponement of or absence from examinations

13.-(1) A candidate who wishes to postpone examination in part or its entirety shall, upon communicating the valid reasons and receive the 7 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) approval of the Registrar on or before the closing date, be allowed, in writing, to postpone such examinations and total amount paid as examination fees shall be carried forward to the next session that he will conduct such examination. the (2) Where a candidate submits a written withdrawal after a closing date showing medical or any other reasonable grounds for postponement supported by documentary evidence, half of the amount paid may be carried forward as the Board may determine. (3) A candidate allowed to postpone examination shall re-apply to sit for the postponed examination or part thereof in the next examination session. (4) The candidate who fails to comply with the provisions of subrule (3) the fees that he paid shall not be refunded. (5) Where a candidate fails to appear in the examinations without notice the fees paid shall not be refunded. Examination centres

14.-(1) The Board shall select the examination centres from time to time based on the prescribed qualities. (2) The Board’s examinations shall be administered at the approved examination centres. Examination irregularities

15.-(1) For purposes of these Rules, examination irregularities includes: verbal communication or gesturing; exchanging of documents or answer assisting or being assisted by other plagiarism; smoking in the examination room; possession of a mobile phone in the (a) (b) scripts; (c) candidates; (d) (e) (f) examination room; (g) removing examination answer script from an examination venue; (h) script or answer book; (i) entering in an examination room with tearing any part of an examination 8 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) or using un-authorized material such as programmable calculators, ipad, dictionary or electronic translator of any kind or any other materials determined by the Board other than- (i) noiseless scientific calculators with standard functions; (ii) personal belongings such as handbags, briefcases, inactivated mobile phones which shall be kept at an area designated by the invigilator; or (iii) a bottle of water; or (j) indecent dressing which shall mean any type of dress likely to cause disturbance or annoyance to other candidates inside outside examination room or library or putting on any type of dress which may assist in cheating; borrowing of materials such as rulers, pens, pencils, calculators, from other candidates of examination; and course the (k) in (l) using abusive language in the answer intimidating, coercing, script or bullying, terrorizing, scaring, threatening, assaulting, beating, to destruction the embarrass or humiliate examination room or do any other act which may affect the conduct of examination. property in of (2) Any detected examination irregularity shall be immediately reported to the Registrar by the invigilator by using Form No. 3 set out in the First Schedule to these Rules. (3) The any candidate who examination irregularities under subrule (1) shall be liable to the disciplinary action and the Board may- commits (a) give a warning or caution and cancellation of the relevant examination; (b) suspend him for a specified period of time; or 9 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) (c) disqualify the candidate from conducting the Boards examination, as provided for under the Second Schedule to these Rules. (4) The candidate who has been suspended or discontinued from pursuing Board’s examinations due to examination irregularities shall be informed in writing of his right to appeal against the decision of the Board. (5) A candidate suspended may, upon making application the prescribed fees, be re-admitted on such conditions as the Board may specify. the Board, and on paying to Cessation

22. Establishment of Examination Committee. Declaration of examination results. Awards. Retention of examination results related documents. Syllabi review. Testing of newly introduced statutes, laws and standards.

25. Accreditation of review class providers.

32. Preparation of examinations and processing of results. Examination procedures. Handling of examinations. Leakage of examinations. Transportation of examination papers and answer scripts.

18.-(1) Professional Continuous The Education Committee shall, where is an there examination matter or a disciplinary matter to be determined, reconstitute itself into an Examination 11 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Committee Declaration of examination results Awards Committee or Committee as the case may be. an Examination Disciplinary (2) A member of the Examination Committee or Examination Disciplinary Committee shall not be represented in the meeting by proxy. (3) All meetings of the Examination Committee and Examination Disciplinary Committee conducted under these Rules shall demand the physical presence of fifty percent of all members. The

19.-(1) Examination Committee entrusted with the Board’s examination matters shall vet the examination results and recommend to the Board for approval and declaration. (2) The Board shall approve and declare the examination results when it deems fit and such results shall be communicated to candidates immediately after approval. (3) A candidate shall not be allowed to inquire about the date of declaration of the results. (4) No candidate shall be informed of the numeric marks scored in a paper or the entire examination. A

20. successfully completes an examination at any level shall be eligible for award of any of the following: candidate who (a) Technician Valuer Certificate, upon completion of technician examinations; and (b) Fully Registered Valuer Certificate, upon completion of profession examination. Retention of examination results related documents

21.-(1) The Board shall retain examination scripts and other examination related documents for a period of two years, after which the examination scripts and other examination results related documents shall be disposed off in a manner determined by the Board. results (2) Where the documents involved shall be retained until such time when the dispute is resolved. is any dispute, there Syllabi Review

22. The Board shall review its syllabi after every five years or anytime it deems necessary. 12 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Testing of newly introduced statutes, laws or standards

23. The Board shall examine newly introduced statutes, laws or standards immediately after they have come into effect. Accreditation requirements for review class facilitators

24.-(1) The Board shall establish a system of registering and monitoring review class facilitators applying for registration to the Board. (2) A review class facilitator shall, after complying with the necessary requirements set out in the Review Class Provider’s Registration Guide and upon payment of the appropriate fees prescribed under the Fourth Schedule to these Rules, be registered by the Board. (3) A facilitator shall be responsible for conducting review classes in accordance with procedures set out in the Third Schedule to these Rules. review class (4) Every prospective review class facilitator shall be required to apply the Board for accreditation by filling in Form No. 5 set out in the First Schedule to these Rules. to (5) A review class facilitator who fails to comply with procedures provided for under the Third Schedule to these Rules shall be liable to disciplinary actions as provided for under the Second Schedule to these Rules. Examination setting

25.-(1) The Board shall establish a system of setting its examinations. (2) The Board shall, in order to ensure quality and standards of the examinations question papers, appoint examination setters with the professional qualifications, expertise in the subject areas, merits, integrity and other qualities as shall be determined by the Board from time to time. (3) An examination setter shall be responsible for setting examination questions and provide in marking schemes and suggested solutions accordance with the procedures laid down under the Third Schedule to these Rules. 13 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Examination moderation Examination questions compilatio n (4) An examination setter who fails to comply with procedures provided for under the Third Schedule to these Rules shall be liable to disciplinary actions provided for under the Second Schedule to these Rules.

50. Offences and disciplinary procedures. Penalties. Suspension. Cessation. Appeals. Procedure for appeal. Notice of appeal. A copy of appeal. Ownership and loss of certificates. Loss or destruction of script. Transcript and certification. Learning Materials Learning resources. Disputes. 2 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.)

51. Transitional arrangements THE VALUATION AND VALUERS REGISTRATION ACT, (CAP. 138) ______ RULES ______ (Made under section 71) ______ THE VALUATION AND VALUERS REGISTRATION (TRAINING AND EXAMINATION) RULES, 2020 PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Citation

36.-(1) Any breach of these Rules shall be reported to the Registrar who shall, after giving the party accused an opportunity to be heard, have power to warn, reprimand, counsel or require such party to rectify the breach or forward the matter to the Board depending on the gravity of the offence. (2) The Registrar shall, where there is non- compliance with the Registrar’s direction to rectify the breach, repeated breaches or the breaches which are beyond his powers, shall report the breach to the Board. (3) Where the Registrar reported any disciplinary matter to the Board, the Board shall have powers to determine such matters basing on the disciplinary action prescribed in the Second Schedule to these Rules. (4) When considering any breach referred to it the Board shall afford a party concerned an opportunity to be heard. (5) The Board shall, in considering any breach brought before it, have the powers to- (a) summon any candidate, invigilator, setter, assembler, moderator, marker or any person or officer to give evidence or information or produce in connection with an anything alleged irregularity offence relating to examination process in it arrive at an order to enable or 18 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) impartial and just decision; (b) question or interrogate any candidate, invigilator, assembler setter, moderator, marker or any person or officer in relation to an examination irregularity which offence happened during examinations; or (c) propose sanction on such persons found responsible for or guilty of such offenses or irregularity. or Penalties Discontinuation and suspension

1. These Rules may be cited as the Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examinations) Rules, 2020. Interpretation Cap. 138

2. In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires- “abscondment” means an act or omission resulting into failure to appear for scheduled examination at a time, day and place specified without permission; “absent” means non-appearance to the Board’s examination; “Act” means the Valuation and Valuers Registration Act; “assessment” means any written form of test for professional competence conducted during learning process; “Board” means the Valuers Registration Board established under section 12 of the Act; “candidate” means any person dully registered for any programme of the Board for assessment as part of professional education and who is eligible to sit for examinations; “cessation” means bar from sitting for Board examinations due to disciplinary grounds; “cheating” means possession of, using, giving, receiving or copying unauthorized material during the examination, and form or kind of dishonesty, destruction, falsification or any evidence of examination irregularity; includes any “contemporary issues” means any professional matter like a discussion paper or exposure draft or law issued or enacted at least three months before the examination date that may affect the profession’s current and future 3 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) operations; “discontinuation” means termination or bar to sit from Board’s examinations due to breach of examination rules or regulations; “entry requirement” means the minimum entry qualifications for required for a person to be eligibility to sit for Board’s examination; considered “Examination Committee” means an Examination Committee designated as such under rule 18 and shall also itself as an Examination Disciplinary reconstitute Committee; “examination irregularities” means any act done or omitted to be done by a candidate in the course of examination that violates the examination rules; “examination centre” means examination centres referred to under rule 14, approved by the Board; “fees” means payment that any person shall be required to pay to the Board for the service offered; “graduate” means a candidate who has successfully completed a course offered by the Board; “level” means a stage in the Board’s examinations structure; “review class” means training, course, or activity with a defined method and duration accredited by the content, Board that involve improvement and broadening knowledge, skills and development of execution of personality necessary for professional duties; “review class providers” means a training centre recognized by to candidates conduct review class the Board to aspiring to sit for the examinations; Application for candidacy PART II ADMINISTRATION OF EXAMINATION

16. A registered candidate shall cease to be a candidate upon the occurrence of any of the following events- on being convicted of criminal offence (a) relating to examination matters; (b) (c) continue with examinations; (d) cheating in an examination room; on being declared medically unfit to the during furnishing false information to the Board candidate’s registration process; furnishing forged documents; on (e) (f) successful programme undertaken; (g) the prescribed period of time; (h) on being found guilty of examination irregularities pr ovid ed f or un der rule 15 (1) (g), (h) and (l); or death. failure to complete examinations in completion (j) of 10 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Grading system

17.-(1) The Board shall use different grades in classifying examination results as follows: (a) A, B and C for the passed paper; (b) F for the failed paper; (c) Q for disqualified papers; and (d) X for absent in a paper. (2) The Board shall grade the performance of the examined papers as follows: (a) Valuation Technician Examinations: Percentage 80-100 60-79 40-59 0-39 Letter Grade A B C F Designation Distinction Credit Pass Fail (b) Professional Examinations: Percentage Letter Grade 80-100 60-79 40- 59 0-39 A B C F Designation Distinction Credit Pass Fail (3) The Board may from time to time determine the appropriate codes and grades to be applied in all matters relating to examinations. PART III EXAMINATION COMMITTEE Examination Committee and Examination Disciplinary

26.-(1) The Board shall establish a system of moderation of examination questions. (2) The Board shall, in order to ensure quality and standards of the examination question papers, appoint the Board’s examinations moderators with professional qualifications, expertise in the subject areas, merits, integrity and other qualities as shall be determined by the Board from time to time. (3) An examination moderator shall be responsible for reviewing question papers, suggested solutions and marking schemes in accordance with the procedures provided for under the Third Schedule to these Rules. (4) An examination moderator who fails to comply with procedures prescribed under the Third Schedule to disciplinary actions as p r o vi ded for under the Second Schedule to these Rules. these Rules shall be liable to

28.-(1) The Board shall, in order to ensure quality and standards of invigilation exercise, appoint examination invigilators with professional qualifications, integrity, experience and other qualities as shall be determined by the Board from time to time. expertise, merits, (2) An examination invigilator shall invigilate Board’s examinations in the manner provided for under the Third Schedule to these Rules. (3) Examination invigilator who fails to comply with procedures provided for under the Third Schedule to these Rules shall be liable to disciplinary actions as provided for under the Second Schedule to these Rules. Marking of examinations

29.-(1) The Board shall establish a system of marking examinations to assess the performance of the candidates. qualifications, merits, (2) The Board shall, in order to ensure quality and standards of the marked examinations questions, appoint an examination marker with professional integrity, expertise in the subject areas and other qualities as shall be determined by the Board from time to time. (3) The examination marker shall mark the Board’s examinations and award in accordance with the requirements provided for in the Third Schedule to these Rules. scores (4) An examination marker who fails to comply with the provisions of these Rules or the procedures provided for under the Third Schedule to these Rules shall be liable to disciplinary actions as provided for under the Second Schedule to these Rules. (5) The examination marker shall, when the marking Board’s examination, ensure marking exercise is conducted in a secured and confidential environment. that Scripts moderation

30.-(1) The Board shall establish a system of the moderating candidate’s marked scripts for 15 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) purposes of ensuring quality consistency and fairness. (2) The Board shall, in order to ensure quality and standards of the moderated examination scripts, appoint examination scripts moderators on the basis of the professional qualifications, merits, integrity, expertise and other qualities as shall be determined by the Board from time to time. (3) An examination scripts moderator shall assess quality of the marking for the purposes of ensuring consistency and fairness in the manner provided for under the Third Schedule to these Rules. (4) An examination script moderator who fails to comply with the provisions of these Rules and the procedures provided for under the Third liable Schedule to disciplinary actions stipulated the Second Schedule to these Rules. these Rules shall be to in Processing of examination results Examination procedures that

31.-(1) The Board shall establish a system of ensuring the exercise of processing of examination results is secure, fair, and accurate and within the quality required in the manner provided for under these Rules. (2) The Board shall, from time to time, appoint persons with relevant professional qualifications, merit, integrity, expertise and other qualities as shall be determined by the Board to assess the correctness of the marked scripts and process the examinations results. (3) The person appointed to process the examination results shall be required to comply with requirements provided for under the Third Schedule to these Rules failure of which such person shall be liable to disciplinary actions provided for under the Second Schedule to these Rules.

35.-(1) The Board that transportation of examination papers and answer scripts is effectively administered and properly monitored for security purposes in accordance with the procedures provided for under these Rules. (2) The handling of the packages of examination papers, empty scripts and examination answer scripts shall be administered in the manner provided for under the Third Schedule to these Rules or as may be determined by the guidelines issued by the Board. 17 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Offences and disciplinary procedures PART IV GENERAL PROVISIONS

37.-(1) Notwithstanding penalties provided for in the Second Schedule to these Rules, the Board may require the candidate or any other person who is found guilty of a disciplinary offence, to pay compensation for the loss or damage caused. the (2) The Board shall, where circumstances demands, have the power to revise its previous decision, provided that such review shall not be one which would have an adverse effect upon the candidate or a person concerned. (3) Notwithstanding any penalty provided for under these Rules, the Board may impose a lesser penalty having duly considered the circumstances of a particular issue in dispute.

38.-(1) A candidate who has earlier been discontinued from sitting Board’s examinations on any grounds other in an than examination irregularity, may be enrolled afresh by the Board after the lapse of two years, subject to having satisfied the applicable entry requirements. involvement (2) Where a person is alleged to have committed a disciplinary offence and such act or omission constitutes a criminal offence under these Rules or any written law, the disciplinary authority shall suspend such person from sitting the Board’s examinations or participating the Board’s activities as the case may be until the criminal proceedings against such person is determined. in Cessation

39. A candidate who ceases to be the Board’s examination candidate on disciplinary offence or involvement in an examination irregularity shall not 19 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) be re-admitted to the Board. Appeals Procedure for appeal

40. An appeal under these Rules shall be dealt with by the Board in accordance with the provisions of the Act.

41.-(1) Any party aggrieved by the decision of the Board may, within seven days from the date of publications of the results or from the day when any penalty was imposed by or under the authority of the Board, appeal to the Arbitration Committee through the Registrar by filling in Form No. 4 set out in the First Schedule to these Rules. (2) The Arbitration Committee shall hear and the evidence the appeals basing on determine produced. (3) Every appeal lodged shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee prescribed under the Fourth Schedule to these Rules. (4) An appeal may be lodged out of the time prescribed upon application accompanied with the grounds of delay together with the prescribed fees. Notice of appeal

42.-(1) The notice of appeal shall be filed and registered by the appellant to the Registrar’s offices together with within appropriate fees. the prescribed period (2) A copy of notice of appeal and all other documents prepared shall be served to both parties. (3) Where a party failed to serve properly a copy of document to the other party, such failure shall cause the Board to reject the filing of that document. (4) Where a document is to be filed by a person who is not a party to the matter in disputes, such document may be hand-delivered or mailed only by a person who is of the age of eighteen years or above, who shall fill out the proof of proper service stating the name of person who was served and how he were served. (5) Where there is any default pertaining the notice of appeal, the Board shall issue a notice of such default to notify the appellant the extent of such default. (6) A party whose notice have been issued 20 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) may be given fifteen days to rectify the default by providing a properly completed proof of service or paying the fees. (7) Where a party fails to rectify the default stated in the notice of default within the time given, the Board may dismiss the appeal. Copy of Appeal Board by the appellant.

43.-(1) An appeal shall be lodged to the (2) The Board shall, within fourteen days from the receipt of the copy of appeal, submit to the Arbitration Committee its representations in writing and serve a copy to the appellant. (3) The Arbitration Committee shall meet within fourteen days following the receipt of an appeal. (4) The Board shall, where the appeal is against the results, submit all marked examination scripts of the appellant together with copies of filled appeal forms to the Arbitration Committee for determination. (5) The Chairman of the Arbitration Committee in consultation with the Registrar shall, after receiving an appeal against the examination results, appoint a team or suitable experts in the relevant subject to be an independent or third marker, provided that the appeal is lodged within the prescribed period. (6) The independent or third marker referred to under subrule (4) (b) shall re-mark the relevant script using the same marking schemes used by the internal and external examiners. (7) The independent or third marker shall briefly comment on the results of the third marking exercise to justify the award of marks which shall be paramount. (8) The independent or third marker shall, where a technical error is detected, provide a justified suggested remedy and award or remove any marks accordingly, which shall be paramount. (9) At the hearing of appeal by the Arbitration Committee, the parties concerned shall be entitled to be heard provided that no other person in defence of or in representative capacity for the aggrieved party shall be allowed to appear before the Arbitration 21 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Committee. (10) The Arbitration Committee shall, after determine the appeal, communicate the decision and its reasons to the Board and the parties concerned. (11) Parties shall be entitled to a copy of the decision of disciplinary proceedings from the Board or a copy of appeal proceedings from the Arbitration Committee. (12) The Arbitration Committee shall, in determining an appeal, have power to confer, vary or set aside any decision reached or enhance, reduce or set aside any penalty imposed by the Board. (13) The Registrar shall, immediately after receipt the determination made under subrule (11), communicate the appeal results to the appellant in writing. Awards

44.-(1) The Board shall confer certificates and other awards to the graduates. (2) The Board may award prizes to candidates who excelled in their respective examination paper. Ownership and loss of certificate

45.-(1) The certificates awarded by the Board shall remain the property of the Board. (2) Any alteration of the certificate without the approval of the Board shall constitute a criminal offence. (3) The Board may, in case of a loss or destruction of the original certificate or a copy of it, issue a copy of a certificate on condition that- (a) the applicant produces a sworn affidavit; (b) the applicant produces evidence that the loss has been adequately publicly announced with the view to its recovery in an officially recognized form or manner in the applicant’s home country or where the loss is believed to have taken place; and (c) the applicant pays a prescribed fees specified under the Fourth Schedule to these Rules. (4) The Board shall, upon being satisfied that the conditions under subrule (2) have been complied with, issue a replacement certificate which shall be 22 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Loss or destruction of examination script Transcript and certification Learning materials water marked “COPY”.

46.-(1) The Board shall, where there is a loss or destruction of examination script which was not contributed by the candidate, require the affected candidate to re-sit the examination at the time scheduled. (2) A person shall be deemed to have mishandled examination script if, by ill motive or due to poor supervision carelessly destroy, damage, lose or misplace examination script during the examination handling process. (3) Any person who commits such negligence or misconduct under subrule (2) shall be dealt with in the manner prescribed for under these Rules.

27.-(1) The Board shall establish a system of compiling examination questions. (2) The Board shall, in order to ensure quality and standards of the compiled examination questions, appoint examination questions compilers basing on professional qualifications, expertise on the subject areas, merits, integrity and other qualities as shall be determined by the Board from time to time. (3) The examination questions compiler shall assemble the questions and come up with a set of question papers in the manner provided for in the Third Schedule to these Rules. (4) An examination compiler who fails to comply with procedures provided for under the Third Schedule to these Rules shall be liable to disciplinary actions as provided for under the Second Schedule to these Rules. (5) The examination compiler shall be the compilation of to ensure that required 14 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Examination invigilation examination confidential environment. is conducted in a secured and

32. A person involved in the examination the processes shall be procedures provided for under these Rules. to observe required Handling of

33.-(1) The Board shall establish a system of handling its examinations for the purposes of 16 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) examinations ensuring maximum safety and confidentiality. (2) The Board shall ensure that reasonable care is undertaken during the process of selecting facilities for examinations processes and housing examination materials. (3)The Board shall, when choosing a facility for handling examination under this rule, take into consideration the following major factors: (a) ownership; (b) location; (c) security; and (d) any other factor as shall be provided for in the schedule of requirements. (4) The Board shall ensure the examination printing process is conducted under strict supervision and secure environment in the manner provided for under these Rules. that Leakage of examination s Transportation of examination papers and answer scripts

34.-(1) The Board shall, where there is a leakage of examinations, nullify all the examinations and the require examinations. the candidates re-sit for to (2) A person who causes examination leakage or discloses any information relating to examination papers or results shall be liable to disciplinary actions provided for under the Second Schedule to these Rules. shall ensure

47.-(1) A candidate or graduate may apply to the Board for issuance of a transcript or certificate. (2) The Board may, upon receipt of an application under subrule (1) and upon payment of fees prescribed under the Fourth Schedule to these Rules by the applicant, issue a transcript or certificate. (3) Any alteration on the transcripts without the approval of the Board shall constitute a criminal offence.

48.-(1) The Board shall set a system of preparing and publishing learning materials for the Board’s members examinations. candidates and of (2) The learning materials shall be written, reviewed or published by experts in the subject areas in order to ensure quality and standards of the learning materials. (3) The Board shall appoint an author or a reviewer from among experienced individuals with relevant professional qualifications, merit, integrity and other qualities as shall be determined by the Board from time to time. (4) The person appointed to write, review or publish the learning materials under subrule (3) shall be responsible for assessing the correctness of the learning materials and the relevancy in the 23 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) manner provided for under these Rules. shall base on (5) The preparation and review of learning materials syllabi, international standards and in accordance with the procedures provided for under the Third Schedule to these Rules. the Board’s Learning resources Disputes (6) Any author, reviewer or publisher who fails to comply with the provisions of these Rules shall be liable to disciplinary actions as provided for under the Second Schedule to these Rules.

49.-(1) An author who intends to prepare learning material shall seek and obtain written authorization from the organization owning the learning materials or the publisher. (2) The authorized author shall be allowed to use quantities of text beyond fair use guidelines, photos, graphics and other resources created by another person even where no copyright symbol is on the material, and shall includes materials in print or obtained from web. (3) The permission shall be attached to the learning materials submittal form or forwarded to the Examination Department Coordinator electronically.

50.-(1) Any dispute on the interpretation of these Rules shall be referred to the Board, and where need arises to the Arbitration Committee for determination. (2) The decision of the Arbitration Committee shall be final and conclusive. (3) Where a dispute under subrule (1) is of a matter of law, the Arbitration Committee may seek an interpretation from the High Court. 24 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) ___________ SCHEDULE ___________ FIRST SCHEDULE ____________ FORM NO. 1 FORMS VALUERS REGISTRATION BOARD CANDIDACY REGISTRATION FORM (Made under rule 3(2)) APPLICATION FOR CANDIDACY REGISTRATION SECTION A: CANDIDACY REGISTRATION

1. PERSONAL DETAILS (Initials) SURNAME FIRST NAME OTHER NAMES

3. CURRENT ADDRESS: Tel. No. Fax Email: No. DATE OF BIRTH Day Month / / Year PLACE OF BIRTH NATIONALITY EMPLOYMENT (a) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PRESENT EMPLOYER

5. Day Month Year PRESENT DESIGNATION (Position) DATE OF APPOINTMENT / / 25 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) (b) If not employed indicate what you are currently engaged in e.g. student, etc. (i) Student Name of Institution/School (ii) Others Indicate type of engagement EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (c) Secondary: “O” Level School Subject Grade Year (d) Secondary: “A” Level School Subject Grade Year 26 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) (e) Professional Qualification/University Degree/Diploma/Certificate awarded Institution Qualification Speciality Duratio n Year compl ete d Full/Part Time I desire to undertake the Board’ Examinations and I am currently aspiring for: Technician Level Professional; Level I Professional : Level II

6. APPLICATION FEE enclose receipt I No…………………being payment for the selected examination category fees below: herewith - Form Fee Reg. Fee - Student’s Annual Subscription fee - Tshs……………….... Tshs……………….... Tshs……………….... Payment ……………………………………….dated………………………… ……………. control GEPG number

10. DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT: I have read and agreed to abide by the Examination Regulations and by laws of the 27 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Board and accept that any false information supplied by me invalidate my application. Date SECTION B: Applicant’s signature

11. CERTIFICATION AND DECLARATION (This must be signed by your employer or if you are attending a college as a full time/part time student, your Principal or Course Coordinator). I, Certify that the above-named applicant has been/is known to me for Signature of Employer/Principal/CourseCoordinator Date Official Stamp NOTES FOR GUIDANCE

1. An applicant is required tofill the application form. The duly filled application form should be submitted with the following attachments: (a) Educational and professional certificates including transcripts duly certified by a Magistrate or Notary Public. (b) Three coloured identical passport size photographs (recently taken) with your name written and signed on 28 years/months, and his/her character is such that He/She is fit and proper person to take the examination of the Board and tha Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) the back of each photograph. (c) Registration fee - Non-refundable, If application is to be posted, payment should be made by either Cheque or through direct bank deposit and the mode of payment used should be indicated. DO NOT POST CASH. (d) Non citizens shall be charged double the rate applicable. (e) Payment of Candidacy Registration and/or Exemption Fees can be made through Government Payment Gateway control number.

2. In filling the form, use BLOCK LETTERS. It is important to write your three names in full starting with your FIRST NAME. Please note records will be that our maintained on the basis of your first name and the order of names given in your Candidacy Registration forms. Therefore, your names will appear on Certificate(s) to be awarded to you by the Board in that order. (b) forms (a) Names that you use are those which appear on the certificate(s) attached with your application for registration with the Board. The Board shall not accept any request for change of name once an Candidacy for application Registration and/or Examination Entry has been lodged.

5. The address indicated under para (3) on the first page of this form shall be the official contact address between you and the Board. Should you desire to have a different address, kindly notify the Board accordingly Incomplete Form If you do not complete this form correctly or enclose all required documents as instructed, or submit insufficient amount of fees, your application shall be rejected. Closing Dates Candidacy Registration forms should be submitted to our offices duly paid on or before the closing date. For late applications, kindly ensure that the additional penalty fee is payable on submission. All your enquiries in connection with the 29 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Board’s Examinations should be directed to Registrar FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY SECTION C: CANDIDACY REGISTRATION FORM CHECKED BY ON CERTIFICATE(S) INSPECTED BY ON FEE RECEIPT NUMBER SHS. OF REGISTRATION ACCEPTED REGISTRATION REJECTED REASONS EXAMINATION ELIGIBILITY Examination Level Paper(s) APPROVED DATE For: Registrar For: Registrar 30 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) FORM NO. 2 THE VALUERS REGISTRATION BOARD TANZANIA TECHNICIAN EXAMINATION ENTRY REGISTRATION FORM (Made under rule 7 (1)) EXAMINATION ENTRY REGISTRATION FORM Before filling this form, please read carefully the examination entry guidelines included at the end of this form and the Examination and Training Rules.

1. CANDIDACY REGISTRATION NUMBER (VRB REG NO

2. NAME SURNAME (LAST NAME FIRST MIDDLE NAME NAME Other names (initials)

3. ADDRESS FOR POSTING EXAMINATION ADMISSION LETTER/RESULTS LETTER Postal Address: Email (Write your email legibly) Email: Mobile No. Landline No.

4. I wish MONTH to sit for the Examinations to be held To be YEAR in

5. I hereby apply to sit for the following paper(s)(Tick the paper(s) to be attempted) 31 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) EXAM CODE SUBJECT

6. Preferred Examination Centre (See Note I) overleaf for current centres

7. CLOSING DATE FOR EXAMINATION REGISTRATION MAY EXAMINATION SESSION NOVEMBER SESSION EXAMINATION 15TH MARCH 15TH SEPTEMBER

8. Penalty Fee For Late Submission of Examination Entry Applications after Closing Dates below: S/N

2. MAY SESSION 14th Feb– 15th March NOVEMBER SESSION 14th Aug – 15th Sept 16th March – 14th April 16th Oct – 15th Oct PENALTY FEE 50% 100% NB: No Application for examination entry shall be accepted after 16th April or October.

9. CERTIFICATION BY INSTITUTION: I ........................................................................ certify applicant is attending review classes at this centre and is adequately prepared to sit for the examination paper(s) applied for. that the Duration Training: of from............................……….....................to................................... ......... .……... 32 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Name of Officer:……………… Signatureof …………….……….. Officer Date:....................................………….............

10. DECLARATION BY THE Review Class Centre Coordinator I declare that the above information is correct. Name of Coordinator:…………………………Signature of Co-coordinator ……………….. (Official stamp)

11. enclose I hereby Tshs……………………..being payment of the examination fee for the paper(s) applied for under paragraph 5 above 12 Mode of Payment: I am submitting my copy of bank slip and receipt of payment paid using control number No.………………………………..…....…… Dated……………………….......................... NB: (i) Do not post cash or Cheques to the Boards account, all payments shall be through control number issued using Government Electronic Payment Gateway

14. DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT I .......................................................... have read and agree abide by the Examination and Training Rules of the Board and accept that any false information provided by me shall invalidate my application. to Signature Date………………………………… of Applicant…………………………… FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Examination fee Tshs …………… Receipt No: ......…...……..........date: ............................... 33 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Exemption ..........….…............date: ............................... fee Tshs.................……….............. Receipt No: Subscription ..….........….......... date: ............................... fee Tshs......…………................... Receipt No: ENTRY APPROVED/NOT APPROVED on the following grounds: ...............................................................................………......................... .................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................... ..................... Registrar: For ......................….......................... .. Stamp: ......................................……. ...............................................................…....... Date: This application is NOT VALID without Official stamp and Signature. 34 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) APPLICATION ON ENTRY GUIDELINES: (1) forms or those which have not been Incomplete accompanied by the sufficient examination entry fees shall not be processed. (2) (3) (4)

10. Examination entry application forms by candidates whose annual subscription fees are in arrears will not be processed. Postponement/withdrawal from the examinations should be made on or before the closing date whereby full fees will be transferred to the immediate examination session. Candidates are their strongly encouraged examination fees early to avoid queues and uncalled for inconveniences on the last day. to pay Payment of Candidacy Registration and/or Exemption Fees is made through control number issued using GEPG and a receipt should be attached with the Candidacy Registration Form/Examination entry form and submitted to VRB. In filling the form, use BLOCK LETTERS. It is important to write your three names in full starting with your LAST NAME. Please note that our records will be maintained on the basis of your last name and the order of names given in your Candidacy Registration forms. Therefore, your names will appear on Certificate(s) to be awarded to you by the Board in that order. (a) Names that you use are those which appear on the certificate(s) attached with your application forms for registration with the Board. The Board shall not accept any request for change of name once an application for Candidacy Registration and/or Examination Entry has been lodged. (b)

11. Any form submitted to VRB without Receipt will not be processed.

12. Applications to examination entry should be made on VRB printed forms only and that photocopied/faxed shall not be accepted for purposes of registration.

13. A candidate is advised to fill an appropriate examination level and papers to be attempted. 35 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) FORM NO. 3 THE VALUERS REGISTRATION BOARD EXAMINATION IRREGULARITY REPORT FORM (Made under rule 15(2)) SUBJECT NAME & CODE : DATE EXAMINATION : OF TIME EXAMINATION:- OF NAME OF INVIGILATOR: TIME INCIDENCE: OF CANDIDATE NAME: REG. NO: EXAM CENTRE: NAME COORDINATOR: OF NAME OF INVIGILATOR: TYPE IRREGULARITY: Instructions: Write an account of the incident or irregularity involved. Submit the form to the Registrar with the following information: candidate name, candidate index number, name and code of the subject, name of chief invigilator, name of Valuers Registration Board coordinator and name of one candidate who must have witnessed the incident and the exam venue as provided in the appropriate space above. Provide details of corroborating evidence. This form should be signed by the chief invigilator and at least one other invigilator, Valuers Registration Board Coordinator, a candidate who is involved in the incident. The Chief Invigilator must write down the incident in the space provided below: 36 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) (You may add a separate sheet if the space provided is not sufficient) Evidence Describe and attach the exhibit for the incidence (if any) below: I certify that the above written information is correct regarding incident that has happened. Chief Invigilator (Name + Signature + Date) VRB Coordinator (Name + Signature + Date) Invigilator (Name + Signature + Date) Candidate involved (Name + Signature + Date) Attachments: The disciplinary committee panel will only consider documentary evidence. All documentary evidence necessary to support the application should be attached is submitted. Please signify, by ticking the appropriate boxes, which documents are attached. this application form when to it 37 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Statement by the candidate Statement by independent witness (invigilator) Evidence (if appropriate). It must be signed by the candidate concerned Other documents (if any) FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Received by: VRB ……………………………………………………. official: Received …………………………………………………………. on: Signature: …………………………………………………….. Date: ……………………………………………………. F O R M N O . 4 THE VALUERS REGISTRATION BOARD APPEAL FORM (Made under rule 41(1)) CANDIDATE’S NAME INDEX/REG NUMBER *NAME OF SUBJECT(S) SUBJECT CODE (S) *EXAM SESSION *EXAM CENTER 38 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) MODE OF PAYMENT RECEIPT NO. TYPE OF APPEAL *Fill if appropriate Instructions:- (i) Submit the form to the Registrar with the following information: candidate name, candidate of subject(s), subject code(s), exam session, exam centre, payment receipt depending on the type of appeal. number, index name (ii) All appeals against the examination results shall be made in writing to the Board within seven working days from the release of results (iii) Such appeal shall be accompanied by an administrative fee Tshs. 100,000.00 per paper (iv) No appeal will be accepted for re-grading of a paper in which the candidate has passed (v) Candidates will have no access to their answer scripts (vi) Only one appeal per examination is allowed. No re-appeals are permitted Provide reasons for appeal in the space provided below: (You may add a separate sheet if the space provided is not sufficient) I certify that the above written information is correct regarding my 39 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) application for appeal. Candidate’s Signature: NB: An application submitted for appeal after the prescribed time shall not be attended. Registration FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Received by: Valuers ……………………………………………………. Received …………………………………………………………. Signature: …………………………………………………….. Date: …………………………………………………….. Board official: on: F O R M N O . 5 ( ) VALUERS REGISTRATION BOARD REVIEW CLASS FACILITATOR REGISTRATIO N FORM (Made under rule 24(4)) (1) (2) FULL REGISTRATION CATEGORY T E C H A N C 40 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) A T E G O R Y ( ) ( T i c k a s a p p r o p r i a t e ) Section 1: Provider: Particulars of the Prospective Review class

1.1 …………………………………………………………………….. Name of Institution: Location:................................................................................... ................................................ District …………………………………………… Region: ……………………………... City/Town ……………………………………………………………… …………………. Street Name 41 and Plot No. Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) ……………………………………………………………….. . Postal ……………………………………………………………… …………….. Address: …………………………………………… ………………………………… ……… …………………………… …………………………… …………… Telephone No.(s).…………………… No: ………Mobile ………………...………… …… E/Mail ………………………… ……………. Fax:……………………… ………………. Website: …………………………………… Ownership of the Institution: (Tick as appropriate) Government Ministry: Public Organisatio n : Partnership …………………………. ( ) Company ( ) ( ( ) ) NGO Others – specify ( ) Agency ( *Submit separate form if your institution has branches elsewhere Legal Registration/Licensing: (Specify and copies supporting of e.g. documents Articles of Association, Constitution, Charter etc.) Date of Establishment …………………… Business licence No. …………………… Date of Issue/Renewal 42 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) ……………………………………………………………… … Issuing ……………………………………………………………… ……… Authority I n s t i t u t i o n a l G o v e r n a n c e : ( T i c k a s a p p r o p r 43 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) i a t e ) Board of Directors: ( ) Board of Trustees: ( ) Council: ……………………….. ( ) Others (specify) Management: Official ……………………………………………………….. Chief Title the of Executive: Name ………………………………………………………. Current Chief the of Executive: Contact ………………………………………………………………… ………….. Address: …………………………………………… ………………………………… Nos. TelephoneNo(s)…….…… …………….. Mobile …………………………… ……… : Email ……………………………. ............................................. Name Coordinator:…………………………………………………… …………. of Chief Contact ………………………………………………………………… ………….. Address: ………………… ………………… ………………… ………… Telephone No.(s)……..…… …………… Mobile …….…………………… … Nos. 44 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Email: ………………………………………………………………… …………………….. Qualification ……………………………………………………... Chief the of Coordinator: Vision of the Institution ……………………………………………………………… ……………. ……………………………………………………………… ……………. ……………………………………………………………… ……………. ……………………………………………………………… ……………. ……………………………………………………………… ……………. Mission of the Institution ……………………………………………………………… ……………. ……………………………………………………………… ……………. ……………………………………………………………… ……………. ……………………………………………………………… ……………. Section 2: Details of the Programmes: Indicate the Examinatio n Level(s) which to review class is or will be provided: as (Tick appropriate) (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) ( Technician Level I ( Technician Level II ( Professional Foundation Skills ) Professional Level II (Valuation Skills) Professional Level III (Professional Skills) ( Type of Courses offered/to be offered (Tick as appropriate) (a) (b) Full Time Part-time 45 ( ( ) ) ) ) ) ) Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) ( ) (c) Week-end Programme (d) D i s t a n c e (e) L e a r n i n g ( ) O t h e r s ( S p e c i f y ) … … … … … … … … … … … … 46 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) … … … … Contact Hours Indicate number of hours allocated in each subject per week (See ‘contact hours’ form attached) Use separate form to cater for different modes of training you offer) Teaching Methodologies Mention teaching methods which are commonly applied/to be applied by the tutors during the training sessions: (Tick as appropriate) (a) Lectures (b) Group Discussions (c) Others (Specify) ( ( ( Mention teaching equipments/aids used/to be used: (Tick as appropriate) (a) Overhead Projectors (LCD) (b) White /Black Boards (c) (d) Others (specify) …………………………… Flip Charts ( ( ( ) ) ) ) ) ) Assessment of Candidates: Ind icat e the typ e of ass ess me nt and fre que ncy per trai nin g ses sio n Ty 47 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) pe of ass ess me nt: … … … … … … …. Fre que ncy : … … … … … … Type of ……………… Type of ……………… assessment: ……………………. Frequency assessment: ……………………. Frequency Section 3: Physical and Learning Resources: P h y s i c a l r e s o u r c e s a v 48 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) a i l a b l e t o s u p p o r t t r a i n i n g : ( T i c k / f i l l a s a p p r o p r 49 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) i a t e ) Office (s): Owned : agreement) Classrooms: Owned: ( agreement) ) ( ) Leased: ( ) (attach Lease Lease period: ……………….. Leased: ( ) (attach Lease Lease period: …………………… No. of classrooms: ………………… Capacity per class: ………… how Yes, many indicate Study Areas Do you provide private study areas? Yes ( ), No ( ) If ……………………………….. If No, state the what measures are being taken to provide such service: ……………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………… …………… rooms: Library /Book Loan Services: Do you provide Library Services - Yes - No ( ( ) ) (a) If yes what is the sitting capacity of your library ………………… (b) How many book titles do you have?: ………………………….. (c) How do you manage the book loan service: ……………………… … ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… 50 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) ………… ….. … ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… ………… ….. If No, what plans are there to assist the candidates to access the library services ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… How do candidates get access to the recommended reading materials? ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… Desks and Chairs Do you have adequate desks and chairs for your candidates? (a) Yes (b) No ( ( ) ) If No, what measures are being taken to ensure that there are sufficient desks and chairs for candidates? ……………………………………………………… ……………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………………………… Other Services: Indicate other services/facilities provided/to be provided to support training (Tick as appropriate) Computer Facilities Internet Services Photocopying services (a) (b) (c) (d) Others (specify) ……………………………… ) ) ) ( ( ( Do you advise candidates on what study materials to acquire? (a) Yes 51 ( ) Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) (b) No ( ) If No, state what plans are in place to provide such a service ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… Do you provide handouts/note etc. (a) Yes (b) No If No, state what plans are in place to provide such a service ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… ( ( ) ) Do you have in place problem solving sessions or revision sessions? (a) Yes (b) No If yes, state how is it managed: ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… ( ( ) ) If No, state how candidates in need of this service are assisted/are to be assisted ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… Section 4: Candidates Enrolment: Indicate the number of per candidates level examination enrolled/to be enrolled) during the current review session: 52 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Examination No. of Candidates Female Male Type of programme attending Full Time Part time Distance learning Candidates’ Attendance: How do you monitor attendance of candidates in classes? Elaborate .……………………………………………………………… …………………………… ……………………………………………………………… …………………………… ……………………………………………………………… …………………………….. Section 5: Teaching /Administrative Staff Teaching Staff Attach a List of your trainers engaged during the training session per format show below: Sr No. Name of Trainer Qualification Subject(s) teaching status the institution Employment with (Part-time/Fulltime) Registration Status with VRB for trainers teaching Core papers1 Administrative Staff Attach a list of your administrative staff engaged during the training session per format shown below: Name of Officer Qualification Job Title Sr No. Employment status with (Part-time/Fulltime) the institution Tutors’ Attendance 53 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) How do you control attendance of the teaching staff to the classes? Elaborate ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… Coverage of syllabus State what controls are in place to ensure that the syllabus is adequately covered: ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………………… Do you have a mechanism in place of ensuring that tutors’ knowledge and skills are kept up to date? Elaborate ……………………………………………………………… ……………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………… ……………………………………………………………… ……………………… Section 6: Self Evaluation: Performance Assessment Matrix Comment on how you’re Review class Centre is meeting the performance targets indicated hereunder, where applicable attach supporting documents.

1. You are requested to go through the Review class Providers Registration Guide before you apply for either 54 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.)

3. professional or Technician status. Ensure that you meet all the requirements started in that category before you lodge your application. The Performance Targets for the Full Registration been Category provide indicated highlights those Review class Providers wishing to move to the higher level. have to to F2F 2  to of DL3 Evidenc e be attached Sample Attendan ce sheets  Provide Commitme nt Statement   Provide Commitme nt statement Assessment Element Performance Targets Professional Registration Technician Registration

1.1 (a) An attendance register is in place and action is taken candidates where persistently to fail attend classes. A to fail formal, (b) Action is where

1.1 taken candidates persistently complete modules/assignments .

1.2 transparent complaints procedure and is available to candidates. Complaints received investigated are thoroughly and promptly and acted upon. place in o f Attendan ce Candidat es Complaints Procedure Prem ises Facil an d

1.1 (a) Commitment that an attendance register is in place and action is to be taken where candidates persistently fail to attend classes. (b)

1.1 Commitment that action is to be taken candidates where persistently fail to complete assignments.

1.2 that transparent complaints procedure is to be in place and available to candidates. Complaints are to be and received investigated thoroughly promptly and acted upon.

1.3 (a) There are permanent premises for administration Commitment formal, a and (a) There are premises

1.3 permanent for administration  For verificati by on 55 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) ities classes and review class. for and classes for review class.

1.3 (b) There are permanent premises for administration. (b) There are premises

1.4 Premises and comfortable create an atmosphere that is conducive to study. Lecture

1.5 rooms/classes an are of appropriate size for the number of candidates. Lecture

1.5 rooms/classes are of an appropriate size for the number of candidates.   quality control team For verificat ion by quality control team For verificat ion by quality control team For verificatio n quality control team by

1.6 (a) Premises and facilities  For 2 F2F = Face to Face 3 DL = Distance Learning are the courses facilities appropriate for types offered and their mode of delivery. of are appropriate for the types of courses offered their mode of delivery. and  (b) Facilities

1.6 and are systems appropriate for the mode of delivery of courses offered.

1.7 Tutors have access to modern IT equipment including access. web for

1.6 (b) Facilities and are systems appropriate the mode of delivery of courses offered.

1.7 Candidates and Tutors have access to modern IT equipment including web access.  56 verificati by on visit team For verificati on by visit team For verificati on by visit team Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Terms Tutor Absence/cour se cancellation Financial Viability Continual Improvemen t: Course Delivery Progress Monitoring system of Commitment

1.8 appropriate that measures are to be in to minimize place disruptions to candidates in the event failure.

1.10 Commitment that appropriate measures are to be in to minimize place to disruptions candidates the event of tutor absence/unavailabilit y.

1.11Review Provider financially viable. class is refund in

1.12 The institution is to demonstrate a to commitment innovation and continuous in improvement course delivery including the use of technology.

1.13 Commitment that candidate progress is to be reviewed the throughout course and where applicable counselling is to be offered to candidates who fail.  Provide Commitme nt Statement   Attach support ing documen ts   Provide Commitme nt Statement     Provide Financial Statements Provide Commitme nt Statement   Provide Commitme nt Statement

1.8 Appropriate measures are in place minimize to to disruptions candidates the event system of failure. in

1.9 All candidates are issued with terms institution’s and conditions of enrolment, including refund and deferment policies.

1.10 Appropriate measures are in place minimize to to disruptions candidates the event in of

1.11Review class Provider is financially viable. in delivery of use

1.12 The institution a demonstrates to commitment innovation and continuous improvement course including technology. Candidate

1.13 progress is reviewed throughout the course and where applicable counselling is offered to candidates who fail. 57 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Continual Improve ment: Candidate support Administrativ e Staff Assessment Element Tutors Can dida te Feed back Commitment needs

1.14 Study support methods are to be to meet designed the of candidates.

1.15 that the performance of the administrative staff is to be monitored where and appropriate plans are to be in place to develop knowledge and customer service skills.  

1.14 Study support methods have been designed to meet the needs of candidates. Provide Commitme nt Statement

1.15 The   Provide performance administrative staff is monitored and where appropriate plans are in place to develop knowledge and customer service skills. Commitme nt Statement Part 2: Course Management and Delivery Performance Targets Provisional Registration Tutors are

2.1 Knowledgeable and experienced in their chosen field and hold qualifications appropriate subjects they teach. the to Commitment

2.2 that Tutors will have access to relevant teaching journal r eference materials, text books, past papers and articles

2.3 (a) Candidate feedback on tutor performance, facilities, administration, and course content is to be Full Registration F2F DL Evidence   be Attached Attach support documen ts   be To verified by the visit team  Attach support documen ts

2.1 Tutors are knowledgeable and their in experienced chosen field and hold qualifications appropriate subjects they teach. the to are Tutors to further to attend Tutors sponsored CPE programmes have

2.2 relevant access teaching reference materials, text books, past and papers journal articles (a) Candidate tutor on

2.3 feedback performance, facilities, administration, course content is done 58 and Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) undertaken. Teaching/stu dy programmes

2.3 (b) Candidate tutor feedback on performance, administration and course content is undertaken.

2.4 (a) Commitment structured that a to be teaching programme is to be in place and will be communicated to candidates.

2.4 (b) Candidates are to be provided structured with a study programme for the training session

2.5(a) Ho mework assignments are to be set, reviewed returned with constructive and co specified be mments within a time

2.5 (b) Assignments set, are to and reviewed returned with constructive comments within specified time.  Attach support documen ts Attach support documen ts  Attach support documen ts Provide commitment Statement    Provide Commitmen t Statement

2..3 feedback (b) Candidate tutor on perf and ormance, administration course content is done

2.4 (a) A structured teaching programme and is place to communicated candidates in

2.4 (b) Candidates are provided with a study structured programme the training Session

2.5 for (a) Homework assignments are set, reviewed and returned constructive comments within a specified time

2.5 (b) Assignments are set, reviewed and returned with constructive comments specified time. within 59 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) be (a) Mock

2.6 and examinations timed practice tests set, are to reviewed and returned within a specified time. (b) Mock

2.7 examinations and timed practice tests are to be given to and candidates returned with constructive comments within the specified time.

2.8 Candidates are to be encouraged complete/attend practice tests

2.9 Commitment that candidates are to be provided with an information brochure containing up-to- date essential information on the institution, the course and VRB

2.10 (a) Candidates are to be provided with teaching plans, on guidance reference materials and the timetable for the courses (b)

2.10 that Commitment candidates are to be provided with teaching plans and reference materials for the courses. Sup port mate rials  (a) Mock

2.6 and examinations timed practice tests are set, reviewed and returned within a specified time. Provide Commitmen t Statement  Provide Commitmen t Statement (b) given Mock and tests to and with

2.7 examinations timed practice are candidates returned constructive comments within the specified time.

2.8 Candidates are encouraged to complete/attend   Provide Commitmen t Statement   Provide Commitmen t Statement  Provide Commitmen t Statement  Provide Commitmen t Statement

2.9 Candidates are an provided with information brochure containing up-to-date essential information on the institution, the course and VRB and for

2.10 (a) Candidates are provided with teaching plans, guidance on reference the materials timetable the courses.

2.10 (b) Candidates are provided with teaching plans and reference materials for the courses 60 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.)  Provide Commitmen t Statement  Provide Commitmen t Statement   Provide Commitmen t Statement  Provide Commitmen t Statement   Attach support documen ts Tutor Contact Candidate Support Administrati ve Staff

2.11 (a) Candidates are provided with contact details of all their tutors. (a)

2.11 that Commitment candidates are to be provided with contact details of all their tutors. (b)

2.11 Commitment that candidates are to be provided with tutor contact details or have to enquire on technical issues.

2.11 (b) Candidates are provided with tutor contact details or have access to enquire on technical issues. access candidates are to be offered with relevant information on registration procedures, exemptions, progression rule and examination entry requirements.

2.13 Commitment that candidates shall receive responses to any queries within a specified time frame.

2.14 Administrative staff are appropriately trained to respond to queries relating to VRB candidacy registration/examina tion entry procedures offered with relevant on information registration pr ocedures, exemptions, progression rule and examination entry requirements.

2.13 Candidates receive responses to any queries within a specified time frame.

2.14 Administrative staff are appropriately trained to respond to queries to VRB relating c andidacy registration/examinati on entry procedures 61 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Course Review Meetings Reports Promotional Material and

2.15 Commitment that Course Review meetings are to be held every after examination session to review: - course structure delivery candidates’ performance..

2.16 Commitment that Reports to candidate progress are to be supplied to sponsors on request.

2.17 Commitment promotional that - materials containing   Provide Commitmen t Statement

2.15 Course Review are held meetings every after examination session to review: - course structure and delivery candidates’ performance. -     Provide Commitmen t Statement Provide Commitmen t Statement

2.16 to Reports candidate progress are supplied to sponsors on request.

2.17 Promotional materials containing accurate information regarding the review are class provider provided. accurate information regarding the review class provider are to be prepared and given to prospective candidates. Section 7: Declaration: I certify that the above information furnished by me is complete and true to the best of my knowledge and belief. NAME:……………………………………………………………… ………..………………… TITLE:………………………………………………………………… …….…………….…… SIGNATURE:………………………………………………………… ………………..………. OFFICIAL 62 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) STAMP:…………………..…………………………………………… ………….. DATE:………………………………………………………………… ………………… ____________ SECOND SCHEDULE ____________ (Made under rules 15(3), 24(5), 25(4), 26(4), 27(4), 28(3), 29(4), 30(4), 31(3), 32(2), 34(2), 36(3), 37(1) and 48(6)) DISCIPLINARY OFFENCES AND PENALTIES Sanction penalty for offence or first or Sanction penalty for second offence Sanction penalty for offence or Responsible Persons third from Cancellation and cessation from sitting Board’s examinations or participating in Board’s activities to relating examinations to or report police for criminal charges. the Candidates, invigilators, coordinators and VRB Staff or any other person associated with examination activities. 63 Offence Cheating Impersonat ion: where a candidate allows another to person take an examinatio n on his behalf; or to present themselves as that candidate. being Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) the Cancellation and cessation from sitting Board’s examinations or from participating in Board’s activities relating to examinations or report to police for criminal charges. A severe written warnin g or Caution and cancellation of relevant examination the A severe written warnin g or Caution and cancellation of relevant examination. the some Possession of examination papers or questions; or obta inin g or attempting to unauthorize d access to examination papers. obtain Copying or attempting to copy the work of another candidate in an examination or room exchange of answer scripts Requesting temporary absence an from examination room or any room where an assessment is taking place with the intention of gaining or attempting to access information relevant gain to to setters, Candidates, invigilators, markers, compilers, Coordinators and VRB any Staff other person associated with examination activities. or Candidates Candidates to to for Cancellation and cessation from sitting board’s examinations or participating in the board’s activities relating examinations or report police criminal charges Cancellation and cessation from sitting board’s examinations or participating in the board’s activities relating to examinations and/or report to police for criminal charges. Cancellation and suspension from siting board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in board’s the activities relating examinations to Cancellation and suspension from sitting board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in the board’s activities relating examinations. to 64 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) an examination. obtain Making false statements in order to receive special consideratio n from the Board; or to avoid or postpone examination s; or to extensions of deadlines; or exemption from work. Assisting or attempting to another candidate to or gain to attempt gain an unfair, improper, or dishonest advantage through Examination assist A severe written warnin g or Caution and cancellation of relevant examinations. the Cancellation and suspension from sitting Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations. to A severe written warnin g or caution and cancellation of relevant examination. the Cancellation and suspension from sitting board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in Board’s the activities relating examinations. to 65 Cancellation and cessation from sitting Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations or report police criminal charges. to for to sitting Cessation from Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations or report police criminal charges. to for to setters, Candidates, invigilators, markers, compilers, Coordinators and VRB Staffs or any person other associated with examination activities. Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB staffs or any other person associated with examination activities. Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) process. or purchase theft material the or of related Falsification data, of duplication of examination s material or other any form of examination materials as defined in the regulations. Collusion A severe written warnin g or caution and cancellation of relevant examination. the A severe written warnin g or caution and cancellation of relevant examination the sitting Suspension from Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations. to sitting Cessation from Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations or report police criminal charges. to for to Candidates, invigilators markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB staffs or any other person associated with examination activities. Cancellation and suspension from sitting Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations. to Cancellation and from cessation sitting Board’s examinations or from participating in Board’s the activities relating to examinations and/or report to police. Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB staffs or any other person associated with examination activities. 66 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Severe written warning or caution and cancellation of the relevant examination. or Taking carrying into examination in room or person agent, by unauthorize d materials, including but not to, limited plain papers, condensed or summarized materials, notes, books and handkerchief on which information is written or information written on any part of the body, recording apparatus, mobile phones, any authorized electronic equipment or in being possession of such unauthorized materials with an intention to assisting candidates cheat or to Candidates, invigilators, coordinators and VRB staff s or any other person associated with examination activities. and Cancellation the of relevant examination s cessation from sitting the board’s examination s or participating any in activity relating examination s. to 67 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) or Aiding abetting another candidate to from copy or script of booklet another person. Exchange answers with another candidate in outside the examinati on room. or sitting Cancellation and suspension from board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in the board’s activities relating to examinations . Cancellation and cessation from sitting board’s examinations report or police criminal charges. to for cessation sitting Cancellation and from board’s examinations or participating in the board’s activities relating examinations and/or report to for police criminal charges. to Candidates, invigilators, coordinators and VRB staffs or any other person associated with examination activities. Candidates 68 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) in Collaborate with candidate the examination room an unauthorized materials. to use or agent, Fraud Import into examination room in person by pre- prepared answer script booklet or Candidates, invigilators/chief invigilators coordinators and VRB staffs or any other person associated with examination activities. or Candidates, invigilators chief invigilators, coordinators and VRB staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Caution and cancellation of relevant examination. the Cancellation of the relevant examination and suspension from Board’s examination s for a period not exceeding two years. the Cancellation and cessation from sitting board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations. to Cancellation and Cessation from sitting Board’s examinations or participating in Board’s activities to relating examinations to or report police for criminal charges. the cessation sitting Cancellation and from Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations. to 69 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Substitute the answer book prepared outside the examination hall for the one already submitted to the invigilator. Tender false document in relation to eligibility to the Board’s candidates and examination registration. the Cancellation and cessation from sitting Board’s examinations or participating in Board’s activities relating to examinations to or report police for criminal charges. Cancellation and cessation from sitting Board’s examinations or participating in Board’s activities relating to examinations to or report for police criminal charges. the Falsify or alter marks awarded on an examination or script book or any information in database to relating examination the Cancellation and cessation from sitting Board’s examinations or participating in Board’s activities to relating examinations to or report police for criminal charges. the 70 Candidates, or invigilators chief invigilators, coordinators and VRB staffs or any other person associated with examination activities. Candidates, markers, invigilators or chief invigilators, coordinators and VRB Staffs or any other person associated with examination activities. Candidates, markers, invigilators or chief invigilators, coordinators and VRB Staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Candidate Cancellation and cessation from sitting the Board’s examinations Candidate, invigilator, invigilator, coordinator chief Cancellation of the relevant examination and suspension from sitting the board’s examinations for a period not exceeding two years Cancellation and from Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations cessation sitting to or Sit attempt to sit an examinatio n without authority Severe written warning or caution and cancellation of relevant examination the Deliver or not deliver to an invigilator examination answer booklet after examination Caution and cancellation of relevant examination the OR cancellation of the relevant examination and suspension from the Board’s examinations for a period not two exceeding years 71 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Fraudulently receive examination papers or some questions or answer scripts which have been legally obtained or made available Fraudulentl y access or attempt to access examination s questions before examination is due or to Pay induce another person illegally procure or make available questions papers Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB staff s or any other person associated with examination activities Candidates, invigilators or chief invigilators, coordinators and VRB staff or any other person associated with examination activities Cancellation and cessation from sitting Board’s examinations or participating in Board’s activities relating to examinations to or report police for criminal charges the Cancellation and cessation from sitting board’s examinations or participating in the board’s activities relating to examinations or report to police Cancellation and cessation from sitting Board’s examinations or participating in Board’s activities relating to examinations to or report for police criminal charges. the Offences Relating to Hearing Process 72 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Interfere with the conduct of investigatio or ns hearing of irregularity or other offence by the appeal committee Intimidatin g member the of disciplinar y committee or other members of Board witnesses during determinati on of irregularity matter or other offences. the or the the sitting Cancellation and suspension from Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in Board’s activities to relating examinations Caution and cancellation of relevant examination or Cancellation and suspension from Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in Board’s activities relating to examinations . sitting the Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB Staffs or any other person associated with examination activities. cessation sitting Cancellation and from Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations or police criminal charges to for report to cessation sitting Cancellation and from Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations or police criminal charges. to for report to 73 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB staffs or any other person associated with examination activities. and setters, Candidates, invigilators, markers, compilers, coordinators VRB Staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Cancellation and cease from sitting board’s examinations or participating in the board’s activities relating examinations or police criminal charges. to for report to Destroying or attempting to destroy evidence relating to an alleged irregularity offence or other offences. Bribing or Attempting to bribe VRB officials, Witnesses or other any person in relation to an alleged offence. sitting cease sitting Cancellation and suspension from board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in the board’s activities relating to examinations . Cancellation and from Board’s examinations or participating in Board’s activities relating to examinations or report to police. Cancellation and Cessation from sitting Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating to examination s or report to police for criminal charges the 74 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Cancellation and cessation from sitting Board’s examinations or participating in Board’s activities relating to examinations to or report police for criminal charges. the or other in to Harassing or procuring others to harass on his behalf a VRB official, witness any person relation an irregularity or other offences by making constant telephones calls, visits, etc. Non academic offences Threatening or illegal use of a weapon as defined in the regulations in illegal Dealing an substance the Cancellation and cessation sitting from Board’s examinations or participating in Board’s activities relating to examinations to or report police for criminal charges Cancellation and cessation from sitting Board’s examinations or participating in Board’s activities relating the to Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB Staffs or any other person associated with examination activities. Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB Staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB staffs or any other person associated with examination activities 75 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Illegal possession of a weapon examinations to or report police for criminal charges Cancellation and cessation from sitting board’s examinations or participating in the board’s activities to relating examinations to or report police for criminal charges. Assault which takes place property on A written warning fine not severe or Suspension from sitting Board’s examination for owned or leased at the VRB or elsewhere a period of one year or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations to exceeding the value of the damaged property or Caution and cancellati on from sitting Board’s examinat ions 76 Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and staffs or VRB any other person associated with examination activities Candidates, invigilators, markers, compilers, setters, coordinators and VRB staffs or any person other associated with examination activities from Cease sitting Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations or report police criminal charges to for to Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Cancellation and cessation from sitting Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating to examinations or report to police for criminal charges Cancellation and cessation from sitting Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations or report to police criminal charges to for Incitement commit to an unlawful or illegal act or a serious breach of board’s rules Encouragin g others to use illegal substances A severe written warnin g or Caution and cancellati on from sitting board’s examinat ions A severe written warnin g or Caution and cancellati on from sitting Board’s examinat ions Cancellation and suspension from sitting Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations to Cancellation and suspension from sitting Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations to 77 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) cessation sitting Cancellation and from Board’s examinations and participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations or police report to to Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Possession of illegal an substance Caution and cancellati on from sitting Board’s examinat ions or Cancellation and suspension from sitting Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in the Board’s activities relating examination s or to Cancellation and cessation from sitting board’s examinations and participating in the board’s activities relating to examinations or report to police Theft 78 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB Staffs or any other person associated with examination activities cessation sitting Cancellation and from Board’s examinations and participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations or police criminal charges to for report to or not Severe written warning fine exceeding the value of stolen the property or Caution and cancellati on from sitting Board’s examinat ions or Cancellation and suspension from sitting Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in the Board’s activities relating examination s or report to for police criminal charges to 79 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB staffs or any other person associated with examination activities cessation sitting Cancellation and from board’s examinations and participating in the board’s activities relating examinations or police criminal charges to for report to Non- accidental interference with safety or emergency equipment (including non- accidental interference with closed circuit television equipment and letting fire extinguisher s) the off severe A written warning or fine not exceeding the value of the damaged property or Caution and cancellati on from sitting Board’s examinat ions or sitting Cancellation and suspension from Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in Board’s activities relating to examinations the 80 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, Coordinators and VRB Staffs or any other person associated with examination activities cessation sitting Cancellation and from Board’s examinations and participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations or police criminal charges to for report to GN NO. 682 (Contd.) On- accidental damage to other leased Board’s equipment or property severe A written warning or fine not exceeding the value of the damaged property or sitting sitting Caution and cancellation from Board’s examinations cancellation and suspension from Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in Board’s activities relating to examinations the or Cancellation and cessation from sitting Board’s examinations and participating in Board’s activities relating to examinations to or report for police criminal charges the 81 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) to staff, Non- accidental damage equipment or property belonging to candidates or other persons on property owned leased the Board or by cessation sitting Cancellation and from Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations. to Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB Staff or any person other associated with examination activities severe A written warning or fine not exceeding the value of the damaged property or Caution and cancellati on from sitting Board’s examinat ions or Cancellation and suspension from sitting Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in the Board’s activities relating examination s or to Cancellation and cessation from sitting Board’s examinations and participating in the Board’s activities relating to examinations or report to police criminal for 82 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) charges Inappropriat e use of Board’s facilities severe A written warning or fine not exceeding the value of the damaged property Or Caution and cancellati on from sitting Board’s 83 setters, Candidates, invigilators, markers, compilers, coordinators and VRB Staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) examinat ions the sitting cancellation and suspension from Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in Board’s activities relating to examinations or Cancellation and cessation from sitting Board’s examinations and participating in Board’s activities relating to examinations to or report police for criminal charges the to Failure and obey evacuate on the sounding of a fire alarm severe A written warning or fine not exceeding Tshs. 500,000/- or Caution and cancellati cessation sitting Cancellation and from Board’s examinations and participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations to 84 Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and staffs or VRB any other person associated with examination activities Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) to for report or police criminal charges from on sitting Board’s examinat ions Or sitting Cancellation and suspension from Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in Board’s activities relating to Examinations A severe written warning or not fine exceeding Tshs. 500,000/- the or Caution and cancellati on from sitting Board’s examinat ions or Cancellation and suspension from sitting Board’s examination for a period Harassment and bullying including threatening behaviour; bullying; the victimization of residents, or staffs visitors, indecent assault or the displaying of or permitting the display of, sexually explicit or pornographi c material cessation sitting Cancellation and from board’s examinations and participating in the board’s activities relating examinations or police criminal charges to for report to 85 Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) of one year or participating in the Board’s activities relating examination s to Getting drunk cause and disturbance to others severe A written warning or fine not exceeding Tshs. 500,000/- or Caution and cancellati from on sitting Board’s examinat ions or Cancellation and suspension from sitting Board’s examination for a period of one year or cessation sitting Cancellation and from Board’s examinations and participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations or police criminal charges to for report to 86 Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) participating the in Board’s activities relating examination s to other Any actions which occur other than on property owned or leased by the Board which are deemed have to the brought into Board disrepute severe A written warning or fine not exceeding Tshs. 100,000/- or Caution and cancellati from on sitting Board’s examinat ions cessation sitting Cancellation and from Board’s examinations and participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations or police criminal charges to for report to 87 Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, Coordinators and VRB Staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Caution and cancellati on from sitting Board’s examinat ions or Cancellation and suspension from sitting Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in the Board’s activities relating examination s to 88 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules Candidates, Invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB Staffs or any other person associated with examination activities cessation sitting Cancellation and from Board’s examinations and participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations or police criminal charges to for report to GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Smokin in g ‘No smokin g’ areas severe A written warning or fine not exceeding Tshs. 500,000/- or Caution and cancellati from on sitting Board’s examinat ions caution and cancellati on from sitting Board’s examinat ions or Cancellation and Suspension from sitting Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in the Board’s activities relating examination s to 89 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) other Late or non- of return books, equipment and Board’s property provided through recognized loan arrangement s severe A written warning or fine not exceeding Tshs. 500,000/- or Caution and withdrawal from access to library and other privileges or Suspension from access to library services and other privileges for a period of one year or participat ing in the Board’s activities relating to examinati ons A written warning or fine not exceeding Tshs. 500,000/- severe Misuse of on- line facilities against ICT policy or Caution and withdrawa l of ICT privileges or cessation sitting Cancellation and from Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations or report police criminal charges to for to cessation sitting Cancellation and from Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations to 90 setters, Candidates, invigilators, markers, compilers, coordinators and VRB Staffs or any person other approved to use the library Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB Staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) ICT Suspens ion from access to privileg es for a period of one year or particip ating in the Board’s activitie s A severe written warnin g or Caution and cancellati on from sitting Board’s examinat ions or Cancellation and suspension from sitting Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in the Board’s activities relating examination s to to Failure produce to the Board’s Identity Card or any other relevant document when requested to do so. i.e. sit or attempt to sit in examination s, coordinating , invigilating, marking without valid documentati ons cessation sitting Cancellation and from Board’s examinations and participating the activities relating to examinations or report to police for criminal charges in Board’s Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB Staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Failure or Cancellation Candidates, 91 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules and setters, invigilators, markers, compilers, coordinators VRB staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Candidates GN NO. 682 (Contd.) a refusal to attend meeting or hearing called or authorized by the Examinatio n Disciplinary Committee or any other competent organ of the Board when summoned to do so by a proper written notice and cessation from sitting Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating to examinati and ons fine not exceeding Tshs. 500,000/- or report to police for criminal charges sitting cessation sitting Malpractices in the Conduct of Examinations Cancellation Cancellation Leave the and and examination from suspension hall or room Board’s from earlier than examinations Board’s half an hour or participating examination after the in the Board’s for a period examination activities of one year has relating or commenced examinations participating without the in express Board’s permission activities of the relating to invigilator examinations the to 92 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) in of not to, Indulge any disruptive conduct including, but limited shouting, assault another candidate or other any person, using abusive threatening language, destruction of the property or property of another candidate or cessation sitting Cancellation and from Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations or police criminal charges to for report to sitting Cancellation and suspension from Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in Board’s activities relating to examinations the or Cancellation and cessation from sitting Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations or report to police criminal for charges to Neglect, omit, or in any way fail to follow lawful instructions orders or issued by the invigilator or any other VRB official A severe written warnin g or Caution and cancellati on from sitting Board’s examinat ions Cancellation and suspension sitting from Board’s examination for a period of one year and participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations to 93 Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB Staffs or any other person associated with examination activities cease sitting Cancellation and from Board’s examinations and participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations or report to police criminal charges to for Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Candidates, coordinators and VRB Staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB Staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB Staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Physically assault or insult an invigilator or any other officer involved in the conduct examination of Cancellation and suspension from sitting Board’s examination for a period of one year and participating in the board’s activities relating examinations to cessation sitting Cancellation and from Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating to examinations or report to police criminal for charges or Act conduct is which likely to obstruct or frustrate to the holding of any examination or administrati ve or both activity Unauthorize d use of, or interference, with any technical, electrical or other service or installation of any Board’s own or leased properties the sitting Cancellation and suspension from Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in Board’s activities relating to examinations Cancellation and suspension from Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in Board’s activities to relating examinations sitting the to report to for cessation sitting Cancellation and from Board’s examinations and participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations or police criminal charges Cancellation and from Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations or police criminal charges cessation sitting to for report to 94 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Cancellation and cessation from sitting Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating to examinations or report to police for criminal charges Cancellation and cessation from sitting Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations or report police criminal charges to for to Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB Staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB Staffs or any other person associated with examination activities Unauthori zed possessio n of any Board’s own leased properties or Knowingly giving false information relating to an examination with intention of gaining advantage severe A written warning or fine not exceeding the value of the damaged property or Cancellati on from sitting Board’s examinati ons A severe written warnin g or Caution and cancellati on from sitting Board’s examinat ions Wilful obstruction or interference the with work or proceedings conducted by any competent organ of the Board Cancellation and suspension from sitting Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations to Cancellation and suspension from sitting Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations to Cancellation and suspension from sitting Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in Board’s the activities relating examinations to cessation sitting cancellation and from Board’s examinations or participating in the Board’s activities relating examinations and/or report to police for criminal charges to 95 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) or or or Refusal failure to abide by the ruling, decision penalty made imposed by the disciplinary authority any other competent organ of the Board after expiry of appeal limitation period or in Cancellation and from cessation sitting Board’s examinations or participating the Board’s activities relating to examinations or to for police criminal charges report Cancellation and suspension from sitting Board’s examination for a period of one year or participating in the Board’s activities relating to examinations Candidates, invigilators, markers, setters, compilers, coordinators and VRB Staffs or any other associated with examination activities person THIRD SCHEDULE (Made under rules 4, 24(3), 25(3), 26(3), 27(3), 28(2), 29(3), 30(3), 31(3), 35(2) and 48(5)) PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION TO THE VALUERS REGISTRATION BOARD EXAMINATIONS, SETTING, MODERATION OF EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPERS, COMPILATION, EXAMINATION EXAMINATION INVIGILATION, EXAMINATION MARKING, ANSWER SCRIPT MODERATION, PROCESSING OF EXAMINATION AND EXAMINATION HANDLING PROCESSES RESULTS REGISTRATION

1.1 CANDIDACY OF REGISTRATION VALUERS PROCEDURES (i) A prospective candidate wishing to register with the Board is to sit for the candidacy required its examinations to fill 96 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) registration form. (ii) The form shall be obtained from the Board’s offices and it should be printed and filled appropriately. supported of and (iii) The Candidacy Registration Form should be submitted to the together with certified Board certificates, photocopies professional academic certificates, by transcripts showing the subjects covered and grades obtained. In addition, three coloured passport size photographs showing all ears in a face shall be attached and submitted along with the form which has been appended with the Candidacy Registration form. (iv) The Identity Request form shall be filled in and signed with a black pen shall be submitted in one the Candidacy Registration Form. along with cover card Identity (v) shall be issued, bearing the candidate’s registration number the number which shall be the permanent reference of the candidate and has to all quoted communications with the Board. be in (vi) As evidence of registration as a candidate, the Board shall the candidate an forward acknowledgement letter notifying the candidate receipt of the form. to (vii) The Board shall verify the authenticity of the information furnished. Board (viii) The shall communicate to the applicant of the outcome of the evaluation of information and documents applicant, submitted by 97 the Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) the applicant the notifying eligibility, examination registration number following the assessment of the certificates attached with the application. (ix) No change of names by the prospective candidate shall be allow at the time of registration. Prospective candidates shall use the names appearing the certificates which qualified the prospective for admission. candidate in (x) A holder of Certificates of Secondary Education obtained outside Tanzania shall be required to get translation of equivalence from the National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA). (xi) A holder of Diploma or Degree obtained outside Tanzania seek required shall be from either letter recognition Tanzania for Commission Universities (TCU) or National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) as the case may be. to

2.0 EXAMINATION ENTRY PROCEDURES (i) Application to Examination Entry A candidate seeking to write the Board’s examinations must be a i.e. has registered candidate, already submitted the Candidacy Registration The application to examination entry request must be made on the prescribed is available on the Board’s offices. form which Form. (ii) Admission to sit for the Board’s Examinations: A candidate shall be admitted to sit for the Board’s examinations at levels its examination any of the subject regulations to applicable that examination level provided that- to 98 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) (a) (b) (c) as for the the candidate possesses qualifications the the prescribed minimum necessary to sit that particular examination level; the application has been made on the prescribed form, duly filled and submitted to the Board within stipulated dates and accompanied by appropriate examination entry fees; the candidate has met the training minimum requirements provided by approved Review Class Provider, and the examination entry form has been endorsed by the review class provider certifying the candidate is ready to sit for the examinations. that

3.0 EXAMINATION CENTRE (i) The applicant MUST indicate in the examination entry form, an examination centre preferred to take the examinations. The list of examination centres is as provided at the back of the form. if (ii) Change of an examination centre shall be allowed only the application is lodged in writing one month before the date the examination is to commence. Late requests of examination centre shall not be entertained. change for

4.0 EXAMINATION POSTPONEMENT: Postponement within acceptable dates (i) A candidate wishing to withdraw from an examination, may do so in writing and is 99 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) required to lodge the application to reach the Board on or before 13th February for the May examinations and 13th August for the November examinations. In such cases, full fee shall be carried forward to the immediate next examination session. A candidate shall, however, be required to fill a fresh Examination Entry Form and submit it before the normal closing date of receiving the application to examination entry. (ii) (a) Application Postponement after the acceptable dates to received i.e. the postpone after the examinations after 13th acceptable dates February for May examinations and 13th August the November examinations shall not be entertained. In such situations, a candidate shall be the required applicable fees. to pay afresh all for (iii) Postponement due to Ill-health (medically unfit) (a) A candidate falling sick during the examination week may lodge an application to postpone in sitting for an examination writing. The application shall be supported by a valid medical report registered practitioner to substantiate the claim. from the (b) sheets, Treatment for prescriptions, sick sheets a validating of purposes postponement claim shall not be considered for this purpose. A (c) candidate whose application for postponement has been accepted by the Board, shall to fill afresh an be required Examination Form applying for the examination the next coming session and lodge it on or before the closing date of Entry 100 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) receiving the applications. (d) Half of the fees paid may be carried forward to the next examination upon application. session

5.0 ORDER OF TAKING EXAMINATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS COMPLETION PERIOD A registered candidate is required to observe this requirement while applying to sit the Board’s level of examinations to take advantage of the options available. for any Valuation Technician Examination: (a) Number of papers to be attempted: A candidate has a liberty to choose the number of papers to attempt in a level and shall be allowed to retain a pass obtained in any subject attempted. to sit for A candidate applying Technician examinations shall be required to pass all the papers at the lower level before applying to sit for the higher level. (b) Duration of retaining passed papers: A candidate shall be given a maximum of two years to complete the papers in a level, failure of which the passes of the previously passed papers shall be withdrawn and a candidate shall have to re-sit all the papers in that level. i. Maximum Time Limit to Complete a Level: to years A candidate shall be given a maximum of have four completed any level of Technician the examination before being automatically de- registered. 101 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) ii. A candidate who has completed successfully the Technician Level II the shall be awarded Technician Valuer Certificate. Professional Examination: (a) Level I (Foundation Skills) A candidate is at liberty to choose the number of papers to attempt in this level be allowed to retain a pass obtained in any subject attempted on scoring a pass grade. shall and for the Level A candidate applying to sit I examinations shall be required to pass all the papers level before being allowed to move to the next level. that in i. Duration of retaining passed papers: A candidate shall be given a maximum of three years to complete the passed papers in Level I, failure of which the the previously passed papers shall be withdrawn and a candidate shall have to re-sit all the papers in that level. passes of ii. Maximum Time Limit Complete the Level I to A candidate shall be given a maximum of six years to complete the Level I before being automatically deregistered. (b) Level II ( Valuation Skills) 102 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) and A candidate is at liberty to choose the number of papers to attempt in this level be allowed to retain a pass obtained in any subject attempted on scoring a pass grade. shall A candidate applying to sit for the Intermediate level examinations shall be required to pass all the papers in that level before being allowed to move to the next level. i. Duration of retaining passed papers: A candidate shall be given a maximum of three years to complete the passed papers in that level, failure of which the the previously passed papers shall be withdrawn and a candidate shall have to re-sit all the papers in that level. passes of ii. Maximum Time Limit to Intermediate (c) Complete Level the A candidate shall be given a maximum of six years to complete the Intermediate level before automatically being deregistered. Level III (Professional skills) A candidate applying to sit for the Final level examinations shall be required to pass all the papers in that level to qualify as a Registered Valuer. 103 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) and A candidate is at liberty to choose the number of papers to attempt in this level be allowed to retain a pass obtained in any subject attempted on scoring a pass grade. shall i. Duration of retaining passed papers: A candidate shall be given a maximum of three years to complete the papers in that level, the failure of which passes of the previously passed papers shall be withdrawn and a candidate shall have to re-sit all the papers in that level. ii. Maximum Time Limit Complete the Final Level to A candidate shall be given a maximum of six years to complete the Final level before being automatically deregistered.

6.0 PAYMENT: CATEGORIES OF FEES AND MODALITY OF An applicant wishing to register and sit for the Board’s examinations shall be required to pay the required fees as stipulated in the Fourth Schedule to these Rules along with and/or candidacy the examination entry form. registration The categories of fees payable by the applicant to the Board may include: a) Candidacy Registration Fee Categories the The first type of fee Candidacy Fee which is payable upon submission of a duly completed Candidacy Registration Form. As evidence of Registration is 104 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) b) registration, a candidate shall be given a Candidacy Registration Number and an identity card bearing that number. Candidate’s Annual Subscription Fees: The second type of fee is the Candidate’s Annual Subscription Fee (SASF) which is payable, by those are applicants who registering with the Board for the first time, upon registration, and thereafter the fee shall be payable every January of each year. in For a candidate who has already been registered, the fee is payable every year the month of January. This fee shall be paid annually by every candidate as long as he/she is registered as a candidate with the Board and wishes to remain in the register of candidates. The fee ceases to be payable when one completes the registration program in full or ceases to be registered as a candidate with the Board. c) Examination Fees The fourth type of fee is the Examination Fee. This fee shall be payable upon submission of duly filled Examination Entry Form particular applying examination level. for a Examination fees once paid shall not be refunded or carried forward to the next examination session if a candidate withdraws/postpones after the closing date of receiving the for requests withdrawal/postponement. Penalty Fee A candidate who submits an application candidacy for registration and/or examination entry after the closing date of 105 d) Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) receiving such applications shall be liable for a penalty fee charge which shall be paid along with the other fees. e) Transcript fee Transcript fee shall be charged to a candidate who lodges a request for preparation of transcript. A candidate who applies for a transcript shall also be required to identical two coloured submit passport size photographs. f) Search fee A candidate who request for information which requires for searching of such information shall be required to pay for search fee. Such information may include previous performance records, receipts for payments done to the Board. g) Duplicate certificate fee A candidate who request for a copy of his/her certificate shall be required to pay the required fee and submit a police such copy of public document and announcement notification. report on loss of h) i) Appeal fee and late lodgement of appeal A candidate who wishes to appeal against examination result or a penalty shall be required to pay for the service accompanied with a lodgement form. Similarly, a candidate who lodges an appeal after the stipulated period shall be charge late lodgement of appeal fee. appeal of submits Form fee an Candidate who for application be candidacy/examination required the respective form. The rates for the above fees shall be determined by shall for to pay fee 106 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) the Governing Board from time to time. to

7.0 Mode of Payment of the fees: Payments the Candidacy relating Registration, Subscription or Examination Entry fees and other related fees shall be made through control number issued using GEPG as shall be determined by the Board and indicated in the relevant form(s). slip has to be The original-pay-in submitted to the Board for receipting. The slip has to be attached together with the relevant form(s) and a cover letter to the Board.

8.0 TRAINING TO SIT FOR THE BOARDS’ EXAMINATIONS A Candidate aspiring to sit for the Board’s examinations shall be required to undergo training of not less than six months in preparation for an examination. Evidence of training has to be supported vouched by an approved review class provider where such training was undertaken. The examination entry form should be certified by a review class centres coordinator to show evidence of minimum attainment of training.

9.0 EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES A candidate shall be required to observe the following instructions when preparing to write the examinations. least Admission to the Examination Room A candidate shall be admitted into the twenty (20) examination hall at minutes before the commencement of an examination paper, and he/she is not permitted to leave the examination hall until thirty minutes have expired after the commencement of examination. Further, a candidate shall not be allowed to leave the examination room thirty minutes before the examination ends. A candidate shall not be allowed to enter the examination hall beyond half an hour 107 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) of the after any commencement examination paper. A candidate, who arrives within half an hour of the commencement of the examination, shall be allowed to enter the examination hall, but no additional time shall be given to compensate the lost time. Reading time Ten (10) minutes reading time shall be given to the examination candidate to allow him/her read the question paper thoroughly the examination. During the 10 minutes reading time you can make notes on the question paper. You are not allowed to write in your answer book or use your calculator. attempting before Announcements: The chief invigilator will make all relevant announcements in the examination room before the examination commences. Examination Packages The sealed envelopes containing the examinations of that particular session shall be opened in the presence of the candidates. Leaving the Examination Room temporarily Any candidate having for some reason to leave the examination hall temporarily may do so only with the permission of the chief invigilator and will be accompanied by an assistant invigilator. Allocation of Examination Desk A candidate shall be required to sit at the desk which bears his/her registration number. Candidate’s Identity The Board shall not entertain any excuses from a candidate who fails to produce the examination identity card which allows one to enter the examination hall. Candidate’s Admission in the Examination Room No candidate shall be admitted into the examination hall, unless he/she carries 108 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) him/her with Examination Identity Card provided by VRB and the Examination Admission Letter. both the Types of Calculators A candidate is permitted to use noiseless electronic types of calculator. The calculators allowed are the scientific calculators with basic /standard memory functions and Solar powered (at your own risk). Other types of calculators such as alpha-numeric personal organizers, checklists and memo pads, those that make noise etc (the list is not exhaustive) should not be carried in the examination room. keyboards, Permitted Aids A candidate is required to bring in the examination room his/her own pens, pencils and rulers. Prohibited Materials Candidates are prohibited from carrying into the examination hall or in any way having in their possession within the hall, any books or stationery other than those the Board. specifically permitted by Bags/handbags etc. should be kept at a place identified by the invigilator, but at the owner’s risk. Mobile telephones and any communication facilities should not be carried into the examination hall are as prohibited from making telephone calls, receiving calls, sending or receiving messages, using those communicational facilities while examinations are in progress. candidates Possession of mobile phones or any in the communicational examination to lead disqualification from the examination. facilities room may Removing Examination Answer Books A candidate is not allowed to remove the his/her examination answer book out of 109 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) examination hall. Leaving the Examination Room A candidate may be allowed to leave the examination hall half an hour after examination starts but may not be allowed to take his/her examination question paper. Similarly, a candidate who leaves the hall before the examination ends will not be allowed to take his/her question paper. Conduct during the Examinations A candidate should not engage in any unprofessional conduct designed to assist him/her the examinations in being attempted and is not allowed to communicate with other candidates while the examination is on progress or copy answers from each other. If a candidate contravenes the examination rules for example by cheating, helping another candidate to cheat or by having materials or items that could give a candidate unfair advantage, a candidate will be reported to the Registrar. The following are deemed to be examples of contravention of examination rules:  Having any book, notes or documents with you at any time during the examination; in  Having any book, notes or a documents situation which suggests that a candidate could have used them during the examination;  Talking to, copying from, or in any way communicating with, another candidate;  Using a mobile phone, including the calculator function;  Leaving the room without the permission of an invigilator;  Removing answer books and/or question papers, whether used or blank from the examination room A candidate adjudged guilty of dishonesty in connection with the examination or 110 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) infringing any of the examination rules and regulations is liable to disciplinary action, which may result to disqualification. Signing Attendance of the Attendance Sheet During the period of each examination paper, a candidate shall be required to sign against his/her index number on an Attendance Sheet. Maintaining Examination Atmosphere It is the responsibility of each candidate to maintain examination atmosphere in the examination hall and to ensure that he/she will not engage in any conversation or behaviour that could distract the attention of other candidates.

10. Communication with Invigilator A candidate who wishes to communicate with the invigilator should raise his/her hand rather than knocking the desks as it disturbs other candidates. Completing the Front Cover of the Answer Book Each candidate is required to write his/her Index Number on the examination cover only. Names, initials or any other mark that could distinguish one candidate from another should not be written on the examination cover or script papers. Instructions on the Answer Books and those Given by the Invigilator Candidates are required to observe any general instructions that may be given by the chief invigilator and to read carefully instructions top of examination question paper, such as those indicating the number of questions to be attempted. Pay particular attention to the instructions given on the cover of the answer book. that appear on Eating, Smoking, Drinking, Chewing in the Examination Room Candidates are not permitted to smoke, drink, chew or eat in the examination hall. End of the Examination A candidate shall be cautioned 111 thirty Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) minutes prior to the time the examination ceases. When the chief invigilator has declared the examination over, a candidate immediately stop writing. This must instruction applies not only the answering of questions but also to filling in numbers, punctuations and any other writing. to Collecting the Answer Books A candidate must remain in his/her seats until the invigilators have collected all answer books. Each candidate should make sure that he/she has handed over the answer book to the invigilator. Usage of Examination Answer Books The answers to the questions are to be written on the answer book provided for that purpose the following instructions: in accordance with (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) The answer to each question must commence on a fresh page. The question number must be written at the top of each page in space the provided. Write on both sides of the answer paper. Answers are to be written in ink or pens; ball-point charts, flow and graphs may, diagrams however, be drawn in pencil. (v) (vi) 112 All workings must be done in the answer book. Do remove/tear from sheet answer not any the book. Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Cross through neatly any work not to be marked. Do use not correcting fluid. (vii) In case the main answer book has been fully utilized, you can request for a ADDITIONAL ANSWER BOOK. (viii) (ix) Tick the questions that have been attempted accordingly. carefully Fasten any supplementary answer book(s) to the main answer book and ensure that graph the sheets are neatly tied the inside answer book and thereafter complete the appropriate boxes. Answers should be written concisely and in a plain and legible manner. Style in the manner of setting out answers will be taken into account in the marking of each question. Candidates are warned that any tendency towards illegibility will operate to their disadvantage. for If owing to illness a candidate is unable the to present himself/herself examination, he/she should inform the Executive Registrar of the Board before the examination commences. Part of the examination fee may be refunded or carried forward at the discretion of the Education and Publications Committee. There shall be no claim for refund of examination fee for a candidate who postpones an examination for any other reason without a prior approval of the Registrar. 113 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) shall be At the end of the examination, the answer books collected, reconciled, packed and sealed in the presence of the Principal Invigilator, VRB Examination Coordinator and one examination candidate.

11.0 DECLARATION OF RESULTS informed of The results of the examinations shall be declared by the Board and candidates shall be through respective addressed given. The results would also be displayed at the VRB Notice Board and on the website. their results

11.1 Instructions to VRB examination setters In the VRB setting Introduction: The Boards examinations are conducted twice in a year during the months of May these and November. examinations appoints examination setters from institutions of higher learning and practitioners in public and These examinations are attempted by candidates training of different academic the testing backgrounds and aim at knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. organizations. private and

11.2 Guidelines in setting Question Papers the In setting examination questions, requested setters are the to observe guidelines below which out spelt supplement the instructions given in the letter of appointment. When setting an examination, the setter should ensure that- – the prescribed syllabus has well been covered. The questions are relevant and within the syllabus prescribed; – the questions are fair in terms of length and difficulty with a proper mix of easy as well as including difficult questions, 114 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) computational questions where applicable; – the questions are challenging – requiring interpretation of the facts and not purely repeating the facts notes; from – the questions unambiguous; are clearly worded and – the questions are unique, i.e. NOT COPIED from other sources; if used elsewhere, names, ensure figures, are changed; that dates, etc. the – avoid lengthy or tedious calculations, references to real persons, places or businesses; – sentences should be as short, simple and direct as possible.

11.2.1 Suggested Solutions and Marking Schemes Setters are required to provide suggested solutions that are correct and adequately answer the questions asked. The detailed solutions should be supported by a marking scheme or guide. The marking scheme should be well prepared and precise, allocating marks in each section to achieve and subsection consistency during marking of the scripts. in order For questions that require workings, ensure such allocated also are to that marks calculations/workings.

11.2.2 Submission of the Assignment On completion of the assignment, setters are requested to- (a) (b) (c) ensure that all the paperwork/soft copies and other storage and transmission devices are secured safely, or destroyed thereafter. Storage on computer hard drive should totally be avoided; fill the form provided showing the topics/skills examined; submit your work to Registrar, the envelope clearly marking (Personal and Confidential to the 115 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) (d) name of the ED); observe the deadlines for the submission of the assignment.

11.3 Instructions for securing examination paper moderators The Board’s examination paper shall be subjected to moderators who shall be appointed by the Registrar on the basis of the following qualities:

11.3.1 Moderators will hold a qualification at least one level higher than the level of setter;

11.3.2 They must have specialized in the subject being assessed;

11.3.3 Relevant experience will be taken into account;

11.3.4 They will have the personal experience qualities and attributes.

11.4 Objective of question paper moderation the The objective of moderating question paper the to ensure is questions are of the required standard is and quality expected. Also important the questions to have subjected for technical review to ensure technically current, that they are achievable and covers the syllabus requirements. it

11.5 Expectations for the question paper moderators As a moderator of the question paper, the moderator is expected to establish the following:

11.5.1 That the standard and rigor of the the required is of question paper standards; covered

11.5.2 That the question paper has the adequately the Board’s questions the syllabus and have adequately been the spread within syllabus; syllabus and are within

11.5.3 The question paper is fair in terms of length and difficulty.

11.5.4 The questions are correct and current;

11.5.5 The questions are relevant, challenging, unique, not copied from elsewhere, clearly worded and unambiguous; 116 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.)

11.5.6 The distribution of marks the question paper is fair that marks are shown on every part of the question and its marking scheme; in

11.5.7 The suggested solutions and marking schemes are accurate and fair;

11.5.8 For questions that required workings, marks have also been allocated to such calculations/workings.

11.6 The moderation question paper exercise the In moderating moderator has to make sure the following procedures have been adhered to:

11.6.1 Study the question paper, question after the question paper, question thoroughly;

11.6.2 Attempt the question paper in the examination condition;

11.6.3 Establish the quality of the question paper in regard to length, clarity and difficulty;

11.6.4 Ascertain whether the common phrases used in the requirement of the question corresponds with the answer provided;

11.6.5 Compare the new prepared solutions with those given and give comment;

11.6.6 Check the marking scheme and it can be used as the marking for comment benchmark candidates’ answer script; if

11.6.7 Lastly the question paper moderator is required to write a report on the moderation of the question paper, incorporating all the points raised above. The format of the report should be as follows: (a) The syllabus coverage; (b) The quality and standard of the question paper; (i) (c) Individual questions, i.e. the topics examined- the whether questions are with the VRB syllabus; and whether they are to date and up applicable to the (ii) 117 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) Tanzanian environment; (d) Fairness of the questions with regard to the marks allocated, clarity and length; suggested (e) The solution provided; (f) The marking scheme provided (g) Concluding remarks and/or recommendations and advice

12. Examination Question Paper Compilation The Board shall have a system of compiling examination question papers in order t to come up with a well-balanced paper i.e. that combines easy/difficult questions, theoretical / computational questions, and adequate coverage of the syllabus and does not contain examination questions set by one examiner to avoid biasness or giving undue advantage to a certain group of candidates. The following criteria shall be used by the Board in carrying out this assignment:- responsible a. The Registrar shall recommend to the for Committee examination matters, of examination question paper compilers to be used in compilation of the Board’s examinations; names b. The appointment shall base on academic and professional qualification, expert knowledge in the subject area for the examination, personal qualities, merit and experience, above all the integrity of the person to be appointed; c. The selection of the examination question paper compiler shall be from different sources such as from the academic institutions or professional bodies, from industry or from within the Board; d. The Committee responsible for examination matters shall scrutinize the credentials of the proposed examination question paper compilers together with the recommendations from the referees and appoint the examination question paper compilers who will be used in examination question paper compilation processes; e. The Registrar shall maintain a database of the examination question paper compilers 118 Valuation and Valuers Registration (Training and Examination) Rules GN NO. 682 (Contd.) and enter into contractual agreement for a period of three years renewable; f. The process of the appointing question examination paper compilers shall be done in a confidential manner and any person who shall disclose the the names examination question paper compilers shall be liable for disciplinary action. of