Great teachers and classroom sessions. Support dropped off a cliff at assessment phase.when being sold the course Sean explained it was a great way to go into having your own business after completing. Then at multiple times during the course it was made clear they did not believe this was the case and they recommend doing 3-5 years for a corporate before going solo. This knocked the wind out of my sails. Early on in the course it was pushed that you should get a mentor as soon as you can. I reached out to multiple practicing surveyors and firms at different points over the first two years. Many were extremely negative about the course, others were more than happy to pay lip service on social media that they would mentor me but then found nothing materialised despite pushing them. I was more than willing to book annual leave to be mentored regularly but the only offers I had were given late into the evening the day before going out. something completely impractical when you have a responsible day job. When I made it clear I did not have mentoring I was told you don't actually need a mentor. Completely against what was drummed in during classes and a real mixed message. As someone working outside of the housing industry working a 9-5 I feel the course is really set up more for 1) those lucky enough to have full financial support of a partner whilst they learn full time 2) those transitioning from estate agency work. 3) those who are leaving the forces. Your success will rely solely on the ability to find a mentor and your ability to source the 10 houses. Neither of which Sava seem to support you with. I found myself behind in assessment, without a mentor, and asked to put the course on hold but was told not possible.I now find myself 15k down and nothing to show for it. of course this is my own fault, and others on my course have been successful (those without full time work who are able to dedicate enough time and go out last minute with mentors etc) but I do feel a little hard done by. your success will rely on pot luck in finding a supportive or helpful mentor who is willing to help you out of the kindness of their own heart. certain aspects of the course such as how you are actually being assessed are shrouded in mystery until you have parted with your cash. I paid full up front so I'm not sure if that contributed to the fact that I was seemingly cast off from support, whereas if they were expecting my monthly payments I suspect they would have been more supportive.
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Sava has more than 40 years of experience supporting the UK’s housing sector with education, software and strategic support to tackle skills challenges and meet energy and sustainability objectives.
Sava is currently the leading provider of vocational residential surveyor training, enabling career changers to enter a new and exciting profession without the needs for a degree or other prior qualifications. The Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation offers an accessible route into surveying that is also approved for direct entry into the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).See more
