SACPVP Associated Valuer exam-day guide
SACPVP Associated Valuer · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo identification
Bring the original government-issued photo ID in the name used on your registration. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a second form is required.
Admission / confirmation document
Print or download your exam confirmation, candidate number, and venue or login details. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory.
Approved calculator
Bring a non-programmable calculator if permitted. Confirm with the provider the exact model policy, whether memory must be cleared, and whether calculators are supplied.
Writing materials
Bring several pens and pencils plus an eraser if the paper is handwritten or uses a multiple-choice answer sheet. Confirm whether stationery is provided.
Permitted reference materials
Most professional valuation exams are closed-book. Confirm with the provider whether any standards, tables, or formula sheets are allowed or supplied, and in what form.
Timing device
A simple watch is useful for pacing. Confirm with the provider whether watches are permitted and whether a clock is visible in the room.
Personal essentials
Water, a light snack for before the exam, and any medication you may need. Confirm with the provider what may be taken to the desk.
Travel and venue plan
Confirm the venue address, arrival time, and parking or transport options the day before. For remote sittings, confirm the platform, system check, and room requirements with the provider.
Review the exam format
Re-read the provider's candidate information on structure, number of questions, marks, and time allocation so you can pace yourself.
Prepare worked examples
Have your own summary of core valuation approaches, key formulas, and report-writing structure ready to review in the final days.
Rest and logistics
Plan a calm morning: adequate sleep, a proper meal, and arrival with buffer time before the start.
Emergency contact
Save the provider's candidate enquiries contact in case of delay, illness, or technical failure on the day.
Plan the day
Stop learning new material. Review your own summary notes, formula sheet, and worked examples. Confirm venue or remote-sitting logistics and re-read the provider's candidate instructions.
Do one timed practice set under exam conditions to rehearse pacing. Mark it, note only the top three weak areas, and review those specifically.
Light review only. Pack your bag or set up your desk. Confirm ID, admission document, calculator, and travel plan. Avoid cramming late into the night and aim for a full night's sleep.
Eat properly, arrive early with buffer time, and do a brief warm-up on key formulas rather than new topics. For remote sittings, run the system check and clear your workspace well before the start.
Read the instructions and check the marks and time allocation. Note the end time and plan how long to spend per section or question.
Answer the questions you are most confident about first, then return to harder ones. Show workings where marks are awarded for method. Watch the clock and keep a reserve for review.
Check that every question has an answer, that units and figures are consistent, and that you have not left blanks where partial credit is possible.
Rules to check
Bring the original photo ID matching your registration and present it if requested. Confirm with the provider the accepted ID types and any second-form requirement.
Arrive by the stated reporting time. Late admission and extra time are governed by the provider's rules, so confirm the cut-off with the provider rather than assuming.
Follow all instructions from invigilators. Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam, and do not bring unauthorised materials to the desk.
Electronic devices such as phones and smart watches must normally be switched off and stored away. Confirm with the provider where they must be kept and whether they may be accessed during breaks.
Break and toilet arrangements vary by venue and sitting length. Confirm with the provider in advance whether supervised breaks are permitted and whether the clock stops.
If you are unwell or face a technical failure during a remote sitting, notify the provider immediately and follow their documented procedure. Do not attempt to resolve it silently.
Marking and scoring, including any negative marking or penalty for wrong answers, are set by the provider. Confirm the scoring method before the exam so you can decide whether to guess.
Academic integrity rules apply. Suspected misconduct is handled under the provider's disciplinary process, so read and follow the candidate agreement you accepted at registration.