IRRV Diploma
This course is designed for those staff who wish to progress to senior positions. The Diploma is at Level 5 (of the current 8-level framework) in England and Wales.
The Professional Diploma leads to Diploma Level Membership of the Institute and the designatory letters “IRRV (Dip)”. Once achieved, a Diploma member can proceed to the highest level Qualification, IRRV Honours.
Entry Requirements
Candidates for the Revenues or Benefits streams of the Diploma MUST hold a qualification at least equivalent to A-Level, or any qualification at Level 3 of the national framework (England and Wales) and have had substantial workplace experience.
Syllabus
Students take five subjects, consisting of one assignment and four subjects that are assessed by 3-hour examination.
Click here to download the summary of the IRRV Diploma 2022/2023 Syllabus.
You must study all Common Core subjects and choose two additional subjects:
Common Core
- Centrally Set Assignment
- Management
- Management Case Studies
Additional Subjects
Choose one of the following subjects:
- Revenues and Local Administration and Public Sector Finance
- Welfare Benefits Administration and Public Sector Finance
- Valuation for Rating *
Choose one of the following subjects:
- Council Tax Law and Practice
- Non-Domestic Rating Law and Practice
- Welfare Benefits Law and Practice
- Law of Property
* Valuation for Rating is only available to candidates who have previously passed Introduction to Valuation or Valuation Theory and Practice at IRRV Level 3 Certificate.