A "mainly for students" article looking at the opportunities for property support staff to obtain property-related qualifications to further their career prospects and ultimately gain chartered surveyor status. Outlines the range of property qualifications available, with particular emphasis on NVQs and the ATC. Highlights the importance of obtaining the right type of property experience which should include property marketing, drafting simple licences and tenancy agreements, undertaking rent reviews and lease renewals, assisting with property inspection and valuations, managing service-charge arrangements, following up rent arrears, and making planning enquiries. Provides a list of NVQs available. For further information on NVQs from the RICS contact Rupert Allen on 020 7222 7000 ext. 696; for information on ATCs and APCs, contact customer services on 0870 333 1600.