The Property and Real Estate Industry is a multi-billion-rand sector which requires professionals who are well-trained and knowledgeable to meet the property and real estate needs of both the residential and non-residential sectors. The Real Estate Agent guides and facilitates the general public in the buying, selling, letting, financing and managing of immovable property and businesses in the best interest of all parties. This qualification strives to equip learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate effectively and efficiently in the Property and Real Estate sector.
This qualification will enable a learner with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attributes to:
- Identify the property and real estate environment and ensure compliance with the legislative and regulatory framework.
- Apply code of conduct and adhere to ethical business principles.
- Develop relationships with an internal and / or external client database for provision of property and real estate services.
- Build brand reputation and develop a target market.
- Manage the property and real estate function.
- Apply business principles to the property and real estate function.
This programme covers all the QCTO specified knowledge, as well as the practical and workplace components of the national curriculum, as developed and accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO). The qualification is also a pre-requisite for admission to the professional designation examination to be conducted by the regulatory authority.
Please note that successful completion of this programme is subject to passing the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA)* as well as a compulsory work experience component.
*Additional exam fees apply
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS | COMMENTS | |
Is this programme accredited? |  | This programme is accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO), SAQA ID 118714, NQF Level 4, 150 credits. |
Do I write tests/exams? | | Upon successful completion of the programme students will complete the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) at an accredited Assessment Centre. Additional exam fees apply. |
How will I be assessed? | Learners will complete quizzes, assignments and a final examination. | |
Can I earn exemptions? | | Learners may apply for exemption of qualification modules. |
Is it available via RPL? | | Learners may apply for RPL. |
Do I need to be employed to enrol? | | You are required to work in a real estate environment or have reasonable access to such an environment (e.g. internship, work for free arrangement) to gain work experience |
Is this a fully online course? | | This programme is delivered fully online. |
Do you offer a blended learning option? | | There are blended learning options available for larger groups. Please contact our corporate sales team for these options. |
Do I need the internet access for this course? | | A good internet connection is required as the course is fully online. |
Duration | | 12 – 24 months |
Skills level | | NQF 4 |
Entry requirements | Grade 11 or appropriate NQF 3 qualification. |
