New Zealand Certificate in Real Estate (Salesperson

CREDITS 50 (0.42 EFTS) CAMPUS Mt Albert, North Shore

Career opportunities • Real estate salesperson • Real estate agent (with further study) • Real estate branch manager (with further study)

Highlights

• A prerequisite for employment in real estate sales

• Continuously updated to cover the most current laws

• Work experience in a real estate branch office with assessments conducted in the field • Lecturers who are qualified real estate professionals with years of industry experience • A hands-on learning and classroom experience • Small classes - anywhere between 15 and 40 students • Guest speakers are professionals currently active in the industry (advertising, marketing, auction, sales) • Flexible study options: choose from two different campus locations • Good support system with a dedicated tutor START DATES Throughout the year DURATION Full-time: 7 weeks in class plus 5 weeks self-directed study and assignments ANNUAL FEES $2,300 (NZD)

(Approximate domestic fees only. Includes GST but excludes the Compulsory Student Services Fee levy)

This programme gives you everything you need to be eligible to apply for a salesperson’s license via the Real Estate Authority (REA). This license allows you to sell property in New Zealand.

Programme overview

A career in real estate sales is a fast-paced, high performance experience. It’s a mix of being out in the field and office-based work, and the commissions you earn are a direct reflection of your hard work.

It’s a fast-moving career that combines people skills with data analysis and an understanding of market trends. This popular certificate provides you with the knowledge, skills and requirements for entry into this exciting industry.

Become familiar with auction and tender methods, the law of agency and land ownership, council zoning, building law, and the transfer of ownership and titles. Complete sale and purchase agreements and learn about the legal requirements involved with the sale of real estate. You’ll also look at how to identify misleading and deceiving conduct and misrepresentation, and develop your negotiation skills.

Assessments

Some of the assessments for this qualification happen in class so you'll need to check you can attend every class before you enrol. You’ll also need to complete approximately six hours of Industry Based Learning (IBL) outside of class time. Your assessment is done by an authorised branch manager who works directly with you during your IBL experience.

Admission requirements

For this programme, you’ll need:

Academic

1. 12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in two different subjects - one subject must be English 2. Be at least 16 years old by the time the programme starts 3. Four years’ secondary education 4. International students will require a work visa

English

If English is not your first language, you’ll need one or more of the following:

• Achieved NCEA Level 3 and

New Zealand University Entrance • Provide evidence you satisfy our criteria for existing English proficiency such as

IELTS • Achieved at least one English proficiency outcome in the last two years

If you don’t meet the English criteria above, we have a range of English Language programmes available.

There are additional English requirements for international students – you can find more information on our website.

Other options

If you don’t meet these requirements, you’ll need one of the following:

• A relevant qualification at Level 2 or above on the NZQF or equivalent • Evidence you’re eligible for special or discretionary admission

For more information download the programme regulations: unitec.ac.nz/real-estate

International Students, please visit unitec.ac.nz/international

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Postal Address Private Bag 92025 Victoria Street West Auckland 1142, New Zealand

Mount Albert campus 139 Carrington Road, Mount Albert, Auckland 1025

Waitākere campus 5-7 Ratanui Street Henderson, Auckland 0612

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The information contained in this publication is for domestic students. For international students, please get in touch with international@unitec.ac.nz or visit unitec.ac.nz/ international to view the international prospectus.

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