Course Title: Higher Certificate in Business in Real Estate (Valuation, Sale and Management)
Applicants should have achieved a minimum of at least grade O6 or H7 in 5 subjects. The subjects must include Maths and either English or Irish. The level of English required if English is not the applicants first language is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Applicants who do not meet the minimum standard of education, as required above will be assessed on previous qualifications and work experience.
Applicants who have achieved learning outside the formal education or training systems may also apply for the course and their application will be assessed under the accredited prior experiential learning process. This process recognises that knowledge is gained through life, work and study and not formally attested through formal certification. Their application will be assessed under the accredited prior experiential learning process. this process recognises that knowledge is gained through life, work and study and not formally attested through formal certification.
The Higher Certificate in Business in Real Estate (Valuation, Sales and Management) is a level 6 award (120 ECTS) on the National Framework of Qualifications developed in collaboration with the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers and is approved by the Property Services Regulatory Authority for licensing purposes. It is a challenging two year course that covers issues relating to the valuation, sale and management of residential property.
Self-Employment
The number one outcome for graduates of the course is that they progress directly to self-employment as property service providers – estate agents, letting agents, property managers.
Employment
While many of the applicants for the part time route may already be employed in various roles within the profession, successful graduates can expect to obtain employment across a range of occupations within the real estate sector. These include valuation, management, marketing and sales and administrative positions in public and private organisations.
Semester 1
- Principles of House Construction
- Critical Skills Development
- Economics for the Property Market
- Agency Law
- Professional Practice 1
- Property Valuation
Semester 2
- Land and Conveyancing Law
- Marketing and Sales
- Land Use Planning
- Valuation for Investment
Semester 3
- Building Services and Drainage
- Property Promotion
- Professional Practice 2
- Property Management
- Statutory Valuation
Semester 4
- Building Pathology
- Communication, Agency Practice and Ethics
- Landlord and Tenant Law
- Valuation Appraisal
Semester 1
- Principles of House Construction [Mandatory]
- Critical Skills Development [Mandatory]
- Economics for the Property Market [Mandatory]
- Agency Law [Mandatory]
- Professional Practice 1 [Mandatory]
- Property Valuation [Mandatory]
Semester 2
There is a mix of online learning and classroom based learning. Classroom lectures will be held on selected Saturdays through the academic year, commencing at 9.30am and finishing at 4.30pm (times subject to change) and there will also be online lectures throughout the academic year.
Applications are now open.
To apply please contact Genevieve@ipav.ie or visit the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers for updates on the application process.
On successful completion you may progress to Year 3 of TU085 Property Economics.