About the Programme

The main objective of the programme is to provide training for persons to be qualified for registration and licensing as Real Estate Dealers, in accordance with the terms of the Real Estate (Dealers and Developers) Act 1987, in the branches of sales and rentals/leases and auctioning.  It is also to promote and maintain a high standard of professional conduct and work in the real estate field.

These persons will be required to participate in the Real Estate Salesman course #100H, before proceeding to the Real Estate Dealers Programme #160H.

 Persons who hold the UTech Certificate for Estate Agents can have the additional branch of Property Management added, provided that they attend a 12 hour refresher course in Property Management.

Duration: 

The Course is 160 hours in length, and is structured on a part-time basis over six months (2 evenings per week).

Entry Requirements:

(a)       i.    The UTech Certificate for Estate Agents, or

 

         ii.    The Certificate of Completion of the Real Estate

               Salesman Programme #100 hours.

 

         iii.   Possess such other qualifications as are deemed

               equivalent and appropriate.

(b)     To have been registered as a Real Estate Salesman for at least two years, prior to sitting the Dealers’ examination and employed on a full-time basis to a licensed Real Estate Dealer for at least twelve months within the two-year period.

 

(c)     To be a Real Estate Salesman or Dealer registered by virtue of section   48 of the Real Estate (Dealers and Developers) Act, 1987.

 

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Courses  Law    Introduction to Accounts Law Pertaining to Auctions Introduction to Accounts Real Estate Marketing Office Management & Procedures Introduction to Valuations Communication Skills Total	Hours 55 30 10 10 20 10 12 13 160

OTHER PROGRAMMES

Based on the demands, the division also offers

- The certificate for Estate Agents – two years – day release - The certificate in Valuation Practice – three years modular (4weeks per year)

Bachelor’s Degree

The LEVS division is currently developing the BSc. in Land Economy and Valuation Surveying, which should be offered in September 2003.

                                   
                                       
                                  
                          
                                   
                                                 
                                         
                 

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