Faculty of Commerce

QCTO Occupational Certificate: Real Estate Agent  

This qualification is aimed at preparing you to operate as a Real Estate Agent within the property sector. The programme equips you with the knowledge, practical skills, and workplace experience required to facilitate property transactions ethically and professionally, in line with South African property legislation.


Studying this course may be a good option if:

  • You want to pursue a career as a Real Estate Agent or Property Practitioner.
  • You want to work in residential or commercial property sales.
  • You want to start your own estate agency in the future.
  • You are currently working in the property sector and want a recognised qualification.


Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Apply property legislation and regulatory requirements in real estate transactions.
  • Market and sell property effectively using appropriate marketing strategies.
  • Conduct property valuations and comparative market analyses.
  • Facilitate property sales and lease agreements.
  • Maintain ethical and professional standards in client engagements.
  • Manage administrative and compliance processes within a real estate environment.




Duration of Study

12 Months

Fact Sheet

Course code:

OREA010


Accreditation status:

  • Fully accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO)
  • SAQA ID: 118714
  • NQF Level 4
  • 150 Credits


Duration:

12 months


Entry requirements:

  • National Certificate Vocational (NCV) at NQF Level 3, OR
  • Any other NQF Level 3 qualification.
  • SAQA equivalency required for non-South African qualifications.


Topics covered:


Knowledge Modules (60 credits)

  • KM-01: Real estate legislation and regulatory framework
  • KM-02: Property markets and property economics
  • KM-03: Property valuation principles and practices
  • KM-04: Real estate marketing and sales techniques
  • KM-05: Business operations and administration in real estate


Practical Skills Modules (45 credits)

  • PM-01: Conduct property listings and client consultations
  • PM-02: Perform comparative market analyses and property valuations
  • PM-03: Facilitate property sales and leasing transactions
  • PM-04: Prepare and manage property documentation and compliance records


Work Experience Modules (45 credits)

  • WM-01: Property listing and marketing processes
  • WM-02: Property sales and leasing transaction processes
  • WM-03: Client relationship management and negotiation processes
  • WM-04: Real estate administrative and compliance processes


Assessments:

  • Formative assessment per Knowledge Module
  • Controlled Summative assessment per Knowledge Module
  • Practical skill assessments
  • Workplace assessments
  • External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA)


Eligibility requirements for the External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA):

The EISA is administered by the QCTO. In order to qualify for the EISA, learners must submit a completed and signed Statement of Work Experience as well as proof of successful completion of the Knowledge Modules and Practical Skill Modules.


Type of certificate awarded:

Upon successful completion of the EISA, students will be awarded the Occupational Certificate: Real Estate Agent by the QCTO.