Auctioneering Valuation and Estate Agency
This one-year course will prepare students for a career as an Estate Agent, Property Manager or Property Valuer and gain understanding of how the property market functions. By the end of the year, students will be equipped with key Auctioneering and Estate Agency skills and will develop an understanding of economics, law, marketing and valuation among other skills. Estate Agents work within the residential and commercial buildings sector and include sales, lettings, management, valuation and advertising properties.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification
• All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications
• Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie
Careers / Further progression
Progression opportunity
Apprenticeships are available in this sector.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates from this course can access many university and college degrees throughout the country. There are places available to students in TUD TUS and DKIT on specific Estate Agency, Property and Valuation courses. Apprenticeships are available in this sector.
There are further options in technological universities, Munster Technological University, Atlantic Technological University and South East Technological University in other related areas, such as, Architectural Technology, Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics.
Students may also progress to Business degrees within universities such as Maynooth, DCU and UCD. Students can progress to work in areas such as Estate Agents, Property Valuers, Property Managers and Letting Agents. With the business element to this course, students can progress to work as administrators within an Estate Agency and in other types of offices.
Examples of Higher Education Progression:
TUD Bolton St: TU836 Property Economics (Level 8, 4 Years)
TUD Bolton St: TU731 Auctioneering, Valuation and Estate Agency (Level 7, 3 Years)
TUS Limerick: US882 Property Valuation and Management (Level 8, 4 Years)
DKIT: DK830 Building Surveying (Level 8, 4 Years)
SETU Waterford: SE704 Quality Surveying (Level 8, 4 years)
Further information
MATURE STUDENTS SUPPORT
The college welcomes adults over 23 who wish to return to education and who wish to retrain in new skills and technologies. Our mature learners enjoy the following supports in addition to the overall supports provided to all students:
• Mature student meet and greet before the college year begins.
• A dedicated mature student room where mature students can meet and work with fellow mature students.
• Tea and coffee making facilities are available in the Mature Student room daily.
• A mature student officer available for guidance and support.
• Academic support tailored to ensuring the smooth transition to DCFE.
• Coffee Mornings in the mature student room.
• Guest speakers from past mature learners.
• Career guidance talks tailored to mature links.
• A dedicated induction process for mature entry.
• Workshops in exam study, time management, presentation skills, IT skills, referring and research techniques, etc.
• Basic computer skills workshops.
• Organised social events for mature learners.
• We look forward to welcoming our future mature learners to Dunboyne College.
For all courses in 2024/25, course fees are now a non-refundable €30 administration fee. The course fee must be paid to secure your place, you can pay this fee through our website. More information can be found here.
You can access your application details via the Dunboyne College website (click Login/Pay Fees in the menu at the top of the page) using your ID number and password.
No cash will be accepted at the office. Payments can be made online or by cheque (payable to Dunboyne College of Further Education), by bank draft or by postal order only.
SUSI Grant
SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) is Ireland’s single national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants. SUSI offers funding to eligible students for level 5 and level 6 courses in Dunboyne College of Further Education. For more information visit www.susi.ie
Application Procedure
1. Applications can be made online at www.dunboynecollege.ie. from November 2023 to September 2024.
2. After registering online, students will receive a text and email to notify them they have pre-registered and can log in to view and track their application.
Applications now open
Apply online www.dunboynecollege.ie
Once we receive your application we will email you requesting:
Photograph Reference Interviews
Recent academic results Personal Statement
Interview
All applicants will be interviewed. Some additional requirements may apply depending on your course choice.
When you receive an offer please confirm it by the deadline.
3. Applicants will be notifi ed by text and email of a request to upload further information for their application:
(i). Copy of most recent school report or examination results
(ii). Reference from teacher, employer or coach.
(iii). 100-word personal statement on
“Why this course is right for me,” which should outline reasons for choosing the course.
(iv) Photograph
4. Interviews will take place for all courses.
5. Successful applicants will then be able to complete the registration process.
6. Late applicants can apply online for vacant places at any time until the end of September 2024.
7. A grant can be applied for from www.susi.ie.
8. A separate process for applicants to the Early Learning and Care courses (formerly Childcare courses) applies. Other courses may have additional entry requirements including auditions etc, please refer to the entry requirements for the courses of your choice.
9. Applicants for the Apprenticeships in Hairdressing and Accounting Technician should note that there is a difference system for applying. Please refer to the information listed for these apprenticeships.
10. Applications will be processed in line with DCFE Admission Policy.
Modules on this course will allow you to gain a base knowledge within the property sector allowing for progression towards further studies and gaining a licence enabling you to work as an Auctioneer/Estate Agent.
Course Content
The following modules will be offered subject to availability / demand and may be subject to change
• Applied Economics
• Marketing Practice
• Business Administration
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Business Law
• Customer Service
• Word Processing
• Estate Agency Practice
• Valuation
• Mathematics
Assessment
Most courses will be assessed through continuous assessment. This means that modules are assessed with a combination of exams and assignments. Assignments can take various forms, including written projects, reports, essays, skills demonstrations, oral presentations or electronic work. Results for exams and assignments are combined to give the overall result for the module.
5M2102 - Business Studies
Certification
• QQI Level 5 in Business Studies 5M2102
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Phone: (01) 8026577
Email: DunboyneCollege@LMETB.ie
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