Estate Agency Administration
Have you an interest in the property sector and would like to work in a busy Property Management Services, Auctioneers or Valuers as part of the admin team? Then this is the course for you. You will learn all of the necessary administration skills coupled with a specialisation in Valuation and Estate Agency Practice. This course also provides an opportunity to get familiar with the sector prior to considering the Apprenticeship in Auctioneering & Property Services.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| 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 |
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time. September to May
It is a full-time certificate course and classes normally runs from 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 2pm on Friday. There is normal one day free of classes during the week.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 4. Mature students are exempt from Leaving Certificate requirement. CERFL proficiency at B2?for access to Level 5 courses?for those whose first language is not English.? All applicants will undergo a processing stage during which further information will be gathered in relation to their application. An offer of a place on this course is contingent on the applicant meeting the entry requirements set out here and satisfactory completion of the processing stage.
Careers / Further progression
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Some of our popular progression opportunities include:
Morrison’s Island Campus: Auctioneering & Property Services Apprenticeship.
Morrison’s Island Campus: Progress to 1 of the Morrison’s Island Campus Advanced Business Specialisms, subject to entry requirements being met.
TU: TU731 BSc Auctioneering, Valuation & Estate Agency and TU836 BSc Property Economics (Valuation Surveying) L8.
TUS (Limerick): US882 BSc Property Valuation and Management and US883 BSc Built Environment (Common Entry).
Special arrangements in place with MTU Cork (CCPS), MTU Kerry and SETU(Waterford & Carlow) for preferential entry for students of Morrison’s Island locations. Go to our progressions database for exact requirements on progressions for this course.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Administration roles in the auctioneering, estate agents and property management or property letting sector.
Further information
Fees: €300 including QQI examination fees. (Medical card holders exempt from €50).
Maintenance Grant (SUSI)
Learners attending full-time Further Education courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie
WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE
Students undertake a block work placement of 2 weeks in an estate agency/auctioneers office, which they organise themselves. Work placement is a highly valued component of the student experience here at the college. An excellent opportunity for you to gain insight into the world of work. Students are encouraged to source their own Work Placement but you will be supported by the Work Placement team should you need assistance to do this.
Valuation - 5N3908
Estate Agency Practice - 5N3025
Business Administration Skills - 5N1610
Marketing Practice - 5N1400
Word Processing - 5N1358
Customer Service - 5N0972
Work Experience - 5N1356
Spreadsheets - 5N1977
Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised - 5N1354
ADDITIONAL TRAINING / WORKSHOPS
myhome.ie software – The workshop aims to enable learners gain hands on experience of using Myhome.ie Property Management Software. The content includes managing all stages of the sales lifecycle including residential and commercial sales and letting. Additionally, generating documents, managing appointments and invoice generation will also be included
Safe Pass – Safe Pass is a one-day health and safety awareness programme, the aim of the programme is to raise the standard of safety awareness. This ensures that, all site personnel undergo basic health and safety awareness training to enable them to work safely and without being a risk to themselves or others.
Safety & Health – This course will give the learner an overview of Health and Safety Legislation in Ireland. The content includes overview of the Acts, regulations and codes of practice pertaining to Health and Safety in Ireland including an introduction to The Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. It outlines employers and employee duties under The Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 as well as the Safety Statement and undertaking Risk Assessment including hazards, risks and control arrangements.
Microsoft Outlook (online) – This Microsoft Outlook workshop will give information on accessing your college email, Outlook layout, how to send and receive emails, attaching/downloading a file and reply options. It also covers organising your emails – folders etc, Outlook settings, signature, out-of-office reply, using the calendar, setting up meetings, setting up reminders and to do lists. A Certificate of Completion from Morrison’s Island Campus is issued on successful completion.
Data Protection (online) – This Data Protection course gives learners an overview of GDPR. The workshop examines what GDPR stands for and gives an understanding of the current data protection rules and obligations. The learners also receive information on the types of data, the terminology associated with GDPR, the penalties with breaches, storage of data and general do’s and don’ts regarding data. A record of achievement from Morrison’s Island Campus is issued on successful completion.
The course is assessed by a mixture of assignments and end of year exams.
5M2468 - Business Administration
Certification:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Administration 5M2468
QQI Component Maths 5N1833 (available as option in evening for learners requiring Maths for progression)
myhome.ie certificate
For further information:
Email: estateagency@morrisonsislandcampus.ie
Tel: (021) 4223810