Auctioneering Estate Agency & Valuation
With the upsurge in the Irish property and rental market, there is a demand for qualified estate agents, property valuers and property managers. This course will give you the foundation to build a career in this vibrant sector.
| 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 full-time.
Entry Requirements
• You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award.
• Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually for suitability.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this course, you can pursue careers in a range of areas including:
• Auctioneering Practice
• Estate Agency and Valuation
• Property Management
• Property Letting
Progression
Professional education and training opportunities open for graduates include:
• Level 6 Higher Certificate in Real Estate (Valuation, Sale and Management). Apply directly to IPAV (Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers) – www.ipav.ie for entry to this Level 6 Award delivered part-time in the Technological University Dublin [Tallaght].
• Apprenticeship in Auctioneering and Property Services City of Dublin College of FET, Ballsbridge Campus
Higher Education - CAO Places
If you want to get a degree, then you can apply through the CAO system for entry into courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme such as:
• BSc in Auctioneering, Valuation & Estate Agency (TU731) or BSc (Hons) Property Economics (TU836) Technological University of Dublin, Bolton Street
• BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying (SE704) South East Technological University, Waterford Campus
Further information
Start Date: 4/09/2026.
Student Financial Support
The range of schemes and measures available to assist students in Further Education Colleges include the:
Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
Back To Education Allowance (BTEA)
Maintenance Grant Scheme
Fund For Students With Disabilities
Other Funding
PLC Bursary for Displaced Persons (Ukraine) Scheme 2023
www.studentfinance.ie provides comprehensive and user-friendly information on the range of financial support schemes and programmes available to full-time further and higher education students.
You can apply online. Click on the “Application Weblink” above. You will need to have your PPS number and an email address to complete the application.
The QQI Level 5 Auctioneering, Estate Agency and Valuation Course allows students to gain the knowledge of the property sector and progress in their careers. Are you intrigued by the dynamic nature of the property market? Do you have a confident, outgoing personality and good communication skills? Are you skilled in the art of negotiation? Then why not consider a career in auctioneering and estate agency? With the upsurge in the Irish property and rental market, there is demand for qualified estate agents, property valuers and property managers. This course will give you the foundation to build a career in this vibrant sector.
What will I study?
• Understand the principles of property valuation.
• Appreciate the cyclical nature of the property market.
• Understand the legal framework underpinning property transactions.
• Prepare sales brochures and/or catalogues.
• Assist with marketing property for sale or auction
• Estate Agency Practice
• Valuation
• Applied Economics
• Business Law
• Marketing Practice
• Word Processing
• Communications
• Work Experience
Assessment and Certification
• This course is certified by QQI.
• Assessment is based on a combination of work submitted during the year and exams.
• Learners who successfully complete all 8 subjects will be awarded a QQI level 5 Certificate in Business Studies (5M2102).
5M2102 - Business Studies.
Dublin College Blackrock,
Main Street,
Blackrock,
Co Dublin,
A94 X383
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