Property and Facility Management
Our one-year Properties and Facilities Management programme will prepare you with the skills and knowledge you need for a career in the world of property and estate agency and for progression to further study. Property Management and the letting sector in Ireland are areas which have experienced notable growth in recent years.
| 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
For Level 5 courses:
Over 17 years of age and successful completion of upper secondary education (i.e. 5th and 6th year) or equivalent
AND
Successful completion of a Leaving Certificate, or QQI L4 award (or equivalent international qualification)
For Level 6 courses:
The basic entry requirement to all full-time Level 6 programmes is the successful completion of a Level 5 major award (or equivalent international qualification)
Applicants who do not meet these requirements, and who are between 17 and 23 years old, will be referred to our Guidance Counsellor.
Garda Vetting (Clearance)
Garda Vetting (police / criminal records clearance) is a requirement on courses where students have access to children or vulnerable adults. Students must be vetted for clearance by the Gardaí prior to attending work experience. It is your responsibility to obtain Garda Vetting Clearance / criminal records clearance.
Students who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland /Northern Ireland, and for whom Garda vetting / clearance is unavailable, are required to provide verifiable evidence of criminal records clearance from the relevant police authorities.
We will provide you with information about making an application for clearance, but it is your responsibility to complete any necessary application and to obtain clearance. If you are offered a place on a course, you will be issued with information at registration.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
Apprenticeship programmes; QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Auctioneering and Property Services (successful graduates are eligible to apply for PRSA licence)
TU Dublin – BSc (hons) Surveying (Property Economics)
TU Dublin – BSc (Ordinary) Auctioneering, Valuation & Estate Management.
IPAV – Higher Certificate in Business in Real Estate: Valuation Sale and Management
And a wide range of other courses.
Further information
These means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education, in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres.
Applications are made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie www.susi.ie
You will be invited to an interview – this is to make sure that you’ve made the right choice!
Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the various methods and roles involved in selling and managing property in Ireland to include legal structures, taxation and marketing strategies. Students will also understand the economic factors influencing property and property valuation methods while developing their IT skills through the use of Excel in compiling reports, rent roll management, maintenance schedules, quotations, valuations, market analysis and tenant communication logs.
What Makes This Course Special
Emphasises practical work ready skills and real-world application
Comprehensive curriculum covering a wide range of topics
Experienced teaching team who are experts in their field
Gain valuable experience and insights into the career
Detailed technical knowledge
Multiple progression routes to Higher Education
Certification
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies 5M2102
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The programme content shown is indicative and is subject to change according to Awarding Body requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
Estate Agency Practice 5N3025
Valuation 5N3028
Marketing Practice 5N1400
Business Administration Skills 5N1610
Customer Service 5N0972
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Taxation 5N1421
Work Experience 5N1356
5M2102 - Business Studies
Phone: 059 913 4230
Email: Email: Info@CarlowInstitute.ie
Web: www.Carlowinstitute.ie