About New Zealand Certificate In Real Estate (salesperson) in Unitec Institute of Technology
Programme overview
A career in real estate is a mix of office work and being out in the field, and the commissions you earn are a direct reflection of the hard work applied. It’s a fast-moving career that combines people skills with data analysis and an understanding of market trends. This popular certificate provides you with the knowledge, skills and requirements for entry into this exciting industry.
Become familiar with auction and tender methods, the law of agency and land ownership, council zoning, building law and the transfer of ownership and titles. Complete sale and purchase agreements, and learn about the legal requirements involved with the sale of real estate. You also look at how to identify misleading and deceiving conduct and misrepresentation, and develop your negotiation skills.
Highlights
- A prerequisite for employment in real estate sales
- Always updated to cover the most current laws
- Work experience in a real estate branch office, with assessments conducted in the field
- Lecturers who are qualified real estate professionals, with years of industry experience
- Hands-on learning and classroom experience
- Small classes - anywhere between 15 and 40 students
- Guest speakers are professionals who are currently active in the industry (advertising, marketing, auction, sales)
- Flexible study options: choose from two different campus locations
- Good support system with a dedicated tutor
Career Options
- Real estate salesperson
- Real estate agent (with further study)
- Real estate branch manager (with further study)
Academic qualification equivalents
- A minimum of 3 years secondary education
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
- TOEFL : Score of 46 (writing 14)
- PTE : 42 with no score lowerthan 36
Unitec Institute of Technology Tuition Fees
| Courses |
Duration |
Tuition Fees |
| Medicine and HealthCare (1 Courses) |
3 year |
NZD 22056 |
| Engineering (4 Courses) |
2 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 22489 - NZD 22714 |
| Science (2 Courses) |
2 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 21200 - NZD 23150 |
| Arts (1 Courses) |
3 year |
NZD 22056 |
| Information Technology (IT) (4 Courses) |
1 Year - 3 Year |
NZD 20145 - NZD 23150 |
| Banking & Finance (1 Courses) |
12 month |
NZD 19992 |
| Management (3 Courses) |
2 year |
NZD 22277 - NZD 23150 |
New Zealand Living Expenses
In addition to your tuition and insurance fees, you will need between $20,000 and $25,000 per year ($380–480 per week) for accommodation/rent, food expenses, transportation costs, phone bills, internet usage and entertainment. No matter what your tuition or course fee is, the average living expense will be same for everyone. Please note that these amounts are just recommendations, Immigration New Zealand requirement is $15,000 per year plus return airfare or additional $2,000.
| General expenses |
Cost
(in NZ dollars) |
| Rent (per month) |
$800–$950 |
| Groceries (per week) |
$100–$150 |
| Gym membership (per year) |
$300 |
| Entertainment (per week) |
$50 |
| Milk (per litre) |
$3 |
| Coca Cola (per can) |
$2 |
| Cup of Coffee |
$3–$5 |
| Lunch from University food hall or campus café |
$7–$12 |
| Local calls made from a cell-phone |
$0.50–$1.50 |
| Taxi - 5 km ride |
$10–$12 |
| Movie ticket |
$10–$14 |
| Visit to doctor |
$45–$85 |
