NQF L4

Under the new QCTO curriculum, it typically takes 12 to 18 months to complete the NQF Level 4 Real Estate Qualification.

However, the duration can vary depending on several factors:

1. Full-Time vs. Part-Time Study

• Full-time learners generally complete the program within 12 months.
• Part-time learners, especially those working while studying, may take up to 18 months or more.

2. Internship Requirement

• The qualification includes a mandatory internship or practical work experience, which is part of the total duration. This on-the-job training ensures candidates acquire hands-on experience.

3. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

• If you qualify for RPL, the time may be reduced significantly, as your prior work experience in real estate can count toward certain modules.

4. Training Provider

• The completion time can also depend on the training provider’s schedule and how they structure the coursework.

After submitting your portfolio of evidence (PoE), the process generally follows these steps:

1. Your portfolio is reviewed by the quality assure team at Itakane and forwarded onto an assessor who evaluates the evidence you have submitted to determine whether it meets the required outcomes of the qualification. and that the PoE aligns with the qualification’s standards, covering modules like property law, sales, property management, ethics, and client relations.
2. Once the assessor completes the review, you will receive feedback. This could include confirmation that you’ve met the requirements or, if there are gaps, instructions for improvement or additional evidence needed. Your portfolio may then be passed to an internal moderator for quality assurance. The moderator ensures the assessment process was fair, consistent, and aligned with the qualification standards.

3. You will then undergo a final summative assessment, which aims to test your overall competence in both theory and practical application of real estate knowledge.
4. As part of the process, your internship or workplace experience (if applicable) will be verified to ensure you have completed the required on-the-job training.
5. Upon successful completion of the portfolio assessment, final summative assessment, and internship verification, you will receive your NQF Level 4 Real Estate Qualification.
6. If you do not meet the required outcomes, you may have an opportunity to appeal the assessment or submit additional evidence for reassessment.

This structured process ensures that candidates meet all academic and practical requirements to qualify as professional property practitioners.

RPL enables individuals to meet the requirements for the various real estate qualifications, such as the NQF Level 4 or Level 5, without needing to undergo the full training programs.

An RPL assessment typically involves the submission of a portfolio of evidence (PoE) that showcases the candidate’s experience, competencies, and knowledge in real estate. This PoE is evaluated by an accredited assessor who determines whether the candidate meets the criteria for the qualification. Successful RPL candidates can then be awarded the relevant qualifications without needing to undergo further formal training.

RPL is important because it offers a flexible route for experienced professionals to achieve formal qualifications, which is a requirement to register as a property practitioner with the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA).