Occupational Certificate: Real Estate Agent
Programme Overview
Real estate sales and property management.
SAQA & Registration
This qualification is registered on the National Qualifications Framework. Highbury programme availability and intake status are confirmed by Admissions. Detailed regulatory evidence is published on the Accreditation page.
Frame of Learning
Theory and subject knowledge that underpins the occupation.
Hands-on skills developed in simulated and supervised settings.
Structured experience completed in an approved workplace.
Admission Requirements
Official Minimum Entry Requirement (SAQA)
- The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
- NQF Level 3 qualification.
Highbury Application Documents
- Certified copy of ID or passport
- Certified copies of highest school results
- Proof of residential address
Curriculum
- Legislative and Regulatory Framework333402-000-00-KM-017 cr
- Ethical Business Principles333402-000-00-KM-028 cr
- Developing Relationships333402-000-00-KM-037 cr
- Brand Reputation333402-000-00-KM-043 cr
- Property and Real Estate Services333402-000-00-KM-058 cr
Assessment Criteria
Internal Assessment
Continuous formative assessment and practical tasks are conducted throughout the programme, supported by a portfolio of workplace evidence and a logbook completed under supervision. Internal assessment follows the criteria and weighting stipulated in the official curriculum.
External Assessment
The qualification concludes with an External Integrated Summative Assessment (EISA) conducted through the relevant assessment quality partner. Learners must complete all modules and internal assessment requirements before admission to the final external assessment.
Delivery Mode and Duration
Delivery combines structured classes and practical sessions with a compulsory workplace component arranged with approved employers, supported online through the Highbury Digital Campus. The duration above is Highbury’s delivery schedule and is separate from the official SAQA credit value.
Articulation and RPL
Articulation
Horizontal: Further Education and Training Certificate: Commercial Property and Facilities Management, NQF Level 4. Vertical: National Certificate: Auctioneering Practices, NQF Level 5.
Recognition of Prior Learning
RPL may be used for access to the programme and, where applicable, for credits or exemption against completed modules, as well as for access to the final external assessment, in line with official RPL policy. Contact Admissions for an RPL evaluation.
Career Pathways
Workplace Experience
Workplace experience is compulsory: 6 modules totalling 75 credits, completed in an approved workplace under supervision with a logbook and portfolio of evidence. Highbury supports learners with placement arrangements through its employer partnerships.
- Procedures to Identify the Property and Real Estate Environment and Comply with Legislative and Regulatory Framework
- Processes and Procedures for Applying the Code of Conduct and Adhering to Ethical Business Principles
- Procedures to Build Internal and / or External Client Relationships and Databases
- Procedures to Provide Strategic and Operational Consulting Service
Certification
Highbury College may issue permissible institutional records, statements and completion documents. The official occupational qualification certificate is issued by the responsible quality council or certification authority after all prescribed requirements have been met.
Certification follows successful completion of all modules and the final external integrated summative assessment.
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Official qualification information sourced from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Highbury-specific delivery, fees, intake and campus arrangements are maintained separately by Highbury College.
Programme availability and intake dates are confirmed by Highbury Admissions.
View official SAQA record Last verified: 2026-07-12Factsheet v1.0
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