New Zealand Certificate in Real Estate (Salesperson) (Level 4)

The real estate industry offers rewarding career opportunities in a fast-paced, exciting sector. You’ll be able to set your own work schedule, be your own boss, and meet new people. You’ll help others make life-changing decisions, and directly reap the rewards of your own hard work. If you are considering a career change, the skills and experience you have gained in other fields can enable you to transition easily to real estate sales.

Gain flexibility and independence

Becoming a salesperson is the best way to get your foot in the door. By completing the Real Estate Salesperson programme with Ignite, you’ll get so much more than just a qualification. We provide pastoral care with dedicated Account Managers to guide you all the way from sign-up to completion.

What will I learn?

The New Zealand Certificate in Real Estate (Salesperson) (Level 4) covers the knowledge and skills that you need to sell property in New Zealand. Successful completion of the qualification will allow you to apply for a Salesperson’s licence through the Real Estate Authority (REA)

You will cover:

• Operate as a real estate salesperson with knowledge of land ownership, land issues, building structures and council compliance
• Build and manage a database of contacts to establish and maintain a presence in the marketplace
• Conduct property inspections and appraisals
• Facilitate real estate transactions through to settlement using appropriate methods of sale
• Comply with New Zealand law and standards relevant to the real estate industry.

What are the benefits?

• Study anytime and submit assessments at your own pace
• Work and learn directly with a real estate agency
• Get support and mentoring from your branch manager or supervisor while you learn
• Receive continued support from your assigned Ignite Account Manager
• Complete the programme with valuable work experience.

What qualifications will I gain?

• New Zealand Certificate in Real Estate (Salesperson) (Level 4)

How will I learn?

Our programme uses an interactive online platform where you can learn on the go more easily. Our platform provides:

• A narrative to guide your journey
• Pre-quizzes to test your knowledge and improve your confidence before you attempt assessments
• Auto-marked assessments so you can progress through the programme quickly

Fees

• Course Fees: $1095 inc GST

How to enrol – Salesperson

1. Check your eligibility

Entry requirements include but are not limited to

You must be in New Zealand

Being a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident or;

Holding a New Zealand Work Visa that covers the 6 month duration

Currently in paid employment within New Zealand

2. Collect your enrolment documents and apply

Here is a list of the required documents for your enrolment application

*Italics indicate these may be necessary for your enrolment but are not needed if they do not apply to you

• Training Agreement completed in full, signed by yourself and your employer
• Contract of Engagement or Real Estate Employment Contract (only applicable for those currently employed in a non-licensed related role with a real estate firm)
• Programme Schedule completed in full, signed by yourself and your employer
• Copy of your New Zealand passport or birth certificate (if your birth certificate was issued before 2003, it will need to be certified)
• Certified copy of your international passport
• Certified copy of Work Visa
• Certified copy of legal name change documents (please note this is only applicable to individuals who have legally changed their name that was given at birth)

*Certified copy means the copy you provide to us needs to be sighted by a Skills Real Estate Account Manager, Justice of the Peace, Solicitor or New Zealand Police Officer

Click this link here to view visual examples of the accepted identification, citizenship or visa copies required for your enrolment.

3. Submission of application and payment

Once you have completed the required documents for your application, please send through your Training Agreement, Contract of Engagement and Programme Schedule to realestate@ignitecolleges.ac.nz.

Please ensure payment is made either by credit card or direct bank transfer using the details on the Programme Schedule. If you have any questions or need any assistance at all, please get in touch with us and a real estate account manager will be able to assist you.

Important update: Real Estate training moving to Ignite

As you will be aware the Reform of Vocational Education (ROVE) is well underway. This means that Skills is transitioning arranging training activity to a variety of organisations called ‘Receiving Organisations’. Arranging Training means the provision of on-job and off-job training and support. We can now confirm that as of 1 September 2022, the arranging training activities related to Real Estate will move to Ignite.

What does this mean for you?

From 1 September 2022, the arranging, supporting and assessing work-based learning (apprenticeships, traineeships and micro-credentials) in respect of the programme you are registered to assess will transfer from Skills to Ignite.

Changes we are making behind the scenes

From 26 - 31 August 2022, we are implementing ‘read only’ to our systems. This means that no changes can be made to these systems during that period. Learners won’t be able to access learning materials or assessments. You can still send through any completed assessments / credits to credits@skills.org.nz up until 30 September 2022. Ignite will be in touch with you before then to provide you their contact details.

What happens to my information that Skills holds

Your status as a Registered Assessor and assessing scope will automatically be transferred as part of the arrangement agreed between Ignite and Skills. To ensure a smooth transition for everyone involved, the information Skills holds about you will be transferred to Ignite.

Important update: Real Estate training moving to Ignite

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Account Manager changing?

No. Your existing Skills Account Manager will remain the same.

What is ‘read only’ and when does it start?

From 26 - 31 August 2022, we are implementing ‘read only’ to My Skills and Skillsbank. This means that no changes can be made to these systems during that period. Learner(s) will not be able to access their learning materials or assessments. We will send you and your learner(s) an email and text message reminder prior to the 25 August 2022.

Will I still be able to see my learner(s) progress in My Skills?

Yes, but only up until the 25 August 2022. After that, progress will not be updated as we make changes to the systems to support transition.

What do my learner(s) do if they need copies of their learning materials, assessments, certificates and or progress reports during the read only period?

Skills will be able to help you with this. Please contact your Account Manager who will arrange for this to be emailed to you during this period. If you can’t get hold of them, please contact our Customer Support team on 0508 754 557 or support@skills.org.nz and the team will email your learner(s) with copies.

Will my learner(s) be able to submit their assessments?

Your learner(s) will be unable to submit assessments during the read only period but hang on to them as they will be able to submit them from the 1 September 2022 directly to Ignite.

Will my Learners(s) continue using My Skills and Skillsbank?

From the 1 September 2022, Ignite will provide you and your learner(s) a temporary online portal to access your learner’s reports and progress while we setup their new online portal which launches on 1 October 2022, this replaces My Skills. Your learner(s) will continue to use Skillsbank for to access their learning and assessment materials from the 1 September 2022. We will be setting up our new online learning management system which launches on 1 October 2022, this replaces Skillsbank.

What will happen with logins, passwords etc.?

Ignite will provide you and your learner(s) new logins and passwords to access online progress and learning. Ignite will send you and your learner(s) an email with links to the new systems and instructions during the week of 29 August 2022.

Are the learning materials or assessments going to change?

The branding will change but the content will remain the same. Make sure your learner keeps using what they have. For new learner(s) they will receive the same course material which will be Ignite branded.

What will happen to assessors?

All assessors stay the same and will transfer from Skills to Ignite. Skills will be in contact with assessors during August to transfer their agreement to Ignite.

Do assessors need new numbers and new forms?

No, all assessor details stay the same and transfer from Skills to Ignite.

Will our training agreements need to change?

Yes, but only for new learners. Ignite will have a new training agreement document that you will use for signing up new learners. All existing training agreements are being transferred to us and you do not need to do anything for this.

What do I need to do as part of this change?

Nothing – we are doing all the background work to ensure the move is as smooth as possible.

What should do I do if I have further questions?

Please call your Account Manager. They are the best placed to help you. If you can’t get hold of them, please contact Skills Customer support team on 0508 754 557 or support@skills.org.nz

Important update: Real Estate training moving to Ignite

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Account Manager changing?

No. Your existing Skills Account Manager will remain the same.

What is ‘read only’ and when does it start?

From 26 - 31 August 2022, we are implementing ‘read only’ to My Skills and Skillsbank. This means that no changes can be made to these systems during that period. You won’t be able to access your learning materials or assessments. We will send you email and text message reminders prior to 25 August 2022.

If you are expecting your certificate to come through during this period, please contact your Skills Account Manager who will organise for this to be emailed to you.

Will I still be able to see my progress in My Skills?

Yes, but only up until the 25 August 2022. After that, progress will not be updated as we make changes to the systems to support transition.

What do I do if I need copies of my learning materials, assessments, certificates and or progress reports during the read only period?

Skills will be able to help you with this. Please contact your Account Manager who will arrange for this to be emailed to you during this period. If you can’t get hold of them, please contact our Customer Support team on 0508 754 557 or support@skills.org.nz and the team will email you copies.

Will I be able to submit my assessments?

You won’t be able to submit assessments during the read only period but hang on to them as you will be able to submit them from the 1 September 2022 directly to Ignite.

Will I continue using My Skills and Skillsbank?

From the 1 September 2022, Ignite will provide you a temporary online portal to access your reports, progress and print your certificates while we setup their new online portal which launches on 1 October 2022, this replaces My Skills.

You will continue to use Skillsbank to access your learning and assessment material from the 1 September 2022. We will be setting up our new online learning management system which launches on 1 October 2022, this replaces Skillsbank.

What will happen with logins, passwords etc.?

We will provide you new logins and passwords to access online progress and learning. We will send you an email with links to the new systems and instructions on how to register and setup your profile during the week of 29 August 2022.

Are the learning materials or assessments going to change?

Keep using what you have. For any replacement copies, you will receive the same material and assessments which will be Ignite branded.

Will my training agreements need to change?

No. Your existing training agreement still stands and will be transferred to Ignite from Skills.

What do I need to do as part of this change?

Nothing – we are doing all the background work to ensure the move is as smooth as possible.

What should do I do if I have further questions?

Please call your Account Manager. They are the best placed to help you. If you can’t get hold of them, please contact Skills Customer support team on 0508 754 557 or support@skills.org.nz

Important update: Real Estate training moving to Ignite

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my Account Manager changing?

No. Your existing Skills Account Manager will remain the same.

What is ‘read only’ and when does it start?

From 26 - 31 August 2022, we are implementing ‘read only’ to My Skills and Skillsbank. This means that no changes can be made to these systems during that period. Learner(s) will not be able to access their learning materials or assessments. We will send you and your learner(s) an email and text message reminder prior to the 25 August 2022.

Will I still be able to see my learner(s) progress in My Skills?

Yes, but only up until the 25 August 2022. After that, progress will not be updated as we make changes to the systems to support transition.

What do my learner(s) do if they need copies of their learning materials, assessments, certificates and or progress reports during the read only period?

Skills will be able to help you with this. Please contact your Account Manager who will arrange for this to be emailed to you during this period. If you can’t get hold of them, please contact our Customer Support team on 0508 754 557 or support@skills.org.nz and the team will email your learner(s) with copies.

Will my learner(s) be able to submit their assessments?

Your learner(s) will be unable to submit assessments during the read only period but hang on to them as they will be able to submit them from the 1 September 2022 directly to Ignite.

Will my Learners(s) continue using My Skills and Skillsbank?

From the 1 September 2022, Ignite will provide you and your learner(s) a temporary online portal to access your learner’s reports and progress while we setup their new online portal which launches on 1 October 2022, this replaces My Skills.

Your learner(s) will continue to use Skillsbank for to access their learning and assessment materials from the 1 September 2022. We will be setting up our new online learning management system which launches on 1 October 2022, this replaces Skillsbank.

What will happen with logins, passwords etc.?

Ignite will provide you and your learner(s) new logins and passwords to access online progress and learning. Ignite will send you and your learner(s) an email with links to the new systems and instructions during the week of 29 August 2022.

Are the learning materials or assessments going to change?

The branding will change but the content will remain the same. Make sure your learner keeps using what they have. For new learner(s) they will receive the same course material which will be Ignite branded.

What will happen to assessors?

All assessors stay the same and will transfer from Skills to Ignite. Skills will be in contact with assessors during August to transfer their agreement to Ignite.

Do assessors need new numbers and new forms?

No, all assessor details stay the same and transfer from Skills to Ignite.

Will our training agreements need to change?

Yes, but only for new learners. Ignite will have a new training agreement document that you will use for signing up new learners. All existing training agreements are being transferred to us and you do not need to do anything for this.

What do I need to do as part of this change?

Nothing – we are doing all the background work to ensure the move is as smooth as possible.

What should do I do if I have further questions?

Please call your Account Manager. They are the best placed to help you. If you can’t get hold of them, please contact Skills Customer support team on 0508 754 557 or support@skills.org.nz