NQF 4 Course Overview

NQF 4 FETC Real Estate: 59097

Learning Unit 1: Real Estate Platform

Learning Unit 1 of the NQF 4 Qualification consists of:

  • Introduction to Real Estate, and Understanding the Real Estate Environment.

  • Code of Conduct & Ethics, specifically surrounding the Estate Agents’ Code of Conduct.

This Unit Standard comprises of 14 Credits.


Learning Unit 1.2: Literacy Fundamentals

Learning Unit 1.2 is a Fundamental Unit for anyone who did not complete Matric, or who completed Matric without two official South African Languages. Anyone who has done this is automatically exempt from this Unit Standard. This Unit Consists of:

  • English Literacy at NQF Level 3.

  • Afrikaans Literacy at NQF Level 3.

This Unit Standard comprises of 40 Credits.


Learning Unit 2.1: Real Estate Legislation

Learning Unit 2.1 consists of:

  • FAIS - The Financial Advisory & Intermediary Services Act.

  • FICA - The Financial Intelligence Centre Act.

  • Money Laundering Legislation.

This Unit Standard comprises of 17 Credits.


Learning Unit 2.2 is a Fundamental Unit for anyone who did not complete Matric, or who completed Matric without some form of Mathematics. Anyone who has done this is automatically exempt from this Unit Standard. This Unit Consists of:

  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3.

This Unit Standard comprises of 16 Credits.

Learning Unit 2.2: Numeracy Fundamentals


Learning Unit 3.0 consists of:

  • Marketing, selling & leasing of property.

  • Business principles in Real Estate.

  • Financial advising in Real Estate.

  • Self-development in Real Estate.

This Unit Standard comprises of 42 Credits.

Learning Unit 3.0: Real Estate Practice


You now need to choose between two Elective Unit Standards:

Learning Unit 3.1 consists of:

  • Mortgage bonds as a form of debt security.

  • The bond registration process.

  • Managing administration records.

  • Marketing strategy for a new venture.

This Unit Standard comprises of 21 Credits.

Learning Unit 3.1: Mortgage Bonds


Learning Unit 3.1 consists of:

  • Facilities management & related opportunities.

  • Property, asset & investment management principles.

  • Managing administration records.

  • Marketing strategy for a new venture.

This Unit Standard comprises of 22 credits.

Learning Unit 3.2: Valuations