The Part Time Certificate in Estate Agency Practice is designed to produce competent, articulate and professional graduates through a rigorous examination and assessment system. This is a challenging two year course designed to prepare students to enter the profession.

Students who obtain the Certificate and subsequently acquire two years experience in an auctioneering practice (or three if they run their own auctioneering practice), approved by IPAV, qualify to apply for full IPAV membership.

Next Start Date		September 2010
Centre		Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers
Course Duration		2 Years (Lectures, revision, tutorials and examinations will be held on alternate Saturdays throughout the academic year)
Course Outline		Year 1 Valuation l Construction l  Regulatory Environment l Professional Practice l Marketing & Sales Property Economics			Year 2 Valuation II Construction II Regulatory Environment II The Irish Planning System Property Finance & Taxation Professional Practice 2
Entry Requirements			Applicants must be at least 23 years of age
			Applicants must have a pass Leaving Certificate or equivalent
			Applicants who do not meet the minimum standard of education will be assessed on previous qualifications and work experience
Course Fees			€1,650 each year payable to IPAV
Semesterisation			The course is semesterised with exams in January and June.
			In addition to examination, students will undertake coursework in each semester which will count towards the overall grade for the year
			Students must pass all subjects in Year 1 to progress into Year 2
			Students must pass all subjects in Year 2 to gain the Certificate
Timetables			Course timetables are set by the individual colleges
			Coursework deadlines and exam dates are set by IPAV
Prospectus		Prospectus 2010-2011
Application Form		Download