IPAV Certificate in Auctioneering & Estate Agency

About the Course

This programme, which is accredited by the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV), aims to prepare graduates for the sale by auction, tender or private treaty of all types of property and commodities. Students will learn how to act as valuers, property managers, arbitrators in property disputes, expert witnesses in courts-of-law and provide other property-related services.

Title of Award: Certificate in Auctioneering & Estate Agency
Programme code: TA_AAEAG_I
Duration: 2 years
Timetable: Mondays & Wednesdays (6-10pm)
Professional Institute: Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers (IPAV)
Commences: October 2010

Entry Level

All applicants must apply to the IPAV in the first instance. They will assess each applicant’s suitability and eligibility for this programme. Places on this programme will then be offered to eligible candidates only. Eligible candidates will be informed by the IPAV regarding fee structure. Places on this programme may be limited. All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English. Once you have confirmation of your eligibility for this programme from IPAV you must then apply to ITT Dublin directly.

Course Content / Timetable

Course Content
Year 1
Day	Time	Winter Semester
Mon	18:15-20:00	Professional Practice & Communication
Mon	20:00-21:45	Building Studies 1
Wed	20:00-21:45	Valuation 1
Day	Time	Summer Semester
Mon	18:30-19:30	Economics
Mon	19:30-20:30	Marketing & Sales Techniques
Wed	20:00-21:45	Regulatory Environment
Note: Times & days of classes are indicative only and are subject to change

**Year 2**
Day	Time	Winter Semester
Mon	18:15-20:00	Building Studies 2
Mon	20:00-21:45	Property Promotion & Advertising
Wed	20:00-21:45	Valuation 2
Day	Time	Summer Semester
Mon	18:15-20:00	Planning
Mon	20:00-21:45	Regulatory Environment
Wed	20:00-21:45	Financial Studies
Note: Times & days of classes are indicative only and are subject to change

Career Opportunities

The Certificate in Auctioneering & Estate Agency 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 as junior negotiators. 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.

Graduate Profiles

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Fees & Funding

ITT Dublin Fees - Academic Year 1 - €810 (Inclusive of ITT Dublin registration fee and examination fee).

IPAV Fees - As this is a professional qualification, fees are also payable to IPAV and you must register with IPAV separately. Further information is available from IPAV, 129 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2. Tel: +353 1 678 5685. Web: www.ipav.ie

How To Apply

Pay full fees before August 31st and get a 5% reduction on your tuition fees.

Apply online now

Application forms for 2010/11 are available to download here. Please make sure to select the Professional Institute application form.

Forms are also available on request directly from the Institute by contacting the information desk, Department of Lifelong Learning. Tel: +353 1 404-2101 or by emailing lifelonglearning@ittdublin.ie

Please ensure to inlcude all relevant documentation and payment with your application form as incomplete applications will not be processed and will be returned to you.

Select here for further information on application and fee payment