New Zealand Certificate in Real Estate (Level 5) [Version 2]

New Zealand Certificate in Real Estate (Level 5) [Version 2]

See what online study with Open Polytechnic is like.
See what online study with Open Polytechnic is like.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed:

  • The National Certificate in Real Estate (Salesperson) (Level 4), OR
  • The New Zealand Certificate in Real Estate (Salesperson) (Level 4), OR
  • Have a current, or suspended (within the last three years), Salesperson Licence.

International learners and domestic learners living overseas

You can study this programme part-time if you’re an international student living in New Zealand or overseas. If you live in New Zealand you will need to be in paid employment with a valid work permit. You can also study this programme if you’re a New Zealand citizen living overseas.

English language requirements

Domestic learners

If English or Māori is the not your first language, you will need an IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0, or equivalent.

International learners

International applicants must provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme as demonstrated by an IELTS score of 5.5 (Academic) with no individual band lower than 5.0 from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in NZQA Rules and on our website. 

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Computer and internet requirements

Courses in this programme are delivered online. This means you will access course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning and assessments, you need:

  • Regular access to a computer
  • Reliable internet and data plan.

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.