How to find out if you are exempt from studying regulated Property Practitioner Courses?
Any person wanting to become a Property Practitioner will have to complete his/her 12 month internship, NQF qualification, PDE exam.
Having to complete studies to enter the Real Estate space can be daunting, especially if you have spent years studying in a different field. At PropAcademy we have de-mystified the Estate Agents Affairs Board (EAAB) exemption requirements and look forward to assisting you in obtaining an exemption in the regulated NQF qualification.
The PPRA/EAAB requires that newcomers to the industry complete their 12-month intern logbook portfolio of evidence, your NQF Level 4 Real Estate and the Professional Designated Exam Level 4 (PDE4).
FET: NQF Level 4: 59097: Real Estate
Any person holding an accredited NQF level 6 or higher from a tertiary institution, that took a minimum of 3 years to complete, regardless of what the qualification is, may be exempted from NQF4 Real Estate 59097. Click here to see if you qualify for this exemption.
NQF5 20188 Real Estate
Any person holding an accredited NQF level 7 or higher from a tertiary institution, that took a minimum of 3 years to complete, regardless of what the qualification is, may be found exempt from NQF5 Real Estate. Click here to see if you qualify for this exemption.
Estate agency principals, who held a valid FFC in that capacity on 15 July 2008, are exempted from the requirement of first completing the NQF Level 4 real estate qualification prior to enrolling for the NQF Level 5 real estate qualification.
Intern Logbook
You must have held a FFC as a registered estate agent prior to 2013
PDE4 & PDE5
Effective 01 July 2023, the Statutory PDE Exemption previously granted to property practitioners who practised and were issued with their FFC five (5) years prior to and up to the 15th of July 2008 is no longer available and no applications will be accepted in relation thereto.
I want to join the real estate but not employed yet in the individual.
I want to register with you….but am also appling for examption..aa I hve a diloma in teacing; BComm degree, Post graduate diploma in public management…
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Hi Nomvula. Thank you for writing in. You do not need to be registered with the EAAB before applying for your exemptions. If you have a NQF Level 6 or higher, you may be exempt from NQF Level 4 in Real Estate. Our office will give you a call today.
Good Day
I have an NQF7 and have done 2x short courses with you in property management/development. I have also worked in the industry for the pass 3 years. I would like to get my FFC but am unable to get employment at a registered estate agency right now. What are my options?
Thanks
Hi Cody,
A NQF 7 is great, we can apply for your exemption without a FFC. In addition, I suggest more courses in Real Estate to assist with improving your CV – even more. With your exemptions in place and all of these extra courses, I can’t see why you would battle to find employment in the industry!
I have NQF 6 in financial instruments and marketing and have 2 years in real estate experience. Would I qualify for an exemption.
Hi Regina, please send us a query on the contact us tab for this. Thank you
Kindly advise, I am over 60 and wish to become a Principal. My FFC ref.no.is 0928314.
Please inform on process, exemption/ other.
Thank you
Hello, thank you for your email.
Over 60’s exemption to date: 2021.06.09.
* Over 60
* Held a valid FFC issued by the EAAB for a continuous period of at least 5 years.
* Must currently hold a valid FFC.
Evidence will need to be compiled, and presented to the board with proof of payment of their fee, which is currently R2343.
If you would like to proceed, we will need more info from you. Please send us your details on the contact us tab.
Hi Courtney
Thank you for your response. My FFC 0928314 is current. Do I pay the R2343 fee direct to EEAB and wait for an appointment with them or obtain the appointment and pay thereafter.
If you would like to proceed, we will need more info from you. Please send us your details on the contact us tab.
Good day,
I started working for Vintrex (pty) ltd
TRADING AS RAWSON PROPERTIES GREENPOINT.
I did my log book and handed it in for my franchisee to sign.
He told me that he had signed and handed it in.
Unfortunately the franchise was taken back by RAWSON
HEAD OFFICE.
I now find myself with my completed log book .
I have been in the property estate business almost 8 years,
I am 75 years old and this is why i am applying for my NQF4
Exemption.
I hope you can assist me.
Kind Regards
ARNOLD MURCIA
Hi Arnold,
Age-based exemptions are no longer valid with the PPRA. You would need to hand your logbook in to the PPRA, and start your RPL4.
I wish to be part of this industry ,have completed my diploma and other certificates.
Hi Vusi, please send us your details via the “Contact Us” tab and we will guide you!
I have a bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, I’m a exempted from studying?.. what are my options.
Hi Magau
If you want to check quickly, go the http://www.eaab.org.za and check there. If you would like us to assess your exemption status and apply for an exemption for you please send us your degree and degree report of subjects passed. [email protected] Thank you!
I have B. Come Honours and worked in Finance. Currently on Procurement. Do I qualify for exemption. What are my available options to Become an Estate agent when I retire next year
Hi Nnosi, and thanks for your enquiry! If you want to check quickly, go the http://www.eaab.org.za and check there. If you would like us to assess your exemption status and apply for an exemption for you please send us your degree and degree report of subjects passed. [email protected] Thank you!
I studied towards National Diploma in Civil Engineering and drop out in final year and also completed Project Management Diploma short course. I would like to know if do I qualify to be exempted on NQF 4.
Hi Vusi,
FET: NQF LEVEL 4: 59097: REAL ESTATE
Any person holding an accredited NQF level 6 or higher from a tertiary institution, that took a minimum of 3 years to complete, regardless of what the qualification is, may be exempted from NQF4 Real Estate 59097.
Greetings, My name is David, i have a BSC degree as well as an Honors degree in wildlife, I have also done an Advance Management Development Program, I would like to join the RE world, please advice on exemptions, courses, fees. I am also full time employed in the government sector does this disqualify me from practicing as RE.
Hi David
Please access the PPRA site: http://www.eaab.org.za and read their notice on Exemption requirements. It would be best for you to be employed in the real estate world. Please also read our blogs on how to become an estate agent, and then under Freebies, EAAB and SSETA requirements.
Hi I would like to get more information on your course, please call me.
Hi Kgaugelo. We would love to call you. Please click on Contact Us and insert your information, thank you.
Good day.. I have exemption for NQF4 AND NQF5. I need the certificates stating NQF4 AND NQF5. How do I get it please?
Elize
You can email me please
Hi Elize, you will just have your PPRA letter of exemption. There are no certificates for this.
Have registered for intern logbook but not in a property space currently, a bit confused as to how to proceed for me to get FFC as well as exemption because I hold an honours degree.
Hi Moloi, to get a FFC you need to be employed by an agency. Regarding the exemption you can apply for this prior to having a FFC, you can do our online quiz, go to “courses” then “the Authority exemption for NQF4 & 5” once you click “take this course” it will prompt you with a quiz.
Since I’m not in the employment of property I would like to know what is it that I need to do regarding completion of projects
To complete your projects you need a FFC (to be employed by an agency and registered at the Authority), then you will use the projects and adapt them to what you do on a daily basis.
Hi, guys i will call on Monday for the information….
Thank you so much!
Great, thank you Nodaebona!
Good Morning
I am 67 this year in September and have been an Agent from 2015.
I was told that I do not qualify for exemption because I needed to have been from 2008.
I di go to PPRA to find out. I have been on a course with Chartall to complete the NQF4
Please let me know if I do qualify for exemption and what is the process.
MY FFC is 1168521.
Hi Monis, Chartall should be able to advise you on this. Over 60’s exemptions is based on:
OVER 60’S EXEMPTION
You must have held a valid FFC as an operating estate agent for 5 consecutive years. If you do not qualify based on age, then you need to have been found competent in your Logbook, NQF4 & PDE4.
Hi, I’m an LLB holder and will be admitted as an attorney sometime next year.
Do I qualify for exception?
Evening how do i get an exemption for NQF4 or 5.I have been in the industry from late 2019, recently submitted my log book which is compliant. I hold a B Com degree and have received FFC for the next three y years, advise please.
Hi Elliot – please pop an email to [email protected] and include copies of your degree. We will revert after the 28th letting you know if you are exempt for both NQF4 and 5.
Hi. I completed my diploma (NQF6) In management (business & marketing management) in 2022. Been a candidate property practitioner since last year may and would like to apply for NQF4 examption.
Hi Tinyiko
Please contact us so that we can assist, or pop onto our website, click Courses, Exemptions and follow the prompts.
Morning, I have an MBA and I would like to check if you can assist me to be exempted for NQF 5.
Hi Musa, of course. https://www.propacademy.co.za/course/recognition-of-prior-learning/
Drag your cursor over “Courses” then “Authority Exemption” then you can complete your order.
Hello
I have completed my logbook and submitted it a month ago .I havent received any reply .
I hold a BA , UHDE and BEd degrees . Looking at responses above am I correct in saying that I will be exempt from writing the exams?
Thank you
Hello Rookaya
The PPRA are on strike, so there will be a delay. You won’t be exempt from the exam (PDE4/5). YOu can look at exemption against NQF4/5. https://www.propacademy.co.za/course/recognition-of-prior-learning/
Drag your cursor over “Courses” then “Authority Exemption” then you can complete your order.
Hi. I have been exempted a while ago for both my NQF 4 and NQF based on me having a NQF 7 qualifications.
I want to be a Principal Agent.
Please advise me on the process.
Thank you
Hi Riaaz
Excellent, so then you need to be competent in your Logbook and PDE4 too. Once done, you can register as a Principal. You need to be a Director/on the company documents. You can open your own firm or join another.
Any courses after pde5?