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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Demonstrate an understanding of real estate auctioning 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
115301  Demonstrate an understanding of real estate auctioning 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Marketing 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Marketing 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 3  NQF Level 03  3 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This Unit Standard would be useful to all people involved in the Auctioneering industry, particularly those involved in the Auctioneering of real estate. It would also be useful for estate agents

The qualifying learner is capable of
  • Explaining and describing the purpose and function of the Estate Agents Act (Act no 112 of 1976) and its amendments
  • Explaining and describing the purpose and function of the Alienation of Land Act (Act no 68 of 1981) and its amendments
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the conditions of sale for real estate
  • Explaining the auctioning process for real estate 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners accessing this Unit Standard are competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 2 or equivalent 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • The relevant acts will include the Estate Agents Act no.112 of 1976 and Alienation of Land Act no.68 of 1981
  • Clauses will include payment required, description of property, transfer of us, transfer of possession, voetstoets, cancellation, breach, nominee, electrical compliance, price, confirmation of price, commission, suspensive and cooling-off clauses 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain and describe the purpose and function of the Estate Agents Act. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Explain and describe the purpose and function of the Estate Agents Act (Act no no.112 of 1976) and its amendments 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A copy of the required legislative act is obtained and studied to build understanding and filed for reference purposes 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The purpose of the act applicable to real estate auctioning is explained with examples 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The key areas and clauses of the act regarding estate auctioning are explained with examples 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The enforcement process of the act is described in terms of what it means for individual auctioneering organizations and buyers 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    The process required before a real estate auction can take place and the process that a real estate auction must follow are explained in terms of the requirements of the Act 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Explain and describe the purpose and function of the Alienation of Land Act. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Explain and describe the purpose and function of the Alienation of Land Act (Act no.68 of 1981) and its amendments. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    A copy of the required legislative act is obtained and studied to build understanding and filed for future reference 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The purpose of the act applicable to real estate auctioning is explained with examples 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The key areas and clauses of the act regarding real estate auctioning are explained with examples 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The way in which the Act is/can be enforced is explained with examples 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the conditions of sale for real estate. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The purpose and nature of a valid mandate is explained in terms of the advantages and disadvantages and legal requirements for both the estate agent and the seller 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Suspensive conditions pertaining to real estate auctioning are explained with examples 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An absolute one-sided contract is described in terms of legislative regulations 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Explain the auctioning process for real estate. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An explanation is given of the fact that property is sold "by the rise' and in line with company procedures 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The terms "with or without reserve" are explained in line with relevant legislation 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Auction conditions are read out in required format and according to company regulations 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    The term "sold subject to confirmation" is explained in line with legislation 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Commission procedure on completion of auction is described in terms of relevant regulations 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this Unit Standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard or assessing this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • The relevant acts affecting real estate auctioning
  • Company systems, policies and procedures for auctioning real estate
  • Interpreting mandates
  • The principles and processes for auctioning real estate 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems, which will affect the successful outcome of the real estate auction 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities to have all relevant legislative acts and amendments available 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to the property to be auctioned 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with sellers and buyers in preparing for a real estate auction 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Elective  48864   National Certificate: Auctioneering Support  Level 3  NQF Level 03  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2011-02-16  Was SERVICES until Last Date for Achievement 


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