Pursue a career as a highly regarded property valuer and combine your business skills, networking ability and keen eye for detail to manage diverse property valuation matters. The TAFE NSW Bachelor of Property Valuation is the only specialist valuation degree in Australia. As a graduate, you will have the skills required to work in the property valuation industry across residential, commercial and other specialist areas.
This degree is accredited by the Australian Property Institute, and graduates are eligible to apply for an Associate Level Membership with at least two years professional experience.
3 years full time or 6 years part time
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Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Work professionally using a wide range of knowledge about valuation, including study of the built environment, property law, court judgements, economic trends and ethical business practices
Synthesise complex theoretical knowledge and industry insights to calculate accurate valuations. Consider factors such as business needs, environmental factors, international regulations and cultural protocols to arrive at professional and ethical property valuations.
Undertake professional practice founded on a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge across a range of property classes
Take charge of your own learning and development, confidently tackle problem-solving, apply reflection and critical thinking, and learn to adapt to a constantly evolving environment
Communicate professionally as a valuer with the ability to articulate, critique and defend decisions clearly, both in writing and verbally
Develop specialist skills to gain an advantage in the job market
Graduate with a Bachelor Degree (AQF 7)
Eligibility to apply for a Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) certification through the Australian Property Institute (API) subject to your work experience
Strong client and stakeholder engagement skills to develop and maintain your portfolio
The skills to expertly value residential, commercial, rural and industrial properties and other areas of specialisation
Professional confidence to approach complex property valuation projects
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
A NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent or
A Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation or its equivalent or
A completed certificate IV or higher vocational qualification
Submit a 500 word essay that shows your motivation to study and work in the property valuation industry
Attend a pre-admission interview where you may also be asked to complete a short literacy and numeracy task - this helps us to understand how we can support your study success and provide you with any necessary support
Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An interest in the property market and different types of land usage
An interest in working with people from a wide range of backgrounds
The ability to explore ideas and think critically
An interest in a career that combines office hours and working in the field
The capability to create and write complex documents such as valuation reports
Mathematic skills at a Year 12 or equivalent level
If you are enrolled in the fully online version of this course you must have your own PC or laptop to access study materials and complete assessments.
You do not require an ATAR score for entry into this course.
If you are unable to meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for special admission.
Please continue with your application and you will be guided to identify as mature aged (at least 21 years old in your first year of study) or disadvantaged (disability, serious or chronic illness, interrupted education, lack of support for study, serious personal problems and/or serious family responsibilities). Please contact us to find out more.
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Our graduates go onto roles like:
A property valuer is a professional that provides a service to value almost every transaction of property – industrial, commercial, retail, office, rural, and residential. These require a valuation to be conducted. Property valuers are the unbiased source of truth when it comes to determining how much a property and its assets are actually worth. A property valuer follows a specific valuation methodology, holds relevant certifications, and academic professional qualifications.
83%
1,400 workers
43 years
$2,040
47 hours
Very high
18% female
Strong Growth
Other jobs include: property valuer in government or private industry, property and asset manager, property market analyst, property sales and acquisitions and property developer.
To work as a professional in the Property Valuation industry, it is recommended you hold an Associate Level Membership and Certified Practising Valuer (CPV) certification. Graduates of this course are eligible to apply for an Associate Level Membership and CPV certification subject to your work experience to work as a professional property valuer. Visit the Australian Property Institute for more information.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Alternative pathways into this course
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The Bachelor of Property Valuation does not have any post-graduate courses.
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The Bachelor of Property Valuation does not have any related courses.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning (https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/recognition-credit-transfers) or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Completion of this course requires you to successfully complete 24 subjects (240 credit points) made up of 21 core subjects and 3 elective subjects.
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
The Bachelor of Property Valuation is accredited by the Australian Property Institute (API), the peak industry body. After graduation, you’ll be eligible to apply for an API Associate Level Membership.
Australian Property Institute
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