Applied Real Estate Course

The Applied Real Estate Course is compulsory for all new licensees and forms part of the total real estate licensing process.

In accordance with regulations established by the Real Estate Council of British Columbia, application for the above course must be made within 30 days of being licensed. Failure by the licensee to register for the Applied Real Estate Course within 30 days of licence issuance may result in the termination of your real estate licence.

It is recommended that you register for the post-licensing course immediately upon receipt of your pre-licensing examination results in order to obtain maximum benefit. Early registration is advised as the demand for the course is high and classroom space is limited. Applications must be made in writing and will not be accepted by telephone.

Course Objective

The Applied Real Estate Course is designed to provide practical training in real estate to new licensees which, together with the pre-licensing course, will enable them to confidently and effectively serve the public's real estate needs in a professional manner.

Organization

The Applied Real Estate Course was developed by the British Columbia Real Estate Association and is offered at various locations throughout the province.

Instructors are experienced professionals drawn from the real estate industry and trained in instructional methods. This ensures that all students are exposed to the day-to-day practical experience of real estate professionals.

Course Structure

1. Classes consist of 30 hours of instruction and are conducted either on a week-long basis or one day a week for five weeks.
2. Those students approved by the Real Estate Council to attend the Accelerated Applied Real Estate Course are required to attend seven units (Units 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10) out of ten. As the fee is the same, Accelerated students are welcome to attend all ten units.
3. Students who miss part or all of a unit will be required to repeat the entire unit. Make-up units are charged 10 per cent of the course fee plus GST per day, payable in advance to the British Columbia Real Estate Association.

Certificates and Qualification

Certificates will be distributed by the British Columbia Real Estate Association to those who successfully complete the course. As there are no examinations, qualification is based on class participation and attendance. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT ANY ABSENCE FROM THE COURSE SESSION AND/OR UNIT INCLUDING LATE ARRIVAL OR EARLY DEPARTURE WILL PROHIBIT THE GRANTING OF CREDIT FOR THE UNIT. Absence from the course and subsequent delay in completing the course will only be approved for serious illness or compassionate reasons. Absence will not be approved for personal holidays or for business appointments.

Course Description

The course consists of 10 units, each of which is three hours in duration.

Course Fee

The Association reserves the right to change any or all fees without notice.

The tuition fee of $700 plus $49 GST includes all course materials and must be paid in full at the time of enrolment. Cheques should be made payable to the British Columbia Real Estate Association. Post-dated cheques will not be accepted. Refer to the Application for Admission form for current fees.

Tuition fee receipts for income tax purposes are issued with the certificate upon completion of the course.

Non-Sufficient Funds
The fee for NSF cheques is $15 plus GST. The replacement payment will only be accepted by certified cheque, money order or cash.

Refunds/Withdrawal
There will be NO REFUND for withdrawal on or after the course commencement date. Should withdrawal from the course be necessary prior to the course commencement date, a refund will be issued, subject to an administration charge as follows:

• 10% of the fee, plus GST, for withdrawal 10 or more working days prior to course commencement; or

• 20% of the fee, plus GST, for withdrawal less than 10 working days prior to course commencement.

All requests for refunds must be made in writing.

Transfers

The Applied Real Estate Course is scheduled throughout the province at designated times and locations.

Students who wish to transfer from one course to another will be required to pay 10% of the fee, plus GST for the transfer fee. Requests for transfers must be made in writing and received by BCREA 10 working days prior to the originally scheduled start date. Transfers will only be considered for reasons of family emergency or company training.

Course Locations

• Vancouver Island
• Vancouver
• Prince George
• Kelowna

The British Columbia Real Estate Association reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment. Should it become necessary to cancel a course, students will be transferred to the next available course at no additional fee.

Attendance

Attendance at the Applied Real Estate Course is mandatory. Absence from the course will not be approved except for serious illness or compassionate reasons (i.e., death in immediate family). Failure by the licensee to register for this course within 30 days, and to successfully complete this course within six months of the date of the licence, may result in the termination of the licence.

Application Instructions

Please read carefully.

1. Print clearly or type.
2. Enclose a cheque or money order in the amount of $749 ($700 tuition + $49 GST) payable to the British Columbia Real Estate Association. Do not send cash in the mail. The association reserves the right to change the fee without notice.
3. Incomplete applications may be returned. This will delay processing.
4. Applicants will be registered in the first available class.
5. NSF cheques are subject to a $15 plus GST administration charge, and applicants will be removed from the wait list.

All applications and documentation submitted become the property of the association.

Should withdrawal from the course prior to the course commencement date be necessary, requests for refunds must be made in writing. A refund will be issued subject to an administration charge of:

THERE IS A TRANSFER FEE TO CHANGE COURSES (10% OF THE TUITION FEE PLUS GST). No transfer will take place without prior approval. There will be NO REFUND for withdrawal on or after the course commencement date. Refunds are made by cheque. Please allow three weeks for processing refunds. If you miss your scheduled course, you must re-apply and repay the full tuition fee.

Contact Information

For particulars concerning the conduct of the course, please contact:

Admissions Department
British Columbia Real Estate Association
600 - 2695 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6H 3H4
Phone: (604) 683-1332
Fax: (604) 648-9788
Office hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Any enquiries regarding licensing requirements with respect to the course should be referred to:

The Real Estate Council of British Columbia
Suite 900, 750 West Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2T8
Phone: 604-683-9664
Fax: 604-683-9017