Compliance with National Code of Real Estate Education - Comparison
Grids
Comparison of Provincial/Territorial Real Estate Programs, Examination Services and
Instructor Criteria.
National Code
of Real Estate Education
The National Code of Real Estate Education (the Code) was developed because Canadian real
estate registration/licensing educators wanted to develop and maintain quality programs based on a common set
of educational standards. The Code establishes minimum standards that must be met, but may also be exceeded
by those provinces and territories wanting to set even higher standards. These standards were adopted in
principle by registration/licensing education program directors from Canadian and provincial/territorial real
estate associations. Provisions of the Code focus on real estate educational issues only, and there is
no intention to infringe on other matters governed by regulatory bodies.
In addition to its uses for educational purposes, the Code is a valuable document for
regulatory
bodies. Compliance with the Code provides an easy criterion for regulatory bodies to determine if educational
programs meet minimum standards. Since compliance with the Code implies that the quality of training has met
required educational standards, and core areas of curriculum have been covered, the Code also facilitates the
assessment of education credentials from other jurisdictions.
The Code recognizes the distinctive regional character and traditions involved in
the development, management, and delivery of educational programs in each province/territory. It does
not reflect the more centralist traditions of other professions or occupations where
standardization is universally imposed on all agencies wishing to participate in a national endeavour.
Instead, the Code recommends operating standards that education directors may use to evaluate the
program structure and activities of their own jurisdiction to improve the quality of education and training.
This process of setting standards, as opposed to standardization, allows real estate registration/licensing
education programs in each jurisdiction to achieve a common standard of excellence across all educational
functions, while retaining their distinctive operational characteristics. Consequently, while the Code was
developed within a Canadian context, it is readily applicable to real estate education needs in other
nations.
In summary then, the purpose of the National Code is to describe minimum educational
standards for real estate registration/licensing and continuing education programs. The Code is intended to
create value and professionalism by:
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increasing the level of consumer protection since it ensures that all real estate
practitioners receive adequate training before being licensed;
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providing a standard reference for real estate educators to develop, monitor and revise their
licensing programs;
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facilitating the educational mobility of real estate practitioners across Canada; and
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assisting regulatory bodies in:
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assessing educational credentials from other jurisdictions;
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accrediting licensees applying for licenses in another jurisdiction; and
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ensuring that educational programs meet quality standards.
There is much variation in the provincial and territorial programs with respect to licensing
requirements, regulatory authority, educational procedures, and some areas of content. The Code accommodates
these variations by providing a consistent framework of minimum standards which each program may address in
its own way.
Guidelines for Implementation of a National Code of Real Estate
Education
The Guidelines are intended to help implement and administer the National Code of Real Estate
Education through recommendations, and suggestions. The Code and the Guidelines both follow the same
format with comparable major sections and subsections. For an overview, see the Table of Contents shown
below.
Part 1 - Definitions, Context, and Scopt
Part 2 - Program Management
Part 3 - Program Content
Part 4 - Learner Intake and Completion
Part 5 - Program and Course Delivery
Part 6 - Program Support
Appendix A - History of the Alliance for Canadian Real Estate Education
Appendix B - The National Real Estate Registration/Licensing Education Model
Appendix C - The Single Registration/Licensing Model
Appendix D - Information Exchange Agreement
Appendix E - Agreement on Internal Trade
Appendix F - Instructional Design Model
Appendix G - Employability Skills Profile
National Core Curriculum Materials
These core curriculum materials form part of the National Code of Real Estate Education.
The core curriculum materials are intended to serve as guidelines for curriculum development.
The core curriculum document provides four areas of information:
The skills analysis lists all the tasks necessary for the occupational group to meet the job
requirements. The learning outcomes flow directly from the skills analysis and form the foundation of the
curriculum design. The registration/licensing core curriculum blueprint organizes the learning outcomes into
learning units and recommended learning sessions and topic areas. Lastly, the learning outcome distribution
template is a cross-reference to the specific skills analysis tasks. It also provides the opportunity for
provinces/territories to reference their own curriculum materials in adherence with the National Code.
ACRE views the the development of the National Core Curriculums as an integral part of its
educational mandate. ACRE is pleased to provide, for viewing only, sections of the National Core Curriculums:
(Tables of Contents only)
Skills Analysis for Commercial Practitioners
Skills Analysis for New Home Salespeople
Skills Analysis for Property Managers
Skills Analysis for Real Estate Brokers
Skills Analysis for Real Estate Salespeople
Skills Analysis for Rural & Recreational Salespeople
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