RECA sets the education framework through specific standards for competency and knowledge required to practice services regulated under the Real Estate Act.
Courses are developed and provided by recognized course providers. RECA periodically conducts reviews of course content to ensure that courses provided remain current and that required standards continue to be met.
The honest pursuit of education by those engaged in learning is the cornerstone for the development and enhancement of professionalism. An individual’s intellectual engagement, personal integrity, and ethical conduct are inherent in the learning process and necessary for the acquisition of new knowledge and the development of new skills by that individual.
As licensees, individuals have the responsibility to gain the requisite knowledge and skills and adopt a mindset for continuous improvement to ensure they are competent in the provision of services to the public. Competent practice is foundational to maintaining the trust, respect, and confidence of other licensees and the public.
RECA supports a principle-based approach to learning as the foundation for the development of professional conduct in practice. As such, the learner will ensure that he or she demonstrates the following principle-based code of conduct when participating in any Credentialing program or interaction.
Principle 1
Learners will be actively engaged in their education and make their best efforts to acquire the knowledge and develop the skills as set out by the identified learning outcomes for that course or program.
Principle 2
Learners will at all times conduct themselves with honesty, integrity, and respectfulness.
Principle 3
Learners may assist other learners when the assistance provided to them supports their engagement in the learning process and results in their honest acquisition of knowledge and skills.
Principle 4
Learners will support RECA’s education requirements and will conduct themselves in a manner that does not undermine the integrity, efficacy, and efficiency of any aspect of RECA’s education.
Pre-licensing Exam: Learners who have been set to ‘Ready for Exam’ in myRECA by their course provider will receive an email from RECA on how to book an exam. From the date a learner is set to “Ready for Exam”, 3 months are provided to book and write 2 attempts to achieve a 70% pass rate.
Prep Exam: Learners marked as ‘Ready for Exam’ in myRECA by their course provider will receive an email from RECA on how to book an exam. Only 3 attempts are permitted at the prep exam from the date it was set to ‘Ready for Exam’.
If you fail your first exam attempt you have another attempt available. You can schedule a second writing of the exam through your myRECA account by accessing the Education tab and following the prompts. The exam fee is required for each attempt. You are responsible to pay the exam fee. A minimum score of 70% is required to pass the exam. If you do not pass the rewrite exam, you will have to re-enrol in the course to continue your learning. Attempting to write an exam more than the permitted number of times is a violation of the Education Code of Conduct for Learners
The Practice of Commercial Real Estate and The Practice of Mortgage Brokerage exams require the *appropriate physical calculator and must be taken at a Pearson VUE test centre. Mobile calculator apps are not allowed.
* The Practice of Commercial Real Estate – HP 10bII+ Financial Calculator
*The Practice of Mortgage Brokerage – Qualifier Plus 4x-Canadian Model 3423 Calculator
The exam cooling-off period is a mandatory duration that must pass before an individual can retake an exam.
This three-month cooling off period takes effect after a learner has written the same exam four (4) consecutive times. During this three-month cooling off period, learners will not be able to re-enrol in the same course or retake the exam. Note: Enrolling in a different course is permitted during this period.
The purpose of the cooling-off period is twofold:
This policy aims to promote a fair approach to exam retakes and encourage thorough preparation. By adhering to this policy, both course providers and learners can contribute to a more effective and equitable learning environment.
All requests will be handled through Pearson VUE.
The duration to complete a course is set by the recognized course provider.
You will have one year from the date you pass the exam on your first practice-level course to complete your licensing application, regardless of whether you are enrolled in, or are hoping to take, additional practice-level courses towards that licence.
