Description
Course Overview
The NSW Assistant Agent Course, also known as the Certificate of Registration in NSW, is a training program designed for individuals who wish to pursue a career in real estate in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The course provides an overview of the key principles, laws, and practices that are essential for success in the real estate industry.
In NSW, the Real Estate Assistant Agent Certificate is the entry-level requirement for any individual looking to gain a career in Real Estate. By completing this course, you will be eligible to make an application with NSW Fair Trading to become an Assistant Agent and be able to work under a licensed real estate agent in property sales, property management, property administration, and marketing. An ‘Assistant Agent’ is the title given to all certificate of registration holders. This is an entry-level position, with limited functions, to allow new entrants to gain the experience and knowledge required to qualify as an agent.
A certificate of registration is issued for a four-year term and is not renewable. Within the four-year period, assistant agents must complete their qualifications and progress to a Class 2 licence. If not, they must cease working as an assistant agent and they cannot apply for a new certificate of registration within 12 months of the expiry of their certificate. As an assistant agent, you must be employed and supervised by a Class 1 or 2 licence holder in order to exercise your functions. Please refer to the NSW Office of Fair Trading website for further information on the licensing rules (links provided below).
Units of Competency – these units form part of the training package CPP41419 – Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice.
- CPPREP4001 – Prepare for professional practice in real estate
- CPPREP4002 – Access and interpret ethical practice in real estate
- CPPREP4003 – Access and interpret legislation in real estate
- CPPREP4004 – Establish marketing and communication profiles in real estate
- CPPREP4005 – Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts
Entry Requirements
While there are no formal prerequisites for this course, to ensure you get the most out of your learning experience with us, the following requirements must be met:
- You must be 18 years of age or older at the time of enrolment and must have sufficient English language skills to complete the course.
- You should possess basic technological literacy and have access to the Microsoft Office suite or an equivalent software package.
Course Duration
Students will have a maximum of six (6) months to complete the course via online, self-paced learning.
The course start date is taken as the date students receive the course material. If students do not complete the course within the six (6) month timeframe, the enrolment will be cancelled. Students may apply for an extension for an extra fee. Please refer to the student handbook for details on requesting extensions.
Nationally Recognised Training
We are nationally accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), the national vocational education and training regulator. This means that you are ensured that you will receive a high-quality standard of training in accordance with the Australian Qualifications Framework. Our courses are nationally recognised, ensuring that your qualification is valued and respected across Australia.
Support
Throughout the course, students have access to a range of support services including email assistance, one-on-one online sessions with trainers, and tailored adjustments where required to support individual learning needs and assessment requirements.
Completion
Once you have completed the NSW Assistant Agent Course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment from the Australian College of Business and Training Pty Ltd (RTO #40493) for the five (5) units of competency from the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419). This will allow you to apply for a ‘Property Certificate of Registration in Real Estate’ with the NSW Office of Fair Trading (subject to NSW Office of Fair Trading Eligibility Criteria). Please note, the course fee does not include the application fee due to the NSW Office of Fair Trading and applicants will be required to pay for this. For further information, please click the NSW Fair Trading links below.
International/Overseas Students
Those possessing Subclass 500 visas, or any visas that expire on or before the anticipated course completion date, are not eligible to enrol with AUSCBT.
If any individual with a Subclass 500 visa or a visa that has a conflicting expiration date attempts to register, the enrolment will be cancelled and an administration fee of 25% will be charged to any student attempting to enrol.
