Description
Course Overview
The Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (Agent Representative) course is a training program designed for individuals who wish to pursue a career in the real estate industry in Victoria. The course provides an overview of the key principles, laws, and practices that are essential for success in the Victorian real estate sector.
In Victoria, individuals looking to work in real estate sales, property management, leasing, administration, or marketing commonly complete the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice to gain the knowledge and practical skills required to work within the industry. This course is suitable for those seeking to commence a career in real estate and develop a strong understanding of industry legislation, ethical practice, communication, trust accounting, and professional conduct.
The course is designed to provide students with the practical and theoretical knowledge required to operate effectively within a real estate agency environment. Students will develop an understanding of Victorian real estate legislation, consumer protection requirements, agency operations, client communication, and professional standards expected within the industry.
Please refer to the Victorian consumer affairs and industry regulator websites for further information regarding real estate industry requirements in Victoria (links provided below).
Units of Competency –
- 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
- CPPREP4101 Appraise property for sale or lease
- CPPREP4102 Market property
- CPPREP4103 Establish vendor relationships
- CPPREP4104 Establish buyer relationships
- CPPREP4105 Sell property
- CPPREP4121 Establish landlord relationships
- CPPREP4122 Manage tenant relationships
- CPPREP4123 Manage tenancy
- CPPREP4124 End tenancy
- CPPREP4125 Transact in trust accounts
- CPPREP4161 Undertake pre-auction processes
- CPPREP4162 Conduct and complete sale by auction
- CPPREP4163 Complete post-auction process and contract execution
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 twelve(12) 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.
Credit Transfer
Students are entitled to apply for Credit Transfer for units they have already successfully completed. For more information about Credit Transfer, please contact us directly and our team will be happy to guide you through the process.
Completion
Once you have completed the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (Agent Representative) course, you will receive a Certificate from us for the eighteen (18) units of competency from the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice course package.
Completion of this course may assist individuals seeking to work within the Victorian real estate industry as an Agent’s Representative, subject to meeting all eligibility and regulatory requirements prescribed by Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV).
Students should independently review the current eligibility, registration, and licensing requirements with Consumer Affairs Victoria prior to undertaking real estate work or applying for registration or licensing.
For further information, please refer to the Victorian Consumer Affairs 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.
