Certificate of Registration (Real Estate) - Assistant Agent NSW

Description of the Qualification

You need a certificate of registration if you want to work as an assistant agent in:

  • real estate,
  • stock and station, or
  • strata management.

Assistant agent is the title given to all certificate of registration holders. This is an entry level position with limited functions, to allow you to get the experience and knowledge needed to become a licensed agent in the real estate and property industry.

A certificate of registration is issued for a four-year term and is not renewable.

Within the four-year period, you must complete your qualification (CPP41419 - Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (hyperlink to https://www.siit.nsw.edu.au/certificate-iv-in-real-estate-practice/)  and progress to a Class 2 licence. If not, you must stop working as an assistant agent and cannot apply for a new certificate of registration for 12 months after the expiry of your certificate.

Completing the course enables you to:

  • assist in sales of residential and commercial property
  • assist in real estate marketing campaigns
  • assist in property management services
  • assist in buyer’s advocacy services.

Course Structure

Packaging Rules

To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:

5 core units
  Unit Code/Unit Title C/E
  CPPREP4001 Prepare for professional practice in real estate Core
  CPPREP4002 Access and interpret ethical practice in real estate Core
  CPPREP4003 Access and interpret legislation in real estate Core
  CPPREP4004 Establish marketing and communication profiles in real estate Core
  CPPREP4005 Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts Core

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, students must

  1. be minimum of 18 years old to be able to work and practice in a real estate
  2. complete a screening interview with theAcademic Manager of his representative to assess suitability and capability in completing this qualification,
  3. If it is determined that the student need to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) test, the student will be required to complete a LLN test to determine whether the student might be suitable for this qualification or any supporting services might be required during the student’s enrolment at SIIT.

RPL/Credit Transfer

RPL: Students who believe they already have some of the competencies in the course may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Application and payment of fees may only be made after enrolment by using the RPL Application Form.

Credit transfer: Students who have completed units from their course at other institutions will be given recognition on presentation of a verified transcript, Award or Statement of Attainment.

Course Name:

Certificate of Registration (Real Estate) - Assistant Agent NSW

Training Package:

PSP – Public Sector

Code and Title of Qualification:

Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (Domestic Students only)

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