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Property Management
Gain the essential knowledge and hands-on skills to manage residential properties with confidence.
Meet the NSW Fair Trading requirements toward becoming a registered property manager or assistant agent.
Learn how to manage tenants, handle legal documentation, and perform inspections in real-world settings.
Graduate with a Statement of Attainment that contributes to your Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice and is valid for NSW licencing.
Course Outline
The Property Management course equips you with the foundational skills and legal knowledge needed to start a successful career in property management.
Through simulated industry scenarios, you’ll learn to select suitable tenants, prepare and manage tenancy agreements, conduct inspections, handle maintenance requests, and manage lease terminations professionally and lawfully.
This nationally accredited program not only gives you the confidence to manage properties effectively but also builds your understanding of compliance, tenancy law, and customer service — preparing you for the dynamic world of real estate.
What you'll learn:
Through a blend of theory and practical assessments, you will learn to:
Select appropriate tenants and build positive relationships.
Prepare tenancy agreements and conduct ingoing and outgoing inspections.
Carry out routine property inspections and maintenance coordination.
Handle tenancy terminations and re-letting processes.
Apply key aspects of NSW tenancy law and compliance procedures.
Why Take This Course?
Start your real estate career: Build practical experience in property management.
Learn from industry experts: Gain real-world knowledge in simulated workplace settings.
Stay compliant: Understand NSW tenancy laws, regulations, and documentation processes.
Boost employability: Receive a nationally recognised qualification that opens pathways to advanced real estate roles.
Modes of Delivery
Delivery Mode
- Blended: Due to the hybrid nature of this mode, students will have more flexibility to conduct the course at their own pace. Learners will have opportunities to attend online sessions, virtual classes & workshops to aid in training and assessment.
- Face-to-face: This delivery mode offers structured learning through 4 scheduled sessions held either face-to-face at our campus and/or streamed live via Microsoft Teams. Students will engage directly with trainers in real time, participate in guided classes, and receive ongoing support throughout their training and assessment.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible to enrol, learners must:
- Be 16+ years old
- Complete a basic language, literacy, numeracy & digital (LLND) capability prior to starting the course
- Have or obtain a USI (Unique Student Identifier)
- Have access to a computer and internet, ability to upload documents/video etc.
Assessment Methods
Various assessment methods will be used throughout your course, including:
Case studies, role plays, assignments, scenario analysis.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you have relevant prior study, work experience, or training, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT). These options can reduce the time and cost of your course by recognising skills and knowledge you’ve already gained. Our team will assess your eligibility and guide you through the application process.
Who Should Enrol/Career Pathways
This course is ideal for individuals who:
Are looking to begin a career in real estate or property management.
Want to gain credit towards the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice.
Aspire to roles such as Assistant Real Estate Agent, Property Manager, Real Estate Representative, or Property Portfolio Officer.
Successful completion of this course will also help you meet the educational requirements to apply for a Certificate of Registration with NSW Fair Trading — the first step toward obtaining a Class 2 Real Estate Agent Licence.
Course Fee
Blended: $450
Face-to-face: $650
Duration
- Blended: Average time taken to complete the course is 1 - 3 months, with a maximum of 6 months allowed.
- Face-to-face: 4 scheduled face-to-face sessions held either face-to-face at our campus and/or streamed live via Microsoft Teams. The maximum duration is 6 months.
Course Units
- CPPREP4121 - Establish landlord relationships
- CPPREP4122 - Manage tenant relationships
- CPPREP4123 - Manage tenancy
- CPPREP4124 - End tenancy
- CPPREP4125 - Transact in trust accounts
After Completion
Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a Statement of Attainment in Property Management, which can be credited toward the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice and used toward your NSW property management licencing requirements.
Completion/Certification
On successful completion of this skillset, you will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment (SoA) issued by Brighten Institute Australia (RTO ID 41148) in:
- CPPREP4121 - Establish landlord relationships
- CPPREP4122 - Manage tenant relationships
- CPPREP4123 - Manage tenancy
- CPPREP4124 - End tenancy
- CPPREP4125 - Transact in trust accounts
The units of competency within this skill set are recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Support Services
Students will be provided with a range of support services throughout their study including:
- LLN & trainer support,
- Webinars
- Learning management system
- Assessment support
- Resources
- Online help
- Student forums
