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Assistant Agent Course / Certificate of Registration
Gain the essential knowledge and hands-on skills to start your career in real estate.
The first step to becoming a real estate professional in NSW!
Meets the NSW Fair Trading requirement to apply for a Certificate of Registration as an Assistant Agent.
Gives you the foundational real estate knowledge required to begin working as an Assistant Agent (under supervision).
Course Outline
The first step in becoming a real estate agent, this course consists of the 5 core Units of Competency of the full Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice qualification. Once the course is complete, the learner is eligible to apply for their Certificate of Registration, to become an Assistant Real Estate Agent.
Individuals at this skill level apply knowledge of real estate practice, legal agency, compliance requirements, ethical standards, and vendor / buyer relationships to conduct real estate functions.
Why Take This Course?
Start your real estate career: Build real estate knowledge experience.
Learn from industry experts: Gain real-world knowledge in simulated workplace settings.
Boost employability: Receive a nationally recognised qualification that opens pathways towork within real estate.
Modes of Delivery
Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face: This delivery mode offers structured learning throughscheduled 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.
- 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.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible to enrol, learners must:
- Be 15+ years old and no longer at high school
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or humanitarian visa holder
- Be working or living in NSW.
- 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
Course Fee
Blended: $450
Face-to-face: $650
Duration
- Face-to-face: This course will be delivered across the span on 10 weeks with 5 mandatory face-to-face sessions.
Course Units
- CPPREP4001 – Prepare for professional practice in real estate
- CPPREP4002 – Access & interpret ethical practice
- CPPREP4003 – Access & interpret legislation
- CPPREP4004 – Establish marketing & communication profiles
- CPPREP4005 – Prepare to work in real estate trust accounts
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:
- CPPREP4001 – Prepare for professional practice in real estate
- CPPREP4002 – Access & interpret ethical practice
- CPPREP4003 – Access & interpret legislation
- CPPREP4004 – Establish marketing & communication profiles
- CPPREP4005 – Prepare to work in real estate trust accounts
The units of competency within this skill set are recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
After Completion
You receive a Statement of Attainment.
Use this to apply to NSW Fair Trading for your Certificate of Registration. You can legally work as an Assistant Agent under supervision.
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
