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No longer available for new enrolments.
Kaplan Professional’s online CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) qualification is ideal if you wish to apply for your NSW certificate of registration, licence or further your real estate knowledge.
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IMPORTANT: This course is no longer open for enrolments and has been replaced with the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice. Click here to view new course details.
This is due to changes in licensing conditions communicated by NSW Department of Fair Trading on 19 December 2019, and in effect from March 2020. Please see the NSW Department of Fair Trading website for further details. Further information from Kaplan Professional will be available in 2020.
Are you looking at commencing work in real estate sales or property management in the NSW?
Kaplan Professional’s online CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) qualification is ideal if you wish to apply for your NSW certificate of registration, licence or further your real estate knowledge. It provides you with an overview of the property industry in NSW, including the relevant legislation and compliance aspects.
You will gain an introductory understanding of both the sales and property management aspects of working in real estate, as well as learning interpersonal communication techniques and strategies which will assist you to develop the skills required in the real estate industry.
Successful completion meets the educational requirement for NSW Fair Trading to apply for registration to work in the property sector. It also meets the educational requirements needed for application to NSW Fair Trading for a real estate licence.
Part 1 NSW Certificate of Registration and Part 2 NSW Real Estate Licence Program need to be completed to be awarded the CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate).
Benefits for you
Being able to study online, without the need to attend face-to-face classes, means you can prioritise your time and work at your own pace.
Kaplan Professional can also provide CPD training to build your confidence and credibility as a new entrant in the property industry, as well as to meet the mandatory requirements of NSW Fair Trading for renewal of your registration or licence each year.
Please refer to the course outline for more information.
Stay ahead in this competitive industry by furthering your study and career.
Upon successful completion of Part 1 and 2, you will be granted a CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate).
Once you have a real estate licence, you may also like to add the Auctioneer Accreditation to your qualification by completing the NSW Auctioneer Accreditation program.
Candidates who complete Kaplan Professional’s CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) and also meet all the eligibility requirements of NSW Fair Trading will be able to apply for their real estate licence in NSW.
CPD is essential to renewing your certificate of registration or real estate licence with NSW Fair Trading. Kaplan Professional offers online CPD training which meets the requirements of NSW Fair Trading for the renewal of a certificate of registration or real estate licence.
To learn more about Kaplan Professional’s NSW real estate CPD offerings click here >
The type of assessments for each subject are listed below. Units of competency are individually assessed within subjects, as listed in ‘Units of competency’.
Individuals may attempt the quizzes and/or submit their written assignments at any time if they believe they are adequately prepared. The Oral Assignment may be attempted when all other subjects are completed. Individuals will receive personal reminder emails as they approach their enrolment expiry deadline.
Individuals must be deemed competent in all assessment items, including demonstrating competency in all of the quiz questions, in order to be awarded their Statement of Attainment.
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Units of competency are individually assessed within subjects, as listed in course outline.
Individuals have a total of 52 weeks (12 months) to complete the CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate).
You have a total of 26 weeks (6 months) from your activation date to complete all of the learning and assessment requirements for Part 1. However, you may complete the subjects at any time prior to the expiry date if you feel you are adequately prepared.
The subjects in Part 1 are as follows:
The amount of training for this course may be up to 15 hours per week. The amount of training is the hours an individual can expect to spend to complete their course work and assessments.
In addition to the amount of training, individuals who are new to industry or vocational training could need up to 5 hours per week known as unsupervised hours. These additional hours are for study skills or further research. For example, an individual not working in industry would need more time to review industry websites that are usually introduced in workplace compliance training.
Access to Part 2 will be provided for 52 weeks (12 months) from your activation date, however you may complete the subject at any time prior to the expiry date.
The subjects in Part 2 are as follows:
*Covered in Part 1 NSW Certificate of Registration. These units will not be provided in the course material for Part 2 NSW Real Estate Licence Program.
Extensions are available at an additional cost.
Individuals in job roles related to the real estate industry may be able to complete the course requirements in a shorter timeframe or less hours per week.
There are no educational entry requirements.
Individuals are required to be aged 18 years or older to enrol in this course.
All participants are provided with equal opportunity to complete their studies with Kaplan, however some participants may not be eligible to obtain their Certificate of Registration or Licence with NSW Fair Trading. Contact NSW Fair Trading to ascertain eligibility requirements to obtain a real estate licence in NSW.
This course requires you to read comprehensive learner workbooks, complete a range of written assessments, undertake independent research activities and at times engage in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written and oral communication.
If you have any doubts about whether you have the language, literacy and numeracy skills to undertake a Kaplan Professional program, we recommend you speak with our Student Services team on 1300 662 203 or email mail@kaplan.edu.au.
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To become a registered real estate agent in NSW you must complete the relevant educational program and any other requirement as prescribed by NSW Fair Trading.
Kaplan Professional’s CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) will give you the education required to apply for registration, and also provide you with the fundamental entry-level knowledge required to work in sales or property management.
Students who successfully complete Part 1 NSW Certificate of Registration will receive a Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency:
Students who successfully complete Part 2 will receive a CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) qualification with the following units of competency:
* Covered in Part 1. These units will not be provided in the material for Part 2.
Note: Whilst all participants are provided with equal opportunity to complete their studies, some participants may not be able to obtain their Registration or Licence with NSW Fair Trading.
For application requirements and forms, refer to the NSW Fair Trading website.
Note: This course is tailored for both property managers and sales agents.
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Part 1 NSW Certificate of Registration
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