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Kaplan Professional’s online NSW Real Estate Certificate of Registration Program is ideal if you wish to obtain your certificate of registration or further your real estate knowledge.
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IMPORTANT: This course is no longer open for enrolment 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 NSW Real Estate Certificate of Registration Program is ideal if you wish to obtain your certificate of registration or further your real estate knowledge. It provides 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 that will assist you in developing 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. The units of competency form part of CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate).
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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.
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Stay ahead in this competitive industry by furthering your study and career.
Three of the four units of competency obtained upon successful completion of this program also form part of the NSW Real Estate Licence. Consider Kaplan Professional’s NSW Real Estate Licensing Program , to receive Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for the units you have already completed, and to obtain your full CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate).
Candidates who complete Kaplan’s NSW Real Estate Certificate of Registration Program and also meet all the eligibility requirements of NSW Fair Trading will be able to apply for their real estate certificate of registration in NSW.
CPD is essential to renewing your certificate of registration with NSW Fair Trading, and staying up to date with industry changes. Kaplan offers online CPD training which meets the requirements of NSW Fair Trading for the renewal of a registration or licence. To learn more about Kaplan’s NSW CPD offerings click here.
The 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.
To learn more about what to expect when completing an oral assignment using audio please click here.
Individuals have a total of 26 weeks (6 months) to complete the learning and assessment requirements for the NSW Certificate of Registration Program from their initial activation date.
Extensions are available at an additional cost.
The subject breakdown for this course is below:
All subjects except the oral assignment subject will be activated upon initial enrolment. Individuals are required to complete all other subjects prior to attempting the oral assignment. The above is the recommended study order of subjects; however, individuals have the flexibility to complete in any order, with the oral assignment as the last subject.
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.
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 prerequisites for 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 certificate of registration in NSW.
Individuals are required to be aged 18 years or older to enrol in this course.
This course requires individuals to read comprehensive learner workbooks, complete a range of written and oral 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 communication.
If individuals have any doubts about whether you have the language, literacy and numeracy skills to undertake a Kaplan Professional program, it is recommended to speak with our Student Experience team on 1300 662 203 or email mail@kaplan.edu.au.
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To successfully complete this qualification, individuals will require basic computing skills. This may include:
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 NSW Real Estate Certificate of Registration Program will give you the education required to obtain registration, and also provide you with the fundamental entry level knowledge required to work in sales or property management.
Individuals who successfully complete the program will receive a Statement of Attainment for the following units of competency:
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.
As this is an online program, you may enrol into this program at any time and begin studying immediately on enrolment.
The course is delivered online. Kaplan Professional’s online learning portal, KapLearn, provides individuals with innovative, interactive learning resources and support. Individuals can access KapLearn from anywhere at any time using a computer or mobile device that has internet access. KapLearn is where individuals access the learning material, activities and assessments, as well as access ongoing support.
Corporate clients should contact our Corporate Solutions Representative on 1300 728 505 to discuss face-to-face delivery options and how we can tailor our training to your business needs.
You may be entitled to receive Recognition of Prior Learning for existing knowledge and skills. RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises your current skill and knowledge. If you have the necessary experience and skill you may be competent in one or more of the units even though you have not completed recognised training.
RPL assessment will recognise what you know and apply it to the real estate program that you want to complete. This will reduce the time you need to spend studying and the number of units you need to complete.
The assessment process looks at your:
The education can be formal such as diplomas or degrees from recognised educational institutions or informal training such as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) attendance at conferences or seminars or franchise training – in fact any learning whatsoever can be recognised.
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NSW Certificate of Registration Program
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