CPP41419

Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice

Progress your career and become a licensed Real Estate Agent!

Required for Class 2 Agent License: this qualification is a mandatory requirement when applying for a Class 2 Real Estate License with NSW Fair Trading.

Blended delivery:  Flexible online learning with access to support and experienced trainers 

Training Support: Dedicated Trainer and Learner Support Officer to support each learner 

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Course Overview

The Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice prepares you to launch or advance your career in the fast-paced property industry.
You’ll gain the essential knowledge and practical experience needed to help clients buy, sell, lease, and manage properties — all while staying compliant with NSW real estate law.

 

Through hands-on learning and simulated industry experiences, this qualification equips you with the professional and ethical skills required to succeed as a real estate agent, property manager, or sales representative. Whether you’re new to real estate or looking to upgrade your qualifications, this course provides the foundation for a rewarding and dynamic career helping people find their dream homes.

 

The Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice – together with 12 months of working experience - is required to become a licensed (Class 2 license) Real Estate Agent in NSW. There are 18 units of competency in the qualification. Learners who have completed the Assistant Agent Course only need to complete 13 units, as that course is made up of 5 core units from the Cert IV.

Why Take This Course?

    • This is the key qualification required by NSW Fair Trading to hold a Class 2 Real Estate Licence (full agent).
    • If you’re currently an Assistant Agent, this is your step to greater responsibility, independence and earning potential.
    • This qualification equips you to act as a sales agent, manage property, handle trust accounts, compliance, legal documentation etc.
    • It also opens pathways to more senior roles (e.g. property management, agency management, eventual Licensee in Charge).

MODES OF DELIVERY

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible to enrol, learners must:  

    • Be 16+ years old
    • a Certificate of Registration / Assistant Agent registration (if enrolling in the 13-unit course: other learners must enrol in the full 18 unit course)
    • Basic language, literacy, numeracy & digital capability
    • Have or obtain a USI (Unique Student Identifier)
    • Access to a computer and internet, ability to upload documents/video etc.
    • All learners must complete a language, literacy, numeracy & digital (LLND) check prior to starting the course

Assessment Methods:

    • Case studies, role plays, assignments, scenario analysis.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

You may be eligible for credit if you have relevant prior experience/qualifications.

Who Should Enrol / Career Pathways

This qualification is ideal for individuals who:

    • Aspire to begin or progress their career in the real estate and property services sector.

    • Want to meet NSW licensing requirements and work legally as a real estate agent.

    • Are seeking roles that involve property sales, management, or client relationship building.

    • Current Assistant Agents seeking full licensing
    • Real estate workers wanting to advance into higher-paid roles
    • Agents in other jurisdictions wanting to become licensed in NSW
    • Career progression: after Class 2 licence, you can move toward managing portfolios, senior roles, or do the Diploma course to be a Principal / Licensee in Charge

 

Career outcomes include:

    • Real Estate Agent

    • Property Manager

    • Real Estate Salesperson

    • Real Estate Representative

    • Buyer’s Agent

    • Property Portfolio Officer

    • Leasing Consultant

Course Fee

Course Fee (18 units): $2450

*$1250 upon enrolment and $1200 two months at completion.

Course Fee (13 units): $1450 

Duration:

Minimum 6 months, maximum 18 months (depending on experience, study load capacity, pace of learning, other work/life commitments)

UNITS OF COMPETENCY

Course Details & Outcomes

What You’ll Learn

18 units of competency (core, prescribed and electives) including:

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    • Appraise properties for sale or lease.

    • Build relationships with vendors, buyers, landlords, and tenants.

    • Manage and end tenancies in compliance with NSW law.

    • Conduct and complete property auctions.

    • Present professionally in tribunal settings.

    • Access and interpret ethical and legislative requirements in real estate practice.

COMPLETION / CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419) — a nationally accredited qualification.


This certificate provides the educational foundation required to apply for your Class 2 Real Estate Agent Licence with NSW Fair Trading, enabling you to conduct real estate sales and property management services in NSW.

 

This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

After Completion

    • You will receive your CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice qualification.
    • You become eligible to apply to NSW Fair Trading for a Class 2 Real Estate Licence.
    • You can operate as a licensed real estate agent under law.

Support Services:

Ongoing trainer support, webinars, learning management system, resources, online help, student forums.