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Course overview

No Longer open for enrolments.

This is due to changes communicated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) on 30 April 2021

Access Canberra requires certificate and licence holders in the ACT to complete 12 CPD points a year as a condition of renewing their licences.

Kaplan Professionals ACT CPD Program will give you the education required to renew your registration or licence and continue a successful career in real estate. Designed for busy property professionals, all of the learning material is supplied online, so you can obtain the required CPD points per by completing two (2) courses, one of which must be a full unit of competency (Category 3).

Benefits for you:

  • Efficient way to meet Access Canberra CPD mandatory requirements for licence or registration renewal.
  • You can choose a unit of competency relevant to you for your Category 3 training.
  • CPD topics are current and have a practical basis, for example, many involve practical examples of or legal case studies to review.
  • Besides CPD programs that deal with compliance and legal updates, we also provide a suite of ‘soft skills’ CPD such as negotiating, conflict resolution, dealing with difficult people, etc.
  • The benefits of CPD aren’t felt just when you’re renewing your licence or registration, many agency employers now value ‘learning agility’ as a core competency at work.
  • CPD can assist you to build your confidence and credibility in the property industry
  • Showcase your learning and achievements to your clients. I.e. when completing appraisals.
  • CPD can help you achieve your career goals, and assist you to thrive in an ever-changing property industry by updating your skill set and assisting you to stay current with the latest compliance requirements and legislation.

Duration

Access to the course will be provided for 30 days from your enrolment date, however you may complete the course at any time prior to the expiry date.

Please note that you should complete your assessments and receive your certificate prior to 30 June each year for licence holders and 31 October each year for Registration holders.

Extensions are available at an additional cost.

Course completion

Upon successful completion of the Kaplan ACT CPD program, participants will be granted:

  • Completion of eight (8) points – A Statement of Attainment showing successful completion of a unit of competency from the CPP07 Property Services Training package.
  • Completion of four (4) points – A Certificate of Completion for four (4) points

Note: Where participants choose to complete eight (8) points and four (4) points with Kaplan, they will receive both a Statement of Attainment, and a Certificate of Completion.

For more information on the categories of learning, visit the Access Canberra website.

Topics

CPD topics currently on offer include:

NamePoints
Effective conflict Management4
How to be a better negotiator4
CPPDSM3019 Communicate with clients in the property industry 8
Managing risk in the property sector4
China Ready & Accredited4
Decision making4
Contract Law 4
CPPDSM4009 Interpret legislation to complete work in the property industry 8
Workplace Communication Essentials4

Click here for full topic outlines.

Assessment

Assessment for this program may include, but is not limited to:

  • Multiple-choice
  • Short answer questions
  • Case studies
  • Project work
  • Completion of forms
  • Video submission

You are entitled to a total of two (2) attempts at your assessment. If you exhaust your assessment attempts you will need re-enrol into the program at an additional fee.

Entry Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements

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 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.

Computing requirements

Recommended browsers

You can access KapLearn using any of the browsers below, but it runs best on the latest versions:

  • Firefox 3 or later
  • Chrome 4 or later
  • Safari 3 or later
  • Internet Explorer

You may find it helpful to have more than one browser installed on your computer. If you experience problems using Kaplan’s online learning system, try using another browser.

Browser settings and support

For the best user experience at Kaplan’s online learning system, select the following browser settings:

  • enable cookies
  • enable JavaScript
  • do not block pop-up windows

Skill requirements

To successfully complete this course, learners will require basic computing skills. This may include:

  • saving and editing Microsoft Office documents
  • researching, accessing and searching the internet
  • downloading and saving documents from websites
  • uploading documents through websites
  • participating in online discussions

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 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.

Recommended browsers

You can access KapLearn using any of the browsers below, but it runs best on the latest versions:

  • Firefox 3 or later
  • Chrome 4 or later
  • Safari 3 or later
  • Internet Explorer

You may find it helpful to have more than one browser installed on your computer. If you experience problems using Kaplan’s online learning system, try using another browser.

Browser settings and support

For the best user experience at Kaplan’s online learning system, select the following browser settings:

  • enable cookies
  • enable JavaScript
  • do not block pop-up windows

To successfully complete this course, learners will require basic computing skills. This may include:

  • saving and editing Microsoft Office documents
  • researching, accessing and searching the internet
  • downloading and saving documents from websites
  • uploading documents through websites
  • participating in online discussions

Industry Requirements

The Access Canberra requires certificate and licence holders in the ACT to complete 12 CPD points a year as a condition of renewing their licences. Individuals must obtain learning in at least two categories of learning, of which one must be category 3.

Kaplan’s ACT CPD Program will give you the education required to renew your registration or licence and continue a successful career in real estate.

Enrolment Information

  • Certificate of Registration holders wishing to renew their registration
  • Property Licence holders wishing to renew their licence
  • All individuals in the industry interested in developing their skills and knowledge to maintain a competitive edge in the industry

As this is an online program, you may enrol into this program at any time and begin studying immediately on receiving your login details.

Enrol now

This program is delivered online through Kaplan’s eLearning Management System to provide a flexible online working space which enables you to complete your training anywhere, any time and at a pace that suits your needs.

Once your enrolment has been processed, you will be provided with access to your learning resources which may include, but is not limited to:

  • Learner guide
  • Information sheets
  • Industry forms
  • Further reading
  • Assessment
  • Audio and visual presentation

Learning and technical support is also available.

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.

Policies

Student Policies

Individuals who enrol in a Kaplan Professional course are bound by our published policies, including the policy that sets out our rules for assessment. Individuals can review these policies here. The policies also assist individuals when their study program does not go as planned and they need extra support.

Terms and Conditions

Click here to access our terms and conditions.

Refund Policy

Access our refund policy.

Fees and FEE-HELP

ACT CPD Program

  • Eight (8) ACT points $245 (GST exempt)
  • Four (4) ACT points $115 (GST inclusive)

CHINA READY

  • $295 + GST

For additional study related fees, click here.

Support and wellbeing

We understand studying isn’t always easy; you may not have studied for some time or perhaps you haven’t studied online previously. Kaplan Professional recognises juggling study with work and family commitments, while trying to find the balance can be demanding.

Your wellbeing and safety is paramount to Kaplan Professional. We want to ensure your experience is well-rounded and balanced to help you attain the most from your studies, so we encourage you to take advantage of the services available to you.

Support and wellbeing

We understand studying isn’t always easy; you may not have studied for some time or perhaps you haven’t studied online previously. Kaplan Professional recognises juggling study with work and family commitments, while trying to find the balance can be demanding.

Your wellbeing and safety is paramount to Kaplan Professional. We want to ensure your experience is well-rounded and balanced to help you attain the most from your studies, so we encourage you to take advantage of the services available to you.

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