Course overview

Online real estate training – Victoria property services course

Are you looking at commencing work in real estate sales or property management in Victoria?

Kaplan Professional’s CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) qualification is ideal if you wish to be employed as an agent’s representative in Victoria or to further your real estate knowledge.

You will gain an introductory understanding of the property industry in Victoria, 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 to get off to a successful start in your first role.

Successful completion meets the educational requirement for Consumer Affairs Victoria to apply for registration to work as an agent representative in the property sector in Victoria.

Part 1: VIC Agent’s Representative Program and Part 2: VIC Estate Agents 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, in your own time, without the need to attend face-to-face classes, can assist you to change careers or even to get back into the workforce if you’ve been on a break.  With the flexibility of this online course, you can prioritise your time and work at your own pace.

Please refer to the course outline for more information.

Fees

Part 1 VIC Agent’s Representative Program

• $575 (GST exempt)

Part 2 VIC Estate Agents Licence Program

• $2,785 (GST exempt)

RPL Application Fee

• • $ 150 (non-refundable and in addition to the full program fee)

Note: The RPL fee is in addition to the full course fee. 

For additional study related fees, click here.

Duration

Part 1

Individuals have a total of 26 weeks (6 months) to complete the learning and assessment requirements for the VIC Agents Representative Program from their initial activation date.

Extensions are available at an additional cost.

Part 2

Individuals have a further 26 weeks (6 months) to complete the learning and assessment requirements for the VIC Estate Agent’s Licence Program from their initial activation date.

Individuals therefore have a total of 52 weeks (12 months) to complete the CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate).

Extensions are available at an additional cost.

Entry requirements

Educational requirements 

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Enrolment information

Who should enrol?

• New entrants wishing to work in real estate sales or property management
• Administrative staff within the industry who would like to further their skills and knowledge
• Individuals who would like to learn about the real estate industry

Note: This course is tailored for both property managers and sales agents.  

Enrolment

As this is an online program, you may enrol at any time and begin studying immediately on enrolment.

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Delivery

Kaplan Professionals 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.

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
•  Supplementary reading Assessment

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.

Industry requirements

To become an Agent’s Representative in Victoria, you must complete the relevant educational program and any other requirement as prescribed by Consumer Affairs Victoria.

To become a licensed estate agent, you must have gained the equivalent of at least one year’s full-time experience as an agent’s representative in the three years immediately before applying for a licence.  You must also complete the relevant educational program and any other requirement as prescribed by Consumer Affairs Victoria.

Kaplan Professional’s CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) meets these educational requirements and will give you the education required to register with the Business Licensing Authority, and also provide you with the fundamental entry level knowledge required to work in sales or property management.

Individuals who successfully complete Part 1 Victoria Agent representative will receive the following units of competency:

• CPPDSM4007A Identify legal and ethical requirements of property management to complete agency work
• CPPDSM4008A Identify legal and ethical requirements of property sales to complete agency work
• CPPDSM4080A Work in the real estate industry

 Individuals who successfully complete Part 2 will receive a CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) with the following units of competency:

• BSBRKG304 Maintain business records
• BSBSMB406 Manage small business records
• CPPDSM4001A Act as a buyer’s agent
• CPPDSM4003A Appraise property
• CPPDSM4004A Conduct Auction
• CPPDSM4005A Establish and build agency client relationships
• CPPDSM4006A Establish and manage agency trust accounts
• CPPDSM4007A Identify legal and ethical requirements of property management to complete agency work*
• CPPDSM4008A Identify legal and ethical requirements of property sales to complete agency work*
• CPPDSM4009B Interpret legislation to complete agency work
• CPPDSM4010A Lease property
• CPPDSM4011A List property for lease
• CPPDSM4012A List property for sale
• CPPDSM4013A Market property for lease
• CPPDSM4014A Market property for sale
• CPPDSM4015B Minimise agency and consumer risk
• CPPDSM4016A Monitor and manage lease or tenancy agreement
• CPPDSM4018A Prepare and present property reports
• CPPDSM4019A Prepare for auction and complete sales
• CPPDSM4020A Present at tribunals
• CPPDSM4022A Sell and finalise sale of property by private treaty
• CPPDSM4049A Implement maintenance plan for managed properties
• CPPDSM4056A Manage conflicts and disputes in the property industry
• CPPDSM4080A Work in the real estate industry*

* 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 Representative or Licence with Consumer Affairs Victoria.

For application requirements and forms, refer to the Consumer Affairs Victoria website.

Assessment

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.  

To learn more about what to expect when completing an oral assignment using audio please click here.

Units of competency are individually assessed within subjects, as listed in course outline.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be entitled to obtain Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for previous study and/or work experience. RPL is a formal assessment process that recognises your current skill and knowledge. To do this, you must submit evidence that demonstrates that you have already met the requirements of the subject through these other means.

Evidence can take many forms, such as information about approved study, information about work experience, certificates, transcripts and other credentials

For more information on RPL click here.

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Student policies

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