Agenda

The course includes three units of competency from CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate).

• CPPDSM4007A - Identify Legal & Ethical Requirements of Property Management to complete agency work
  • • Develop knowledge of property management process – residential and commercial property
    • Handle money
    • Apply knowledge of property management
    • Identify roles and responsibilities of agency personnel in property management
    • Use a key register
    • Communication and dispute resolution
• CPPDSM4008A - Identify legal and ethical requirements of real estate sales to complete agency work
  • • Develop knowledge of real estate sales including laws and regulations.
    • Develop knowledge of sales process including methods of selling.
    • Identify roles and responsibilities of sales personnel.
• CPPDSM4080A - Work in the Real Estate Industry
  • • Develop knowledge of real estate agency operations.
    • Interpret and comply with legislative and agency requirements.
    • Model ethical practice.
    • Identify industry employment requirements.

FAQs

• What happens after I have enrolled?

  • You will receive the following emails:

    • Confirmation email

    • How to access your student portal of REIV’s student management system & student support questionnaire

    Students attending classes will also receive a reminder email the Friday before their class.
    
    On the first day of class, bring your photo identification and pens and paper, all your learning materials will be provided in class.
    
    For guided distance learning students as soon as you receive your confirmation of enrolment email, you can start your learning journey.

• How will training be delivered?

  • The agent's representative course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom setting in a variety of suburban and regional locations as well as guided distance learning.
    
    In order to complete course assignments, students will need access to a computer with reliable internet connectivity, with Microsoft Word 2007 or later (or compatible software) and Adobe Reader, as well as printer and scanner.
     

    Classroom Setting

     

    Day Offering – Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

    • 5 days intensive classroom sessions

    • Two in class assessments during this period

    • Additional 2 days learning support following the classroom sessions

    • Students are expected to complete approximately 8 hours of self-paced learning in order to complete assessments 

    The training and assessment is completed over approximately 5 weeks.

    • First week is dedicated to

      • In class learning

      • Completing a project and role play assessments in class

      • Trainers will also provide direction to students on the additional learning that will be required to complete their other assessment tasks. 

    • Second week,

      • Two full days of learning support

      • Students to go over any topics that require further clarification for the other assessment tasks. 

    • Remaining weeks

      • Students to complete and submit the other assessments in their own time.

     

    Night Offering – Tuesday & Thursday evenings 6pm to 9.30pm over 5 weeks

    • 10 x 3.5 hours intensive classroom sessions

    • Two in class assessment during this period

    • Additional 4 nights learning support following the classroom sessions

    • Students are expected to complete approximately 3.2 hours of self-paced learning each week in order to complete assessments 

    The training and assessment is completed over approximately 11 weeks.

    Five weeks are dedicated to

    • In class learning

    • Completing a project and role play assessments in class

    • Trainers will also provide direction to students on the additional learning that will be required to complete their assessment tasks.

    In the sixth week,

    • Two nights of learning support

    • Students to go over any topics that require further clarification.

    The remaining weeks

    • Students to complete and submit the other assessments in their own time.

     

    Guided Distance Learning

     

    This type of learning allows students the flexibility over a four-month period to work through the REIV’s resources and guides to complete their assessment. Course materials are all made available via REIV’s online platform and students will have trainer support through a monthly phone call as well as the ability to attend weekly assessment support sessions as well as email support via [email protected].
    All training & assessment must take place in Victoria. For guided distance learning enrolment please email:  [email protected]

• Who will be training me?

  • The REIV only employs trainers and assessors who have extensive real estate experience and are well positioned to use their industry knowledge to enhance your learning.

    All REIV trainers and assessors hold the required training qualifications and undertake continuing professional development in both their training and assessing competency, and relevant real estate industry acumen.

    They are also real estate agency practitioners who maintain REIV membership and are registered as licensed agents with the Business Licensing Authority.

• How will I be assessed?

  • Training and assessment for the Agent’s Representative course relies on

    • competency-based assessment,

    • no tests or exams.

    Students need to be able to demonstrate that they can perform a given task/s in order to be deemed competent. Students are provided with appropriate training to facilitate the learning to achieve competency.
    Assessment methods include

    • written tasks, including reports & short answer question,

    • undertaking projects

    • analysis of case studies

    • simulation of common industry scenarios through role plays.

    The role play and project assessments will be conducted during the classroom sessions, with the remainder of the assessment completed by students in their own time.
    
    For students undertaking guided distance learning they will need to video themselves performing the role play and upload the video or the assessor will conduct the role plays over the phone. All other assessment can be completed and submitted in the regular manner.
    
    When a student has been assessed as competent and therefore meeting the requirements of each of the three units in the course, the REIV is able to issue a Statement of Attainment. 
     

• If I am attending classes will I need to attend every session?

  • Some assessments are completed in class therefore, it is expected that students commit to attend all sessions during their course.

• What support will be provided?
  • Support needs of students are wide and varied and can include
    • literacy & numeracy assistance,
    • medical conditions that may impact student’s learning
    • a physical disability
    • additional learning needs.
    In order for an appropriate support strategy to be put in place before commencing, a survey is sent to students to self-identify any learning support needs or individual background information that may impact learning.
    
    Click here for further information about our student support.
• How will my progress be monitored?

  • Assessment outcomes are monitored, and all course offers are open for four (4) months after commencement date.
    
    Dates can be adjusted for students who have not completed their assessments within the four-month period, but only if the student is making every effort to support their own learning, this means attending support sessions provided and attending one on one support meetings when scheduled.
    
    If after four months no further assessment activity has taken place other than the in-class assessments, the student will be withdrawn and will not be able to submit their assessments and will need to pay again and re-enrol.

• What will I be awarded at the completion of the course?

  • Students will be assessed to ensure that they are able to demonstrate competency as required by each of the three units within the course.
    
    Written assessment tasks will be completed and submitted by students. When a student has been assessed as meeting the requirements of each of the three units in the course, the REIV is able to issue a Statement of Attainment.

• Can I start working in the real estate industry after completion of this course?

  • Prior to issuing authority to perform the duties of an estate agent in Victoria, an employing estate agent will want to ensure that any prospective agent’s representative meets the requirements of the Business Licensing Authority.
    
    These include:

    • Fit and proper person requirements
    • Age requirements
    • No history of bankruptcy
    • No criminal history

    Prospective students should verify their eligibility to be employed as an agent’s representative with the Business Licensing Authority.