New education requirements to work in real estate

Enrolments closed. The entry level education required to work in real estate is now CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice.

The superseded course includes three units of competency from CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate)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

• CPPDSM4008A - Identify legal and ethical requirements of real estate sales to complete agency work

• CPPDSM4080A - Work in the real estate Industry
   

Key aspects to note: 

• Although nationally recognised, students are not eligible for any government funding to complete this course.
• These units are not directly equivalent to any units in the new training package.
• Enrolments closed. Students currently enroled must have have all assessments submitted by 3rd September 2021, 11.59pm, including any resubmissions. Access to REIV's e-learning platform (EtrainU) will close on 3rd September 2021 at 11.59pm. 
• You must be registered with the Business Licensing Authority (BLA) within 5 years from the date of the Statement of Attainment. Please refer to the CAV website for details regarding registration requirements.

**IMPORTANT – If your course is due to expire, you must apply for an extension. Learn more

The entry level education required to work in real estate is now Certificate IV (CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice)

• 18 units of competency which includes 5 core units and 13 elective units
• ​All the Elective Units from at least 2 Groups must be selected

Key aspects to note: 

• Enrolments in this course are now open, click here to find out more.
• ​All 18 units must be successfully completed (certificate issued) and register with the BLA prior to undertaking any real estate duties.
• Further details regarding education requirements are available from Consumer Affairs Victoria. 
• This Certificate IV is eligible for the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements (BAC) program supporting businesses that offer workplace traineeships. Businesses may be eligible for a subsidy of up to 50% of gross wages. READ MORE

1. Enroling in the Agent’s Representative Course

• Option 1, new training package

​Enrolments in the REIV new Certificate IV (CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice) are open. 
 

• Option 2, superseded training package

Enrolments Closed
 

1. Currently enroled in the superseded Agent’s Representative Course
    

• Any current enrolments in this course must have all assessments submitted by 3^rd September 2021, including any resubmissions. 
• Access to REIV's e-learning platform will close on 3rd September 2021 at 11.59pm. 
• Awards must be issued by 30^th September 2021 and you must be registered with the Business Licensing Authority (BLA) within 5 years from the date of the Statement of Attainment. Please refer to the CAV website for details regarding registration requirements.

Further details regarding education requirements to start working in real estate are available from Consumer Affairs Victoria. 

CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) was the qualification prescribed by the Victorian Business Licensing Authority, as the educational requirement to apply for an Estate Agent’s licence in Victoria.

• 24 Units delivered over 8 clusters

• Includes the 3 Units that make up the current Agent's Representative Course
   

Key aspects to note: 

• ​These units are not directly equivalent to any units in the new training package
• Enrolments for the CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) have closed.
• Any currently enroled students must complete the course by 30 September 2021 and be registered with the Business Licensing Authority (BLA) within 5 years from the date of the Statement of Attainment. Please refer to the CAV website for details regarding registration requirements. 

The minimum education qualifications required to apply for an Estate Agent’s Licence are:

• CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice – 18 Units

AND

• CPP51119 Diploma of Property - 12 Units

Key aspects to note: 

• Enrolments in the Certificate IV (CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice) are open.
• Further details regarding education and licensing requirements are available from Consumer Affairs Victoria
• It is important to note that all Units are not directly equivalent to Units in the superseded CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate). Some recognition of work experience may be available, contact us on [email protected] for details.

All new applicants must complete 30 Units required to apply for an Estate Agent’s License.

• CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice – 18 Units. Enrolments open. 
  AND

• CPP51119 Diploma of Property - 12 Units. Enrolments open.

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2. Currently enroled in the superseded CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate)

• Any current enrolments in this course must have all assessments submitted by 3^rd September 2021, including any resubmissions. 
• Access to REIV's e-learning platform will close on 3rd September 2021 at 11.59pm. 
• Awards must be issued by 30^th September 2021 and you must be registered with the Business Licensing Authority (BLA) within 5 years from the date of the Statement of Attainment. Please refer to the CAV website for details regarding registration requirements. 

Further details regarding education and licensing requirements are available from Consumer Affairs Victoria