REIV is the leading provider of training for the property sector in Victoria. Our students benefit from training delivered by qualified and experienced property professionals who are active in the industry. We only deliver training for Victorian real estate which allow us to focus our services and deliver some of the best outcomes for our students. REIV is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 4042).
Starting a career in real estate To work in the real estate industry, you must first complete the Agent’s Representative Course. As an Agent’s Representative you can work for a Licensed Real Estate Agent and undertake a broad range of duties and responsibilities such as sales, property management, business broking and buyer’s advocacy. The minimum educational qualification required to work as an Agent's Representative is the new Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice CPP41419) (Understand the 2020 education requirement changes)
Becoming a Licensed Estate Agent Often known as the “Licence Course”, this is the minimum education qualification (along with CPP41419) required to obtain your Estate Agent's licence. The full licence qualification offers a range of opportunities to develop your career prospects. As a licensed estate agent, you can act on behalf of a vendor, landlord, purchaser or tenant in Victoria to sell, lease or manage real estate or business. The minimum educational qualifications required to apply for an Estate Agent’s Licence are a CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice and CPP51119 Diploma of Property (Agency Management). All students currently enrolled under the superseded CPP40307 Certificate IV in Property Services course must submit all assignments no later than 3rd September 2021 to allow for marking and ensure completion by 30 September 2021. Access to REIV's e-learning platform(etrainu) for these students will close on 3rd September 2021 at 11.59pm. No extensions can be granted. Ongoing professional development Choose from a range of short courses, information sessions, events and competitions to upskill and develop. Discover learning opportunities for every aspect of real estate delivered in formats to suit all learning styles.
The new entry-level education required to work in real estate is CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice. This course can also be completed through a workplace traineeship. Enrolments are now open.
The Superseded Agent's Representative Course comprises of the three Units CPPDSM4007A, CPPDSM4008A, CPPDSM4080A. Enrolments for this superseded course are now closed. The entry level education required to work in real estate is now CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice→
The new education qualification required to apply for your Estate Agent's Licence are:
CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice AND CPP51119 Diploma of Property (Agency Management) Enrolments are now open.
Traineeships are an effective and efficient way to complete your new Agent’s Representative course (CPP41419 - Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice) while continuing to build practical skills in the workplace. A traineeship may be offered to an individual who is employed as a new worker (hired within 3 months) on a full or part-time (minimum 13 hours per week) basis in the real estate industry.
Government Funding for Traineeships
To assist with the recovery from the impact of COVID-19, the Australian Government is providing support to all employers who engage a new Australian Trainee. Businesses have an opportunity to attract new staff while potentially reducing their salary costs. Any business that engages an Australian Trainee on or after 5th October 2020 may be eligible for a subsidy of up to 50% of gross wages, up to 31 March 2022.
Limited number of places are on offer. It is important that employers discuss this with their staff and apply as soon as possible.