Getting certified in your state
Real Estate Certification Requirements Across Australia
The Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419) is a common qualification required for real estate professionals across various states in Australia. Below is a detailed summary of the specific Units of Competency, additional requirements and licensing fees for working as a real estate agent in each state.
New South Wales - Assistant Agent
State Requirement: To apply for an Assistant Agent Certificate of Registration with NSW Fair Trading the applicant must complete 5 core Units of Competency from the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419) and an additional work experience logbook. Further information on the work experience logbook requirement can be found on the NSW Fair Trading website.
Units of Competency:
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CPPREP4001 Prepare for professional practice in real estate
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CPPREP4002 Access and interpret ethical practice in real estate
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CPPREP4003 Access and interpret legislation in real estate
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CPPREP4004 Establish marketing and communication profiles in real estate
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CPPREP4005 Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts
On completion of the Units of Competency, you will receive a Statement of Attainment.
Licensing Fees: Information on licensing fees can be found on the NSW Fair Trading website.
Visit NSW Fair Trading for more information.
Victoria - Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419)
State Requirement: Completion of 18 Units of Competency which form the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419).
Units of Competency:
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CPPREP4001 Prepare for professional practice in real estate
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CPPREP4002 Access and interpret ethical practice in real estate
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CPPREP4003 Access and interpret legislation in real estate
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CPPREP4004 Establish marketing and communication profiles in real estate
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CPPREP4005 Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts
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CPPREP4101 Appraise property for sale or lease
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CPPREP4102 Market property
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CPPREP4103 Establish vendor relationships
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CPPREP4104 Establish buyer relationships
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CPPREP4105 Sell property
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CPPREP4121 Establish landlord relationships
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CPPREP4122 Manage tenant relationships
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CPPREP4123 Manage tenancy
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CPPREP4124 End tenancy
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CPPREP4125 Transact in trust accounts
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BSBTWK301 Use Inclusive Work Practices
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CPPREP4507 Provide property sustainability information in real estate
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CPPREP4504 Deliver presentations to clients in real estate
Licensing Fees: Not applicable at this level.
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Queensland - Real Estate Sales Person Registration
State Requirement: To apply for a Real Estate Sales Person Registration, the applicant must complete 12 Units of Competency from the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419) and register with the Queensland Government.
Units of Competency:
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CPPREP4001 Prepare for Professional practice in real estate
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CPPREP4002 Access and interpret ethical practice in real estate
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CPPREP4003 Access and interpret legislation in real estate
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CPPREP4004 Establish marketing and communication profiles in real estate
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CPPREP4005 Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts
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CPPREP4101 Appraise property for sale or lease
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CPPREP4102 Market property
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CPPREP4103 Establish vendor relationships
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CPPREP4104 Establish buyer relationships
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CPPREP4105 Sell property
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CPPREP4121 Establish landlord relationships
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CPPREP4123 Manage tenancy
On completion of the Units of Competency, you will receive a Statement of Attainment.
Licensing Fees: Information on licensing fees can be found on the Queensland Government website.
Visit Queensland Government for more information.
Course Price
$499
South Australia - Sales Representative Registration
State Requirement: To apply for a Sales Representative Registration, the applicant must complete 19 Units of Competency from the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419) and Diploma of Property (Agency Management) (CPP51122).
Units of Competency:
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CPPREP4001 Prepare for professional practice in real estate
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CPPREP4002 Access and interpret ethical practice in real estate
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CPPREP4003 Access and interpret legislation in real estate
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CPPREP4004 Establish marketing and communication profiles in real estate
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CPPREP4005 Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts
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CPPREP4101 Appraise property for sale or lease
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CPPREP4102 Market property
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CPPREP4103 Establish vendor relationships
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CPPREP4104 Establish buyer relationships
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CPPREP4105 Sell property
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CPPREP4161 Undertake pre-auction processes
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CPPREP4163 Complete post-auction processes and contract execution
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CPPREP4201 Appraise commercial property
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CPPREP4261 Appraise business for sale
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CPPREP4264 Manage the sales process in business broking
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CPPREP4504 Deliver presentations to clients in real estate
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BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices
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CPPREP5007 Develop a strategic business plan in the property industry
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CPPREP5008 Market the property agency
Licensing Fees: Information on licensing fees can be found on the CBS South Australia website.
Visit CBS South Australia for more information.
Northern Territory - Restricted Agents Representative (Sales)
State Requirement: To apply for a Restricted Agent’s Representative Registration, the applicant must complete 11 Units of Competency from the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419) and apply for a certificate of registration through the Northern Territory Government.
Units of Competency:
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CPPREP4001 Prepare for professional practice in real estate
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CPPREP4002 Access and interpret ethical practice in real estate
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CPPREP4003 Access and interpret legislation in real estate
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CPPREP4004 Establish marketing and communication profiles in real estate
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CPPREP4005 Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts
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CPPREP4101 Appraise residential property for sale or lease
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CPPREP4102 Market property
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CPPREP4103 Establish vendor relationships
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CPPREP4104 Establish buyer relationships
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CPPREP4105 Sell property
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CPPREP4203 Complete commercial property sale
On completion of the Units of Competency, you will receive a Statement of Attainment.
Licensing Fees: Information on licensing fees can be found on the Northern Territory Government website.
Visit Northern Territory Government for more information.
Western Australia - Restricted Sales Registration
State Requirement: To apply for a Restricted Sales Representative Registration, the applicant must complete 13 Units of Competency from the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419) and register through the Government of Western Australia.
Units of Competency:
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CPPREP4001 Prepare for professional practice in real estate
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CPPREP4002 Access and interpret ethical practice in real estate
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CPPREP4003 Access and interpret legislation in real estate
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CPPREP4004 Establish marketing and communication profiles in real estate
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CPPREP4005 Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts
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CPPREP4101 Appraise property for sale or lease
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CPPREP4102 Market property
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CPPREP4103 Establish vendor relationships
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CPPREP4104 Establish buyer relationships
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CPPREP4105 Sell property
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CPPREP4201 Appraise commercial property
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CPPREP4203 Complete commercial property sale
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CPPREP4204 Establish commercial property lease
On completion of the Units of Competency, you will receive a Statement of Attainment.
Licensing Fees: Information on licensing fees can be found on the Government of Western Australia website.
Visit Government of Western Australia for more information.
Tasmania - Property Representative
State Requirement: To apply to become a Property Representative, applicants must pass the Property Representative Examination through the Property Agent's Board of Tasmania and then complete 5 core Units of Competency from the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419) within 12 months. The balance of 13 Units of Competency from the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419) within 3 years of the exam.
Units of Competency:
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CPPREP4001 Prepare for professional practice in real estate
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CPPREP4002 Access and interpret ethical practice in real estate
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CPPREP4003 Access and interpret legislation in real estate
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CPPREP4004 Establish marketing and communication profiles in real estate
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CPPREP4005 Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts
On completion of the Units of Competency, you will receive a Statement of Attainment.
Licensing Fees: Information on licensing fees can be found on the Property Agents Board website.
Visit Property Agents Board of Tasmania for more information.
Australian Capital Territory - Assistant Agent Registration
State Requirement: To apply for an Assistant Agent Certificate of Registration with ACT Government the applicant must complete 5 core Units of Competency from the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419) and an additional work experience logbook. Further information on the work experience logbook requirement can be found on the ACT Government website.
Units of Competency:
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CPPREP4001 Prepare for professional practice in real estate
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CPPREP4002 Access and interpret ethical practice in real estate
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CPPREP4003 Access and interpret legislation in real estate
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CPPREP4004 Establish marketing and communication profiles in real estate
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CPPREP4005 Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts
On completion of the Units of Competency, you will receive a Statement of Attainment.
Licensing Fees: Information on licensing fees can be found on the Access Canberra website.
Visit ACT Government for more information.