TAFE NSW
12 months
Gain entry-level real estate skills and practical workplace experience to launch your career in property services. This nationally recognised qualification prepares you to work as an assistant real estate agent and opens pathways to further professional development in the industry.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, to be prepared for the course, it is recommended that you have a driver's licence and ability to travel, a keen interest in networking and building relationships, willingness to work after hours and on weekends to meet customer demands, experience using computers, and Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills at a Year 10 high school level. TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills test to understand your individual study needs.
The Certificate III in Real Estate Practice comprises 14 units of competency: 5 core units and 9 specialty units. Core units cover preparing for professional practice in real estate, working with real estate trust accounts, complying with ethical practice, communicating effectively for customer service, and accessing and processing property information. Specialty units include strata community management, property sales assistance, property listing and marketing, workplace health and safety, property inspections, desktop publishing, general ledger maintenance, customer relationship building, teamwork, ethical and legislative practice, marketing and communication profiles, property appraisal, and business software applications.
TAFE NSW is a leading registered training organisation in Australia with extensive experience in vocational education. As a nationally recognised provider, TAFE NSW ensures that qualifications are portable across states, allowing graduates to pursue work opportunities nationwide without additional upskilling. The organisation provides comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, counselling, and access to learning resources, ensuring student success throughout their studies.
Graduates of this course progress to roles such as real estate sales assistant, assistant property manager, real estate agent office assistant, and marketing and administration assistant. The Certificate of Registration obtained upon completion enables you to work in real estate sales or property management services in NSW. This qualification provides a strong foundation for further study, with pathways available to the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice and the Bachelor of Property Valuation, enabling career advancement and specialisation in the property services industry.
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