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Overview
About this course
Build essential entry-level skills in real estate. Gain real-world experience in a simulated workplace. Prepare to apply for a property certificate of registration and work as an assistant agent in real estate or stock and station.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
assist in the performance of real estate work practices
build relationships with vendors, tenants, landlords and buyers
understand the law and practice of selling and leasing property
access and process property information and real estate trust accounts
use and maintain property and client information databases
comply with ethical, legislative and organisational requirements and policies.
Course outcomes
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
A nationally accredited Certificate III qualification.
Eligibility to apply for a certificate of registration through NSW Fair Trading.
Credit towards the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice.
Strong pathways to continue your studies and improve your job options.
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Completion requirements
During your study, you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
a driver’s licence and the ability to travel
a keen interest in networking and building relationships
a willingness to work after hours and on weekends to meet customer needs
experience using computers
language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills at a Year 10 high school level.
Note:
TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills test. This helps us to understand your individual study needs. We’ll make sure your LLND skills match the demands of the course. We can create a plan that supports your study success.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
Find Your Fit
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Pathways
Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: real estate sales assistant, assistant property manager, real estate administration officer and marketing or property support officer.
Licensing
All new entrants to the real estate industry need to hold a certificate of registration before they can start work. A certificate of registration allows you to assist with real estate sales or provide property management services in NSW.
A certificate of registration is issued by NSW Fair Trading. Visit NSW Fair Trading to learn more about the requirements you need to meet to get a certificate of registration. Your teacher can also provide more information during your studies.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Real Estate Practice does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study1 Course
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study1 Course
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Real Estate Practice qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 14 units of competency, including 5 core and 9 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units - 5
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Prepare for professional practice in real estateCPPREP4001
Prepare to work with real estate trust accountsCPPREP4005
Comply with ethical practice in real estateCPPREP3001
Communicate effectively to support customer service in real estateCPPREP3002
TAFE NSW services
Facilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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