Published: 19th July 2022.
Written by Jodie Magrath
If you’ve dreamed of a career in real estate, a course in this field can give you the skills you need to succeed. Whether you plan to work as a real estate agent, a property manager, facilities manager or tenancy officer, improving your skills can give your career a kick start. You may also need to complete study to achieve a real estate licence or registration in the state you live in. If you’re not sure which qualification would be best for you, here are some of the most popular choices for further study in real estate:
Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice
The Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice can advance your real estate career and lead to roles including property manager, real estate agency manager, real estate agent, tenancy officer, real estate assistant or property developer. This course looks at real estate ethical practice, running a agency, property law, marketing and trust accounting. You may also specialise in residential sales, property management, auctioneering, stock and station work, commercial sales and leasing, business broking or office support.
Diploma of Property (Agency Management)
If you’re planning to own or manage a real estate agency, a Diploma of Property (Agency Management) is the qualification you need. You may also be employed as a property manager, real estate agent or tenancy officer. This course will give you the skills to run a real a real estate business, with topics including legal compliance, industry best practices, trust accounting, financial management, property marketing, human resources and business planning.
Real Estate Agent Licence (QLD)
The Real Estate Licence (QLD) is the qualification you need to work in Queensland as an independent contractor, real estate agent or real estate agency director. You may also take on positions such as property manager or tenancy officer. This course covers a range of topics to prepare you for a successful career in this exciting industry.
Unrestricted Real Estate Registration (WA)
If you’re planning to work in the real estate industry in Western Australia, an Unrestricted Real Estate Registration (WA) may be the qualification for you. This course will give you the skills to work in a various roles including sales, property management, body corporate management, buyer’s agent, stock and station agent and tenancy officer.
Property Manager Registration (SA)
A Property Manager Registration (SA) is the qualification you need if you want a career as a property manager in South Australia. You’ll be prepared to manage both residential and commercial properties if you’re employed by an agency or land agent. After completing your studies you can apply for registration as a property manager with Consumer and Business Services.
Real Estate Licensing Course (ACT)
The Real Estate Licensing Course (ACT) gives you the qualification you need to work as a real estate agent in the Australian Capital Territory. Once you have completed this course you can apply for a real estate licence with Access Canberra. You may also decide to further your studies with a Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate).
Sales Representative Registration (SA)
If you want to work for a land agent in South Australia, a Sales Representative Registration (SA) is the qualification you need. This course is suitable for people starting out in the real estate industry and will give you the knowledge to build a successful career. You might be employed in roles such as real estate agent, property manager or tenancy officer.