Agent's Representative Course
The Agent’s Representative Course is essential for anyone interested in working in real estate. It will introduce you to the real estate industry and its functions, including listing, selling and managing residential and commercial properties for clients, as well as relevant legislation and documentation. Offered part-time at night or online, successful completion of this course is necessary to obtain employment in a licensed estate agency and to work in property sales or property management.
The course at Swinburne is professionally recognised by both the Business Licensing Authority and the Real Estate Institute of Victoria.
The course at Swinburne is professionally recognised by both the Business Licensing Authority and the Real Estate Institute of Victoria.
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Duration
4 weeks part-time on Wednesday evenings, from 5.30pm until 9.30pm
Intakes
Hawthorn (March, May, September)
Online (February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October)
Wantirna (February, April, June, August, October) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Online,
- Part-time (evening)
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Agent’s Representative Course is essential for anyone interested in working in real estate. It will introduce you to the real estate industry and its functions, including listing, selling and managing residential and commercial properties for clients, as well as relevant legislation and documentation. Offered part-time at night or online, successful completion of this course is necessary to obtain employment in a licensed estate agency and to work in property sales or property management.
The course at Swinburne is professionally recognised by both the Business Licensing Authority and the Real Estate Institute of Victoria.
The course at Swinburne is professionally recognised by both the Business Licensing Authority and the Real Estate Institute of Victoria.
Course structure
The Agent’s Representative Course consists of the following three units of study prescribed by Consumer Affairs Victoria.
Work in real estate industry (CPPDSM4080A)
Identify legal and ethical requirements of property sales (CPPDSM4008A)
Identify legal and ethical requirements of property management (CPPDSM4007A)
Assessment includes a combination of four assignments and four online multiple choice tests.
Students need to purchase an Agents Representative Pack from the Swinburne Bookshop or direct from VETASSESS.
Study options
Study options
On-campus (part-time)
Students attend one evening per week for four weeks, between 5.30pm - 9.30pm. These classes are designed for a deeper knowledge and the opportunity to work through the assessments and assignments.
Online
Students can study off-campus and have two to three months to complete and submit work by a designated deadline.
Students who successfully complete the course will be eligible for exemptions from the first three units of the :
Work in the real estate industry (CPPDSM4080A)
Identify legal and ethical requirements of property sales (CPPDSM4008A)
Identify legal and ethical requirements of property management (CPPDSM4007A)
Work in the real estate industry (CPPDSM4080A)
Identify legal and ethical requirements of property sales (CPPDSM4008A)
Identify legal and ethical requirements of property management (CPPDSM4007A)
Units of study
Work in the real estate industry (CPPDSM4080A)
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to work ethically and effectively in a real estate agency. This includes applying knowledge of ethical and conduct standard, the core functions of real estate agency operations, the legislative framework within which the industry operates in Victoria and industry employment requirements.
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to work ethically and effectively in a real estate agency. This includes applying knowledge of ethical and conduct standard, the core functions of real estate agency operations, the legislative framework within which the industry operates in Victoria and industry employment requirements.
Assessment:
One online multiple choice test
One online assignment
One online multiple choice test
One online assignment
Identify legal and ethical requirements of property sales (CPPDSM4008A)
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to meet the core legal and ethical requirements associated with property sales in Victoria. This includes applying knowledge of legislation related to property sales, the role and responsibility of agency personnel in property sales, the administration of sales transactions and the completion of sales documentation. This unit is broken into two components: Listing Property and Selling Property.
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to meet the core legal and ethical requirements associated with property sales in Victoria. This includes applying knowledge of legislation related to property sales, the role and responsibility of agency personnel in property sales, the administration of sales transactions and the completion of sales documentation. This unit is broken into two components: Listing Property and Selling Property.
Assessment (one for each component):
Two online multiple choice tests (listing/selling)
Two online assignments (listing/selling)
Identify legal and ethical requirements of property management (CPPDSM4007A)
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to meet the core legal and ethical requirements associated with property management in Victoria. This includes applying knowledge of legislation in dealing with the leasing, managing, and the recording of property management transactions and the completion of property management documentation.
Two online multiple choice tests (listing/selling)
Two online assignments (listing/selling)
Identify legal and ethical requirements of property management (CPPDSM4007A)
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to meet the core legal and ethical requirements associated with property management in Victoria. This includes applying knowledge of legislation in dealing with the leasing, managing, and the recording of property management transactions and the completion of property management documentation.
Assessment:
One online multiple choice test
One online assignment
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and professional recognition.
Career opportunities
This qualification enables students to work for a licensed real estate agent in sales, property management or commercial and industrial management and sales or business brokerage.
To be eligible for employment as an agent's representative, a person must be at least 18 years of age and have passed this course.
To be eligible for employment as an agent's representative, a person must be at least 18 years of age and have passed this course.
Aims and objectives
For students to gain a deeper understanding of real estate law, regulations and requirements when looking for work in property sales and property management in Victoria.
Professional recognition
This course is professionally recognised by both the Business Licensing Authority and the Real Estate Institute of Victoria.
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Fees for 2018
This course is not eligible for a VET Student Loan.
Agent's Representative CourseEstimated course fees for 2018* |
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| For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | |
| You will need to pay this amount | $660 | |
Indicative nominal course hours: 80.
Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2018 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted for this course, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
Fees for 2019
This course is not eligible for a VET Student Loan.
Agent's Representative CourseEstimated course fees for 2019* |
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|---|---|---|
| For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place | |
| You will need to pay this amount | $690 | |
Indicative nominal course hours: 80.
Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2019 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted for this course, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
Entry requirements
Entry into this program is based on an applicant’s study and/or relevant work history. Some additional criteria may also apply.
Applicants without formal qualifications but with significant relevant work experience are welcome to apply.
How to apply
Find out more about how to apply.
Find out more
Submit an online enquiry
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059