Agent's Representative Course

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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.

Duration

4 weeks part-time on Wednesday evenings, from 5.30pm until 9.30pm

Study modes

Online,
Part-time (evening)

These are nationally approved units of competency that are recognised throughout Australia

These are nationally approved units of competency that are recognised throughout Australia.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

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

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)

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.

Assessment:
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.

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.

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.

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.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

Agent's Representative Course Estimated course fees for 2020*
You will need to pay this amount	$720	N/A	This course is not eligible for Free TAFE

Estimated course fees for 2020*

For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

Is this a Free TAFE course?

You will need to pay this amount

$720

N/A

This course is not eligible for Free TAFE

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 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.

This course is delivered with state government funding.

Full course fee
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.

Indicative nominal course hours: 80.

Find out more about fees.

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

This course is closed for new enrolments.

Find out more

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Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE

Email: study@swinburne.edu.au

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