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NSW Assistant Agent Course

This course allows you to apply to the NSW Office of Fair Trading to be an Assistant Agent in Real Estate – Sales and Leasing which is a requirement to work in the real estate/property industry in NSW.

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$295

Up to 26 weeks

Entry Level

12 Units of Competency

Nationally Recognised Training

Course overview

acting as an agent to negotiate with a person to enter into, or to accept an offer relating to a real estate transaction or a contract for a real estate transaction
introduce a prospective purchaser, lessee or licensee of land to another licensed agent or owner
acting as an agent to collect rents payable or provide property management services

With an Assistant Agent Certificate of Registration (sometimes referred to as an Assistant Agent Licence in NSW), you are able to secure new clients; however, only a Class 2 or Class 1 Agent can sign and bind the agency to an agreement.

As part of this NSW Assistant Agent course, you will have access to 5 units of competency, taken from CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice.

A NSW Assistant Agent certificate is a one-off certificate issued for a period of 4 years. After this time, all Assistant Agents are required to upgrade to a Class 2 Licence within this 4-year period by completing a Certificate IV in Real Estate Practices.

When completing this course, REAA will provide you with learning guides, additional resources as well as direct contact with our trainers via email in the student platform.

Real Estate Certificate of Registration Course NSW

REAA recommends an average of 8-10 hours to complete each unit of competency (5 in total) delivered in the course. Please note, these hours are based on REAA’s past course completions and this time will vary from student to student. You have up to 6 months to complete the course. The course consists of assessment tasks, questions and video role plays.

All units of competency and course content are recognised by the NSW Office of Fair Trading.

Questions about the course

What is a Certificate of Registration Real Estate NSW, and why do I need it?

A Certificate of Registration Real Estate NSW, also known as the NSW Assistant Agent Certificate of Registration, is a requirement for anyone wanting to work in the real estate industry in NSW as an Assistant Agent. This certificate allows you to perform various real estate functions under the supervision of a Licensee in Charge (Class 1 Agent). The certificate is valid for four years, after which you must upgrade to a Class 2 Licence by completing further study, such as a Certificate IV in Real Estate Practices.

What are the entry requirements for the Certificate of Registration NSW Real Estate course?

To enrol in the Certificate of Registration NSW Real Estate course, there are no specific entry requirements. However, you need a laptop (compatible with Windows or Mac), the latest version of Adobe Reader and Microsoft Word, and internet access to complete the course online. Additionally, all students must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to access the course.

Once I’ve completed this course and attained my NSW Certificate of Registration, what can I do in the real estate sector?

With your Assistant Agent Certificate (NSW), you can perform various tasks in the real estate sector under the supervision of a Class 1 Agent. You can act as an agent to negotiate real estate transactions, introduce prospective buyers or lessees to licensed agents or owners, and collect rents or provide property management services. However, you cannot sign property management agreements or legally bind the agency to an agreement – only a Class 2 or Class 1 Agent has the authority to do this.

How do I get a Certificate of Registration NSW for real estate?

You need to complete the 5 units of competency listed in the Assistant Agent NSW course offered by REAA. This certificate is essential for anyone looking to work as an Assistant Agent in real estate sales and leasing.
Upon successful completion of the pre-qualification certificate of registration course for real estate in NSW and assessments, you will receive a Statement of Attainment from REAA, which you can then submit to the NSW Office of Fair Trading to apply for your real estate registration certificate NSW.

Can I complete the NSW Certificate of Registration Real Estate course online?