The Certificate of Registration Course is the minimum educational requirement you need to work for a professional practice in the Queensland real estate industry.
This course is online self-paced, the time it takes you to complete the course is up to you as you can do as much or as little as you want at a pace that suits you within the maximum timeframe.
The QLD Real Estate Registration Certificate Course provides the training required to apply for registration as a real estate salesperson in Queensland.
If you want to start a career in real estate sales or property management, this course offers a pathway into the Queensland property industry.
Once registered with the Queensland Office of Fair Trading, you can work for a licensed real estate agency under appropriate supervision. Your registration allows you to undertake authorised activities within the scope of your registration.
The course includes 12 units of competency from the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice.
These units cover essential skills and knowledge for working in the Queensland real estate industry, including:
Real estate legislation and professional responsibilities
Ethical practice and working with clients
Property sales and marketing activities
Property management and leasing processes
Communication and customer service
Working within a licensed real estate agency
The course is designed to help you develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to begin working in the property industry.
REAA delivers the QLD Registration Certificate Course through a flexible online learning platform.
You can study at your own pace and access your course materials whenever it suits your schedule.
Your online learning experience includes:
Access to learning guides and course resources
Online knowledge questions and practical assessment activities
Access to the online student portal
Trainer assistance through the student portal
You must successfully complete all required assessments across the 12 units to receive your Statement of Attainment.
100% online and self-paced – Study at a time and place that suits you.
12 units of competency – Complete all required units to meet the course requirements.
Knowledge assessments – Demonstrate your understanding through written questions and other assessment activities.
Practical assessments – Complete practical tasks relevant to real estate industry requirements.
Trainer support – Access assistance through the student portal when you need guidance.
Up to 26 weeks to complete – Progress through your training at your own pace within the available course timeframe.
After successfully completing the required training, you can apply to the Queensland Office of Fair Trading (OFT) for registration.
The OFT assesses registration applications and determines whether applicants meet the relevant eligibility requirements.
Once registered, you may work in authorised real estate sales or property management activities for a licensed agency.
If you later want to operate as a licensed real estate agent, you can explore the additional training and licensing requirements for a QLD Full Real Estate Licence.
Thinking about progressing your real estate career? Read our guide to upgrading to a full real estate licence in Queensland to explore your future career options.
Real Estate Academy Australia (REAA) specialises in training for the property industry.
Our online learning model gives you the flexibility to study around your work and personal commitments.
With REAA, you can:
Study online: Access your learning resources through the student portal.
Learn at your own pace: Progress through your training around your schedule.
Access trainer support: Contact our training team when you need assistance.
Develop industry knowledge: Learn about real estate practices, legislation and professional responsibilities.
Start your career pathway: Complete the training required to apply for Queensland real estate registration.
Whether you’re interested in property sales or property management, REAA can help you take the first step towards working in Queensland real estate.
To complete an REAA course transparently, you will need:
Once you apply for the QLD Registration Certificate course with REAA, you will receive a confirmation email and login details to access your course. If you cannot locate these please check your junk/spam folder and following this, email through to info@reaa.com.au.
Note: ALL students are required to obtain a UNIQUE STUDENT IDENTIFIER (USI). Your Statement of Attainment cannot be issued if you have not provided us with your USI. For more information, or to apply for your USI, visit www.usi.gov.au.
You have up to 6 months to complete the course. As it is delivered entirely online and is self-paced, you can work through the learning content and assessments at your own pace within this timeframe.
The course consists of assessment tasks, knowledge questions and video role plays.
Throughout the course, you will develop knowledge and practical skills relating to marketing and communication, property inspections, property management, real estate sales and managing buyer relationships. You will also learn about ethical practice, consumer protection standards and professional responsibilities in the real estate industry.
All units of competency and course content are nationally recognised and aligned with the requirements for Queensland real estate registration.
Once you have completed and submitted all your course assessments, you will be asked to activate your grading. Your assessments will then be reviewed and marked by REAA’s assessing team.
Once you have been deemed competent in all required assessments, REAA will verify your account and issue your Statement of Attainment within 1–2 business days.
Following this, you can use your Statement of Attainment to apply to the Queensland Office of Fair Trading (OFT) for your real estate salesperson registration, subject to meeting the applicable eligibility requirements.
For further information about registration requirements and eligibility, please contact the Queensland Office of Fair Trading directly.
Yes, completing the role plays is a mandatory part of this course. They are required to demonstrate your competence in line with the unit of competency. The role plays are designed to simulate real-world interactions in the real estate industry, and submitting them is essential to be deemed competent in the course.
These role plays are intended to prepare you for real-world interactions in real estate. Role plays will be a routine requirement when working in the industry and part of your ongoing professional development. If you’re unable to complete the role plays in person with another person, you have the option to perform them via video platforms like Zoom. You can complete the role plays with a friend, family member or even purchase one-on-one assisted role play sessions via the REAA website.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team if you have any questions or require further assistance.
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