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Certificate IV in Property (Real Estate Agency Practice)

National Code: 21525VIC
Centre: Off Campus
Location: Off campus
Enquiries: 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)
Email: courseinfo@bhtafe.edu.au
Study Area: Real Estate


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What does this course involve?

This course will give you the knowledge, skills and qualification to operate as a licensed real estate agent in Victoria.

Building on your Course in Property (Agents' Representative) training, you will learn how to conduct property appraisals, obtain property listings and market properties.

This course will also teach you how to provide property management services, present and explain property reports and manage client relationships.

You will develop an understanding of estate agents’ legal liabilities and responsibilities and learn how to implement financial management systems.

What employment opportunities will I have?

After successful completion of this course, you will be a qualified Real Estate Agent.


As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

You may be able to apply for similar courses at a more advanced level at other institutions or universities and possibly receive credit for studies already done.

Can I apply?

  • You must be 18 years or over (or mature age)
  • You must have successfully completed the Course in Property (Agents' Representative)
  • You must possess the motivation and enthusiasm to complete this course of study
  • You must demonstrate an ability to collect, analyse and organise information and correspond effectively
  • You must demonstrate a genuine interest in becoming an real estate agent

How do I apply?

Direct Entry

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • No Selection Process Required

Length of course

The time taken to complete this course will vary depending on the individual.

Where will I study?

Off campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.

How will I be assessed?

  • Written assessment
  • Examination or testing

Will my previous experience or study count?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.


All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

Units of Competency

Prerequisites - These three modules make up the Course in Property (Agents' Representative)

VBN723 Work effectively in the real estate industry 16 hr
VBN724 Address legal and ethical requirements of property sales 30 hr
VBN725 Address legal and ethical requirements of property management 24 hr

Core

PRDRE08A Manage efficient financial systems 50 hr
PRDRE09A Implement and monitor financial management systems 50 hr
PRDRE10A Manage agency risk 30 hr
PRDRE11A Provide property appraisal 35 hr
PRDRE13A Obtain property listings 40 hr
PRDRE14A Market property 20 hr
PRDRE15A Undertake property sale by private treaty 50 hr
PRDRE16A Monitor sales process 15 hr
PRDRE18A Lease property 40 hr
PRDRE19A Provide property management services 60 hr
PRDRE22A Present and explain property reports 25 hr
PRDRE23A Maintain agency/client relationship 25 hr
PRDRE26A Conduct property sale by auction 30 hr
PRDRE28A Maintain trust account 50 hr

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