Course Information

Qualification Code: CPP51122

This qualification reflects the role of property services principals who apply knowledge of property agency and compliance requirements, ethical standards and consumer preferences to establish and control property services functions.

This qualification applies to residential or commercial practice in real estate sales, real estate property management, strata management, business broking, stock and station, or auctioneering. Depending on units selected in the qualification, one of two occupational options may be awarded:

• Diploma of Property (Agency Management), or
• Diploma of Property (Agency Management – Strata).

Staff who hold this qualification are responsible and accountable for the work of others and are engaged with:

• understanding business systems, structures, property agency practices
  and business entities
• understanding legal and ethical frameworks for property agency operations
• developing systems, procedures and protocols for managing property agency
  functions
• establishing and controlling trust accounts and property agency
  business finances
• coordinating ethics, risk and consumer protection systems to meet industry
  legal and customer expectations and requirements
• developing and maintaining knowledge of industry trends
• developing and maintaining relationships with lessors, tenants, vendors and
  buyers, buyers’ agents, owners and owners’ agents
• establishing and implementing strategic business plans and operational plans
• establishing and implementing agency and individual branding
• leading and managing people, including recruitment, induction, coaching and
  mentoring for teams and individuals
• managing work health and safety (WHS) risk to ensure a safe working
  environment in the property services industry.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to real estate practices in all states and territories and may apply to strata community management in some states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

Course Duration

Domestic – 52 weeks (40 weeks of classes + 12 weeks of holidays)

Attendance

Domestic – Study Options

• On the job
• Correspondence
• 20 hours online tutor support.

Entry Requirements

Domestic

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. It is recommended that you;

• Be a holder of the qualification CPP41419 - Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice,
  and
• Hold a Class 2 NSW Real Estate Licence, and
• Be currently employed in a real estate office in NSW.
• Year 10 high school certificate or above
• Be 18 years of age or over
• Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) course pre-assessment test
• Unique Student Identifier (USI)

Students must also have access to:

• A PC or equivalent running or capable of running Microsoft Windows 2010
  and Microsoft Office 2010 and above
• Internet connection

Training Options

Since July 20, 2020, BCC Institute has been using a mixed delivery mode, delivering sessions face to face and online via the Zoom platform.

Face to face training

Face to face classes at BCC Institute are kept small with a maximum of 15 students per class, allowing more quality time with their trainer. Each trainer has extensive experience in their industry, providing first hand knowledge and learning techniques for their students.

Virtual classroom

Some training and assessment is delivered in a virtual classroom platform via Zoom. Students will also be required to complete some self-directed learning tasks.

Course Structure

12 units (7 core + 5 electives)

Units of Competency

CPPREP5001 Manage compliance in the property industry
CPPREP5002 Establish and monitor property industry trust account management practices
CPPREP5003 Manage ethical practice in the property industry
CPPREP5004 Manage a safe workplace in the property industry
CPPREP5005 Manage teams in the property industry
CPPREP5006 Manage operational finances in the property industry
CPPREP5007 Develop a strategic business plan in the property industry
Option 1: Diploma of Property (Agency Management)
CPPREP4507 Provide property sustainability information in real estate*
CPPREP5008 Market the property agency*
CPPREP5009 Develop a marketing and service strategy in real estate*
CPPREP5010 Manage customer service activities in the property industry*
CPPREP5201 Develop and maintain commercial property market intelligence*
Option 2: Diploma of Property (Agency Management - Strata)
CPCSUS5002 Develop action plans to retrofit existing buildings for energy efficiency*
CPPSCM5001 Manage strata community resilience*
CPPSCM5002 Conduct strategic planning for strata community sustainable practices and operation*
CPPSCM5003 Manage strata community asset maintenance and defects*
CPPSCM5004 Perform strategic financial management of a strata community*

*Unit is an elective. All other units are core units of competency.

Employment Opportunities

Occupational titles may include:

• Real Estate Agency Principal
• Senior Strata Manager
• Strata Management Principal
• Agency Manager
• Agency Director.

Further Study Pathways

Upon completion of CPP51122 - Diploma of Property (Agency Management), students may be interested in completing the Graduate Diploma of Property.

Fees and Charges