Certificate IV · CRICOS course

Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice

5 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 5 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $8,000 - $10,888, and it usually takes about 1 year.

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Typical tuition, whole course
AUD $8,000 - $10,888
Course length
5 mo - 1 yr
Providers
5 providers
Cities
5 cities

Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $8,000 - $15,000. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.

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📍Sydney · Perth +3
CRICOS 2026

CPP41419 · Real Estate

About the course

What it prepares you for

The national register links it to 8 job titles, listed below.

You complete 18 units: 5 core and 13 electives chosen by the provider.

From the national register

This qualification reflects the role of real estate professionals who apply knowledge of real estate practice legal agency and compliance requirements, ethical standards and consumer preferences to conduct real estate functions.

This qualification applies to people working in both residential and commercial property, including business broking, and stock and station transactions.

Occupational titles may include:

Auctioneer

Full qualification on training.gov.au
Course content

What you study

5 core units every student completes, plus 13 electives chosen by the provider. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.

  1. CPPREP4001Prepare for professional practice in real estate
  2. CPPREP4002Access and interpret ethical practice in real estate
  3. CPPREP4003Access and interpret legislation in real estate
  4. CPPREP4004Establish marketing and communication profiles in real estate
  5. CPPREP4005Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts
Career outcomes

Where it can take you

Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.

  • Real Estate Agent

    Real Estate Agents are the owners of real estate businesses. They oversee all business including the activities of sales representatives and property managers.

  • Auctioneer

    Auctioneers conduct sales at which property or goods are sold to the person offering the highest purchase price. They may specialise in selling certain types of goods such as livestock, real estate, motor vehicles and plant and equipment. Certain auctioneers can also sell fine art, collectibles and antiques.

  • Stock and Station Agent

    Stock and Station Agents advise and represent farmers, graziers and properties in the sale and lease of farms and businesses and the buying and selling of livestock, equipment and merchandise.

  • Property Portfolio Officer

    Property Portfolio Officers perform property portfolio administration; customer relations; and assist in property presentation, inspection and sale.

  • Salesperson (Real Estate)

    Real Estate Salespeople sell properties and dwellings on behalf of the owners. They liaise with potential clients, appraise and list properties for sale, manage inspections, and draw up legal documentation.

  • Buyer's Agent

    Buyer's Agents represent and advise home buyers, investors and developers in property purchases. They investigate the best possible price for a property, and conduct negotiations on the buyer's behalf.

Business BrokerProperty Manager+2 more roles

Where to study

Cities that offer it

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Your pathway

Levels in the same field

Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.

  1. 01Certificate IV · This courseCertificate IV in Real Estate Practice
  2. 02DiplomaDiploma of Property (Agency Management)
  3. 03Bachelor DegreeBachelor of Property Economics
  4. 04Grad. CertificateGraduate Certificate in Property Development
  5. 05Grad. DiplomaGraduate Diploma in Property Development
  6. 06MastersMaster of Property
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