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REINSW Certificate of Registration Course
     Launch your career in real estate with REINSW!

The REINSW Certificate of Registration Course is the first step to launching your career in real estate.

All new entrants to the real estate industry, who intend on performing any of the functions of a real estate agent, must hold a Certificate of Registration issued by NSW Fair Trading.

When applying for a Certificate of Registration, NSW Fair Trading requires a statement of attainment from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) stating that the applicant has successfully completed the relevant entry certification course.

REINSW Education & Training is an RTO and the REINSW Certificate of Registration Course sets the industry standard, giving you the best possible start to your real estate career.

Download a registration form or a printable version of this information.
 
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What will I learn?   

The REINSW Certificate of Registration Course is designed to equip you with everything you need to successfully launch you career in real estate.

Completing the REINSW Certificate of Registration Course ensures your entry certification is highly regarded by employers because your training is backed by the leading industry body for real estate professionals in NSW – giving you the edge as you break into the real estate industry.

Develop the knowledge and skills you need to be confident, capable and successful in listing, selling, renting and managing property.

The REINSW Certificate of Registration Course comprises the following four nationally accredited units of competency:

  • CPPDSM4080A – Work in the real estate industry
  • CPPDSM3019A – Communicate with clients as part of agency obligations
  • CPPDSM4007A – Identify legal and ethical requirements of property management to complete agency work
  • CPPDSM4008A – Identify legal and ethical requirements of property sales to complete agency work
The REINSW Certificate of Registration Course is also available in non-real estate areas of practice (for example, stock and station, business broking and strata management). For more information, please call (02) 9264 2343 or email training@reinsw.com.au
 

Are there any prerequisites? 

There are no formal prerequisites to undertaking the REINSW Certificate of Registration Course. However the Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002 states that:

"A person is eligible to hold a certificate of registration only if the Director-General is satisfied that the person:
(a) is an individual who is at least 16 years of age, and
(b) is a fit and proper person to hold a certificate of registration, and
(c) has the qualifications required for the issue of a certificate of registration of the type concerned, and
(d) is not a disqualified person." 


How is the course delivered? 

The REINSW Certificate of Registration Course takes approximately 50 hours to complete. If you have prior experience or have undertaken related training, you may be able to complete the course in a shorter period of time.

In order to provide you with the most satisfying and successful educational experience, the REINSW Certificate of Registration Course incorporates a number of delivery modes. Verbal presentations, participation in experiential activities and case studies, role playing and situational simulations, and written scenarios and workbook activities are all designed to integrate theory and practice.

REINSW delivers this course in a variety of ways:

  • Classroom: 4 days of face-to-face training, plus approximately 10 hours of project work
  • eLearning: online materials (internet access and intermediate computer knowledge required)
  • Correspondence: paper-based materials (posted to nominated address)
  • Personal training plan: combination of face-to-face training, correspondence and eLearning tailored to your needs
Classroom courses
Face-to-face classroom courses are conducted at REINSW at 30-32 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney (see map).

There is a parking station on the corner of Castlereagh and Goulburn Streets.

If you are travelling by train, REINSW is approximately a 10 minute walk from Central Station.

eLearning
eLearning is a convenient way to complete the REINSW Certificate of Registration Course. To find out more about eLearning, click here.

Correspondence
Correspondence learning is a flexible alternative that allows you to complete your REINSW Certificate of Registration Course at any time and at any place. Course materials will be posted to you. Once you have completed your assessments, just post them back to REINSW.

Correspondence learning assessment is conducted using a combination of, but is not limited to, the following methods: online quizzes and questions; written assessment; third-party observations; video evidence; case studies; and multiple-choice tests. 


What assessments will I need to do? 

Assessment tasks are aimed at confirming your ability to apply acquired knowledge to the workplace, and will include written questions, role plays, case studies and problem solving activities, and an assignment that consists of a major project.

Assessments are completed in class and out of class.

There is a 21 day turnaround for marking once your assessment is submitted.

If you have previous skills and knowledge, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). For more information about RPL, please call (02) 9264 2343 or email training@reinsw.com.au  


When will I receive my Certificate of Registration?

Your Certificate of Registration will be issued by NSW Fair Trading, not REINSW.

You must apply to NSW Fair Trading for your Certificate of Registration, and you can only do so once you have gained your Statement of Attainment from REINSW for the four units of learning you have completed as part of the REINSW Certificate of Registration Course.

It is important to note that you will not receive your Statement of Attainment immediately upon completing the Certificate of Registration Course (either via classroom or eLearning). Your Statement of Attainment will be issued by REINSW when you complete and submit your assessments, and you are deemed competent for each unit of learning.

You can complete and submit your assessments at your discretion at any time after completing your formal learning. REINSW recommends that you do so as soon as possible after your training, while your new learning is still fresh in your mind.

Here are some easy steps to follow:

Step 1 Enrol in the REINSW Certificate of Registration Course at www.reinsw.com.au or by calling (02) 9264 2343
Step 2 Undertake your learning Classroom: NSW 4 days / ACT 5 days
eLearning: self-paced
Step 3 Complete your assessments for each unit Classroom: ASAP or within weeks
eLearning: self-paced
Step 4 Submit your assessments for each unit to REINSW (ensure you keep a copy) Classroom: via email eLearning: via eLearning platform
Step 5 REINSW marks your assessment as 'competent' or 'requiring more information' Classroom: up to 21 business days eLearning: up to 21 business days
Step 6 REINSW issues your Statement of Attainment
Step 7 Receive your Statement of Attainment from REINSW Up to 14 days
Step 8 Complete the NSW Fair Trading application Self-paced
Step 9 Take your REINSW Statement of Attainment and NSW Fair Trading application to NSW Fair Trading NSW Fair Trading can take up to 6 weeks to process applications.
Step 10 Congratulations! You have receives your Certificate of Registration from NSW Fair Trading and can now work in the real estate industry.

Some tips:

  • Complete and submit your assessments as soon as possible after your training.
  • If you need help with your assessments, call REINSW on (02) 9264 2343.
  • Keep copies of your assessments, as REINSW takes no responsibility for lost assessments.
  • Contact NSW Fair Trading on 13 32 20 for information on their application process.

How much does the course cost? 

  • Classroom: $649
  • eLearning: $561
  • Correspondence: $561
  • Personal training plan: price determined according to training plan
All prices are GST exempt and include Student Membership.


How do I enrol?  

To register,  mail or fax a registration form to REINSW Education & Training. 

You will need to read the REINSW Student Handbook before you commence your course, which details of policies and procedures relevant to your studies. 


The next step – REINSW Licensing Course 

The REINSW Licensing Course is the next step for those who have completed the REINSW Certificate of Registration Course. Agents with a licence enjoy more employment flexibility and are able to own and manage their own agency.

Find out more about the REINSW Licensing Course.