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Class 1 Licensee in Charge

CPP51122 Diploma of Property (Agency Management)

Your pathway to the highest ACT real estate licence. The Diploma of Property qualifies you to manage or own an agency as a Licensee in Charge.

Class 1 Licensee in Charge, Australian Capital Territory

What this qualification gives you

Complete the CPP51122 Diploma of Property (Agency Management) and you are qualified to be the Licensee in Charge of an ACT agency.

Who it's for

  • Licensed agents moving into management
  • Future agency owners
  • Anyone responsible for a trust account

What's included

  • CPP51122 Diploma of Property (Agency Management)
  • Pathway to agency ownership
  • After-hours support throughout
Course units

Units of competency

12
nationally recognised units

The Class 1 agent licence, the agent in charge of an ACT agency, requires the CPP51122 Diploma of Property (Agency Management), which is 12 units, seven core plus five electives. The seven core units are fixed and shown below. The electives build agency leadership, marketing and business skills. On completion you receive the nationally recognised Diploma.

Core units

7 units
  • CPPREP5001Manage compliance in the property industry
  • CPPREP5002Establish and monitor property industry trust account management practices
  • CPPREP5003Manage ethical practice in the property industry
  • CPPREP5004Manage a safe workplace in the property industry
  • CPPREP5005Manage teams in the property industry
  • CPPREP5006Manage operational finances in the property industry
  • CPPREP5007Develop a strategic business plan in the property industry

Electives, agency leadership and business

5 units
  • CPPREP5008Market the property agency
  • BSBOPS502Manage business operational plans
  • CPPREP5010Manage customer service activities in the property industry
  • BSBLDR522Manage people performance
  • BSBLDR602Provide leadership across the organisation
Career pathways

Where this licence takes you

  1. 1Class 2 agent licence
  2. 2Class 1 agent licence, agent in charge (this course)
  3. 3Own or run your own ACT agency

Next step: This is the highest real estate licence class in the ACT. You maintain it with ongoing continuing professional development.

Roles this opens

  • Be the agent in charge of an agency
  • Run or own a real estate agency
  • Be responsible for the agency trust account
  • Supervise Class 2 agents and assistant agents
  • Operate independently in the ACT
Before you enrol

Entry requirements

To enrol with Archer

  • Hold, or be working towards, an ACT Class 2 agent licence
  • You should be 18 or older
  • Comfortable studying and being assessed in English
  • A Unique Student Identifier (USI), which we can help you set up

To hold the licence (Access Canberra)

  • Be 18 or older
  • Have at least 2 years experience as a licensed agent within the last 5 years
  • Provide a police certificate issued within the last 2 months
  • Be a fit and proper person, not disqualified
  • Lodge your Diploma with Access Canberra
Why Archer

Built for real careers, backed by real people

Nationally recognised

Training delivered by a Registered Training Organisation, RTO 45020.

Real human support

Local people you can actually reach, throughout the life of your course.

Study around life

100% online and self-paced, fit it around work and family.

Australian-based team

Help when you need it, including after hours.

Common questions

Class 1 Licensee in Charge FAQs

What do I get when I finish?+

You receive the full, nationally recognised CPP51122 Diploma of Property (Agency Management), the qualification Access Canberra requires to hold a Class 1 agent licence and be the agent in charge.

Do I need experience as well as the Diploma?+

Yes. Access Canberra requires at least two years of experience as a licensed agent within the five years before you apply, on top of the Diploma.

Is the ACT Class 1 the same as a NSW Licensee in Charge?+

They are equivalent in plain terms. In the ACT the top credential is the Class 1 agent licence, held by the agent in charge of an agency. It is the highest real estate licence class in the ACT.

Are the elective units the same at every college?+

The seven core units are fixed by the Diploma. The five electives are chosen by each college from the approved groups, so they can vary. Our team can confirm the exact units in our Diploma.

What can a Class 1 agent do?+

A Class 1 agent can be the agent in charge of an agency, run or own the agency, be responsible for the trust account, and supervise Class 2 agents and assistant agents.

Can I pay monthly?+

Yes. Class 1 Licensee in Charge has a payment plan of $575 per month for 4 months, at no extra cost. You choose it when you enrol through our enrolment portal, and you get full course access straight away.

Ready to enrol?

Enrol in Class 1 Licensee in Charge, or ask us first

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