Assistant Agent Registration
ACT Assistant Agent Registration
Your first step in ACT real estate. Assistant agent registration lets you work in sales, leasing or property management under a licensed agent in the Australian Capital Territory.

What this qualification gives you
Complete the 5 core units, register with Access Canberra, and begin working as an assistant agent under a licensed agent.
Who it's for
- People new to real estate in the ACT
- Career changers entering property
- New hires who need to start fast
What's included
- Access Canberra recognised
- 100% online, self-paced
- After-hours support available
Units of competency
These are the 5 core units of competency Access Canberra requires to register as an assistant agent in the ACT. They are the core of the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice. On completion you receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment, which you use to apply for your registration.
Professional practice and compliance
5 units- CPPREP4001Prepare for professional practice in real estate
- CPPREP4002Access and interpret ethical practice in real estate
- CPPREP4003Access and interpret legislation in real estate
- CPPREP4004Establish marketing and communication profiles in real estate
- CPPREP4005Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts
Where registration takes you
- 1Assistant Agent Registration (this course)
- 2Class 2 agent licence
- 3Class 1 agent licence, agent in charge
Next step: Within 12 months of registering you complete a further 5 units. With 12 months of experience and the full CPP41419 Certificate IV, you can move up to the Class 2 agent licence.
Roles this opens
- Work under a licensed agent
- List, show and lease property
- Negotiate on behalf of the licensed agent
- Build the experience to step up to a Class 2 licence
Entry requirements
To enrol with Archer
- Open access, no formal prerequisites
- 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 register (Access Canberra)
- Be at least 18 years old
- Provide a police certificate issued within the last 2 months
- Be a fit and proper person, not disqualified
- Be employed by a licensed agent to carry out work
- Complete a further 5 CPP41419 units within 12 months of registering
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.
Assistant Agent Registration FAQs
What do I get when I finish?+–
You receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the 5 core units of CPP41419. You use this to register as an assistant agent with Access Canberra.
Is the ACT entry credential a Class 3 licence?+–
No. The ACT does not have a Class 3. The entry credential is an assistant agent registration, which sits below the Class 2 and Class 1 agent licences. You work under the supervision of a licensed agent.
Do I have to do more training after I register?+–
Yes. The ACT requires you to complete a further 5 units from CPP41419 within 12 months of registering. We can set you up to continue straight into those units.
Can I work on my own as an assistant agent?+–
No. An assistant agent must be employed by, and work under the supervision of, a licensed agent. You cannot hold trust money or sign agency agreements in your own right.
Do I need experience to start?+–
No. The course is open access and designed for people new to real estate in the ACT.
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