Move from Assistant Agent through to Licensee in Charge with structured NSW real estate licence pathways — all online, fully supported, and nationally recognised.
From your first certificate of registration through to Class 1 Licensee in Charge — Archer Institute delivers the full NSW real estate licence pathway online.
Meet your annual NSW CPD requirement with focused, practical units covering all categories — online and completable in a day.
Your first step in NSW real estate. The Certificate of Registration allows you to work as an assistant agent under a licensed principal.
The nationally recognised Cert IV that qualifies you to work independently as a licensed real estate agent in New South Wales.
The highest NSW real estate licence — allows you to manage or own a real estate agency as a Licensee in Charge.
The accreditation required to conduct real estate auctions in New South Wales — 3 focused units covering auction legislation, process, and bidder management.
The specialist NSW qualification for real estate professionals working in rural property, livestock, and agribusiness — 5 units covering the full stock and station practice area.
NSW uses a three-class real estate licence structure. Here's how to choose the right starting point for your career.
Start with the Class 3 Assistant Agent Certificate. This is the entry-level qualification that allows you to work as an assistant agent under a Class 1 licensee in New South Wales.
View Class 3 Course →Complete the Class 2 Agent Licence. This lets you work independently as a licensed real estate agent in NSW — an important step toward operating your own real estate business.
View Class 2 Course →Achieve the Class 1 Licensee in Charge. This is the highest NSW real estate licence — required to manage a real estate business or be responsible for a trust account.
View Class 1 Course →NSW uses a three-class structure. Class 3 (Assistant Agent) is the entry level, Class 2 is the full agent licence, and Class 1 is required to be a Licensee in Charge. Requirements can vary — speak with the Archer team to confirm the right starting point for your situation.
Class 3 allows you to work as an assistant agent under a Class 1 licensee. Class 2 is a full agent licence allowing independent practice. Class 1 is required to be a Licensee in Charge — responsible for a real estate business or trust account.
The course is 100% online and self-paced with no fixed class times. Most students complete it within a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on how many study hours they can commit per week.
Yes. Archer Institute is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 45020) under the national vocational education and training regulator, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). All qualifications are nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). In NSW, our training is designed to meet the educational requirements for the relevant licence pathway set by NSW Fair Trading, where applicable.
Yes — online delivery means you access your course materials 24/7 through the student portal, at a pace that suits your schedule. Most Archer Institute students study while working full-time.
After completing your qualification, you apply for your licence with NSW Fair Trading. Your Archer Institute certificate is submitted as part of that application. The Archer team can provide guidance on next steps — just ask.
Enrol online today or call us — we'll help you find the right NSW real estate course for your career stage.