Real Estate Salesperson
QLD Registration Certificate
Your first step into Queensland real estate. Gain the registration required to work as a salesperson under a licensed agent.
What this qualification gives you
Complete the 12 units to fulfil the educational requirements to work as a salesperson, then lodge your Statement of Attainment with the Queensland Office of Fair Trading to register.
Who it's for
- People new to real estate in QLD
- Career changers entering property
- New hires who need to start fast
What's included
- Nationally accredited
- 100% online, self-paced
- After-hours student support
Units of competency
These are the 12 units of competency the Queensland Office of Fair Trading requires to register as a real estate salesperson. They are drawn from the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice. On completion you receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment, which you lodge with the OFT 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
Sales
5 units- CPPREP4101Appraise property for sale or lease
- CPPREP4102Market property
- CPPREP4103Establish vendor relationships
- CPPREP4104Establish buyer relationships
- CPPREP4105Sell property
Property management
2 units- CPPREP4121Establish landlord relationships
- CPPREP4123Manage tenancy
Where registration takes you
- 1Registered salesperson (this course)
- 2QLD Estate Agents Licence
- 3Principal licensee and agency owner
Next step: The QLD Estate Agents Licence is made up of a combination of units from the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice and the CPP51122 Diploma of Property (Agency Management). Complete those units, then apply for your licence to operate independently and run your own agency.
Roles this opens
- List, market and open property for inspection
- Sell, buy, exchange or lease property for clients
- Negotiate for vendors, buyers, landlords and tenants
- Work as an employee under a licensed agent
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 with the Queensland OFT
- Be 18 or older
- Be a suitable person, which includes a criminal history check
- No serious offence in the past 5 years
- Not be currently disqualified from holding a licence or registration
- Hold a visa with work rights if you are not a citizen or permanent resident
- Lodge your Statement of Attainment with the Queensland OFT
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.
Real Estate Salesperson FAQs
What do I get when I finish?+–
You receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the 12 units the Queensland Office of Fair Trading requires to register as a salesperson. These units come from the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice.
Can I work on my own once I am registered?+–
No. A registered salesperson works as an employee under a licensed real estate agent. To operate independently, run your own agency or handle a trust account, you upgrade to the QLD Estate Agents Licence.
Is this recognised by the Queensland Office of Fair Trading?+–
Yes. The units are nationally recognised and meet the education requirement to register as a real estate salesperson in Queensland.
How do I register after the course?+–
You lodge your Statement of Attainment with the Queensland Office of Fair Trading, along with proof of identity and the application fee. The OFT runs a criminal history check as part of your application. Our team can point you to the next steps.
How long do I have to finish?+–
You have up to 12 months of access and most students finish sooner. It is self-paced, so you study at a pace that suits you with 24/7 access to the student portal.
Do I need experience to start?+–
No. The course is open access and designed for people new to real estate in Queensland.
