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Certificate III in Real Estate Practice

This qualification reflects the role of administration staff within the real estate sector of the property services industry who apply knowledge of real estate procedures, forms and documents; knowledge of customer service standards and customer expectations; and knowledge of real estate services and technical processes to support real estate agency operational functions. This qualification applies to administration and support staff working in the real estate sector including residential, commercial, stock and station, auctioneering or buyer’s agent operations. Occupational titles may include: Real Estate Agent Office AssistantReal Estate Sales AssistantAssistant Property ManagerMarketing and Administration Assistant. Staff who hold this qualification are commonly engaged with: receiving, recording and following up enquiries with vendors or buyers, lessors or tenants, by phone, email and in personusing forms and documents to assist in preparing contracts for sale or lease, correspondence with vendors, buyers, lessors or tenantsscheduling and assisting with property inspectionsmaintaining data relating to clients and prospects including vendors, buyers, lessors or tenantsassisting with development of a client base through prospecting activities such as cold calls, door knocking, attendance at open homesconducting approved transactions through trust accountsreceiving and processing payments and maintaining basic financial recordsapplying ethical standards and practices conducting basic administration duties including using business technology, preparing documents, maintaining appointment schedules and providing customer service. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements Legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to real estate practices in all states and territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

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Important:RPL it Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL it does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.

Qualification overview
CPP31519
LevelAQF 3Certificate III
Units145 core, 9 elective
PackageCPPProperty Services Training Package
AvailabilityNot yet available through RPL it. No delivering RTO, fee or timeline is confirmed yet. Registering interest is not an enrolment and does not guarantee future availability.
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Recognition of Prior Learning

What is an RPL qualification?

Recognition of Prior Learning assesses skills you already have against a nationally recognised qualification. Demonstrate competency, and you receive the same nationally recognised qualification, issued by a registered training organisation (RTO), as someone who completed the full course.

Who is eligible for RPL?

  • You have years of experience in your field
  • You learned the work on the job, through mentoring or on your own
  • You need the qualification for licensing, promotion or migration
  • You hold overseas qualifications you want recognised in Australia
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If This Qualification Opens Through an RTO

  1. Register interest

    Tell us you are interested in CPP31519. There is no commitment or obligation.

  2. Availability confirmed

    We contact you when a suitable delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed.

  3. Evidence planning

    If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.

  4. RTO assessment

    Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.

Career Outcomes

Explore Roles Associated with this Qualification

If your current or past work looks like one of these roles, this qualification may suit you.

  • 01

    Real Estate Office Administrator

    Provide essential administrative support to sales teams and property managers within an agency environment.

  • 02

    Assistant Property Manager

    Support the management of rental portfolios through property inspections and tenant liaison.

  • 03

    Real Estate Sales Assistant

    Assist lead agents with vendor communication, open homes, and administrative marketing tasks.

  • 04

    Trainee Strata Officer

    Help manage strata schemes by coordinating maintenance and assisting with clerical strata duties.

Evidence Checklist

What Suitable Evidence Can Support Your Evidence Portfolio?

Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.

Work History & Roles
  • A detailed current CV
  • Position descriptions for property officer or sales assistant roles
  • Letters of employment or references from agency principals

Property Administration
  • Sample property listings and inspection schedules
  • Database entries for vendors, buyers, and tenants
  • Drafted contracts for sale or lease agreements

Financial Documentation
  • Records of processed rental or bond payments
  • Trust account entry preparations
  • Basic financial reports and transaction records

Communication & Compliance
  • Email correspondence with lessors or vendors
  • Call logs from prospecting activities and cold calls
  • Evidence of ethical practice compliance and legislative research

Qualfication comparison

RPL and Traditional Study

Two routes to the same qualification, assessed against the same RTO competency standards.

RPL PathwaySupported by RPL it, assessed by the RTO
Traditional StudyDelivered and assessed by the RTO
Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met

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Frequently asked questions

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Can I apply for this qualification now?

Not yet. The Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management is not currently available through RPL it Australia, and no delivering RTO, fee or timeline is confirmed. Registering interest is not an enrolment and does not guarantee future availability.

What happens after I register my interest?

We keep your details and email you if this qualification opens through a delivering RTO. At that point we explain which RTO would assess you, the fee and the evidence it needs, and you decide whether to go ahead. Registering interest is free and there is no obligation.

Can I start preparing evidence now?

You can start keeping records of your work, such as position descriptions, references and examples of projects you have worked on. The evidence checklist on this page gives examples. The delivering RTO decides what evidence it needs and whether it is sufficient, so what you gather now may not cover everything.

Is there a qualification I can apply for now?

Possibly. The related qualifications on this page are open for applications. You can also start a free skills review and we will tell you whether any qualification that is open now suits your experience.