Courses - Diploma of Property (Real Estate)

At Advanced Careers College our students who are successful graduates from this diploma course, will have acquired the necessary educational qualification needed for positions within real estate and property organisations including:

This course currently satisfies NSW Real Estate Licensing requirements subjects to the required period of industry employment. Course content maybe amended as those requirements change. This course is run on a part time basis with 240 hours face to face training and 240 hours self study.

Personal Requirements

  • Be good communicators and listeners
  • Honest, neat appearance
  • Empathy and a strong desire to help people
  • Time management skills and be able to work long hours to achieve goals

Course Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Completion of year 12 or equivalent/mature age entry
  • Must be able to read, comprehend, and write complex information in English
  • Appropriate references and attend an interview
  • Successful completion of language, literacy and numeracy assessment

Employment Opportunities

Students who have successfully completed the course can work in the following areas:

  • Trainee managing agent
  • Real estate sales person
  • Property manager
  • Body corporate manager Advanced Careers College

Units of Competencies - PRD 50101

To enable you to leave with a full and comprehensive knowledge and skills pertinent to this industry, you will commence your study at Certificate IV level and then consolidate your skills at Diploma level.

Unit Code

Unit Title – Registration Units

PRDRE15A Undertake property sale by private treaty
PRDRE16A Monitor sales process
PRDRE18A Lease property
PRDRE23A Maintain agency-client relationship
PRDRE26A Conduct property sale by auction
PRDRE35A Communicate effectively and accurately with clients
NSW17319A Work in the real estate sector
NSW17319B Prepare for work in the property industry
UNIT CODE UNIT TITLE – CERTIFICATE IV CORE
PRDRE10A Manage agency risk
PRDRE11A Provide property appraisal
PRDRE12A Establish and expand client base
PRDRE13A Obtain property listings
PRDRE14A Market property
PRDRE22A Present and explain property reports
PRDRE30A Implement personal marketing plan
PRDRE37A Perform and record property management activities and transactions
PRDP062A Clarify and confirm property information requirements
UNIT CODE UNIT TITLE – DIPLOMA CORE
PRDRE01A Develop a strategic business plan
PRDRE02A Manage agency performance
PRDRE03A Develop and implement client service strategies
PRDRE04A Manage and monitor effective client service
PRDRE05A Market agency
PRDRE06A Manage human resources
PRDRE08A Manage efficient financial systems
PRDRE09A Implement and monitor financial management systems
PRDRE19A Provide property management services
PRDRE28A Maintain trust accounts
BSAFIN501B Manage payroll records for employee salaries and statutory record keeping purposes
BSAFIN502B Monitor and control disbursements within a given budget
BSXFMI504A Participate in, lead and facilitate work teams
BSXFMI511A Contribute to the development of a workplace learning environment
UNIT CODE UNIT TITLE - ELECTIVE
PRDRE17A Effectively manage property and account to landlord

Qualification attained on successful completion:

Diploma of Property (Real Estate)
Certificate IV in Property (Real Estate)

Qualification attained on partial completion:

Statement of Attainment


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