NSW

CPD courses for Class 1 and Class 2 real estate agents

Entry Education is currently not taking any enrolments for CPD Class 1 & 2

Entry Education makes it easier than ever before to further your real estate career, offering comprehensive CPD (Continuing Professional Development) courses in real estate that’ll help you maintain your status within the industry.

Our CPD courses are designed to increase your knowledge and skills in all things real estate, keeping you updated with the industry’s ever-changing requirements. If you’re a licensed real estate agent in NSW, then you’ll know your CPD requirements need to be regularly updated. All class 1 and class 2 licence and certificate holders must undertake CPD courses in real estate.

We take the guesswork out of these changes, bringing your new CPD learnings right into focus. With the help of our ongoing professional support, you can have this course up and running within minutes.

The new CPD year starts from 1st July 2024 and ends 30th June 2025

Class 1 & Class 2 agents are required to complete mandatory CPD during this period. NSW Fair Trading has confirmed the new requirements specific to each category of licence, and our courses and workshop dates will be released from July 2024. There are two options to meet these requirements:

  • option 1: Complete five hours via face-to-face workshop (either online or in person) including four compulsory topics specific to your category of licence OR
  • option 2: Complete 10 hours of online self-paced training covering four compulsory topics specific to your category of licence plus elective topics to make up the remaining hours.

If you obtained a Class 2 licence on or prior to 2nd April 2024, you must meet these requirements within this CPD period.
Our workshops fill up fast, so to register your interest and secure a priority placement, please contact:
Charlene Lukunic – 0489 943 058charlene.lukunic@entrygroup.com.au
Veronika Kanturek – 0489 943 061veronika.kanturek@entrygroup.com.au

Study delivery method:

There are two ways to obtain your CPD hours:

  • online face-to-face workshop ($220). Five hours workshop with tutor support.
  • online self-paced ($149). 10-hour online course in your own time. Support online via student message portal
  • Face-to-face workshop at Entry Education’s Alexandria office

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$220online workshop
  • 5 hour online workshop
  • After hours support
  • For Class 1 and Class 2 agents
  • Or pay $149 for 10 hours online self-paced course
  • CPD Compulsory Sales Agents
  • CPD Compulsory Property Managers
  • CPD Compulsory Commercial Agents
  • CPD Compulsory Stock & Station Agents
  • No due dates, but must complete between 1st July and ends 30th June the following year as per NSW Fair Trading requirements
  • Pay it in 4 interest-free instalments You can split your payment over four instalments with Afterpay

Register in a CPD online webinar here:

There are currently no openings available for this course.

Yes we do. We offer CPD course group discounts for 10 or more people. Contact Charlene 0489 943 058 or Veronika: 0489 943 061 to book now. Or submit your interest via this form.

Continuing professional development (CPD) is a mandatory requirement in NSW. Failure to complete your CPD, or not supplying proof of completion to NSW Fair Trading, can result in suspension or cancellation of your real estate licence.

CPD courses are assessed with respect to hours of training, as opposed to points completed. You will need to complete the required units within the CPD year, which runs from 23 March to 22 March the following year.

First things first, completing your CPD is a mandatory requirement in NSW. This is necessary as the real estate landscape changes from year to year.

The completion of a relevant CPD course will keep you updated with changing trends within the real estate industry, allowing you to remain adaptable and knowledgeable.

CPD courses have no formal requirements beyond being a Licence Class 1 or Licence Class 2 real estate agent. These licences are provided by NSW Fair Trading after you’re awarded with a certificate or statement of attainment from a Registered Training Organisation like Entry Education.
Entry Education has two levels of support depending each learners requirements:

1) Premium Service – $99 when you select this on checkout
Premium service is provided by a dedicated team to support those students that select this option. The service includes the following:

  • VIP phone support: A dedicated support line available for students to call from 8am to midnight on weekdays and 8am to 9pm on weekends
  • Express marking: Once all units are submitted the express service assessment team will mark all work within 2 business days of submission
  • Express certificate: Students will receive their statement of attainment or certificate within 2 business days of all units being marked competent

2) Standard Service – Standard service is provided with all Entry Education courses at no charge

  • Phone support: Limited phone support for portal help
  • Online support: Unlimited online course support that is access via the portal, responses will generally be received within one business day of submission
  • Marking: The marking process can take up to 10 business days
  • Certificate: Certificates can take up to 5 business to issue following the successful completion of the course

Licence Class 1 and 2 real estate agents must complete at least four hours of compulsory CPD topics each year. Due to new regulator guidelines the CPD will be chosen based on the agent’s role.

The CPD course is composed of the following compulsory topics:

Residential salespeople 

  • Introduction to work health and safety obligations in residential sales and property management
  • New Supervision Guidelines for real estate agencies
  • Introduction to strata for residential salespeople and property managers
  • Underquoting and price misrepresentations (online course delivered by TAFE NSW)- Residential Salespeople will be required to complete five hours of training in the first three topics above. 2024-25 CPD requirements also include this online course which is being jointly developed between NSW Fair Trading and TAFE NSW. Further details will be provided when the course is launched.

Residential property managers 

  • Introduction to work health and safety obligations in residential sales and property management
  • New Supervision Guidelines for real estate agencies
  • Introduction to strata for residential salespeople and property managers
  • Compliance with habitability standards and landlord information statement

Strata managing agents 

  • Strata law reforms 2023-24
  • Introduction to work health and safety obligations in strata management
  • New Supervision Guidelines for strata managing agencies
  • Best practice management of building defects, maintenance and repair

Stock and station agents 

  • Introduction to work health and safety obligations in stock and station agencies
  • New Supervision Guidelines for stock and station agencies
  • Mandatory implementation of eID in sheep and farmed goats NSW
  • Animal welfare best practice in saleyards

Business brokers 

  • Introduction to work health and safety obligations in business broking agencies
  • New Supervision Guidelines for business broking agencies
  • Methods of appraisal
  • Appropriate normalisations and adjustments
  • Agency agreements and your authority to act

Short-term residential property managers 

  • Introduction to work health and safety obligations in short-term residential property management
  • New Supervision Guidelines in short-term residential property management
  • Strata law reforms 2023-24
  • Introduction to strata for short-term residential accommodation managers

Commercial real estate agents 

  • Introduction to work health and safety obligations in commercial real estate agencies
  • New Supervision Guidelines in commercial real estate agencies
  • Strata law reforms 2023-24
  • Introduction to strata for commercial real estate agencies
Once you have completed your CPD for the year, you must retain documentation as Fair Trading NSW may request it at any time. Failure to provide this can result in suspension or cancellation of your real estate licence.

CPD ensures you stay up to date with industry changes. It also helps to maintain best practice in your area of real estate.

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Before you register in CPD training:

Entry Education makes your CPD courses as straightforward and streamlined as possible to focus on only the most relevant, applicable information. We understand that as a real estate agent, you’re quite busy, and thus we go to extra lengths to minimise fuss.

In order to complete an Entry Education course, you’ll need access to a desktop or laptop computer with webcam access for workshop sessionsand reliable internet. Some of our courses are run online with access to an online portal and direct message system that is available to all students. This means you have access to our tutors whenever best suits you.

At Entry Education, after-hours support comes as a guarantee. Work through your CPD at your own pace, if you choose the online option, with a solid support network by your side to assist at any time. The only deadline you have to meet is the end of CPD year set by NSW Fair Trading.

Take the next step in your career with Entry Education’s streamlined CPD real estate courses NSW. Earn real qualifications from industry professionals today!

Frequently asked questions

Is CPD training compulsory?

Yes, as per the NSW Fair Trading Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. Here’s a breakdown of the CPD requirements in real estate in NSW:

Class 1

Real Estate, Stock and Station or Strata Management licence holders complete at least five hours of CPD each year.

Class 2

Real Estate, Stock and Station or Strata Management licence holders complete at least five hours of CPD each year.

Certificate of registration

  • Assistant real estate agents and assistant stock agents need to complete at least three units from the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice
  • Assistant stock and station agents who are conditioned to stock-related activities only will need to complete three hours of compulsory CPD topics each year

What support does Entry Education provide for CPD Courses?

As an Entry Education student, you have access to unlimited support throughout the duration of your CPD training. With our after-hours tutor support and direct message system, you can access assistance whenever you need it, including weekends. Entry Education works around your schedule, not the other way around. Whether you’re undertaking CPD to work continue working in residential property management, or as your continuing professional development training, we’re with you every step of the way.

How is the CPD Course delivered?

Our Class 1 and Class 2 CPD courses NSW are delivered either as a webinar or in person/classroom. You’ll need a stable internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer with webcam access for workshop sessions. If you ever need any assistance with the course, you can use our direct message system to get help from one of our experienced tutors.

The compulsory CPD courses are for those continuing professional development in real estate.

How long do our CPD courses take to complete?

CPD courses with Entry Education are scheduled throughout the year and you can work around your commitments.

The only obligation you must meet is to finish your CPD course within the CPD year. This is from the 23rd of March to the 22nd of March of the following year.

Who will issue my certificate of attainment?

Entry Education will issue all students with their certificates, statements of attainment and transcripts of results as we’re a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 41529).

Students will receive soft copies (PDFs) of their certificate within 48 hours of successfully completing the course. Hard copy certificates can be printed and posted to you for a fee.

Is Entry Education accredited?

Entry Education is an accredited provider of real estate training. Our NSW real estate courses are delivered under our Registered Training Organisation (RTO 41529). We are recognised by all relevant bodies issuing real estate and property management licensing across the country.

“Any questions that I had they always answer promptly and always kept me in the loop of how everything was travelling. Even the after sales service was exceptional and cannot recommend them enough. So if you are looking into getting your licence definitely get in touch Entry Education”

Petar Krnjeta

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