From March 23, 2020 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is no longer calculated with the existing twelve points system. CPD is now done for everyone from 23 March to 22 March each year – it is no longer based on your current renewal date.
Real Mastery is an approved provider of Compulsory CPD Training with the NSW Fair Trading.
Class 1 Agent - Real Estate or Strata Management
From 23 March 2021, a Class 1 Agent in Real Estate or Strata Management must complete at least 9 hours of CPD activity each year, including:
If you hold a class 1 licence for both stock and station and real estate, you will be required to undertake 9 hours of CPD per year. Of this, 3 hours are compulsory topics, 3 hours are elective topics and 3 hours business skills topics. You can choose which of the elective topics are most relevant to you.
If you hold a class 1 licence for both strata and real estate, you will be required to complete additional compulsory CPD hours. You will be required to undertake:
Class 2 Agent - Real Estate or Strata Management
A Class 2 Agent in Real Estate or Strata Management must complete at least 6 hours of CPD activity in each year, including:
If you hold a licence for both stock and station and real estate, you will be required to undertake 6 hours of CPD per year. Of this, 3 hours are compulsory topics and 3 hours are elective topics. You must complete 3 of the compulsory topics applicable to your licence category, and you can choose the elective topics that are most relevant to you.
If you hold a class 2 licence for both strata and real estate, you will be required to complete additional compulsory CPD hours:
Class 1 Agent - Stock and Station
A Class 1 Agent in Stock and Station must complete at least 6 hours of CPD each year, including:
If you hold a class 1 licence for both stock and station and real estate, you will be required to undertake 9 hours of CPD per year. Of this, 3 hours are compulsory topics, 3 hours are elective topics and 3 hours business skills topics. You can choose which of the elective topics are most relevant to you.
Class 2 Agent - Stock and Station
A Class 2 Agent in Stock and Station must complete at least 3 hours of compulsory CPD topics each year. You must complete 3 of the compulsory topics applicable to stock and station agents, and you can choose the elective topics that are most relevant to you.
If you hold a licence for both stock and station and real estate, you will be required to undertake 6 hours of CPD per year. Of this, 3 hours are compulsory topics and 3 hours are elective topics. You must choose from the compulsory topics applicable to real estate or stock and station, and you can choose the elective topics that are most relevant to you.
Assistant Agent – Real Estate
Certificate of registration holders as an assistant real estate agent must complete at least 3 units each CPD year from a valid Certificate IV qualification that is required for the issue of a Class 2 Agent licence in Real Estate (with or without restrictions).
Assistant agents can complete any of the units from their Certificate IV qualification.
Assistant Agent – Stock and Station
Certificate of registration holders as an assistant stock and station agent must complete at least 3 units each CPD year from a valid Certificate IV qualification that is required for the issue of a Class 2 Agent licence in Stock and Station.
Assistant agents can complete any of the units from their Certificate IV qualification.
| NSW ELECTIVE CPD | NSW COMPULSORY CPD | NSW Business Skills Topics CPD (Class 1 Real Estate, Strata & Stock and Station Agents Only) |
|---|---|---|
| Available via distance learning, interactive Zoom or in office* | Available via interactive Zoom or in office* | Available Via Distance learning or interactive Zoom |
| $90/pp | $140/pp | $90/pp |
Prices include GST
* In office: Minimum of 10 people in Sydney Metro.
If you are an Assistant Agent and completing units from the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice these are priced at $200 per unit (inc GST) or 3 units for $550 (inc GST) based on you attending Group Mentoring Sessions in Parramatta or via Zoom.
Do I need to do CPD before I renew my Licence?
The CPD year for everyone is 23 March to 22 March of each calendar year
It is no longer tied to your renewal date. So you don’t need to do CPD before you renew- as long as you complete required CPD in the March – March time period
What CPD do I need?
From 23 March 2021, a Class 1 Agent in Real Estate or Strata Management must complete at least 9 hours of CPD activity each year, including:
If you hold a class 1 licence for both stock and station and real estate, you will be required to undertake 9 hours of CPD per year. Of this, 3 hours are compulsory topics, 3 hours are elective topics and 3 hours business skills topics. You can choose which of the elective topics are most relevant to you.
If you hold a class 1 licence for both strata and real estate, you will be required to complete additional compulsory CPD hours. You will be required to undertake:
Class 1 Agent – Stock and Station
A Class 1 Agent in Stock and Station must complete at least 6 hours of CPD each year, including:
If you hold a class 1 licence for both stock and station and real estate, you will be required to undertake 9 hours of CPD per year. Of this, 3 hours are compulsory topics, 3 hours are elective topics and 3 hours business skills topics. You can choose which of the elective topics are most relevant to you.
Class 2 Agent – Real Estate or Strata Management
A Class 2 Agent in Real Estate or Strata Management must complete at least 6 hours of CPD activity in each year, including:
If you hold a licence for both stock and station and real estate, you will be required to undertake 6 hours of CPD per year. Of this, 3 hours are compulsory topics and 3 hours are elective topics. You must complete 3 of the compulsory topics applicable to your licence category, and you can choose the elective topics that are most relevant to you.
If you hold a class 2 licence for both strata and real estate, you will be required to complete additional compulsory CPD hours:
Class 2 Agent – Stock and Station
A Class 2 Agent in Stock and Station must complete at least 3 hours of compulsory CPD topics each year. You must complete 3 of the compulsory topics applicable to stock and station agents, and you can choose the elective topics that are most relevant to you.
If you hold a licence for both stock and station and real estate, you will be required to undertake 6 hours of CPD per year. Of this, 3 hours are compulsory topics and 3 hours are elective topics. You must choose from the compulsory topics applicable to real estate or stock and station, and you can choose the elective topics that are most relevant to you.
Assistant Agent – Real Estate
Certificate of registration holders as an assistant real estate agent must complete at least 3 units each CPD year from a valid Certificate IV qualification that is required for the issue of a Class 2 Agent licence in Real Estate (with or without restrictions).
Assistant agents can complete any of the units from their Certificate IV qualification.
Assistant Agent – Strata Management
Certificate of registration holders as an assistant strata managing agent must complete at least 3 units each CPD year from a valid Certificate IV qualification that is required for the issue of a Class 2 Agent licence in Strata Management. Assistant agents can complete any of the units from their Certificate IV qualification.
Assistant Agent – Stock and Station
Certificate of registration holders as an assistant stock and station agent must complete at least 3 units each CPD year from a valid Certificate IV qualification that is required for the issue of a Class 2 Agent licence in Stock and Station.
Assistant agents can complete any of the units from their Certificate IV qualification.
Assistant Stock and Station Agents (Livestock only condition)
There are no CPD requirements for holders of an Assistant Agent in Stock and Station who have a condition imposed on their certificate restricting them to act as agents for the sale of livestock only.
What is the CPD year?
The CPD year for everyone is 23 March to 22 March each year.
It is no longer tied to your renewal date. So you don’t need to do CPD before you renew- just in the March – March time period.
How long does the course take?
It depends which CPD you need.
How many CPD hours do I need to complete as a Class 2 Agent?
To gain your CPD hours you will need to complete six (6) hours in total of training. This is made up of: three (3) hours of Compulsory CPD training and three (3) hours of Elective CPD training.
How many CPD hours do I need to complete for a Class 1 Agent?
9 hours of CPD activity each CPD year, including:
How Many CPD hours do I need to Complete as a Class 2 Agent Stock and Station ONLY?
Three (3) hours in total of training. This is made up of: three (3) hours of Compulsory CPD topics.
What are my CPD requirements as an Assistant Agent?
Certificate of registration holders as an Assistant Real Estate Agent must complete at least Three (3) units each CPD year from a valid Certificate IV qualification that is required for the issue of a Class 2 Agent licence in Real Estate (with or without restrictions).
I did my CPD points before the reforms , do I need to do more CPD?
The new CPD arrangements do not provide for the carry-over of CPD from one year to the next.
However, to assist in transitioning to the new arrangements, licence holders can bring forward any CPD undertaken before the reforms started on 23 March 2020 if the CPD was completed within the licence year immediately preceding their first renewal under the new system.
3 CPD points under the previous arrangements will be counted as equivalent to 1 hour of CPD (not points), and the carry-over CPD will be credited only towards elective learning requirements.
Note: this carry-over arrangement will only be available during the first year of the new licensing system.
As Assistant Agents are required to complete units from their related Certificate IV qualification, units completed since the certificate holder’s last renewal can be carried forward.
Do I need to do CPD as an Assistant Agent if I will be leaving the industry in 3 years?
Certificate of Registration holders as an Assistant Real Estate Agent must complete at least 3 units each CPD year from a valid Certificate IV qualification that is required for the issue of a Class 2 Agent licence in Real Estate (with or without restrictions).
What level of trainer support will I receive?
Depends on the course option you choose.
What is the success rate for your students finishing?
RMC enjoys over a 95% completion rate. We are available to answer and question you have and will actively follow you up to ensure you stay on track.
How do I find out what Level I currently hold?
You can check yourself on the Service NSW Public register, click this link and enter your full name.