NSW / State guide

Know your next step in New South Wales.

Choose the role you intend to perform, then check its requirements before comparing courses.

03 / Licence and registration pathways

Pathway overview

Assistant agent certificate of registration

NSW has an assistant agent certificate of registration pathway. Its training requirements refer to five core CPP41419 units; that is different from completing the full qualification.

Understand this pathway

Pathway overview

Real estate agent licence

NSW distinguishes class 1 and class 2 real estate agent licences. Choose the relevant class and check its qualifications and experience requirements with NSW Fair Trading.

Understand this pathway

Where should I check New South Wales requirements?

Start with NSW Fair Trading. Use its current guidance for the exact licence or registration you intend to seek.

Official source

Which pathway should I explore first?

The starting pathways in this guide are: Assistant agent certificate of registration; Real estate agent licence. This initial guide is not an exhaustive list of every licence category.

Official source

Existing draft source record: 2026-10-08. This update has not independently rechecked the guidance.

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How can you find a provider for your next step?

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Terms used on this page

Licence or registration pathway: The requirements for a specific work role and jurisdiction. Completing a qualification does not by itself establish permission to practise.