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What is the principal legislation under which the real estate sector operates in NSW?
The Property, Stock and Business Agents Act 2002 and Regulations 2003.
How are the Smart Academy courses undertaken?
You can do most of our courses by distance education or in seminar courses. In distance education we’ll send you paper-based manuals to complete and return to us for assessment. If you prefer to arrange a group seminar course for your office or network, call us today to discuss your requirements.
How long will it take?
It is up to you how long you take to complete your CPD requirements but be mindful of the prescribed time requirements prior to your renewal date. For assistance and advice please call us or check the Office of Fair Trading website. In completing distance or seminar course work with Smart Academy you must return it to us for assessment before the renewal date for your Certificate or Licence.
How am I assessed?
There are assessment activities throughout our CPD training using competency based assessment strategies – that is, a determination is made of either ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’. On completing a topic return all your assessment activities to us for review and you’ll receive a Certificate of Achievement after being assessed as ‘competent’.
Remember, you’re required to keep a record of your training for a period of 3 years. Naturally, Smart Academy will also keep a record of this.
What if I need help?
Tutorial assistance is available via phone or email Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. We’ll be happy to help you with any questions you may have.
How much does it cost?
Visit the Course Fees section for details.
How do I enrol?
It’s simple. To undertake distance education just complete and fax the enrolment form to us at 02 9891 4655. To book a group seminar call us to discuss your needs and options on 02 9891 4411 or email us at info@smartacademy.edu.au.
Enrolment form
Brochure
When do I have to complete my CPD training by?
Your CPD training must be completed by the renewal/anniversary date on your Certificate or Licence. Remember, it’s your responsibility to maintain current qualifications.
Am I able to accrue CPD points from one year to the next?
Not usually. For more details check the Commissioner’s Guidelines.
How many points do I have to complete each year?
ALL Licence and Certificate holders must complete 12 CPD points each year. Under changes announced by the Minister in February 2007 (to take effect from 1 April 2007) multiple Licence holders will only have to complete 12 CPD points in total, rather than the additional 3 points per Licence category previously required. This provides a simplified process for all, regardless of the number of Licences held.
What topics do I have to cover?
You must cover the Compulsory Topics as specified by the Office of Fair Trading in the Commissioner’s Guidelines. After completing the Compulsory Topics you can obtain the remainder of your points from the Priority Learning Areas specified in those Guidelines.
What sort of training qualifies for CPD points?
This information is set out in the Commissioner’s Guidelines.
How do I know what CPD courses I have attended?
A Points Tracking Sheet can assist you to keep track of your training. We also issue you with a certificate of attendance or a statement of attainment listing the course names and points accumulated. Remember, you must keep records of your CPD training for 3 years.We also keep records of all CPD training we conduct and you can access these anytime.
What records do I need to keep to prove I have my points?
Keeping a record of your training can be done in a variety of ways but we recommend you keep a summary on a tracking sheet and file your assessment activities and certificates together by year.
What happens if I haven’t completed my CPD requirements by my renewal/anniversary date?
To renew your Certificate or Licence you must complete the CPD conditions PRIOR to your anniversary date. If extenuating circumstances have prevented you completing the requirements by this time, you should contact the Office of Fair Trading.
Does in-house training count towards CPD?
Yes it does. Check the Commissioner’s Guidelines for more details. In-house training usually provides you with CPD points in learning category 1 which accumulate at the rate of half a point per hour of training. Of course this training must fulfill all the CPD conditions, including having a stated learning outcome. The Commissioner’s Guidelines specify that if any of your CPD training is from Learning Category 1, you must also have training from one of the other Categories.
Can I complete the same topic in 2 separate training sessions?
You can, but you can only count one lot of points. If you have already completed a topic under one of the learning categories you are deemed to have completed that topic.
Who can I call if I’m still not sure of the requirements?
If you have any questions please contacts us on 02 9891 4411 or info@smartacademy.edu.au. You can also check with the Office of Fair Trading.
Who can provide my CPD Training?
In addition to Smart Academy, CPD Training can be provided by various groups and training providers. For a list of training providers visit the OFT website.
Why should I do my CPD training with Smart Academy?
Smart Academy is able to supply a variety of options to you for your CPD training – either by distance education (correspondence) mode, in a face-to-face environment in your office or for a group of offices at times convenient to your business operations. Smart Academy is a Registered Training Organisation accredited to deliver training from the National Training Package, PRD01, as required under the Commissioner’s Guidelines for the delivery of CPD training.
Can I complete my training for CPD by distance education (correspondence)?
Yes. For more details visit the Distance Education section.
What do I do if I’ve already covered the Compulsory Topic?
The 2006-2007 Commissioner’s Guidelines provide a list of topics for CPD. Smart Academy can assist you with topics from these areas.
How are CPD points determined?
CPD Points are calculated according to the learning category of the type of training you undertake, and the amount of time spent on that training. Check the Commissioner’s Guidelines for more details.
What about attending industry conferences – does this count?
Yes, but you should check with the organisers to see if they have considered CPD requirements in preparing the conference program.
Is Smart Academy certified by the OFT to deliver CPD training?
The OFT doesn’t actually certify CPD training providers but recognises them as providers in a list on their website.The NSW Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board is the registering authority for training providers in NSW and Smart Academy’s delivers training on behalf of Corum Training RTO NTIS Provider 91252. This means that we work within the scope of a registration to deliver training from the National Training Package PRD01 as required for the delivery of CPD training.
Will I get a certificate for CPD?
Yes. The Certificate will set out the topics covered, when, and where the training was undertaken. It will also specify the number of points allocated for the training and under which learning categories the training was delivered.
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