CPD Compulsory Topics for Class 1 and Class 2 Licence Holders

Changes to CPD Training Delivery Requirements for 2025/2026
 
The new CPD year will start on 1 July 2025 and end on 30 June 2026.
 
From 1 July 2025, Class 1 and Class 2 licence holders must complete their CPD via one of the following approved delivery methods:
  • In-person classroom session (maximum 40 participants), or
  • Interactive online webinar (maximum 25 participants)
*The previous 10 hour online only CPD option has been removed. No self-paced or non-interactive delivery will be accepted for compulsory topics.

Applicable Licence Categories

  • Residential Real Estate Salesperson (including Buyers Agents)
  • Residential Property Managers

CPD Requirements:

  • Minimum 7 hours interactive training delivered by an approved provider covering 4 compulsory CPD topics
  • All class 1 agents are also required to spend a minimum of five hours attending a NSW Fair Trading accredited event.
  •  
Residential Tenancy Reforms 
> must be delivered face to face for a minimum of 3 hours
>Approved providers must have their course delivery approach signed off by NSW Fair Trading before the module can be delivered and counted by licence holders towards their mandatory training requirements.

Industry Training Consultants has developed this module and is currently awaiting approval from NSW Fair Trading. 


Residential Real Estate Salespeople and Buyers Agents

Topics

1.Privacy Law Reforms 
2.Mitigating risk and managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace
3.Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF)
4.Residential Tenancy reforms

  • Minimum 7 hours of interactive training delivered by an approved provider covering 4 compulsory topics 
  • All class 1 agents are also required to spend a minimum of five hours attending a NSW Fair Trading accredited event.
Residential Tenancy Reforms 
> must be delivered face to face for a minimum of 3 hours
>Approved providers must have their course delivery approach signed off by NSW Fair Trading before the module can be delivered and counted by licence holders towards their mandatory training requirements.

Industry Training Consultants has developed this module and is currently awaiting approval from NSW Fair Trading. 

Residential Property Managers

Topics

1.Privacy Law Reforms 
2.Mitigating risk and managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace
3.Navigating NCAT
4.Residential Tenancy reforms

  • Minimum 7 hours of interactive training delivered by an approved provider covering 4 compulsory topics 
  • All class 1 agents are also required to spend a minimum of five hours attending a NSW Fair Trading accredited event.
Residential Tenancy Reforms 
> must be delivered face to face for a minimum of 3 hours
>Approved providers must have their course delivery approach signed off by NSW Fair Trading before the module can be delivered and counted by licence holders towards their mandatory training requirements.

Industry Training Consultants has developed this module and is currently awaiting approval from NSW Fair Trading.

The previous 10 hours online - only option has been removed. All training in compulsory CPD topics must be undertaken either in-person in class or via an interactive webinar..

To minimise disruption to real estate agencies, Industry Training Consultants will deliver the following CPD topics in a combined session for residential real estate salespeople, buyers’ agents and residential property managers:

1.  Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) – 1 hour

2.  Privacy Law Reforms – 1 hour

3.  Mitigating Risk and Managing Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace – 1 hour  

4.  Navigating NCAT – 1 hour

*By following this program, you are only required to complete the additional compulsory topic Residential Tenancy Reform (3 hours face-to-face), and if you hold a Class 1 licence, you must also attend a NSW Fair Trading accredited event for a minimum of five hours.

Please note that the CPD requirements for other licence classes - including strata, stock and station and others - may differ slightly. Full details are available on the NSW Fair Trading website.


SECURE YOUR TRAINING EARLY
 
To help you stay ahead of your obligations, we're now pre-booking CPD training dates for the 2025/2026 year. A range of course dates is available and we encourage early registration to secure your preferred session before schedules fill up.
 
Click here to view and book upcoming CPD course dates.
 
If your office prefers in-house training, please let us know (02 40010128) —we’re happy to deliver tailored sessions at a time that suits your team.

AML/CTF REFORM READINESS

Our sister company, AgentSafe For Real Estate, continues to support property sector professionals with their AML/CTF transition. With AUSTRAC enrolment required from 31 March 2026, many in the industry are already taking steps to avoid future disruption.
 
To assist with scheduling, please let us know your preferred month for CPD completion, and we’ll work with you to organise a session that meets your needs.

OUTCOME:

Class 1 and class 2 licence holders who successfully complete their CPD training face to face 5hrs,  will be issued with a written notice within 10 business days (including an electronic copy) demonstrating completion of their training including the following information:
  • the participant’s name as shown on their licence, licence number, email address and phone number
  • the results of any assessment required by the compulsory topic outline
  • the title of the compulsory learning topic that was completed
  • the date, time and place the compulsory topic was undertaken
  • the method of delivery of the compulsory topic
  • the duration in hours for completion of the compulsory topic
  • the type of assessment, and
  • the name of the approved provider and person delivering the topic. If the provider or person delivering is registered with ASQA, details of their registration details.

COST:

Class 1 and Class 2 - 4 hours face to face only $350.00