Government Funding
Smart & Skilled Programs Available
Traineeship
- ZERO dollar enrolment fee
- Must be employed in the industry and signed up to the traineeship program within 3 months of being employed full-time or 12 months if employed part-time (21 – 29 hours per week)
Full Qualification
- For people who have experience in the industry, or who are not eligible for a traineeship
- On successful completion of all training modules, students are awarded a full qualification
- Most appropriate option for people who have been working in their relevant industry for some time and can have their skills and experience recognised
- Limited spaces available – APPLY NOW
Part Qualification
- ZERO dollar enrolment fee for a module with ACOP
- A short training program consisting of Units of Competency selected from Training Package qualifications
- This is not a full qualification, however, once completed, you may be able to make an application for an additional module towards your full qualification
Smart and Skilled
Smart and Skilled is a reform of the NSW Vocational Education and Training (VET) system. It’s helping people in NSW get the skills they need to find a job and advance their careers. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Further information can be found on the Smart & Skilled Website or by ringing 1300 772 104.
Notification & Eligibility Process
A prospective student of the Smart and Skilled program should meet the following criteria, which are:
- 15 years old or over?
- living or working in NSW?
- an Australian citizen, permanent resident, permanent humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen?
- no longer at school?
If you answered ‘Yes’ to all four questions, then you are eligible to enquire for government-subsidised courses with ACOP.

Qualifications
ACOP can offer the following qualifications under the Smart & Skilled Program:
- Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice
- Certificate IV in Strata Community Management
- Certificate IV in Business
- Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking
- Diploma of Leadership and Management
Student Support
To review support options, please review our Participant Handbook

Unique Student Identifier (USI)
If you are a student studying nationally-recognised training at a Registered Training Organisation like the Australian College of Professionals (ACOP) you are required to have a Unique Student Identifier from 1st January 2015. The USI will give you ongoing access to your records and results, so they are always available if you choose to enrol in further training or need to show a future employer. Please see our USI information page.
If you do not qualify for Smart and Skilled, you can still train with the Australian College of Professionals. Contact us for information by phoning the Australian College of Professionals on 1300 88 48 10
Centrelink Funding
The Australian College of Professionals is a Centrelink Approved provider for the following courses:
Property
- Assistant Agent – Certificate of Registration (Real Estate/ Stock & Station)
- Assistant Agent – Certificate of Registration (Strata Management)
- CPP41419 - Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice – Real Estate Licence
- CPP41419 - Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice – Stock & Station Licence
- CPP41419 - Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice – Dual Real Estate and Stock & Station Licence
- CPP40521 - Certificate IV in Strata Community Management
Check your Eligibility
- Download the course brochure for the course you wish to complete
- Take the course brochure to your Job Services Provider (JSP)
- Quote the College’s Approved Provider Number: 2R001
To Enrol
- Select the course date and venue you would like to attend
- You or your JSP will need to complete an online Enrolment Form (a tax invoice will be emailed on receipt of the Enrolment Form)
- Your JSP will need to provide a Purchase Order or full payment prior to the commencement of any training
- Once payment has been received, you and your JSP will receive confirmation of your enrolment via email.
IMPORTANT
You will need to contact your Job Services Provider to check your eligibility for funding. The Australian College of Professionals are unable to assess your eligibility









