Welcome to the Auctioneer Licence Course, your essential pathway to becoming a licensed auctioneer in Queensland’s dynamic real estate market.

This course has been specifically designed to equip aspiring auctioneers with the knowledge, skills, and legal understanding required to confidently conduct property auctions and meet the licensing requirements set out by the Office of Fair-Trading Queensland under the Property Occupations Act 2014 (Qld).

Whether you’re new to real estate or looking to add auctioneering to your professional toolkit, this program provides a strong foundation in both theoretical knowledge and practical technique, covering everything from legislative compliance and ethical responsibilities to bid handling, vendor instructions, and effective crowd engagement.

Upon successful completion, you will meet the educational requirements to apply for an Auctioneer Licence through the Office of Fair-Trading Queensland — enabling you to legally conduct auctions for residential, commercial, and rural properties across the state.

This course is more than just compliance — it’s about developing your voice, confidence, and authority as a trusted professional in the property marketplace.

Let’s get started on your journey to becoming a licensed Queensland auctioneer!

UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Upon successful completion of all assessment requirements, candidates will be awarded a Statement of Attainment containing the following units of competency:

CPPREP4001 Prepare for professional practice in real estate
CPPREP4002 Access and interpret ethical practice in real estate
CPPREP4003 Access and interpret legislation in real estate
CPPREP4004 Establish marketing and communication profiles in real estate
CPPREP4005 Prepare to work with real estate trust accounts
CPPREP4161 Undertake pre-auction processes
CPPREP4162 Conduct and complete sale by auction
CPPREP4163 Complete post-auction process and contract execution
CPPREP4125 Transact in trust accounts
CPPREP5006 Manage operational finances in the property industry

In addition to the above units our course includes the following additional units, allowing you to also be a Chattels Auctioneer in Queensland which incorporates, livestock, cars, equipment fine art, collectables, etc.:
CPPREP4508 Conduct livestock auctions
CPPREP4509 Auction goods, chattel, or equipment

COURSE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no entry requirements for this course. However, this course is recommended for individuals with some experience in the Real Estate Industry. To be eligible for a real estate license, applicants must be 18 years or older.

CPT courses require LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy) capabilities, such as a working knowledge of the English language and an understanding of various mathematical calculations. To ensure your ability to successfully complete our courses, you are required to demonstrate your LLN skills by completing a short LLN quiz as part of the enrolment process.

STUDENTS WILL REQUIRE
• A computer or device to access learning materials, undertake online assessments and conduct research. Students will have the choice to complete assessments digitally or in paper form.
• Internet access for research, submitting assessment items, email for communication purposes, assistance and class access if completing the course via ZOOM.
• Notebook, pen and a marker to take notes.
• A Unique Student Identifier (USI) that can be obtained at www.usi.gov.au

STUDENT JOURNEY
This interactive course is available in multiple methods to suit the participant based on their availability and location.
• Intensive face-to-face workshop
• Intensive live Zoom session (available at the day, evening or weekends)
• Correspondence (6 months to complete)

LICENSING OUTCOME
Once awarded the statement of attainment, students will be eligible to apply for a licence with the Office of Fair Trading. For more information, please visit the following link Application for Individual License

COURSE COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
To be determined competent on Auctioneer’s License course, students will be required to complete and/or provide the following evidence:
• Completion of written theory assessments
• Completion of practical workshop and assessments

ALLOWABLE TIME
• Face-to Face & Zoom – Students may be accredited immediately after the course completion should they have completed and submitted all course requirements.
• Correspondence – 6 months from enrolment date.

Recognised Prior Learning
RPL is available. Please check with one of our team members for an assessment-free conversation to assess your eligibility.