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Certificate IV · national qualification
Certificate IV in Strata Community Management
This qualification trains you to run the day to day administration of strata and body corporate schemes, from chairing owners' meetings to keeping the books in order.
- How long it takes
- 6 to 24 months
- typical for this level
- Main job
- Strata Manager
- $90,000 (estimate) median pay
- Taught by
- 1 provider
- 4 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Certificate IV in Strata Community Management asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how buildings and shared property are run
- patience and fairness when people disagree
- comfort with numbers, budgets and record keeping
- clear, plain speaking with owners, tenants and committees
Before you start
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Where this course can take you
Jobs this qualification is a recognised route into, and the study that can follow it.
Jobs you can do with it
Strata Manager
Strata managers run the day to day affairs of strata and community schemes, keeping shared buildings maintained, compliant and financially sound for owners.
What else you need
In NSW, a Class 2 strata managing agent licence needs this Certificate IV (including the unit Handle strata community funds held in trust) plus 12 months as a registered assistant agent and logbook tasks. The award alone does not confer a licence.
Median pay$90,000 (estimate)
If you study further
Diploma of Property (Agency Management)
Leads to work as a, median pay $124,800 (estimate).
Bachelor of Business (Property)
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There's one place you can study this course. No provider pays to be listed here.
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Entry Education
4 campuses
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What students like
- Staff reply quickly and are easy to reach
- The online portal is easy to use
- Studying online at your own pace is flexible
What to weigh up
- Course content can feel repetitive
What you’ll learn
18 units: 14 that everyone takes and 4 you choose.
- Reading strata plans
- Strata law and by-laws
- Running owners' meetings
- Managing disputes
- Setting budgets and insurance
- Planning building maintenance
See all 14 core units
Core units
Everyone completes these. Select a unit to see what it covers.
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Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
It trains you to run the day to day administration of strata and body corporate schemes, working independently with specialised knowledge. The roles it leads to include property manager, real estate agent and strata manager. It suits people already working in property management, real estate or building administration.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Individual providers can set their own conditions, so check with the provider you choose.
Is a licence, registration or check required to work in this area?
Some states and territories require a licence to work as a strata manager, and licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply in some states and territories. Check with the relevant regulatory authority before you enrol.