Class 1 Accredited Forum 2026-27: Leading the decisions that shape a compliant and reputable agency

Class 1 Accredited Forum 2026-27: Leading the decisions that shape a compliant and reputable agency

This five-hour forum is listed by NSW Fair Trading as a Class 1 accredited forum delivered by Vertical Training College (VTC). It is designed for NSW Class 1 licence holders and focuses on the leadership, supervision and compliance responsibilities involved in running a real estate agency. The 2026-27 CPD year runs from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.

Please note: this forum meets the Class 1 accredited forum requirement only. Class 1 licence holders must also complete the compulsory CPD topics for their licence category and area of practice. Check your full CPD requirements on the NSW Fair Trading website before you enrol.

CPD requirement

Class 1 licence holders must attend a NSW Fair Trading accredited forum (minimum 5 hours) each CPD year, in addition to the compulsory CPD topics for their licence category and area of practice. Dual licence holders need to attend only one accredited forum.

Forum sessions

The forum covers three NSW Fair Trading prescribed Class 1 topics and one elective session, combining legislative requirements, real regulatory cases and practical strategies for improving agency operations.

• Session 1: Making the right supervision decisions
  NSW Fair Trading prescribed topic: Leading people: Supervision, accountability and capability
• Session 2: Preventing fraud, misconduct and costly mistakes
  NSW Fair Trading prescribed topic: Leading effective controls: Fraud prevention and assurance
• Session 3: Making difficult decisions with confidence
  NSW Fair Trading prescribed topic: Leading with professional judgement: Ethics, responsibility and complex decisions
• Session 4: Lessons from the Front Line (Elective)
  Emerging industry trends and risks, lessons from real agency case studies, complaints, disciplinary matters and tribunal decisions, and how technology, innovation and changing consumer expectations influence agency practice.

Course information

AUSTRAC AML/CTF training

Class 1 licence holders working in residential real estate sales, buyers agency, commercial real estate, business broking or stock and station agency must also complete all three modules of AUSTRAC’s “Smart real estate agent’s guide to AML/CTF” course. This is a separate requirement. It is not part of the accredited forum and is not delivered by VTC.

Access the course materials here: AUSTRAC’s Smart real estate agent’s guide to AML/CTF

Questions?

Contact VTC to discuss your requirements.