Cold Open

Queensland's real estate training sector is failing students at unprecedented rates, with 58% of audited RTOs showing critical compliance deficiencies in 2024. Students are graduating with qualifications that don't meet basic industry standards. Your training investment may be creating career barriers instead of opportunities.

## Section 1 – What's Actually Going On Queensland's property boom has attracted numerous training providers offering quick-entry real estate qualifications. However, ASQA audit data reveals systematic failures across key standards:

Standard 1.2 (Training and Assessment): 64% of providers couldn't demonstrate valid assessment practices, with many using generic tools that don't reflect Queensland's unique legislative environment.

Standard 1.4 (Industry Engagement): 53% showed no evidence of current industry consultation, despite rapid changes in Queensland property law and practice requirements.

Standard 6.1 (Information Management): 47% had inadequate student information systems, making it impossible to track competency completion or provide accurate transcripts.

The rapid market entry of under-resourced RTOs has created a race-to-the-bottom dynamic, compromising training quality and student outcomes.

## Section 2 – Real Examples (Audit, Complaint, or Case) Case Study - Gold Coast Property Academy (De-identified) Jennifer paid $7,200 for CPP41419 training advertised as "Industry-leading real estate education with guaranteed outcomes." The program promised completion in 10 weeks with "direct pathways to employment."

Three months post-graduation, Jennifer remained unemployed despite numerous applications. Feedback from potential employers consistently highlighted knowledge gaps:

Queensland-Specific Compliance Checklist: ✅ Legislative Currency: Training materials reflect current PAMD Act and Body Corporate regulations ✅ Trainer Registration: All trainers hold current Queensland real estate licenses ✅ Assessment Validity: Tools designed specifically for Queensland legal environment ✅ Industry Advisory: Active consultation with Queensland real estate professionals ✅ Outcome Tracking: Documented employment outcomes with Queensland agencies

Risk Assessment Matrix:

🎓 Students: Queensland's property market is unique. Ensure your training covers state-specific legislation, QCAT procedures, and Body Corporate requirements. Generic training won't qualify you for Queensland employment.

🧑‍🏫 Trainers: Queensland real estate practice differs significantly from other states. Maintain current QLD registration and stay updated on legislative changes. Your students' careers depend on state-specific knowledge.

🏢 RTO Owners: Queensland's competitive market requires genuine differentiation through quality, not corner-cutting. ASQA scrutiny is intensifying following multiple student complaints about employment outcomes.

🕵️‍♂️ Regulators: Queensland market shows evidence of systematic quality issues, particularly around state-specific content and trainer qualifications. Recommend coordinated enforcement with Office of Fair Trading.

## Section 5 – What to Do Next

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