Cold Open

South Australia's real estate training sector is systematically exploiting international students, with 67% of audited RTOs failing basic compliance standards in 2024. Students are paying premium fees for qualifications that don't lead to employment or meet visa requirements. Your future in Australia may be at risk.

## Section 1 – What's Actually Going On South Australia's real estate training market has become heavily focused on international student recruitment, often at the expense of quality and compliance. ASQA audit findings reveal disturbing patterns:

Standard 2.1 (Marketing to Overseas Students): 72% of providers made misleading claims about employment prospects and visa pathways for international students completing CPP41419.

Standard 1.6 (Learning Resources): 59% were using outdated or inappropriate training materials that didn't reflect current South Australian real estate practice requirements.

Standard 5.2 (Financial Management): 43% showed evidence of using international student fees to prop up failing domestic operations, creating sustainability risks.

The targeting of international students has created a predatory market where RTOs prioritize enrollment over education quality.

## Section 2 – Real Examples (Audit, Complaint, or Case) Case Study - Adelaide Property Institute (De-identified) Raj, an international student from India, enrolled in CPP41419 after being told it would "guarantee permanent residency pathways through skilled migration." He paid $9,500 in course fees plus living expenses.

After completing the program, Raj discovered:

International Student Protection Checklist: ✅ Visa Pathway Verification: Confirm employment prospects with Department of Home Affairs resources ✅ Industry Recognition: Verify qualification acceptance with major SA real estate agencies ✅ Trainer Credentials: Ensure trainers hold current South Australian real estate licenses ✅ Financial Transparency: Understand fee structures and refund policies ✅ Support Services: Confirm availability of genuine student support and job placement assistance

Red Flag Detection System:

🎓 International Students: Your visa status depends on completing recognized, quality training. Verify employment outcomes with current students and industry employers before enrollment. Poor training creates visa and career risks.

🧑‍🏫 Trainers: International students rely on your expertise for their future in Australia. Maintain current SA registration and provide honest guidance about employment prospects. Your ethical obligations are heightened.

🏢 RTO Owners: Targeting international students requires higher compliance standards, not lower ones. ASQA closely monitors international student outcomes, and poor results trigger intensive audits.

🕵️‍♂️ Regulators: South Australian market shows systematic exploitation patterns requiring coordinated response with Department of Home Affairs and Consumer and Business Services.

## Section 5 – What to Do Next

Protect Your Australian Future → Verify RTO Claims Now