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Assistant Strata Manager Course

The Strata Assistant Manager course is your first step to breaking into the exciting strata industry. This course is designed for new entrants to the strata industry who will assist the strata manager in everyday tasks and projects.

Our Assistant Strata Manager Course is Pathway 2 under the Property and Stock Agents (Qualifications) Order 2019.

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Course Details

Session 1

Unit 1

CPPSCM3017 Work effectively in strata community management

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in strata community management to ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical and procedural requirements. It includes clarifying regulatory requirements for strata community management, requirements for strata community committees, by-laws for strata communities and the role and duties of strata community managers.

Session 2

Unit 2

CPPSCM3020 Source and extract information from strata plans

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to read and interpret strata plans. It includes sourcing strata plans, extracting required information, identifying the features of strata communities from plans, and securely storing and retrieving strata plans.

Session 3

Unit 3

BSBWHS307 Apply knowledge of WHS laws in the workplace

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand work health and safety (WHS) laws and comply with them in one’s own workplace.

Session 4

Unit 4

CPPSCM4028 Identify and analyse risks in strata community management

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to identify and analyse potential risks to ensure safe and effective strata community management and compliance with regulatory requirements. It includes establishing terms of reference, developing an effective action plan and structure for risk analysis and assessment, assessing the level of potential risk against agreed assessment criteria and documenting the findings.

Session 5

Unit 5

CPPSCM4009 Access and interpret legislation in strata community management

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to identify, access and interpret legislation relevant to work in strata community management. It includes developing an understanding of the legislative framework, its structure and the impact of legislation on work in strata community management, tracking changes to legislation and ethical conduct and maintaining appropriate records.

Face to Face details and Instruction

This traditional approach provides a hands-on, interactive learning environment where students can engage directly with a seasoned instructor. The face to face sessions are designed to encourage lively discussions and real-world problem solving, making it ideal for those who thrive in a classroom setting and seek immediate feedback and peer interaction.

Online details and Instruction

This modern approach offers a flexible, digital learning environment where students can access course materials and interact with instructors from anywhere in the world. The online sessions are designed to foster engaging discussions, virtual problem-solving, and collaborative projects, making it ideal for those who may require a digital experience and seek the convenience of studying from home while still benefiting from instructor guidance and peer interaction.

Student Testimonials

The Assistant Strata Manager Course was incredibly practical and easy to relate back to my day-to-day work. I especially liked the case studies and examples—they helped the content click and made the study requirements much easier to understand. I’ve also noticed a real difference in my confidence: I’m now more comfortable investigating issues and doing the groundwork before escalating them to managers, which has helped me support the team more effectively.

Jennifer, Assistant Strata Manager course student

I can’t recommend Strata Pathways Academy’s Assistant Strata Manager Course highly enough. It’s the perfect combination of in-person learning and self-study, and having access to David while working through the course alongside your peers makes such a difference. The real-life case examples used during the sessions are invaluable—everything lands more clearly when there’s a practical element. The course doesn’t give you all the answers, but it does give you the skills and confidence to research issues properly and understand how everything is set up, including the hierarchy of key documents and processes.

Sharn, Assistant Strata Manager course student

One of the standout parts of Strata Pathways Academy’s Assistant Strata Manager Course is the access you get to David Bannerman. Having an experienced strata lawyer and true industry expert available to unpack concepts, answer questions and share real case studies makes the learning feel immediately relevant. David has a way of explaining the ‘why’ behind the rules and the practical implications in day-to-day strata work, which helped me connect the dots much faster and build confidence in how I approach issues.

Belinda, Assistant Strata Manager course & CPP40521 Certificate IV in Strata Community Management student

I found the Assistant Strata Manager Course at Strata Pathways Academy really valuable. The course was easy to follow, and the content felt very relevant to the work I was doing. I especially liked the practical past papers, as they helped me apply what I was learning in class to real strata management situations. The real-world examples and case studies made the topics much easier to understand, and the supportive learning environment helped me feel more confident throughout the course.

Sophia, Assistant Strata Manager course student

The courses were extremely well structured and easy to follow, with practical content that was relevant to real situations within the strata industry. I appreciated how each topic was explained clearly and supported with examples that made the learning more engaging and easier to apply in the workplace. The trainers were knowledgeable, approachable and always willing to provide guidance when needed. Completing these courses has given me greater confidence in my role and a much stronger understanding of the industry overall.

Samreet, Assistant strata manager course student

This course gave me a much better understanding of the day-to-day responsibilities involved in strata management. The content was practical, easy to follow and relevant to real workplace situations, which made it much easier to apply what I was learning straight away. The trainers were knowledgeable, supportive and clearly experienced in the industry, and I especially appreciated the real-world examples and guidance around legislation, communication and managing owner enquiries. I now feel far more confident supporting my team and progressing my career in strata management.

Niki, Assistant strata manager course student

The best part of the course was being able to ask David questions that went beyond the basic curriculum and get real industry insight. The classes were highly interactive, with knowledge checkpoints and group discussions that made the learning engaging and practical.

Julianna, Assistant Strata Manager course student

I recently completed the Assistant Strata Manager Course through Strata Pathways Academy and am currently completing the Class 2 course. Both courses have been extremely valuable in helping me build practical skills and a real understanding of what’s involved in being a strata manager. What stood out most was the practical focus of the training. The courses go beyond theory and use real-world examples, case studies and day-to-day scenarios that are directly relevant to working in strata management. This practical approach has helped me feel more confident applying what I’ve learned in the workplace.

Victoria, Assistant Strata Manager course & CPP40521 Certificate IV in Strata Community Management student

Study Session Schedule

Completed
Online – Group 1 - Fortnightly

Session 1
Wednesday March 4, 2026

Session 2
Wednesday March 18, 2026

Session 3
Wednesday April 1, 2026

Session 4
Wednesday April 15, 2026

Session 5
Wednesday April 29, 2026

Completed
Face to Face – Group 2 - Fortnightly

Session 1
Thursday March 5, 2026

Session 2
Thursday March 19, 2026

Session 3
Thursday April 2, 2026

Session 4
Thursday April 16, 2026

Session 5
Thursday April 30, 2026

Completed
Face to Face– Group 3 - Fortnightly

Session 1
Thursday April 23, 2026

Session 2
Thursday May 7, 2026

Session 3
Thursday May 21, 2026

Session 4
Thursday June 4, 2026

Session 5
Thursday June 18, 2026

Completed
Online– Group 4 - Weekly

Session 1
Monday May 4, 2026

Session 2
Monday May 11, 2026

Session 3
Monday May 18, 2026

Session 4
Monday May 25, 2026

Session 5
Monday June 1, 2026

Face to Face – Group 5 - Fortnightly

Session 1
Thursday September 3, 2026

Session 2
Thursday September 17, 2026

Session 3
Thursday October 1, 2026

Session 4
Thursday October 15, 2026

Session 5
Thursday October 29, 2026

Online – Group 6 - Fortnightly

Session 1
Tuesday September 8, 2026

Session 2
Tuesday September 22, 2026

Session 3
Tuesday October 6, 2026

Session 4
Tuesday October 20, 2026

Session 5
Tuesday November 3, 2026

Face to Face – Group 7 - Fortnightly

Session 1
Thursday October 8, 2026

Session 2
Thursday October 22, 2026

Session 3
Thursday November 5, 2026

Session 4
Thursday November 19, 2026

Session 5
Thursday December 3, 2026

Online – Group 8 - Weekly

Session 1
Monday November 2, 2026

Session 2
Monday November 9, 2026

Session 3
Monday November 16, 2026

Session 4
Monday November 23, 2026

Session 5
Monday November 30, 2026

Course Breakdown

Fees

Strata Assistant Course

$600

Per Person
($120 per unit)

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Schedule of Fees and Charges

Please download the Schedule of Fees and Charges as it contains important information about related charges and our refund policy here.

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Duration

5 Sessions

We deliver our Assistant Strata Manager course in two different duration options.

  • Option 1 – 1 unit per fortnightly session (across a 10-week period).
  • Option 2 (fast track option) – 1 unit per weekly session (across a 5-week period).
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FAQs

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How do I enrol?

Please click here to complete your enrolment form and start your strata journey today!

How will the course be delivered?

Strata Pathways Academy delivers our courses both face to face and as live online training sessions. We excel in structured learning, fostering engagement, collaboration, and practical skills to empower professionals in the strata industry.

How much does this course cost?

$600 per person ($120 per unit)

What are the entry requirements for this course?

To be eligible to enrol, you need to:

  • Be over 18 years of age;
  • Have completed the Year 12 Higher School Certificate (or equivalent); OR completed a prior nationally recognised qualification in Australia at least to the AQF level one below the qualification (For the ASMC and Cert III for CPP40521); OR satisfactorily completed the pre-testing language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills assessment.
  • Be computer literature (predominantly in Microsoft products); and
  • Be able to commit to the course attendance requirements.

What is the course duration?

Delivery of this course will be trainer led and delivered in two different modes of delivery.

  • Option 1 – 1 unit per fortnightly session (across a 10-week period).
  • Option 2 (fast track option) – 1 unit per weekly session (across a 5-week period).

This can be done either by face-to-face training or live online, combined with skills practice and assessment in a simulated workplace. The standard classroom training time is between 9:30am – 4.30pm on scheduled days and includes a commitment of 10 hours per week undertaking research and preparing workplace products in response to assessment task or recording video of participating in role plays or presentations.

What feedback have students shared about the Assistant Strata Manager course?

Click here to check out our ASMC student testimonials.