CPD and PSS Requirements

EDUCATION CENTRE

25/26 EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

SCA (NSW) is proud to support its members in completing their NSW Fair Trading CPD and Professional Standards Scheme CPD requirements.

By undertaking the relevant CPD activities, SCA Members maintain up-to-date knowledge, enhance their skills, and uphold the highest standards of professional practice across the sector.

For a full breakdown of each Licence Class’s requirements, scroll down. 

To view the SCA (NSW) CPD policy – click here.

Class 1 Strata Manager members belonging to SCA (NSW) must complete 18 hours of Continuing Professional Development between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026.

These hours consist of:

  • 1 hour – Fair trading Compulsory topic delivered online
  • 4 hours – Three compulsory topics delivered by an approved provider:
    • Mitigating risk and managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace
    • Regulatory change in strata 2025
    • Contracts and contracting
  • 5 hours Industry Event – Strata Agent Business Leaders Forum
    • Fair Trading, delivered face to face and/or online
  • 4 hours – Professional Standards Scheme Compulsory topics delivered online via the SCA (NSW) Education Centre (access via the SCA (NSW) member portal):
    • Business Risks in Strata
    • Repairs, Maintenance and Contracts
    • Asset Management in Strata Schemes
    • Ethics in Strata Management
  • 4 hours – Professional Standards Scheme Elective

Class 2 Strata Manager members of SCA (NSW) must complete 12 hours of Continuing Professional Development between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026.

These hours consist of:

  • 1 hour – Fair trading Compulsory topic delivered online
  • 4 hours – Three compulsory topics delivered by an approved provider:
    • Mitigating risk and managing psychosocial hazards in the workplace
    • Regulatory change in strata 2025
    • Contracts and contracting
  • 4 hours – Professional Standards Scheme Compulsory topics delivered online via the SCA (NSW) Education Centre (access via the SCA (NSW) member portal):
    • Understanding Building Bonds & Decennial Insurance
    • Repairs, Maintenance and Contracts
    • Asset Management in Strata Schemes
    • Ethics in Strata Management
  • 3 hours – Professional Standards Scheme Elective

Assistant Agents/Certificate of Registration Holder members belonging to SCA (NSW) must complete 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026.

These hours consist of:

  • 3 hours – Professional Standards Scheme Compulsory topics delivered online via the SCA (NSW) Education Centre (access via the SCA (NSW) member portal):
    • Mediation & Dispute Resolution
    • AGM Best Practices
    • Ethics in Strata Management
  • 3 hours – Professional Standards Scheme Elective