Professional Accreditation with the Strata Community Association
Accreditation for Strata Community Managers
The Strata Community Association (SCA) is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism in the strata sector and providing our members with the opportunity to continually develop their skills and knowledge.
The Accreditation Program provides nationally and internationally recognised professional qualifications for strata community managers so nominated by a Corporate Strata Manager Member. Consumers demand it and Strata Managers, in order to remain up-to-date and competitive, need to have it.
Why is Accreditation necessary?
For Consumers
SCA Accreditation provides a way to identify SCA Managers who have submitted themselves to a code of conduct and undertake continuing professional development, therefore creating security, trust, professionalism and recognition.
For the Strata Industry
SCA Accreditation enables SCA Managers to gain professional recognition, and thereby a competitive advantage, which can enhance their business, and help build a long-term career. Consequently, accreditation works to raise strata industry standards overall. Specifically, the SCA Accreditation helps ensure SCA Managers that they:
• are aware of relevant and current legislation
• follow the specific requirements of legislation
• adhere to best practice
• adopt current procedures
• commit to clerical excellence and
• continually enhance their managerial and meeting chairmanship skills.
Details of the scheme and its means of implementation are contained in the below documents.
Accreditation Pathway
Accreditation Procedure
Policies
CPD National Policy
Level
SCA Membership Requirements
Education/ Qualification Requirements
PD Requirements
Level 1
Accredited
(ASCM)
Minimum 2 years of SCA membership and adherence to Code of Conduct. *
Completion of the A100 Course and the following 5 modules of the Cert IV in Strata Community Management (SCM)*
CPPDSM3016 – Work in the property industry
CPPDSM3019 – Communicate with Clients
CPPDSM3017 – Work in the Strata Community Management Sector
CPPDSM4057 – Monitor a safe workplace
CPPDSM4045 – Facilitate meetings in the property industry
Minimum of 12 CPD points from ongoing professional development in each 12 month period over a total period of 24 months. A total of at least 24 CPD points is therefore required.
Level 2
Certified
(CSCM)
Minimum 2 years of SCA membership and adherence to Code of Conduct.
Completion of the A100 Course and Cert IV in Strata Community Management (SCM)*
Minimum of 12 CPD points from ongoing professional development in each 12 month period over a total period of 24 months. A total of at least 24 CPD points is therefore required.
Level 3
Practising
(PSCM)
Minimum 5 years of SCA membership and adherence to Code of Conduct.
Completion of the A100 Course and Diploma in Strata Community Management (SCM)*
Minimum of 24 CPD points from ongoing professional development over a total period of 24 months.
Level 4
Fellow
(FSCM)
Must be an existing Practising Strata Community Manager (PSCM, Level 3) plus meet one of the two options listed under Other Requirements
Other requirements
• Minimum of 15 years’ membership plus extensive record of service to industry eg. board/ committee participation and dedication to training/ mentoring;
OR
• Minimum 12 years’ membership, plus a minimum of 10 years’ experience managing Strata Communities, plus a Post Graduate qualification in an industry related discipline.
Minimum of 24 CPD points from ongoing professional development over a total period of 24 months.
Application Forms
Application Form New
Application Form Renewal
CPD Exemption
* Note: Other, related courses at an equivalent or higher level may be considered. You may submit a related course Certificate to the SCA office for the committee to consider prior to submitting your full Accreditation application.
Forms to request CPD Points for external or in-house education
External CPD Points
In-house CPD Points
Forms to have a presenter approved to deliver external or in-house education