This article concerns the new qualification requirements for WA strata managers and assistant strata managers.
Landgate has reviewed educational qualification requirements for individuals in the strata management industry, prompted by national-level changes to Certificate IV in Strata Community Management. These changes have affected the ability of strata management professionals to fulfil specific qualification requirements outlined in the Strata Titles (General) Regulations 2019 (STGR).
Landgate will amend the STGR to accommodate the changes to Certificate IV and allow for future adjustments. An overview of the proposed amendments includes:
- Revision of required qualifications: Educational requirements will be based on completing a certain number of core and elective units. This change provides flexibility and adaptability to future changes.
- Removal of the “designated person” concept: the Regulations will no longer refer to a designated person.
- Requirements for the “principal of the business”: The STGR will add a definition for the principal of the business. Principals will be required to meet educational qualifications and have two years experience in the strata management industry.
- Introduction of the “strata community manager” role: A new role of strata community manager will be created, replacing the designated person concept. Strata community managers will be agents, employees, or contractors authorised by the strata manager to perform scheme functions with minimal supervision or direction. Strata community managers need to meet educational qualifications and have one year experience in the strata management industry.
- Introduction of the “assistant strata community manager” role: An assistant strata community manager role will be introduced as a career pathway into the strata management industry. Assistant strata community managers assist principals or strata community managers and may undertake certain scheme functions under supervision. Although there will be no experience requirements for assistant strata community managers, they will need to obtain a minimum qualification within a prescribed timeframe.
Other amendments include provisions for qualified individuals and corresponding changes to the Community Titles Regulations 2021 to ensure consistency between strata managers and scheme managers.
Extension of the transitional timeframe to 2026
The four-year transitional period for WA strata managers to satisfy the educational qualification requirements was due to expire on 30 April 2024. However, this deadline will be extended by 24 months, allowing strata managers, strata companies and the industry time to adjust to the changes.
Western Australian strata managers must be aware of these changes and ensure compliance within the extended deadline to avoid disruptions in their operations and professional activities.
You can access more information on this update from Landgate: Changes to strata manager educational qualification requirements.
The LookUpStrata Team
This post appears in Strata News #648.
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