What do a nurse, marine biologist, hospitality worker and florist have in common? 

They are all former occupations of the latest graduates from The Property Management Academy Australia.

A group of nine students have formed the academy's second graduating class of 2019 after completing the four-week course.

TPMAA Director Jody Marsden said the majority of the group were looking for a career change.

"There was a very diverse mix," she said.

"We had all different nationalities, as well as a range of different ages. 

"They all just wanted to get into the property management industry."

The curriculum for the four-week property management course includes modules on securing new tenants; customer service, communication and time management; new tenancy; maintenance throughout the tenancy and compliance; routine inspections and compliance; lease renewals; arrears and evictions; leasing, listing, marketing and advertising; and change of agency and lost management.

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TPMAA Director Jody Marsden, John Stamp from Belle Property, and TPMAA graduate Renee Carr.

Students experience four weeks of face-to-face training, with a combination of classroom and practical assessments.

The academy has already had reason to celebrate this year, with 100 per cent of the previous graduating class finding work in the industry.

Ms Marsden said course ensures the graduates can "hit the ground running" once they graduate.

"They do classroom training, but they also do training in an operating real estate office," she said.

"What I've taught them in the classroom sinks in really quickly in that environment.

"The absorbing of the knowledge is just so much better."

Of the students to graduate last month, some have already found employment, while two had wage subsidies attached to them for an employer.

Ms Marsden said while the wage subsidies are subject to eligibility, they are timely in the current market.

"One of the ladies has a wage subsidy of $1650 and has proven to be an excellent candidate," she said.

"Another lady from Ipswich, who is also a mature age student, has a back to work wage subsidy of up to $15,000, which would definitely help out an employer."

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