SCA (WA) Accreditation

Strata Community Managers

There are four levels to achieve as you advance in your career as a Strata Community Manager, featuring a mix of courses and targeted activities to enhance your professional growth.

Programs

Accreditation Program for Strata Community Managers

Who is it for?

This program is designed for Strata Community Managers.

Why should I become Accredited?

Becoming accredited will deepen your understanding of this specialised industry and equip you with best practices for various scenarios, boosting your professionalism. Consequently, you’ll earn greater respect from clients, owners, and service providers as you adeptly manage challenging situations with increased confidence.

Accreditation

Levels of Accreditation

level

Completed A100 Course

Certificate IV in Strata Community Management*

Minimum SCA Membership Years

Minimum Experience Practicing as a Strata Community Manager

CPD Points Achieved in the Last 12 Months

Minimum Hours Contributed to Development of the Strata Sector**

Nominated by the SCA (WA) Board for Life Membership

Accredited Strata Community Manager (ASCM)

Complete 4 Units

1

1 Years

12

-

-

Certified Strata Community Manager (CSCM)

2

2 Years

12

-

-

Fellow Strata Community Manager (FSCM)

5

5 Years

12

15/30

-

Honorary Fellow Strata Community Manager (HFSCM)

5

5 Years

-

15/30

* Certificate IV or an equivalent or higher course.
** Minimum 15 hours if holding a relevant degree or diploma. Minimum 30 hours if no relevant degree or diploma.

Manager Accreditation

SCA Continuing Professional Development Policy

SCA has developed a new CPD Policy to provide members greater clarity around their ongoing professional development obligations in achieving and maintaining their accreditation.

The SCA Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Policy sets out the annual learning and development expectations for members across the strata sector, covering the 12-month period from 1 July to 30 June. The policy is designed to support members in maintaining current knowledge, strengthening professional skills and upholding high ethical standards in their work. It outlines how many CPD points are required each year, the types of learning activities that count towards CPD, and how points are allocated.

Members are expected to complete CPD across three key areas:
technical knowledge, management and professional skills, and professional and ethical standards. There is flexibility in how these hours
can be achieved, with verified, unverified and volunteer activities all contributing to the total. The policy also explains how to record CPD,
what documentation is needed, and what to expect if selected for an audit.

Accreditation

Temporary Provisional Accreditation

Temporary Provisional Accreditation

SCA National has created StrataEducation, a registered training organisation made for strata professionals, by strata professionals.

If you wish to wait and complete this course run by StrataEducation, you can apply for temporary provisional accreditation.

Accreditation

Transition to full Level 1 Approved Status

Transition to full Level 1 Approved Status

    • Maintain 12 CPD points per financial year for annual accreditation renewal by 1 July each year
    • Complete Cert IV in Strata Community Management or 4 Units within 18 months of provisional status approval

If you have a University or VET Qualification, please contact SCA at accreditation@strata.community to see if you can receive full Level 1 accreditation without transition requirements.

For opportunities to accrue CPD points please see Education and Events.

Enrol now with StrataEducation and begin your Certificate IV in Strata Community Management with exclusive SCA Member rates.