Setting Standards
Building Trust
What sets SCA Strata Management Professionals apart is their education, expertise & experience
For over 30 years, SCA (WA) has been at the forefront of strata sector advocacy and education. Representing strata managers, owners, and service providers, the association has worked tirelessly to professionalise the sector. It has implemented a self-regulation model, introduced educational standards, and advocated for greater accountability.
SCA (WA) members are held to the highest standards of education, expertise, and experience, ensuring that strata communities are managed with professionalism and care. This commitment is what sets SCA (WA) members apart in a largely unregulated sector.
In 2022, the estimated value of property under strata title was approximately $1.3 trillion.
Why it is important to choose an SCA Strata Management Professional.
All SCA (WA) members:
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are held to a National Code of Conduct in relation to their operations
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must provide evidence they have complied with requirements of the Strata Titles Act (1985) and the Strata Titles (General) Regulations 2019 (STGR) each year to be able to continue as a member of the association.
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must achieve Strata Management Practice Standard (SMPS) certification by July 2026.
This provides owners with confidence in choosing an SCA (WA) member for their strata manager, as those members who are found not to be adhering to this are expelled from the association.
There are 78,565 Strata Schemes, with 349,064 lots registered within Western Australia.
Education, Expertise and Experience.
The SCA Accreditation Program is an individual based process which provides strata professionals recognition of achieving the necessary education, experience and expertise for a career in strata. The Accreditation Program identifies members who have:
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Completed the SCA foundation strata management course
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Certificate IV in Strata Community Management
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Years of experience in the strata sector
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ongoing commitment to education and training
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Volunteering and giving back to the strata community.
The levels of accreditation are:
SCA (WA) represents approximately 1,500 individuals who subsequently represent over 133,000 owned properties in Western Australia.
Strata Management Practice Standards (SMPS) Certification
Strata Management Practice Standard (SMPS) is an opportunity for members to further promote their professional standing in the strata management sector.
SMPS Certification identifies strata management businesses who:
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Maintain documented processes
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Staff have met education standards and attend regular continuing professional development
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The processes, contracts and documentation are audited on a biennial basis to ensure practices reflect the policies, and activities are in accordance with requirements.
By July 2026 all SCA (WA) members will need to achieve SMPS certification to continue their membership with the Association.
