UNIT GROUP 6111: AUCTIONEERS, AND STOCK AND STATION AGENTS
Description: Sell property at auction, and advise and represent farmers in business transactions such as buying and selling livestock, rural property, and goods and services.
Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
- In Australia:
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
- In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing may be required.
Tasks
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appraising and listing property for auction
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organising advertising, catalogues and other publicity for auctions
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consulting vendors and setting reserve prices
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describing property presented and the conditions of sale
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asking for or setting opening bids and determining reserve prices
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accepting bids from potential buyers and closing sales to the highest bidders
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purchasing and selling livestock and rural property on behalf of clients
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selling agricultural supplies, such as seed, grains, feed, sprays, dips, drenches and veterinary products, in accordance with statutory requirements
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acting as an insurance agent for rural clients
Other occupations in this Unit Group
- 611112 - Stock and Station Agent