Description
Provides advice to clients and acts on their behalf in relation to the sale and purchase of rural property, livestock, crops and agricultural products and services. Registration or licensing may be required.
Skill Level
3
Alternative Titles
NULL
Specializations
NULL
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
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.
Tasks
- appraising and listing property for auction
- organising advertising, catalogues and other publicity for auctions
- consulting vendors and setting reserve prices
- describing property presented and the conditions of sale
- asking for or setting opening bids and determining reserve prices
- accepting bids from potential buyers and closing sales to the highest bidders
- purchasing and selling livestock and rural property on behalf of clients
- selling agricultural supplies, such as seed, grains, feed, sprays, dips, drenches and veterinary products, in accordance with statutory requirements
- acting as an insurance agent for rural clients
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.