Stock and Station Agent Courses
A Stock and Station Agent sells agricultural products and properties, appraising items, sourcing buyers, and facilitating sales processes.
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How do I become a Stock and Station Agent
Get qualified to work as a Stock and Station Agent with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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From $36,762
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The Bachelor of Agribusiness imparts knowledge on the commercial facets of agriculture, spanning local and international contexts. Students explore areas like cultivation, processing, and trading of food and fibres, gaining essential business skills. The course covers marketing, finance, human resource and supply chain management, focusing on the agrifood value chain from producer to consumer. Emphasis is placed on sustainability, e-technologies for efficiency, and understanding global agricultural value ...
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Estimated fee
From $44,358
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Blended, On Campus, Online
The Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) offers a comprehensive understanding of the agricultural sector, including key elements like animal sciences and land and water management. The degree emphasizes the role of agribusiness managers in ensuring success through effective financial and risk management strategies. It also covers the importance of market relationships and supply chains in delivering customer-oriented results. With a strong career focus, this course prepares students to address the varied c...
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From $44,358
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CPP41419
Become a qualified stock and station agent with the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (Stock and Station, Station). This nationally recognised qualification will develop your knowledge of the rural property market and teach you how to lease and sell farms and agricultural properties. Competencies include: appraising rural properties for lease or sale, marketing and selling properties, establishing relationships with buyers and sellers, managing tenancies, trust accounting, and more. Enquire ...
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CPP41419
Become a licensed stock and station agent with the CPP41419 Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (Stock and Station, Stock). This nationally recognised qualification delivers specialist skills for agents who manage and sell livestock. Competencies include: preparing livestock for sale, establishing relationships with livestock vendors and buyers, marketing livestock, completing the sales process, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of study units, stock and station licensing outcomes, and upcom...
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How much does a Stock and Station Agent earn?
In Australia, a full time Stock and Station Agent generally earns $1,250 per week ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Stock and Station Agent?
This industry is expected to experience a moderate increase in employment numbers in coming years. There are currently 2,000 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as a Stock and Station Agent. Stock and Station Agents may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Stock and Station Agent?
If you’re planning a career as a Stock and Station Agent, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (Stock and Station, Station). This course will develop your knowledge of the rural property market and give you the skills to lease and sell farms and agricultural properties. You’ll learn to appraise rural properties for lease or sale, market and sell properties, establish relationships with buyers and sellers and manage tenancies.
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A Stock and Station Agent sells agricultural properties and products on behalf of clients. You might specialise in livestock, crops, rural properties or other agricultural services. Stock and Station Agents appraise products and list them for sale. You might source potential buyers, show them available products and help them with the sales process.
Stock and Station Agents should have excellent interpersonal skills and a thorough understanding of current markets. It’s important you can communicate well and liaise with buyers and sellers from a range of backgrounds. Stock and Station Agents require strong negotiation skills and must be able to manage multiple clients at one time.
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