The Stock and Station Agent course is built for those ready to step into the dynamic world of rural property and livestock sales. Develop the practical skills to analyse rural markets, market and prepare livestock, manage vendor and buyer relationships, and complete sales from enquiry through to settlement.
Learn what it takes to succeed as a Stock and Station Agent — from first enquiry to final settlement. This course will help you understand how to analyse rural markets, prepare and market livestock, manage vendor and buyer relationships, and confidently navigate saleyard and on-farm sales.
The Stock and Station course is designed for those who want to build a career in rural property and livestock sales. If you’re interested in working with producers, operating in regional communities, and being part of the fast-moving livestock and rural property market, this course is for you.
This course contains Units of Competency from CPP41419 and is only available to those who hold a Class Two Licence or higher.
By completing this Stock and Station Agent course with units from the Property Services Package CPP, you can apply to NSW Fair Trading for your Stock and Station Agent Licence.
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This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare livestock for sale and implement effective marketing strategies. It includes confirming vendor instructions, assessing livestock and market conditions, selecting appropriate sale methods, promoting livestock to potential buyers, and coordinating the sales process in line with agency practice and legislative requirements. |
You can also go to the full Unit of Competency detail on training.gov.au for CPPREP4301 (opens in a new tab so you can compare).
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Learn how to coordinate transport, delivery, staffing, and receival to ensure livestock arrive safely and on schedule. This unit covers preparing catalogues and compliance records, organising drafting, weighing, and penning, and displaying and recording livestock so they’re ready for sale in line with agency and legislative requirements. |
You can also go to the full Unit of Competency detail on training.gov.au for CPPREP4302 (opens in a new tab so you can compare).
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Build the skills to attract clients, understand vendor and buyer needs, and manage livestock sale agreements and documentation. This unit covers prospecting, communication planning, promoting your agency brand, and maintaining accurate records to support strong, ongoing client relationships. |
You can also go to the full Unit of Competency detail on training.gov.au for CPPREP4303 (opens in a new tab so you can compare).
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Learn how to manage the livestock sale from enquiry to settlement. This unit covers responding to buyers, arranging inspections, negotiating ethically, preparing contracts, securing payment, coordinating transport and delivery, and finalising records to complete the sale professionally and compliantly. |
You can also go to the full Unit of Competency detail on training.gov.au for CPPREP4304 (opens in a new tab so you can compare).
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Build the expertise to understand and interpret rural property markets. Learn to track market indicators and trends, analyse legislation and sector influences, assess production capacity and risks, and turn market insights into clear, professional advice for clients. |
You can also go to the full Unit of Competency detail on training.gov.au for CPPREP5311 (opens in a new tab so you can compare).