Auctioneering Certification Program

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The Program

Auctioneering Certification ProgramThe Auction Certification Program has been designed to provide knowledge of the techniques, procedures and principles of communication, appraisal, management, marketing, and law necessary to pass the Auctioneer Licensing Exam.

However, passing the exam does not make a successful Auctioneer, and the goal of the program is to provide the student with the skills necessary to succeed. These skills will enable the participant to establish a strong foundation for becoming an accomplished, ethical professional Auctioneer, capable of establishing an Auction Company and /or Auction House, and managing their own business.

This program has been approved for Veterans benefits.

Applications for admission and specific dates for the next scheduled Auctioneering Certification Program can be obtained from:

Deb Larkin
Special Activities Liaison
Reading Area Community College
10 South 2 nd Street – P.O. Box 1706
Reading, PA 19603-1706
(610) 372-4721 extension 5181

Background

In order to sit for the PA State Auctioneer Licensing Examination, an individual must either:

  1. Serve as a licensed auctioneer apprentice for two years under the supervision of a licensed auctioneer, or
  2. Successfully complete a course of study approved by the PA State Board of Auctioneer Examiners.

Reading Area Community College, through its Community Education Department, is pleased to offer a PA State Board of Auctioneer Examiners' approved Certificate Program in Auctioneering.

The program is offered through the non-credit area of the College and the credits received are Auction Board approved credits and not college credits. This enables the student to complete the program at our reasonable non-credit rate.

Staff

The instructors for the program include both Licensed PA Auctioneers and a practicing PA Attorney.

Program Objectives

To provide basic instruction on how to:

  1. Take charge of an auction and communicate with people both individually and in large and small groups.
  2. Develop an auction chant appropriate to various auction venues.
  3. Procure merchandise to sell at auction.
  4. Organize and manage various types of auctions including antiques and collectibles, estate and real estate auctions.
  5. Organize and manage an auction company including assembling the necessary work force to prepare for and conduct an auction.
  6. Keep records and formulate contracts as well as demonstrate an understanding of the PA Auctioneer and Auction Licensing Act, Business Law, and other specific laws as they relate to Auctioneering.
  7. Advertise for an auction and evaluate the impact of the various advertising media.
  8. Settle an auction account.

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Schedule

The spring session begins on April 7, 2008. The total program takes ten weeks to complete. The student attends class from 1:00 to 10:00 p.m., three days a week (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday) for ten weeks. Attendance is MANDATORY. A student may miss only eight hours of class time. The practicum is scheduled individually and in addition to class time.

In order to register for the spring session, the registration form with full payment must be mailed to:

Reading Area Community College
10 South 2 nd Street – P.O. Box 1706
Schuylkill Hall
Reading, PA 19603-1706

Course Description

  1. “The Auctioneer and Audience Communication” This course includes the techniques of communicating with large and small groups as well as developing a personal style of chant. It also contains the PA and federal laws and regulations and Code of Ethics as they apply to auctioneers.
  2. “Procurement of Merchandise for the Auction” This course covers the principles, techniques and procedures used to procure, appraise and sell antiques, general household items, furniture and glassware and coins.
  3. “The Auction Method of Appraising and Marketing Real Estate, Merchandise Procurement and Farm Auctions” This course covers the procedures used to procure merchandise, and appraise and market real estate. It also discusses farm and livestock auctions.
  4. “Laws and Regulations” Record keeping, formulating contacts, PA and federal laws and regulations as they apply to auctioneers will be taught.
  5. “Preparation for the Auction” This course includes record keeping, formulating business plans, and creating marketing techniques.
  6. “The Auction” This course covers the techniques and procedures necessary to conduct and conclude an auction.
  7. “Practicum” The student will take part in a minimum of 60 hours “hands-on” experience in the auction business under the supervision of the College and an approved PA Licensed Auctioneer. In addition, discussions will be held regarding practical and theoretical problems encountered by the student. A Practicum booklet must also be completed and submitted at the conclusion of the program.

In 2007, the RACC Auction Certification Program added elements to the curriculum that encompassed the existing material while expanding the knowledge base to include material relevant to the changing nature of the auction profession including professional marketing principles, auction technology and innovative real estate at auction principles.

Texts

Each student must purchase Selected Commercial Statutes.

For additional information, contact Deb Larkin at 1-800-626-1665, extension 5181.

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