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Trainee auctioneer

This registration certificate allows you to perform tasks nominated by your employer, a licensed auctioneer on an employment authority document.

Employment register

There is no special format for an employment authority but it must contain:

your name
start and end employment dates
list of restricted activities you can do in your day-to-day work.

You are not entitled to operate a trust account with this registration certificate.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a trainee auctioneer registration certificate, you must:

be 18 years or more
not have been convicted of a serious offence anywhere within the last five years, including any of the following criminal activities punishable by three or more years of jail:
- fraud and dishonesty
- drug trafficking
- extortion
- arson
- unlawful stalking
- violence or the threat of using violence
- any offence of a sexual nature
not be disqualified from holding a licence or registration certificate
have no criminal involvement in unlawful activities
be employed by an auctioneer licensed in Queensland
be employed at a place of business located in Queensland
have completed the training requirements.

If you are currently affected by bankruptcy action, you are still eligible to apply but we will issue the registration certificate on a case-by-case basis.

Training requirements

To qualify for this registration certificate, you must complete the following subjects of the Property Development and Management Training Package (PRD01) through a registered training organisation:

PRDRE14A Market property
PRDRE39A Prepare and execute documentation.

Alternatively, complete the following subjects of the Property Services Training Package (CPP07):

CPPDSM4004A Conduct auction
CPPDSM4014A Market property for sale.

Registered training organisations

For information on courses and training providers in Queensland, contact the National Training Information Service.

Applying for a trainee auctioneer registration certificate

To apply:

meet the eligibility criteria
complete the training requirements and attach proof of qualifications
complete PAMD Form 3 - Application for registration certificate (PDF, 555 KB)
provide originals or certified copies of your birth certificate, birth extract, passport, Australian citizenship certificate or drivers licence (see below for advice on getting certified copies)
provide two certified, passport-quality photos of yourself
pay the registration fee of $250 for one year or $420 for three years
pay the criminal history check fee of $35.50
lodge the application (see the application form for lodgement details).

Criminal history checks

Applicants must undergo a criminal history check to confirm their suitability.

The criminal history check costs $35.50 (which includes $1.13 GST) for each person who appears on the application form. The fee applies to all applications and renewal notices.

Processing time

Processing time is 4-6 weeks. However, it can take longer if we need to contact you for missing information or fees.

The processing time may be up to six weeks because the criminal history check process, handled by Queensland Police, is thorough and time consuming.

Making the process quicker

Send certified documents

Take the original document and a copy to a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner for Declarations, solicitor, barrister or a Notary Public. They will stamp and/or sign the copy and write ‘This is a true copy of the original document’.

The Department of Justice and Attorney-General has a list of JPs in your area. Otherwise, contact your local post office, courthouse, bank, shopping centre manager or pharmacy.

We will send your original documents to you after we assess your application. Please note that a photocopy is not a certified document.

Pay all criminal history check fees

Remember to pay a separate fee for yourself and each person on the application form.

Refunds for unsuccessful applications

If your application is unsuccessful or it is withdrawn, you will receive a partial refund. Your application fee is non-refundable, but we will refund your licence fee and any unused criminal history check fees.