Auctioneering Schools
(Click on Auctioneering Schools above for List of Approved
Auctioneering Schools)
(a) For the purposes of this section, an "instructional hour" means at least 50
minutes of classroom instruction.
(b) For a certificate of graduation from an auction school to be accepted
by the board, the applicant shall have successfully
completed the program of an auction school with:
(1) A minimum of 80 hours of required classroom instruction
including a minimum of 50 hours devoted to the core curriculum subject matter
and 30 hours devoted to optional subject matter;
(2) A core curriculum subject matter that includes bid
calling, ethics, advertising, accounting procedures, auction law, uniform
commercial code, contracts and legal matters, closing statements and
settlements; and
(3) Optional subject matter, related to auctioneering, that
includes, but is not limited to, subjects such as antiques and furniture, real
estate, environmental issues, computers, firearms, bankruptcy sales, art, rugs
and jewelry, body language, sale preparation, heavy equipment and farm
machinery, automobiles, livestock, public speaking, estate auctions, personal
appearance, auction bid assisting and appraising.
(c) The applicant shall pass a written examination, given by the school, with a
minimum passing score of 75% to receive a certificate of graduation.