Auctioneering (0100)

After completing our auctioneering courses and passing the Pennsylvania State Auctioneer License Examination, you’ll become self-employed as a licensed auctioneer.

The most successful auctioneers are:

• Approachable
• Knowledgeable of a wide variety of merchandise
• Skilled in closing the sale and maintaining momentum
• Sensitive to the flow of the auction

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Our experienced instructors will help you transition into an effective auctioneer or auction manager. As you complete our program, you will: 

• Develop an auction “chant” 
• Procure merchandise for an auction
• Appraise and prepare merchandise for auction
• Define and discuss legal issues related to auctioneering
• Organize and prepare an auction
• Conduct an auction
• Recognize all state and national ethical standards for auctions and auctioneers
• Use business methods, such as finance and accounting, management and marketing

The Pennsylvania State Board of Auctioneer Examiners approves this program and confirms it meets the educational course requirements necessary to sit for the Auctioneer License Examination. There is a mandatory 60-hour practicum with a PA licensed auctioneer that may include participation in auctioneering activities at a physical site.

• View summaries of every course at HACC by browsing our class schedules database.

• Review our program guide (pdf) to view a list of required courses, recommended course sequencing and program competencies.

Our diploma program is designed to lead you directly into the workforce. However, if you wish to continue your education with us and pursue an associate degree, all of your credits count towards the completion of our associate degree.

We offer this entire diploma through virtual learning. Note: There is a mandatory 60-hour practicum with a PA licensed auctioneer that may include participation in auctioneering activities at a physical site.

Yes! We offer many scholarships through the HACC Foundation. Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements. To learn how to apply, please visit hacc.edu/Scholarships.

You will need to complete the entire program, which is 20 credits, during the fall term.
You can apply anytime by visiting our website and submitting your application online. To ensure that you apply for the correct program, please include program code 0100 in your application.

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Current HACC students, please contact our Advising Department with any questions.