Assessor Accreditation

• A parallel assessment is a field assessment on livestock, conducted alongside an Accredited Assessor on the system, as part of your training.
• To complete a parallel, this means attending the assessment for a lot(s) which are being assessed and listed for sale on the AuctionsPlus platform. These assessments will be entered under the Accredited Assessor’s name, with the parallel Assessor’s name included on the assessment.
• As of the 1st January, 2021 a minimum of EIGHT (8) parallel assessments (per species) must be completed across a variety of stock categories.
• Parallel assessments are only valid if completed alongside suitably experienced Accredited Assessor – who must hold either a Level 2 or Level 1 Accreditation with AuctionsPlus.
• Your FINAL parallel assessment must be completed with a Level 1 Assessor, who is endorsed to sign off your application.
• Only parallel assessments that were completed within 3 years from the time of your application will be accepted.
• It is the responsibility of the trainee to retain records of their parallel assessments.
• Our Search for a Livestock Assessor feature is available if required.
• You must have completed a minimum of ONE (1) parallel prior to attending an AuctionsPlus Training Course

• Assessor Courses give an overview of the AuctionsPlus selling platform, and enhances skills in objective livestock assessment, selling and marketing of stock, photo and video promotion, handling dispute claims as well as discussing new market opportunities.
• Attending a course is a mandatory aspect of the accreditation process.
• Training course materials are designed by, and courses conducted by, AuctionsPlus staff members who have received formal education in the area of Training and Assessment in adult learning.
• We also engage the services of Level 1 Professional Assessors to assist with the presentation of materials – utilising the skills and experience of industry experts to ensure a high-quality training experience.
• Your attendance at a Training Course is valid for 3 years from the date of attending a physical or online school.
• All participants should have been vaccinated for Q-Fever. If your course includes a visit to an abattoir, you may be required to show evidence of Q-Fever vaccinations. Click here for further information about Q-Fever and the inoculation
• If you would like more information surrounding AuctionsPlus Training Courses, please email us at integrity@auctionsplus.com.au

Attending a training course

Please click below to apply to attend:

When you have completed the minimum number of parallel assessments, including your final parallel with a Level 1 Assessor, who is prepared to sign off your application, believing you are capable of assessing stock on your own, the following paperwork must be completed and returned to AuctionsPlus

1. Recommendation Form

2. Assessor Accreditation Request Form

Please return both forms via email to integrity@auctionsplus.com.au

• New assessors requesting accreditation will also be required to complete a short online exam. The exam is designed to be a learning tool, most answers can be found within the User Agreement, Assessor Training Course Materials provided previously and Assessor Manuals.
• Once your Accreditation Application has been received and reviewed by AuctionsPlus, you will receive instructions on how to complete the exam.
• Answers will be reviewed by AuctionsPlus to identify any areas where additional coaching may be required.
• Once we determine that you have completed a satisfactory level of training, you will be granted a level A3 Assessor Accreditation.

AuctionsPlus conduct an Annual Assessor Level Review at the end of the financial year.

• Assessor Level Reviews are completed for every active Assessor on the system
• At least one (1) assessment must be completed annually in order to keep your accreditation current.
• Accredited Assessors cannot complete parallel assessments to maintain their accreditation. 
• Assessor levels focus on each Assessors level of experience and assessment quality.

Assessor Levels aim to incorporate qualitative measures as much as possible; levels are no longer dictated solely by throughput. Key measures include:

• 3 year rolling average for throughput
• 3 year rolling average for number of assessments
• 12-month buyer ratings
• Assessment audit score which includes level of detail in assessor comments, accuracy, quality of media and % sampled
• Alignment with AuctionsPlus values
• Engagement with the AuctionsPlus team (training, arbitration, workshops, development of new modules)
• Leadership and the contribution to the evolution of the online marketplace
• Assessment Audit Scores - produced by reviewing a number of assessments completed in the last 12 months and looks largely at qualitative measures including level of detail in comments, accuracy, quality of media and % sampled
• Reviews and recommendations conducted by Endorsed Assessors are also considered.
• Disputes & the handling of issues

Our Assessor Level Requirements are:

Level 3

• All new Assessors are assigned this level
• Minimum two years and 20 assessments following accreditation
• Assessors demoted for poor performance
• Case-by-case determination of requirements to move back to Level 2
• Cannot conduct Parallel Assessments

Level 2

• Buyer feedback, disputes and audit scores considered
• Require 1 assessment per year to maintain Level 2
• Can conduct parallel assessments, but cannot sign off new Assessors

Level 1 Accredited

• Minimum 4 (four) years following Accreditation
• Minimum 60 assessments completed
• Demonstrate a high level of Assessment quality (measured by audit scores and buyer feedback)
• Minimum 3 year rolling average
• Minimum of 5 assessments per year to maintain Level 1
• Minimum assessment audit scores
• Have the privilege to sign off and endorse new Assessors for Accreditation

Responsibilities of a Level 1 Assessor

There will be regular spot checks and audits on Assessors at random to ensure you are adhering to the AuctionsPlus User Agreement and Code of Conduct.

If you have completed the required number of assessments in the previous twelve month period you may be elevated a level, or maintain your level. If you have not completed the required number of assessments, you may be downgraded.

The management of AuctionsPlus reserves the right to upgrade or downgrade assessors with consideration also given to buyer feedback, any claims of misdescription, and AuctionsPlus evaluation of an Assessor's performance.

AuctionsPlus requirements for reactivating Assessor Accreditation vary depending on the timeframe that has passed since an active Accreditation was held. The requirements listed below are applicable per species.

• 1-2 years since active accreditation
  • Complete online refresher exam
• 2-3 years since active accreditation
  • Complete online accreditation exam
• 3-4 years since active accreditation
  • Complete a parallel assessment with a Level 1 Training Endorsed Assessor
  • Submit the following paperwork – Accreditation Reactivation Paperwork
  • Complete a short refresher exam
• 4+ years since active accreditation           
  • Complete all steps of AuctionsPlus’s Assessor Accreditation process:
    • Attend a Training Course
    • Complete Parallel Assessments (4 only required, per species)
    • Submit application, signed off by a Level 1 Training Endorsed Assessor
    • Complete an Online Exam

Request Assessor Accreditation Reactivation below: