1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 3 Associate Professionals >> 32 Business and Administration Associate Professionals >> 321 Finance Associate Professionals >> 3212 Financial Dealers and Brokers >> 3212-17 Commodities Trader

3212-17	Commodities Trader
	Commodities Broker

Brings together buyers and sellers of commodities to negotiate private sales and arrange sales through established market places.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Diploma or higher qualification or at least 3 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

plans buying and selling activities
negotiates the purchase and sale of commodities such as grains, wool, minerals or metals
monitors local and international commodity prices, market trends and other factors affecting the supply and demand for commodities
may inspect crops during growth and negotiate production requirements with producers
may arrange transport, storage and initial processing of products purchased
may arrange arbitrage of stocks and contracts

Specialisations:
Grain Buyer
Livestock Trader
Wool Broker
Mineral Broker