APIARIST

ANZSCO 121311 - Registered Migration Australia




Description
An apiarist plans, organises, controls, coordinates and operates apiaries to produce honey, queen bee pollen, beeswax and royal jelly, breed queen bees and pollinate crops. An Apiarist in Australia is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

Apiarist Alternative Title

 

  • Beekeeper

 

Apiarist Occupation Lists
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Group: 1213 Livestock Farmers

 

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia


The job of an apiarist in Australia is to plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to both grow crops and to breed and raise livestock. 

 

Tasks

  • breeding and raising livestock for the production of honey, meat, milk, skins, eggs and wool
  • monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock
  • providing pastures and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
  • moving livestock to optimise feeding opportunities
  • organising and conducting farming operations such as catching, drenching and milking livestock, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce
  • directing and overseeing general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages, fertilising, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder
  • maintaining fences, equipment and water supply systems
  • organising the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce
  • maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
  • managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
  • may select, train and supervise staff and contractors

 

Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

 

 

Apiarist English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate Exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Apiarist is currently assessed with VETASSESS - (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services): more information regarding assessment bodies

 

Visa Caveat

 

  • The following caveats apply to the Subclass 457 visa and ENS (Subclass 186) Direct Entry Stream application:

     

    Caveat 9:

    The position predominantly involves responsibility for low skilled tasks.

    Example 1: Rostering, maintaining records, reception duties and allocating duties to housekeepers, porters or doorpersons.

    Example 2: Fruit picking or packing or feeding of livestock or animals.

    Example 3: Truck driving.

     

    Caveat 10:

    The position is not located in regional Australia

     

    For Subclass 457 visa application this occupation is restricted to regional areas on the RSMS postcode list

 

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