GREENKEEPER

ANZSCO 362311 - Registered Migration Australia

Description

A greenkeeper in Australia establishes and maintains fine turf, grassed areas and synthetic surfaces used for sporting events. In Australia a greens keeper is a Skill Level 3 occupation.

 

  

 

Greenkeep Alternative Title

 

• Turf Keeper

 

 

Greenkeeper Occupation Lists
This occupation is on the following skill list:

 

• Combined Skilled Occupations List (STSOL MLTSSL)
• Labour Market Testing Required for 457 List (LMTL)
• RSMS Occupations List (RSMSL)
• Short-Term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)

 

This occupation is not on the following skills list:

 

• Medium Long Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)

 

 

 

Group: 3623 Greenkeepers

 

 

 

 

Greenkeeper job description - Registered Migration Australia

 

A greenkeeper in Australia establishes and maintains fine turf, grassed areas and synthetic surfaces used for sporting events.

 

 

Tasks

• preparing seedbeds for new turf
• establishing and maintaining turf by watering, over sowing or over seeding, and repairing green damage
• mowing, rolling and levelling turf
• pegging and marking out lines and logos, installing nets, posts and stumps, and placing other sports equipment on playing areas
• operating and maintaining hand and power driven equipment such as mowers, aerators, cultivators, corers and line marking equipment
• constructing cricket wickets, tennis courts, and bowling, croquet and golf greens
• replanting, repairing, aerating, fertilising and top dressing lawns
• installing and maintaining synthetic surfaces
• may maintain buildings, fences and surrounding gardens

 

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the greenkeeper unit group (Group 3623) have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 

In Australia: 
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

 

Occupations within the Greenkeeper Group

 

• 362311 Greenkeeper

 

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.

 

• Information regarding the International English Testing System (IELTS)

 

Assessment Authority

 

• Greenkeeper is currently assessed with TRA (Trades Recognition Australia) more info regarding assessment bodies

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Greenkeeper in Australia is $ 52,976 per year. Average Age: Males: Females: Persons: 40.5

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 3623) Greenkeepers - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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