State/Territory Eligibility Summary Table

State/Territory Eligibility Details

121218: Turf Grower

Description

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to grow turf.

Skill Level 1

Occupations at Skill Level 1 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.

• Assessing Authority

  VETASSESS: Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services
  	http://www.vetassess.com.au/
  	[email protected]

Alternative Titles

• Turf Farmer

Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.

Unit Group 1212: Crop Farmers

Description

Plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to grow crops.

Indicative 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).

Tasks

• Planning and coordinating the production and marketing of crops, such as grain, cotton, sugar cane, fruit and nuts, vegetables, turf and flowers, from soil preparation to harvest taking into account environmental and market factors
• Selecting and planting seeds, seedlings and bulbs, and grafting new varieties to root stocks
• Maintaining crop production by cultivating, de-budding and pruning, and maintaining optimal growing conditions
• Organising and conducting farming operations, such as collecting, storing, grading and packaging produce, and organising the sale, purchase and despatch of produce
• Directing and overseeing general farming activities such as fertilising and pest and weed control
• Maintaining farm buildings, fences, equipment and water supply systems
• Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning crop preparation and production to meet contract requirements and market demand
• Managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• May select, train and supervise staff and contractors

Other occupations in this Unit Group

• 121211: Cotton Grower  
• 121212: Flower Grower  
• 121213: Fruit or Nut Grower  
• 121214: Grain, Oilseed or Pasture Grower  
• 121215: Grape Grower  
• 121216: Mixed Crop Farmer  
• 121217: Sugar Cane Grower  
• 121221: Vegetable Grower  
• 121299: Crop Farmers nec  

• Occupation ceilings programme year 2018-2019
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• Average Weekly / Annual Earnings 2018
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Explanatory Notes - Information

Eligibility

The term “may be eligible” relates to general eligibility and should not be misinterpreted as your individual eligibility to apply for a visa. Note that additional specific requirements and criteria also apply to visa eligibility (e.g. higher English requirements, evidences of a job offer, etc).

Definitions

• Occupation List refers to the register of professional occupations which might qualify for an Australian Visa. There are 7 skilled occupation lists in total.
• MLTSSL is the acronym for 'Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List'.
• STSOL is the acronym for 'Short-term Skilled Occupation List'.
• ROL is the acronym for 'Regional Occupation List'.
• LIN 19/051, LIN 19/048, LIN 19/049, LIN 19/047, LIN 19/050 refer to current Legislative Instruments which list the table of occupations appropriate for the respective visa programmes.
• Caveats / Conditions refer to current caveats applying for a particular occupation under specific visa programmes.

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