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Subject Area: |
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Arboricultural Industry |
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Major Duties: |
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(a) |
To perform practical assessment duties for the Arboriculture Vocational Assessment (AVA); |
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To conduct the AVA’s assessment including but not limited to assessment preparation and venue set up; |
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To develop and prepare assessment questions and the respective marking scheme for Arboriculture Vocational Assessment (AVA) in Chinese, if necessary; |
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To recommend suitable equipment / materials / reference readings necessary for AVA; and |
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To attend meetings as required by the AVA working group. |
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Requirements: |
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(a) |
A recognised higher diploma in the discipline of Arboriculture / Landscape / Botany / Biology / Forestry / Horticulture or equivalent; |
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At least 3 years’ relevant work or teaching experience in related industry; |
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Preferably with a qualification or certification offered by a professional institution or industry organisation on arboriculture, such as: |
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European Tree Technician of European Arboricultural Council; |
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Registered Consulting Arborist / Registered Practicing Arborist of Australia; |
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Technician / Professional Member of Arboricultural Association – UK; |
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Certified Arborist / Certified Tree Climber Specialist of International Society of Arboriculture; or |
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The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA) Accredited Arboricultural Practitioner; |
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With good knowledge and practical experience in tree pruning and chainsaw operation; and |
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Training experience in tree pruning and chainsaw operation would be an advantage. |
Notes: |
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(1) |
The post is at the rank of “Instructor”. |
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Candidates without the required academic qualifications stated in (a) above but possessing 8 years’ relevant work or teaching experience may also apply. Where applicable, these candidates may be required to have a Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 3 qualification. |
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Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply. |
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Shortlisted applicants may be required to demonstrate the operation of a chainsaw. |
