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agricultural-technician Occupational skill for the role 'agricultural technician' (also: agricultural research assistant, bacteriological testing coordinator, horticultural technician, aquaculture technician, biotechnician, assistant in agricultural research). Use when the user asks for typical agricultural technician work such as: Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.; Examine animals or crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.; Collect animal or crop samples.

Agricultural Technician

Agricultural technicians collect and conduct experiments and tests on agriculture and aquaculture specimens. They provide support to scientists and farmers and also analyse and report on conditions in the collected specimens' environments.

Core workflow

  1. Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.
  2. Examine animals or crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
  3. Collect animal or crop samples.
  4. Prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouring.
  5. Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.
  6. Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.
  7. Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.
  8. Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • analyse environmental data
  • analyse scientific data
  • analyse test data
  • apply safety procedures in laboratory
  • conduct field work
  • execute analytical mathematical calculations
  • gather experimental data
  • laboratory techniques
  • maintain laboratory equipment
  • write work-related reports

Hot technologies

  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • SAP software
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1f8314c2-01bd-4af4-babc-04d7034591b8), ONET 30.3 (19-4012.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*