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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

botanical technician

Botanical technicians provide technical assistance in researching and testing different plant species to monitor their properties such as growth and structure.

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Description

Botanical technicians provide technical assistance in researching and testing different plant species to monitor their properties such as growth and structure. They collect and analyse data using laboratory equipment, compile reports and maintain laboratory stock. Botanical technicians also study plants to research their use in areas such as medicine, food and materials.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
botanylaboratory techniquesbiologyplant specieslaboratory equipmentscientific research methodologycharacteristics of plants
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
aeroponicshazardous waste storagereforestationaquatic speciesecologyenvironmental legislationplant care productsvariety of botanicalsbiosecurityhydroponicshorticulture principleschemistry
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
calibrate laboratory equipmentcollect biological dataassist in the production of laboratory documentationapply scientific methodsanalyse experimental laboratory dataperform laboratory testsapply safety procedures in laboratorymanage inventorywrite technical reportsperform scientific researchuse laboratory equipmentmaintain laboratory equipment
OPTIONALOptional competences
label samplesconduct ecological surveyskeep task recordsanalyse cell cultureshandling chemical products for soil and plantsnurse plantsmaintain freelance databaseprepare visual datapreserve samplesmaintain plant healthwrite research proposalsensure compliance with environmental legislationcreate soil and plant improvement programmesanalyse environmental data

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

45 total
19 essential · 26 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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