agricultural technician

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

laboratory techniques

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

aeroponics sustainable agricultural production principles plant harvest methods agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feed products agricultural chemicals viticulture biology aquaculture reproduction hydroponics horticulture principles integrated food-energy systems soil science chemistry agricultural equipment aquaculture industry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

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

OPTIONALOptional competences

research improvement of crop yields prevent crop disorders maintain tanks for viticulture advise on fertiliser and herbicide assess crop damage manage crop production culture aquaculture hatchery stocks maintain waterbased aquaculture facilities inspect agricultural fields irrigate soil maintain aquaculture containers evaluate vineyard quality collect weather-related data evaluate vineyard problems monitor crops advise on crop diseases provide advice to farmers monitor fisheries