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leaf sorter
Description
Code
7516.2
Description
Leaf sorters analyse colour and condition of tobacco leaves in order to determine whether they should be used as cigar wrappers or binders. They select leaves without visible defects taking into account colour variations, tears, tar spots, tight grain, and sizes as per specifications. They fold wrapper leaves into bundles for stripping.
Alternative Labels
cigar leaf sorter
hand leaf sorter
leaf inspector
leaf quality analyst
leaf quality inspector
leaf quality tester
leaf selector
leaf sorter
leaf sorter (tobacco)
manual leaf sorter
tobacco leaf selector
tobacco leaf separator
tobacco leaf sorter
tobacco leaf sorting attendant
wrapper leaf inspector
Regulatory Aspect
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Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
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Status
released