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.

Alternative Labels

agricultural research assistant

agricultural technologist

aquaculture technician

assistant in agricultural research

bacteriological testing coordinator

biotechnician

horticultural technician

viticulture technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- aquaculture quality supervisor

- aquaculture site supervisor

- viticulture adviser

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

laboratory techniques

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1f8314c2-01bd-4af4-babc-04d7034591b8

Status

released

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