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leaf sorter
Concept overview
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.
ESCO Code
7516.2
NACE Code
12.0 - Manufacture of tobacco products
Alternative Labels
tobacco leaf sorting attendant
cigar leaf sorter
leaf sorter (tobacco)
leaf inspector
tobacco leaf separator
leaf quality analyst
tobacco leaf sorter
manual leaf sorter
leaf quality tester
leaf selector
leaf quality inspector
tobacco leaf selector
hand leaf sorter
wrapper leaf inspector
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:
Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
Optional Knowledge
Skills Group Share
Concept status
Status
released
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