botany
The taxonomy or classification of plant life, phylogeny and evolution, anatomy and morphology, and physiology.
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Botanists are occupied with the maintenance of a range of plants from around the world, often in a botanic garden. They conduct scientific studies and travel in order to study plants growing in the wild. Botanists are responsible for the maintenance and development of the botanic garden.
Competences and skills
31 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencescorporate social responsibility
The handling or managing of business processes in a responsible and ethical manner considering the economic responsibility towards shareholders as equally important as the responsibility towards environmental and social stakeholders.
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variety of botanicals
Principles of botanicals with a primary focus in herbaceous and annual plants in raw form.
Cross-sector
5 competencesbiology
Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
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characteristics of plants
The varieties, characteristics and structural and functional features of plants, depending on their habitat.
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ecology
The study of how organisms interact and their relation to the ambient environment.
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evolution of economic forecasts
The ecological and economical changes in society and the way these factors evolved during the past, present and future economic forecasts.
recreation activities
The field and characteristics of recreational activities for customers.
Essential skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesadvise on acquisitions
Provide advice based on existing and planned acquisitions and investigate acquisition options.
develop recreation programmes
Develop plans and policies which aim to provide the desired recreation activities to a target group or in a community.
manage recreational facility
Manage the daily operations of a cultural facility. Organise all activities and coordinate the different departments functioning within a cultural facility. Develop a plan of action and arrange the necessary funds.
monitor grounds maintenance
Supervise ground operations, such as mulching, weeding, bush-hogging, sweeping all walk areas, removing snow, repairing fences, and picking up trash.
promote recreation activities
Promote the implementation of recreation programs in a community, as well as recreation services provided by an organisation or institution.
schedule recreation facilities
Schedule the use of recreational facilities.
Cross-sector
11 competencescollect biological data
Collect biological specimens, record and summarise biological data for use in technical studies, developing environmental management plans and biological products.
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establish daily priorities
Establish daily priorities for staff personnel; effectively deal with multi-task workload.
follow company standards
Lead and manage according to the organisation's code of conduct.
liaise with local authorities
Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.
manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
manage logistics
Create logistic framework for transporting goods to customers and for receiving returns, execute and follow up the logistics processes and guidelines. Adapt the production processes to the contingencies and constraints of the medium.
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- Work with walls, walkway, pebbledash, glass, sheet metal, plastic and other materials.
manage staff
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.
manage supplies
Monitor and control the flow of supplies that includes the purchase, storage and movement of the required quality of raw materials, and also work-in-progress inventory. Manage supply chain activities and synchronise supply with demand of production and customer.
represent the organisation
Act as representative of the institution, company or organisation to the outside world.
set organisational policies
Participate in setting organisational policies that cover issues such as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits for the service users.
supervise daily information operations
Direct daily operations of different units. Coordinate program/project activities to assure the respect of costs and time.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competencesaquatic ecology
Aquatic ecology is the study of aquatic organisms, how they interact, where they live, and what they do.
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forest ecology
The ecosystems existing in a forest, starting from bacteria to trees and soil types.
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Optional skills and competences 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesconduct ecological surveys
Conduct field surveys to collect information about the numbers and distribution of organisms.
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educate people about nature
Speak to a variety of audiences about e.g. information, concepts, theories and/or activities related to nature and its conservation. Produce written information. This information may be presented in a range of formats e.g. display signs, information sheets, posters, website text etc.
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employ habitat survey techniques
Apply sampling strategies and employ a range of habitat survey techniques, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), aerial photography, records and maps.
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Cross-sector
1 competenceeducate the public about wildlife
Speak with groups of adults and children to teach them how to enjoy the forest without harming it or themselves. Speak in schools or with specific youth groups if called upon. Develop and teach programs related to nature conservation.
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