curing methods for tobacco leaves
Processes which aim at eliminating the moisture of tobacco leaves and grant scent in order to prepare them for consumption.
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.
Competences and skills
29 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competenceshistory of tobacco
The different stages and developments of tobacco cultivation, cultural particularities and trading through time.
manufacturing of by-products from tobacco
The processes, materials, and techniques to manufacture by products using tobacco leaves as a base such as tobacco paste for the skin and insecticides.
manufacturing of smoked tobacco products
The processes, materials, and techniques to manufacture different types of smoked tobacco products such as cigars, fine cut tobacco, pipe tobacco, and cigarettes.
manufacturing of smokeless tobacco products
The processes, materials, and techniques to manufacture different types of smokeless tobacco products such as chewing tobacco, dipping tobacco, tobacco gum and snus.
quality prototype of a tobacco leaf
Characteristics and properties of a tobacco leaf to grade and consider it of high, medium, or low quality product taking into account colour variations, tears, tar spots, tight grain, and size of the leaf.
variety of tobacco leaves
Types of tobacco cultivars and varieties and their characteristics. Connection of attributes with cigar or cigarettes product requirements.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
11 competencesapply GMP
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
- Scope note
- There are countries that adopt their own national regulations such as the British standard and/or international ones as well: International Features Standards (IFS). In these cases, producers should comply with international standards also.
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
Apply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.
assess nicotine levels in tobacco leaves
Assess levels of nicotine in tobacco leaves by referring to the curing and fermentation methods of the tobacco, by using different tools and equipment for testing, and by relying on his/her experience in sensorial testing.
assess sugar levels in tobacco leaves
Assess levels of sugar in tobacco leaves by referring to the curing and fermentation methods of the tobacco, by using different tools and equipment for testing.
assess the colour curing of tobacco leaves
Assess colour curing of tobacco leaves to determine the stage of curing and aging of the leaf.
assure quality of tobacco leaves
Assure quality of tobacco leaves by examining leaves for colour variations, tears, tar spots, tight grain, and size under specifications. Place leaves not suitable for wrapper in separate pile. Fold wrapper leaves into bundles for stripping.
blend tobacco leaves
Blend tobacco leaves by cutting, conditioning, and blending the leaves of tobacco before these are being wrapped in a cigar or cut for cigarettes.
check quality of products on the production line
Check products for quality on the production line and remove defective items before and after packaging.
exert quality control to processing food
Ensure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.
grade tobacco leaves
Grade tobacco leaves to reflect their quality and suitability for different tobacco products.
sort tobacco leaves
Sort tobacco leaves according to colour and condition. Select the leaves with the best specifications for rolling cigars and for quality assurance. Sort tobacco leaves for manufacturing of different products such as pipe tobacco and chewing tobacco.
Cross-sector
4 competencesapply HACCP
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
- Scope note
- There are countries that adopt their own national regulations such as the British standard and/or international ones as well: International Features Standards (IFS). In these cases, producers should comply with international standards also.
maintain updated professional knowledge
Regularly attend educational workshops, read professional publications, actively participate in professional societies.
mark differences in colours
Identify differences between colours, such as shades of colour.
perform sensory evaluation of food products
Evaluate the quality of a given type of food or beverage based on its appearance, smell, taste, aroma, and others. Suggest possible improvements and comparisons with other products.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencetobacco products
The varieties of products that can be manufactured using tobacco leaves as a base. The types of tobacco products which are smoked tobacco products, smokeless tobacco products, and byproducts of tobacco leaves.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesdetermine shreds sizes percentage in cigarettes
Weigh tobacco from a single cigarette sorted by shred size and determine percentage of each size using a conversion table.
work in a food processing team
Collaborate in a team with other food processing professionals in service of the food & beverages industry.
Cross-sector
4 competencesact reliably
Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.
collect samples for analysis
Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.
- Scope note
- Follow the procedures required for the collection of materials and products for laboratory analysis.
liaise with colleagues
Liaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ensure that work in general run efficiently towards the achievement of the objectives.
liaise with managers
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.