pesticides
Types of chemical characteristics of pesticides and their adverse human and environmental effects.
Land-based machinery operators operate specialised equipment and machinery for agricultural production and maintenance of landscape.
Competences and skills
33 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesplant disease control
Types and features of diseases in plants and crops. Different kinds control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, environmental and climate conditions and health and safety regulations. Storage and handling of products.
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Cross-sector
3 competencesherbicides
Types of chemical characteristics of herbicides and their adverse human and environmental effects.
mechanical tools
Various type of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
road traffic laws
The rule governing the circulation of vehicles, such as national traffic codes and the rules of the road.
Essential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesspread fertiliser
Spread fertiliser solutions to enhance plant growth.
tow a tractor implement using the power take-off
Tow an implement to tractors equipped with power take-off.
Sector-specific
5 competencesdrive agricultural machines
Drive tractors, forklifts and other vehicles to transport crops as well as to deliver high torque at low speeds. Move equipment in fields and around buildings, making the appropriate adjustments and maneuvers.
harvest crop
Mow, pick or cut agricultural crop products manually or using appropriate tools and machinery. Taking into account the relevant quality criteria of products, hygiene prescriptions and using the appropriate methods.
identify plants characteristics
Identify and classify crop characteristics. Be able to recognise different types of bulbs by name, graded sizes, field markings and stock markings.
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operate agricultural machinery
Operate motorised agricultural equipment including tractors, balers, sprayers, ploughs, mowers, combines, earthmoving equipment, trucks, and irrigation equipment.
work in a land-based team
Collaborate with others in a team for land-based machinery activities regarding services for agricultural production and landscaping.
Cross-sector
2 competencesfollow written instructions
Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.
handling chemical products for soil and plants
Handling chemical products for soil and plants includes cleaning the equipment used for spreading and spraying, mixing of chemicals, preparing pesticides and herbicides for spraying, preparing fertilisers for spreading.
Optional knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencefertiliser products
Chemical characteristics of fertilisers and their adverse human and environmental effects.
Sector-specific
1 competencevariety of botanicals
Principles of botanicals with a primary focus in herbaceous and annual plants in raw form.
Cross-sector
3 competencesagronomy
The study of combining agriculture production and protection and regeneration of natural environment. It includes the principles and methods of critical selection and adequate application methods for sustainability in agriculture.
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environmental policy
Local, national and international policies dealing with the promotion of environmental sustainability and the development of projects which reduce negative environmental impact and improve the state of the environment.
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fertilisation principles
The study of plant, soil structure, climatic and environmental issues in agronomical production.
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Optional skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesapply precision farming
Using modern technologies and equipment with high precision positioning systems, geo-mapping and/or automated steering systems for agricultural activities.
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irrigate soil
Irrigate soil using portable pipes or ditches. Maintain ditches, pipes and pumps as required.
maintain mechanical equipment
Observe and listen to machinery operation to detect malfunction. Service, repair, adjust, and test machines, parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical principles. Maintain and repair vehicles meant for cargo, passengers, farming and landscaping.
operate landscaping equipment
Operate a variety of landscaping equipment and hand tools such as: chain saws, line trimmers, tillers, back hoes, bobcats, chemical sprayer, bed edgers, rake, mowers, blowers, spreader, portable sprinkler system, dump trailers, tillers, sod cutters, weed eaters, plant augers, and drills. Use landscaping service equipment for excavation, roto-tilling, ploughing, lawn fertilisation, flower planting.
prepare equipment for harvest
Prepare the equipment for harvest. Supervise the smooth running of high pressure cleaning equipment, heating or air conditioning and the temperature of premises. Carry out the smooth running of tractors and other vehicles.
unload equipment
Handle safe unloading of equipment in given restrictive conditions.
Cross-sector
8 competencesaddress problems critically
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of various abstract, rational concepts, such as issues, opinions, and approaches related to a specific problematic situation in order to formulate solutions and alternative methods of tackling the situation.
communicate with customers
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
create solutions to problems
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.
load equipment
Handle safe loading of equipment in given restrictive conditions.
make independent operating decisions
Make immediate operating decisions as necessary without reference to others, taking into account the circumstances and any relevant procedures and legislation. Determine alone which option is the best for a particular situation.
operate GPS systems
Use GPS Systems.
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perform loading and unloading operations
Load and unload materials from containers, manually or using appropriate tools. Load hoppers, containers, or conveyors to feed machines with products, using tools such as forklifts, transfer augers, suction gates, shovels, or pitchforks.
use different communication channels
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.