hop cultivation
The cultivation of hop plants. The diverse types of hops and the means to cultivate and harvest hop crops for beer brewing and other purposes.
Hop farmers plant, cultivate and harvest hops for the production of commodities such as beer.
Competences and skills
41 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
2 competencesingredients for beer production
Basic ingredients of beer, which consist of water, a starch source such as malted barley, brewer's yeast to produce the fermentation and a flavouring such as hops.
plant propagation
Types of different propagation methods, materials and seeds and their criteria for health and quality.
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Cross-sector
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Essential skills and competences 20 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencecultivate hops
Carry out the cultivation of hops for the production of beer and other purposes.
Sector-specific
17 competencesadvise on beer production
Advise beer companies, small brewers and managers within the beer industry to improve the quality of the product or of the production process.
assess crop damage
Identify and evaluate damage to crops due to disorders, adverse physical soil conditions, unsuitable pH, nutrient imbalances and deficiencies, the misuse of crop protection materials, or extreme weather factors.
create crop protection plans
Monitor crops for issues with crop protection. Design integrated control strategies. Assess the consequences of pesticide application. Keep up with developments in biotechnology to help reduce usage of chemicals. Manage pesticide resistance.
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execute fertilisation
Carry out fertilisation tasks by hand or using appropriate equipment according to fertilisation instructions taking into account the environmental, health and safety regulations and procedures.
grow plants
Carry out plant growing activities. Carry out grow control considering the required terms and conditions for specific plant type.
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.
manage crop production
Perform crop production duties such as planning, tilling, planting, fertilising, cultivating, spraying, and harvesting. Supervise all steps of the crop production and ranging process, including planting, fertilising, harvesting, herding as well as controlling pests or weeds.
monitor crops
Monitor the growth of the crops to ensure the crops are free from diseases, harmful chemicals and organisms.
monitor fields
Monitor orchards, fields and production areas to forecast when crops will be fully grown. Estimate how much damage the weather may cause to crops.
nurse plants
Determine the need for nursing activities and carry out nursing by cultivating, maintaining, watering and spraying the plants and trees manually or using appropriate equipment, taking into account the plant species and following safety requirements.
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operate hand pruning equipment
Efficiently perform hand pruning by using specific pruning tools like shears, lopping shears, saw, a small pocket scale to weigh the pruned material, and twine.
prepare planting area
Prepare planting area and soil for planting by for example fertilising, mulching by hand or using mechanical tools or machinery. Prepare seeds and plants for sowing and planting by ensuring the quality of seed and plants. Sow and plant by hand, using mechanical tools or machinery and in accordance with national legislation.
prevent crop disorders
Advise on how to prevent and limit particular crop disorders with the appropriate methods. Select corrective treatments.
propagate plants
Carry out propagation activities by appling appropriate propagation methods such as grafted cutting propagation or generative propagation considering the plant type. Carry out propagation control considering the required terms and conditions for specific plant type.
store crops
Store and preserve crops in accordance with standards and regulations to ensure their quality. Ensure that storage facilities are kept according to hyginic standards, regulating temperature, heating and air conditioning of storage facilities.
supervise hygiene procedures in agricultural settings
Ensure that hygiene procedures in agricultural settings are followed, taking into account the regulations of specific areas of action e.q. livestock, plants, local farm products, etc.
use gardening equipment
Use gardening equipment such as clippers, sprayers, mowers, chainsaws, complying to health and safety regulations.
Cross-sector
2 competencesmaintain gardening equipment
Perform daily maintenance on tools and equipment and report major faults to a superior.
maintain storage facilities
Maintain or ensure the maintenance of cleaning equipment, heating or air conditioning of storage facilities and the temperature of premises.
Optional knowledge 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencescrop production principles
Principles in growing crops, the natural cycle, nursing of nature, growth conditions and principles of organic and sustainable production. Quality criterias and requirements of seeds, plants and crop.
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horticulture principles
The standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to planting, pruning, corrective pruning, and fertilisation.
organic farming
Principles, techniques and regulations of organic farming. Organic farming or ecological agriculture is an agricultural production method, which places a strong emphasis on environmental protection and ecological balance.
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plant 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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plant harvest methods
The various methods, timing and equipment involved in harvesting different crops and plants.
soil structure
Diversity of soil elements and types of soil in relation to plant growth.
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variety of beers
Variety of beers and their fermentation, ingredients and processes used during their production.
watering principles
Methods, principles and systems for supplying water to land or crops by means of pipes, sprinklers, ditches or streams.
Cross-sector
4 competencesagritourism
Aspects of agritourism involving agriculturally based activities to bring visitors to a farm.
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- Agritourism may include a wide range of leisure activities for farm visitors: visitors can assist in the production process, pick fruit, feed animals, ride horses etc. It may include B&B services at a farm and also selling agricultural products directly on the farm.
agronomy
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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fertilisation principles
The study of plant, soil structure, climatic and environmental issues in agronomical production.
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pest control in plants
Types and features of pests in plants and crops. Different kinds of pest 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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Optional skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesapply sustainable tillage techniques
Apply sustainable tillage techniques such as conservation tillage or no till farming in order to minimise the impact on soil.
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assign duties to agriculture workers
Assign duties, such as the cultivation, irrigation, or harvesting of crops or plants. Supervise product packaging or grading and equipment maintenance.
carry out work related calculations in agriculture
Calculate different kinds of on-site requirements in the agricultural, fishery and forestry sector by taking care of marketing and budgets.
execute disease and pest control activities
Execute disease and pest control activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the climate, plant or crop type, health and safety and environmental regulations. Store and handle pesticides in accordance with recomandation and legislation.
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- Scope note
- Tasks may include identifying types and features of diseases in plants and crop; carry out crop spraying, for weeds, pest and disease operations in line with relevant guidelines and customer requirements. Carry out slurry and fertiliser spreading in accordance with environmental regulations. Working with pesticides may require special certificates in some countries and recording the data about the usage of pesticides.
manage crop rotation
Plan and perform crop rotation and other crop management techniques such us rotation by plant family or by nutrients requirements, to optimitise soil nutrients, improve its fertility, prevent erosion as well as to combat weed and pest pressure.
pick orders of agricultural products
Assemble and prepare customer orders based on agricultural product knowledge.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.