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.
Cigar inspectors test, sort, sample and weigh cigars in order to find defects and deviations from the product's specifications.
Competences and skills
33 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 16 competences
Occupation specific
4 competencescompute average weight of cigarettes
Compute the average weight of cigarettes in a sample. Compare the obtained value with standard to determine deviations.
control levels of nicotine per cigar
Control the levels of nicotine present in the leaves of tobacco to maintain required levels of nicotine in each cigar and comply with relevant regulations, if any.
test cigars
Test the suitability of a cigar in all aspects. This consists of: grabbing the cigar, lightening it, moisturising its end before lighting it up and labelling it.
weigh leaf quantity per cigar
Weigh and determine the quantity of leaves to be rolled in cigars according to specifications.
Sector-specific
8 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 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.
check quality of products on the production line
Check products for quality on the production line and remove defective items before and after packaging.
grade tobacco leaves
Grade tobacco leaves to reflect their quality and suitability for different tobacco products.
handle delivery of raw materials
Receive raw materials from the suppliers. Check their quality and accuracy and move them into the warehouse. Make sure that raw materials are adequately stored until they are required by the production department.
perform test in cigarette-making machine
Test a sample from cigarette-making machine for the weight of each cigarette.
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 2 competences
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
1 competencenumerical sequences
Logic sequences of numbers ordered by a recurring pattern.
Optional skills and competences 8 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.
label samples
Label raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.
Cross-sector
6 competencesact reliably
Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.
apply foreign language for international trade
Communicate in foreign languages to facilitate international trade operations such as the importation of food and beverages.
have computer literacy
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
digital
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.
perform services in a flexible manner
Adapt service approach when circumstances change.