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Agricultural Technicians

  • Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Tasks

What tasks do Agricultural Technicians perform?

  • Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.

  • Measure or weigh ingredients used in laboratory testing.

  • Prepare data summaries, reports, or analyses that include results, charts, or graphs to document research findings and results.

  • Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.


Knowledge

What do Agricultural Technicians need to know?

  • Mathematics

    Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

  • Biology

    Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.

  • Chemistry

    Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.


Skills

What skills do Agricultural Technicians need?

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Writing

    Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.



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