skillfactor-pipeline/skills/aquaculture-cage-technician/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — aquaculture cage technician

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 19-4012.00 (Agricultural Technicians) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 6221; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Supplemental] Assess comparative soil erosion from various planting or tillage systems, such as conservation tillage with mulch or ridge till systems, no-till systems, or conventional tillage systems with or without moldboard plows.
• [Supplemental] Conduct studies of nitrogen or alternative fertilizer application methods, quantities, or timing to ensure satisfaction of crop needs and minimization of leaching, runoff, or denitrification.
• [Supplemental] Record environmental data from field samples of soil, air, water, or pests to monitor the effectiveness of integrated pest management (IPM) practices.
• [Supplemental] Measure or weigh ingredients used in laboratory testing.
• [Core] Set up laboratory or field equipment as required for site testing.
• [Supplemental] Prepare laboratory samples for analysis, following proper protocols to ensure that they will be stored, prepared, and disposed of efficiently and effectively.
• [Core] Examine animals or crop specimens to determine the presence of diseases or other problems.
• [Core] Collect animal or crop samples.
• [Supplemental] Supervise pest or weed control operations, including locating and identifying pests or weeds, selecting chemicals and application methods, or scheduling application.
• [Supplemental] Respond to general inquiries or requests from the public.
• [Core] Prepare land for cultivated crops, orchards, or vineyards by plowing, discing, leveling, or contouring.
• [Supplemental] Perform laboratory or field testing, using spectrometers, nitrogen determination apparatus, air samplers, centrifuges, or potential hydrogen (pH) meters to perform tests.
• [Supplemental] Perform tests on seeds to evaluate seed viability.
• [Supplemental] Prepare culture media, following standard procedures.
• [Supplemental] Determine the germination rates of seeds planted in specified areas.
• [Core] Record data pertaining to experimentation, research, or animal care.
• [Supplemental] Prepare data summaries, reports, or analyses that include results, charts, or graphs to document research findings and results.
• [Supplemental] Conduct insect or plant disease surveys.
• [Supplemental] Perform general nursery duties, such as propagating standard varieties of plant materials, collecting and germinating seeds, maintaining cuttings of plants, or controlling environmental conditions.
• [Core] Operate farm machinery, including tractors, plows, mowers, combines, balers, sprayers, earthmoving equipment, or trucks.
• [Core] Perform crop production duties, such as tilling, hoeing, pruning, weeding, or harvesting crops.
• [Supplemental] Devise cultural methods or environmental controls for plants for which guidelines are sketchy or nonexistent.
• [Core] Maintain or repair agricultural facilities, equipment, or tools to ensure operational readiness, safety, and cleanliness.
• [Supplemental] Transplant trees, vegetables, or horticultural plants.
• [Core] Supervise or train agricultural technicians or farm laborers.
• [Supplemental] Prepare or present agricultural demonstrations.

Detailed work activities

• Care for plants or animals.
• Collect biological specimens.
• Cultivate land.
• Develop sustainable industrial or development methods.
• Examine characteristics or behavior of living organisms.
• Maintain laboratory or technical equipment.
• Manage agricultural or forestry operations.
• Measure ingredients.
• Operate farming equipment.
• Operate laboratory or field equipment.
• Prepare biological samples for testing or analysis.
• Prepare compounds or solutions for products or testing.
• Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
• Provide technical information or assistance to public.
• Record research or operational data.
• Research crop management methods.
• Research diseases or parasites.
• Research sustainable agricultural processes or practices.
• Set up laboratory or field equipment.
• Supervise scientific or technical personnel.
• Test quality of materials or finished products.
• Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.