| Skills | Description |
|---|---|
| Negotiation | Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. |
| Operation and Control | Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
| Repairing | Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
| Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
| Equipment Maintenance | Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. |
| Knowledge | Description |
|---|---|
| Food Production | Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques. |
| Transportation | Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
| Biology | Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. |
| Experience | Definition |
|---|---|
| Overall Experience | No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office before. |
| Job Training | Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker could show you how to do the job. |
| Education | These occupations may require a high school diploma or GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to obtain a license. |
| Related Occupations |
|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operators |
| Animal Breeders |
| Farmers and Ranchers |
| Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals |
| Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders |
| General Farmworkers |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers |