Agricultural Mutual Aid Technician
のうぎょうきょうさいぎじゅついん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Agricultural Mutual Aid Technicians conduct damage surveys and assessments of crops and livestock under the agricultural mutual aid system, provide farming guidance, and support farmers' risk management as specialists.
Description
Agricultural Mutual Aid Technicians, based on the agricultural mutual aid system, conduct on-site surveys and damage assessments for losses due to natural disasters or pests. They also prepare documents for mutual aid payments based on survey results, explain them to farmers, provide farming guidance, and propose measures to reduce damage. They collaborate with cooperatives and insurance offices to create reports and manage data, and engage in risk evaluation and promotion of preventive measures. The work is mainly fieldwork outdoors, requiring broad agricultural knowledge, technical skills, and communication abilities.
Future Outlook
With increasing climate change and natural disasters, the importance of agricultural risk management is growing, and demand for Agricultural Mutual Aid Technicians remains stable. In the future, the adoption of remote sensing and IoT for damage surveys and prevention technologies is expected.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Business trips and inspections / Fieldwork / Flexitime / Office work
Career Path
Junior Agricultural Mutual Aid Technician → Senior Agricultural Mutual Aid Technician → Leader → Manager → Mutual Aid Planning Officer
Required Skills
Basic Livestock Knowledge / Damage Survey and Assessment Skills / Data Recording / Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Insurance System / Communication Skills / GIS and Map Reading / Office Software
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Requires accurately assessing damage situations and performing analysis for mutual aid payment calculations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Overlooking minor damage areas can affect mutual aid payments. |
| Communication Skills | Requires appropriate communication with farmers to gain trust while conducting surveys and guidance. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to outdoor surveys, prolonged walking, and carrying heavy samples. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work follows existing procedures and manuals. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
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