Horticultural Technology Instructor
えんげいぎじゅつしどういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who provides guidance and advice to farmers and facility operators on plant cultivation techniques, environmental management, and other aspects of horticultural production, supporting improvements in productivity and quality.
Description
Horticultural Technology Instructors work at public institutions, agricultural extension centers, private consulting firms, etc., disseminating and instructing the latest cultivation techniques, environmental control technologies, and pest and disease control methods for horticultural crops such as fruit trees, flowers, and vegetables. They conduct on-site visits, demonstrations at demo fields, hold training sessions and workshops, analyze cultivation records, propose technical improvements, support the introduction of new varieties, and assist with the adoption of ICT-based growth monitoring to promote the development of the local horticultural industry.
Future Outlook
In the agriculture sector facing aging populations and labor shortages, demand is increasing for productivity improvements and support for the 6th industrialization. With advancing environmental regulations and the adoption of digital technologies, the need for specialized horticultural technology guidance is expected to expand steadily.
Personality Traits
Excellent observation skills / Finds joy in teaching / Interested in natural environments / Patient
Work Style
Collaboration with research institutions / Employment at agricultural organizations / Fieldwork / On-site guidance / Seminar and training sessions
Career Path
Horticultural Technician → Senior Horticultural Technology Instructor → Technical Guidance Section Chief → Regional Agricultural Support Center Staff → Agriculture and Forestry Consultant
Required Skills
Fertilization and Soil Improvement Technology / Greenhouse Management / Horticultural Knowledge / Landscape Machinery Operation / Pest and Disease Diagnosis and Control / Variety Improvement
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / English Literature Reading / Flower Arrangement / ICT-Based Growth Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to detect subtle changes in plants and diseases early. |
| Communication Skills | Essential for smooth guidance with cultivators and related parties. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because acquiring knowledge of new technologies and variety improvements is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves outdoor work and long hours of patrol guidance. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to devise countermeasures for growth disorders and environmental changes. |
Related Qualifications
- Horticultural Decorator Technician
- Instructor Agriculturalist
- Landscape Construction Management Technician
Aliases
- Horticultural Advisor
- Horticultural Instructor
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