Horticultural and Craft Crop Cultivation Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Agricultural worker who performs sowing, seedling raising, transplanting, management, harvesting, quality sorting, and shipping for various horticultural and craft crops.
Description
Horticultural and craft crop cultivation workers perform all processes from sowing, seedling raising, and transplanting ornamental plants, tea, fiber crops, and spice crops, to fertilization, irrigation, environmental control, pest and disease control, harvesting, preparation, quality inspection, and shipping work. They develop cultivation plans taking into account seasons and crop characteristics, and may incorporate soil management, mechanization techniques, and labor-saving methods. Work is primarily outdoors or in greenhouses, requiring physical stamina and the ability to continuously observe and manage.
Future Outlook
Labor demand remains stable due to aging population and shortage of workers. Work efficiency improvements are expected through the introduction of smart agriculture and environmental control technologies.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Interested in the natural environment / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice worker → Horticultural and Craft Crop Cultivation Worker → Chief employee → Site supervisor (leader) → Farm manager → Independent operator (farm owner)
Required Skills
Agricultural machinery operation / Fertilization and irrigation management / Harvesting and sorting / Pest and disease control techniques / Sowing and seedling raising techniques / Transplanting techniques
Recommended Skills
Greenhouse management / Organic cultivation techniques / Quality inspection / Smart agriculture / Soil analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | For early detection of pests and diseases and quality control. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects require physical stamina. |
Related Qualifications
- Horticultural decoration technician
- Pesticide handler
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