Sericulturist
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Traditional agricultural occupation that raises silkworms to produce cocoons. Responsible for a series of tasks from mulberry cultivation to sericulture, cocoon harvesting, and processing.
Description
Sericulturists perform a series of sericulture tasks, from managing mulberry orchards to silkworm hatching and cocoon harvesting. Specifically, they handle mulberry pruning and weeding, silkworm egg incubation, feeding, temperature and humidity control, pest and disease prevention, cleaning and disinfection, cocoon selection, grading and storage, and sometimes cocoon reeling (raw silk extraction). They require meticulous environmental adjustments and hygiene management based on seasons and weather, combining traditional techniques with recent mechanization for efficient production.
Future Outlook
While efficiency improves through mechanization and IoT technology adoption, successor shortages in small-scale sericulture remain a challenge. Key future points include re-evaluating its value as a traditional industry, high value-added development, and promoting sericulture experiences linked with tourism.
Personality Traits
Doesn't shy away from diligent work / Excellent observational skills / High concentration
Work Style
Early Morning / Individual Handling / Outdoor Work / Physically Demanding Work / Seasonal Work
Career Path
Sericulture Worker → Technical Staff (Sericulture Farm) → Sericulture Farm Manager → Agricultural Manager → Agricultural Technical Instructor
Required Skills
Cocoon Processing (Selection and Grading) / Hygiene Management / Insect Physiology / Mulberry Cultivation / Pest and Disease Control / Temperature and Humidity Management
Recommended Skills
Agricultural Machinery Operation / Basic Machine Maintenance / Data Analysis / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small environmental changes greatly affect growth. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of outdoor work and prolonged standing. |
| Problem Solving | Because quick measures against diseases and climate changes are necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because procedures are routine with little room for ingenuity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little complex mathematical analysis. |
Aliases
- Cocoon Production Worker
- Silkworm Rearing Worker
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