Practice Assistant (Farm Work Practice in Schools)
じっしゅうじょしゅ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that provides assistance in students' work, prepares for practices, manages equipment, offers safety guidance, etc., in school agricultural practices.
Description
Practice assistants assist students' work in school agricultural practices, handling everything from preparing practice plans to managing equipment and materials, and providing safety and hygiene guidance. They support on-site tasks such as field tilling, sowing, seedling raising, harvesting, and sorting, creating an environment where students can practice safely and effectively. They collaborate with teachers to understand instructional plans, provide on-site guidance and assistance with machinery operation as needed, and also handle post-practice record organization and preparation for reflection meetings.
Future Outlook
Amid a serious shortage of agricultural workers in Japan, demand in agricultural education settings is stable or increasing, and with the introduction of smart agriculture technologies, the role of assistants with IT literacy may expand.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Practice Assistant → Agriculture Teacher Assistant → Agriculture Teacher → Farm Manager
Required Skills
Farm Work (Basic Knowledge) / Operation and Management of Agricultural Machinery / Safety and Health Management
Recommended Skills
Clinical Practice Coordination / Educational Support
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to changing weather conditions and practice content. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth collaboration with students and teachers is important. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for outdoor farm work assistance. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Need to cooperate with students and teachers to carry out tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced analytical thinking is not essential for practical farm work assistance. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Most tasks are routine, so creativity is not particularly needed. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analysis is rarely required. |
Related Qualifications
- Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License
Aliases
- Agricultural Practice Assistant
- School Farm Work Assistant
Related Jobs
- Agriculture Teacher
- Educational Practice Assistant
- Farm Manager