First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers
Forestry workers directly supervise and coordinate the activities of agricultural, forestry, aquacultural, and related workers.
A forestry worker performs daily tasks such as assigning tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters, recording the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped, monitoring workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations and observing animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behaviour, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.
The duties of a farm supervisor include observing fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine the quality of fish, or determine the completeness of harvesting. Apart from proficiency in farming, fishing and forestry education, it is vital to complete training from vocational school and attain work-readiness skills and experience. Forestry workers must hold good communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals.
In order to succeed as a forestry worker, one requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks, good-natured and love towards animals & fishes. The top industries under which you can apply for jobs are agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting.
Qualifications
Every career requires an element of study and academic qualification, and there can be several study routes and pathways you can take. In following any academic pathway you will study subjects that contribute to the specialised knowledge required to achieve your career goals. These qualifications provide a future employer with the evidence that you have the desired knowledge, understanding and experience of their industry, so it’s important to consider the various types of qualifications available to you and to understand how they can boost your career and create opportunities for you.
- B.Tech Agricultural Engineering
- B.Sc. Food Technology
- B.Sc. Fisheries
Tasks
- Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
- Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped.
- Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.
- Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.
- Observe fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine quality of fish, or determine completeness of harvesting.
- Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.
- Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.
- Train workers in spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods, and in the use of equipment.
- Train workers in techniques such as planting, harvesting, weeding, or insect identification and in the use of safety measures.
- Confer with managers to evaluate weather or soil conditions, to develop plans or procedures, or to discuss issues such as changes in fertilizers, herbicides, or cultivating techniques.
Progression Routes
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