Land-based Machinery Supervisor Drivers & Mobile Plant Operators

The study of combining agriculture production and protection and regeneration of natural environment. Includes the principles and methods of critical selection and adequate application methods for sustainability in agriculture.

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Principles and Practices For Modern Agronomy

Dr. Anil Kumar, Ms. Jyot…

2024

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Types and features of pests in plants and crops. Different kinds of pest control methods, activities using conventional or biological methods taking into account the type of plant or crop, …

Principles in growing crops, the natural cycle, nursing of nature, growth conditions and principles of organic and sustainable production. Quality criterias and requirements of seeds, plants and crop.

Diversity of soil elements and types of soil in relation to plant growth.

Principles of botanicals with a primary focus in herbaceous and annual plants in raw form.

Recommend technical solutions, including systems, to the client within the framework of a project.

Evaluate the need for labour for the work ahead. Evaluate the performance of the team of workers and inform superiors. Encourage and support the employees in learning, teach them techniques …

Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.

Regularly ensure that working conditions on site meet health and safety requirements; ensure that the proposed work will not pose a threat to the physical integrity of others.

Organise, allocate and coordinate members of the team. Organise production programmes and plan the production and sales. Purchase materials and equipment. Manage stocks.

Schedule tasks based on incoming work; anticipate the total amount of resources required to complete the work and assign them accordingly. Assess the required working hours, pieces of equipment, and …

Start up and shut down equipment; identify and troubleshoot technical problems and conduct minor repairs. Monitor control equipment in order to identify safety and environmental hazards.

Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.

Understand principles of mechanical engineering, physics, and materials science.

Understand road traffic laws and the rules of the road.

Employ a set of organisational techniques and procedures which facilitate the achievement of the goals set. Use these resources efficiently and sustainably, and show flexibility when required.

Mow, pick or cut agricultural products manually or using appropriate tools and machinery. Take into account the relevant quality criteria of products, hygiene prescriptions and use the appropriate methods.

Maintain an inventory of cultivation equipment and supplies. Order additional materials as needed.

Operate motorised agricultural equipment including tractors, balers, sprayers, ploughs, mowers, combines, earthmoving equipment, trucks, and irrigation equipment.

Use GPS Systems.

Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …

Develop and advise on implementation of soil health and plant nutrition programs.

Handle chemical products for soil and plants includes cleaning the equipment used for spreading and spraying, mixing of chemicals, preparing pesticides and herbicides for spraying, preparing fertilisers for spreading.

Inspect crops, fields, and plant stock to determine the need and timing for sowing, spraying, weeding, and harvesting.

Operate machinery on and off road for harvesting, forwarding and transportation of wood.

Operate a variety of landscaping equipment such as chain saws, line trimmers, tillers, back hoes, bobcats, bed edgers, mowers, blowers, dump trailers, tillers, sod cutters, weed eaters, plant augers, and …

Inspect the park or part of the park. Note and report problems like blocked trails and risks like overflowing rivers.

Suggest how to solve business issues, using ICT means, so that business processes are improved.

Use landscaping service equipment for excavation, roto-tilling, ploughing, lawn fertilisation, flower planting. Use machinery like power push mower, riding mower, gas-powered leaf blower, wheelbarrow. Use hand tools including rake, shovel, …

Collaborate with others in a team for land-based machinery activities regarding services for agricultural production and landscaping.