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Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 24
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Inspect crops, fields, and plant stock to determine conditions and need for cultivating, spraying, weeding, or harvesting. |
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Assign duties such as cultivation, irrigation and harvesting of crops or plants, product packaging and grading, and equipment maintenance. |
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Observe workers to detect inefficient and unsafe work procedures or to identify problems, initiating corrective action as necessary. |
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Review employees' work to evaluate quality and quantity. |
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Prepare and maintain time and payroll reports, as well as details of personnel actions such as performance evaluations, hires, promotions, and disciplinary actions. |
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Plan and supervise infrastructure and collections maintenance functions such as planting, fertilizing, pest and weed control, and landscaping. |
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Prepare reports regarding farm conditions, crop yields, machinery breakdowns, or labor problems. |
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Requisition and purchase supplies such as insecticides, machine parts or lubricants, and tools. |
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Estimate labor requirements for jobs, and plan work schedules accordingly. |
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Direct or assist with the adjustment and repair of farm equipment and machinery. |
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Most occupations in this zone require job specific training (vocational training) related to the occupation (NFQ Levels 5 and 6 or higher), related on-the-job experience, or a relevant professional award.
Related Experience
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, electricians typically complete four years of training in order to perform the job.
Job Training
Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognised apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Job Zone Examples
These occupations usually involve using communication and organisational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include restaurant managers, electricians, agricultural technicians, legal secretaries, hairdressers, and web developers. |
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Note: All salaries are in thousands of euros and refer to annual salaries.
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Horticultural Manager
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40 - 50
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Last Updated: March, 2011 |
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| * The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries. |
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Paul Dowling
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"You get to do projects from the start, and bring them to completion, you get to see something for the work you've done" |
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