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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Agricultural Equipment Operators. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Food Production90
2.Personnel and Human Resources67
3.Chemistry64
4.Administration and Management62
5.English Language60
6.Customer and Personal Service57
7.Economics and Accounting55
8.Telecommunications47
9.Building and Construction46
10.Public Safety and Security43
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Knowledge Area Scores

Food Production
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
90
77
Keep an herb box in the kitchenOperate a commercial fishing boat"Run a 100,000-acre farm"
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
67
34
Fill out a medical claim formInterview applicants for a secretarial positionDesign a new personnel selection and promotion system for the Army
Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
64
63
Use a common household bug sprayUse the proper concentration of chlorine to purify a water sourceDevelop a safe commercial cleaner
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
62
57
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
60
39
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
57
30
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
55
14
Answer billing questions from credit card customersDevelop financial investment programs for individual clientsKeep a major corporation's financial records
Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
47
23
Dial a phoneInstall a satellite TV dish"Develop a new, world-wide telecommunications network"
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
46
53
Choose the proper type of wood for adding a deck onto a houseFix a plumbing leak in the ceilingBuild a high-rise office tower
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
43
14
Use a seatbeltInspect a building site for safety violationsCommand a military operation