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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Farmworkers, Farm and Ranch Animals. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Administration and Management50
2.Customer and Personal Service46
3.Biology44
4.Production and Processing42
5.English Language41
6.Food Production40
* Importance out of 100

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

Knowledge Area Scores

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.
50
46
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
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.
46
45
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
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
44
38
Feed domestic animalsInvestigate the effects of pollution on marine plants and animalsIsolate and identify a new virus
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
42
40
Put a computer back into its packing materialsSupervise an appliance assembly lineManage an international shipping company distribution center
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
41
34
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Food Production
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
40
38
Keep an herb box in the kitchenOperate a commercial fishing boat"Run a 100,000-acre farm"