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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Workers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Food Production53
2.English Language50
3.Mechanical49
Production and Processing49
5.Mathematics48
6.Personnel and Human Resources41
7.Administration and Management40
* 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.
53
47
Keep an herb box in the kitchenOperate a commercial fishing boat"Run a 100,000-acre farm"
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
50
41
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
49
55
Replace the filters in a furnaceReplace a valve on a steam pipeOverhaul an airplane jet engine
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
49
46
Put a computer back into its packing materialsSupervise an appliance assembly lineManage an international shipping company distribution center
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
48
46
Add two numbersAnalyze data to determine areas with the highest salesDerive a complex mathematical equation
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.
41
39
Fill out a medical claim formInterview applicants for a secretarial positionDesign a new personnel selection and promotion system for the Army
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.
40
43
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company