Water management specialists work in state or municipal environmental administrations, in public utilities or in firms of consulting engineers. They design and monitor all interventions in above and below-ground water: They plan and monitor the construction, operation and maintenance of water supply and disposal facilities, landscape lakes, rivers and canals and co-operate on measures for
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary assistents are predominantly employed in veterinary practices and veterinary clinics. They also work in veterinary laboratories, zoos and animal shelters, and in animal husbandry. In addition, they are employed in veterinary research, the chemical industry or in health and veterinary organisations. Occupational skills Veterinary assistents are predominantly employed in veterinary practices and veterinary clinics.
Specialist in Food Technology
Specialists in food technology produce foods using industrial techniques and processes on the basis of predetermined recipes. Their activities include taking delivery of process inputs, autonomous control of production and packaging processes as well as quality management. Other tasks include the cleaning and maintenance of equipment and machinery, in particular to ensure hygienic conditions and
Pest Controller
Pest controllers work in the fields of health and stored goods protection, wood and building protection and plant protection at alternating locations in internal and external areas for public, commercial and private customers. Occupational skills Pest controllers protect humans, animals, plants, stored goods, materials, buildings and the environment against the negative impact caused by pests
Miller (Process Technologist for the Milling and Animal Feed Industries)
Millers (Process technologists for the milling and animal feed industries) work in grain mills, animal feed plants and special mills. Occupational skills Millers (Process technologists for the milling and animal feed industries) are responsible for producing grain products, animal feed and special products for human and animal consumption controlling and regulating process technology procedures operating
Mechanic for Agricultural and Construction Machinery Technology
Field of Activity Mechanics for agricultural and construction machinery technology work in the planning, servicing, inspection, fault diagnosis, repair, equipping and retrofit-ting of agricultural and construction vehicles, machinery, plant and power tools, with direct customer contact in workshops and on site. Occupational Skills Mechanics for agricultural and construction machinery technology carry out their work independently
Gardener
Field of Activity In the specialisms arboriculture, vegetable growing, fruit growing, culture of herbaceous plants and ornamental plant culture, the activities of the gardener are primarily concerned with propagating, cultivating, harvesting, processing and marketing plants and plant products. Gardeners specializing in cemetery gardening are also responsible for laying out and tending graves and for mourning
Forest Manager
Field of Activity The work of forest managers covers the conservation, management and protection of forests and their sustainable and managed exploitation. Occupational Skills As a result of their vocational training, forest managers are qualified to carry out the activities listed below in a self-reliant manner and in compliance with the principles of nature and
Florist
Field of Activity Because of their broad-based training florists are competent in handling plants – e.g. classifying and caring for plants and parts of plants – and, in particular, in designing decorative plant and cut flower arrangements while taking due account of protection considerations concerning the environment and species diversity. An important part of florists’
Animal Keeper
Field of Activity Animal keepers work in zoos, animal parks, aquariums and terrariums, research and investigation facilities, animal clinics and veterinary practices, animal homes, boarding facilities, animal schools and other facilities which deal with the care, keeping, raising and training of animals. Occupational Skills Animal keepers carry out their work independently, taking into account animal,
