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Technical operations

Technical operations

Some skills and knowledge are essential, regardless of which part of farming or growing you want to work in.

These are called core competency areas. The areas are Business, Environment, Health and Safety, Leadership, People and Technical.

Technical capabilities  

These are called core competency areas. The areas are Business, Environment, Health and Safety, Leadership, People and Technical.

The Technical area will help you develop your ability to understand technology, machinery, vehicles, and structures that improve the production and profits of the business.

The competency area in Technical operations covers technology, machinery, vehicles, and structures. 

Learning materials will appear in our technical hub and a host of other essential skills, covering a range of issues important to everyone working in agriculture and horticulture.


At this level, you are typically working as part of a team towards the goals of the business.

Supporting successful technical operations by using knowledge and skills around technology, machinery, vehicles, and structures to improve production and business viability.

At this level, you are typically supporting the owner or manager of the business and may be supervising other team members.

Supporting the management of technical operations by using knowledge and skills around technology, machinery, vehicles, and structures to improve production and business viability.

At this level, you are typically taking main responsibility for a business area or the overall business.

Managing technical operations by using knowledge and skills around technology, machinery, vehicles, and structures to improve production and business viability.

After you've filled in your Capability Profile, you'll see learning relevant to your role and level inside your Recommendations. You'll then be signposted toward learning and CPD opportunities that will work for you.


The Capability Profile is an online tool that allows you to specify what level you are within your current job role and identify areas where you can develop your skills and knowledge.

Health and Safety
Leadership competencies
People competencies
Environment competencies
<p>Environment competencies centre on protecting the health of animals and humans, managing waste, and ensuring land use is sustainable.</p>
Business competencies
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