Career Guidance Handbook 2014
Occupations in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Agricultural Advisor: Assists or supplies farmers with information on soils, crops and livestock
Agricultural Economist: Studies economic activities that affect agriculture
Agricultural Extension Officer: Gets information and instructions to rural areas to teach rural farmers to be better farmers.
Agricultural Inspector: Makes sure all agricultural products are of high quality.
Agricultural Journalist: Gathers, writes, edits and reports on matters of agricultural interest in newspapers or farm magazine.
Agricultural Manager Concerned with optimal use of various resources such as capital, personnel, equipment, water and soil.
Agricultural Researcher Specializes in agricultural problems in a specific field, like maize or beans
Agricultural Technical Advisor Assists and advises farmers, agricultural business, rural industries and government regarding production, processing and distribution of farm products.
Agronomist Investigates field crops like maize and develops new growing methods.
ApicuIturist Operates bee hives to produce honey.
Crop Production Manager Oversees staff and workers in the daily tasks of producing crops on farms.
Farmer (Commercial) Produces food for the nation.
Farmer (Livestock) Owns land, on which they farm livestock such as cattle and sheep.
Farming Consultant Advises and assists farmers on various aspects of farming.
Grain Grader Determines the quality of grain before it can be marketable,
Grassland Scientist Responsible for the effective management of natural and established pasture.
Horticulturist Seeks to beautify cities, towns, or suburbs and provides better' recreation facilities.
Meat Inspector (Veterinarian) Inspects establishments engaged in slaughtering livestock and processing meat intended for national and foreign shipment.
Pest Control Operator Protects residential and commercial properties from rodents and common household insects such as flies, cockroaches and other vermin.
Soil Scientist Studies and analyses the chemical and physical properties and evolution of soil and rocks.
Agricultural Metal Worker Makes steel doors, metal patterns, fixtures, templates and railings for agricultural purposes.
Animal and Wild Life Scientist Concerned with study, learning and management of domestic and wild animals.
Animal Trainer Teaches animals to compete in shows, performs tricks and obey commands.
Animal Health Technician Assists veterinarians in the technical work of animal disease control.
Animal Production Manager Concentrates on the quality and production of animal products.
Animal Scientist Concerned with the study, rearing and management of domestic animals.
Bird Farm Manager Specializes in all birds from exotic birds species to indigenous birds.
Game Farm Manager Supervises and operates game farms for the selection, breeding, care and feeding, distribution and sale of game farm animals.
Game Range Manager Training, field guiding, hunting, conservation, administration and research.
Game Ranger Responsible for long time conservation of fauna and flora.
Guide Dog Trainer Trains dogs to guide people who are partly or wholly visually impaired (blind)
Entomologist Studies insects and distinguishes harmful from useful insects.
Farrier Trims hooves, installs pads, resets shoes and puts new shoes on horses.
Herpetologist Studies amphibians (e.g. frogs) and reptiles (e,g., lizards).
Horse Breeder Breeds and sells horses.
Jockey Rides racehorses in racing events.
Mammalogist Studies all species of mammals.
Microbiologist Isolates, grows and studies beneficial and harmful micro organisms such as viruses, bacteria and moulds.
Nematologist Studies nematodes (round worms).
Ornithologist Studies the origin, autonomy, behaviour and conservation of birds.
Pet shop Owner Sells and takes care of any companion animals (pets), from cats to dogs
Primatologist Studies primates (apes like gorillas and chimpanzees).
Stud and Stable Works in the horse breeding industry
Taxidermist Preserves animal parts and skins by making stuffed replicas of the animal.
Veterinarian Treats pet and farm animals.
Veterinary Anatomist Studies the structure and form of animals' bodies.
Veterinary Microbiologist Studies the biology, ecology, etiology, bacteriology, virology and immunology of micro-organisms taken from body fluids and tissue of diseased animals.
Veterinary Nurse Cares for animals recovering from surgery.
Veterinary Surgeon Tests diary herds for tuberculosis and brucellosis and inoculates animals against diseases such as rabies.
Veterinary Technologist Executes laboratory procedures to handle and inject animals and to record observations.
Wildlife Manager Advises people on how to deal with wild animals that are causing trouble.
Zoo Keeper Responsible for the well-being of zoo animals by monitoring and managing their health.
Zoo Educator Conducts classes and prepares written information for teachers who bring their students to the zoo.
Zoologist Studies the origins, growth and development of animals.
Animal Behaviour Consults desperate pet owners regarding control of behavioural disorders and
Consultant assists in preventing their pets from developing inappropriate behaviour such as aggression.
Animal Care Attendant Involved with all aspects of animal care
Animal Food Scientist Studies animal food and does research on animal feeding.
Baker Supervises employers who operate machinery that mixes, moulds and bakes products like bread.
Bartender Serves drinks at bars.
Brewer Makes beer from raw products like hops.
Baker Technologist Maintains and improves the quality of baked foods.
Butcher Prepares animals carcasses obtained from abattoirs by turning them into retail cuts of meat.
Butler Works in wealthy households and is in charge of coordinating the entire staff to ensure the smooth running of the household.
Cheese Maker Makes and shapes cheese.
Caterer Provides food, drinks as well as cutlery and crockery for functions. Also gives advice on how to plan the function.
Chef Cooks, supervises and coordinates the activities of other cooks who are engaged in preparing food.
Dietetic Technician Works as a nutritionist in health care facilities such as hospitals, neighbourhood health centers, health agencies and nursing homes.
Dietician Interprets the science of nutrition in food for both healthy and ill people.
Food and Beverages Manager Manages the productive, profitable operation of restaurants, bars and functions.
Food Inspector Inspects food such as meat, milk, fruit and vegetables to ensure that they are safe to eat.
Food Scientist and Technologist Applies the findings of research to the field of food, to make foods and the processing of food more beneficial.
Food Service Manager Plans menus, maintains safety standards and ensures excellent hygiene in, e.g., canteens.
Food Stylist Arranges and prepares food for displays at trade shows and foods used in advertisements, films and photographic shoots.
Hospitality Entrepreneur Responsible for the day to day running of guest houses, bed and breakfast establishment, catering services or home industries.
Miller Grins any solid cereals, like corn to powder or pulp.
Mixologist Works as a bartender and specializes in mixing cocktails in bars, restaurants, clubs and at private parties.
Restauranteur Operates or owns a restaurant.
Waiter/Waitress/Wine Steward Serves foods and drinks at restaurants.
Agricultural Engineer Designs agricultural machinery (farm tools and implements).
Agricultural Technician Plans how to use farmland to its best potential.
Hotel Manager Oversees the smooth running of the hotel.
House Keeper Keeps hotel rooms and laundry clean and tidy.
Receptionist Receives customers at the front desk and also sees to room bookings and accounts.
Potter Helps customers by carrying their luggage to their hotel room.
Conservation Ecologist Carries out programmes for the management and conservation of animals and plants population and their habitat.
Eco-tourism Guide Educates people about the local environment and how to behave in an ecological friendly way.
Eco-Tourism Manager May act as field guides, front office managers, eco lodge managers or may work in development and planning.
Ecologist Studies the interaction of people and the environment.
Environmental Educator Teaches the public and tourists about environment and monitors and preserves plants and animals in nature reservoirs and wild life sanctuaries.
Environmental Engineer Responsible for designing of public infrastructure system.
Environmental Health Officer Combats the pollution of the environment and in doing so prevents health hazards.
Environmental Technologist Applies advanced environmental science, strategies, environmental technologies and integrates management strategies to improve the environment. \Game/Nature
Ensures the wellbeing of animals by setting up and enforcing conservation laws and Conservationist giving farmers conservation advice.
Nature Conservationist Ensures the animals in zoos are properly fed and healthy. (Zoo)
Nature Conservation Applies agricultural and environmental science practices to understand how natural
Management Technician living systems function and how they can be managed.
Parks Administrator Educates people about the environment and conservation and runs nature reservoirs or parks according to certain laws and standards.
Viticulturist Grows and manages grapevines, especially for winemaking.
Hydrological Engineer Responsible for all water management, like how households get their water.
Hydrologist Studies earth's water and its distribution on and below the surface of the earth and the atmosphere.
Industrial Technician Measures the density of liquids and assists the hydrologist who studies the properties (Hydrometry) of the earth's water and its movement in relation to land.
Plant Protector Checks that plants are protected during weeding and hoeing.
Weed Scientist Uses herbicides to control weeds and collect different weed spices.
Wood Scientist Studies the physical, chemical and biological properties of wood.
Wine Maker Produces wine.
Ichthyologist Researches fish and the role they play in the environment
Limnologist Studies the physical, chemical, metrological and biological conditions in fresh water bodies such as lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and wet lands
Marine Biologist Studies the plants and animals that live in the ocean
Marine Architect Plans, designs and supervises the construction and repair of ship and pleasure crafts.
Water Care Technologist Analyses and treats water
Oceanographer Researches the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the ocean.
Oceanographic Technician Assists the oceanographer
Ship Surveyor Administers, supervises, or performs work related to surveying government or merchant vessels in order to determine their conditions according to certain specified requirements
Trout Farmer Spawns and raises trout for commercial purposes
Tug Master Commands the crew on tugboat
Aqua Culturist Specializes in breeding and raising aquatic life
Aquatic Scientist Studies the marine plants and animals and the effect of certain factors such as water movements and temperature on marine life
Boat Builder and Shipwright Builds, repairs, alters, renovates and maintains boats and ships
Soil Scientist Studies and analyses soils and rocks
Volcanologist Studies volcanoes and predict eruptions and possible after effects
Coastal Geologist Studies the composition and structure of coastal regions in order to understand the physical, chemical and biological evolution of a coastline
Cruise Director Works on a board luxury cruise ships
Fisherman Catches fish by working on small boats that stay relatively close to land or on bigger ones that go further into the sea, to specific fishing grounds or areas that are known to have fish.
Geo-hydrological Technician Studies water supplies and quality and characteristics
Glaciologist Studies snow and ice and their formation like glaciers
Astronomer Studies various aspects of the universe
Exobiologist Studies the origin, evolution, distribution and future of life in the universe.
Planetary Scientist Studies the formation and the composition of solid surfaces found in the solar system
Arboriculturist Plants and maintains trees and shrubs
Bonsai Culturist Grows dwarfed trees in containers
Botanist Researches various aspects of plants life
Bryologist Studies mosses and liverworts which are small, flowerless, green plants which reproduce by spores and do not have true roots
Wood Machinist Steps up and operates machines for cutting and shaping wood
Speleologist Studies caves
Weather Forecaster Studies the natural local, regional, or global climate in order to predict future weather patterns
Florist Makes flower arrangements to sell to the public and also prepares special floral arrangements for wedding and other functions.
Forester Raises seedlings, plants and trees to maintain forests.
Grassland Scientist Manages grass pastures.
Gardener/ Groundskeeper Ensures that gardens, lawns, shrubs and trees are healthy, well maintained and attractively designed.
Garden Designer Designs gardens for clients.
Horticulturist Works with plants and can work to beautify cities, towns or suburbs and provide recreational facilities likes parks.
Hydroponics Expert Teaches how to grow food with limited resources and space.
Herbarium Worker Works in botanical gardens and museum herbariums.
Mycologist A botanist who specializes in studying fungi like mushroom.
Nursery Manager Grows young plants, flowers, trees and shrubs for sale to the public or for use in the parks and gardens.
Landscape Architect Designs out doors spaces to make them functional, natural and attractive.
Land Constructor Designs, develops, maintains and remodels gardens and landscapes.
Siviculturist Dedicates all works and research into developing long term conservation projects.
Timber Technologist Researches the chemical, physical and biological properties of wood to find new and improved ways of growing, processing and using wood .
Turf Grass Manager Responsible for large lawn areas like golf courses.
Cartographer Prepares maps, charts and drawings from aerial photographs.
Climatologist Studies both the nature of climate and the natural or human induced factors that cause climates to change and can therefore help predict future climate.
Gemmologist Examines gemstones such as gold, mercury and diamond to evaluate their genuineness and quality.
Geochemist Studies the chemical composition of the earth, including rocks to show the location and concentration of chemical over large exploration and development of resources, including oil, coal and gas.
Geographer Focuses on relationship between people and environment.
Geologist studies the structure and history of the earth crust.
Geomorphologist Studies landforms and land surfaces, determining where they come from and how old they are.
Geophysicist Studies the physical aspects of the earth, including its atmosphere
Geotechnician Studies and researches geosphere of the earth, and conducts assessments with other experts, in order to determine subterranean condition to find minerals and under water reservoirs and also evaluate the suit construction.
Mineralogist Studies minerals in terms of their forms, structure and physical properties.
Meteorologist Collects information about the weather.
Coal Technologist uses information like surveys to determine where the best places for good quality coal are.
Cartographer Prepares maps, charts and drawings from aerial photographs.
Climatologist Studies both the nature of climate and the natural or human-induced factors that cause climates to change and can therefore help predict future climate change.
Gemmologist Examines/gemstones such as gold, mercury and diamond to evaluate their genuineness, value and quality.
Geochemist Studies the chemical composition of the earth, including rocks and soil and may produce maps to show the location and concentration of chemical over large areas, and advise on the exploration and development of resources, including oil, coal and gas.
Geographer: Focuses on relationship between people and environment.
Geologists: Studies the structure and history of the earth crust.
Geomorphologist: Studies landforms and land surfaces, determining where they come from and how old they are.
Geophysist: Studies the physical aspects of the earth, including its atmosphere and hydrosphere.
Geotechnician Studies and researches geosphere of the earth, and conducts geomorphological analyses and assessments with other experts, in order to determine subterranean condition to find certain minerals and under water reservoirs and also evaluate the suitability of a site for large scale construction.
Mineralogist Studies minerals in terms of their forms, structure and physical properties.
Meteorologist Collects information about the weather.
Meteorological Technician Observes and records weather conditions for use in weather forecasting.
Metallurgical Engineer Adapts current materials for new use and develops new types of mental alloys.
Metallurgical Technician Bridges the gaps between professional metallurgists and artisans
Metallurgical Technologist Turns metal into products such as silverware, iron golf clubs, sockets wrenches, or key-chain rings.
Miner Works underground and on the surface of mines.
Mineral Resource Evolution Analyst Evaluates the availability of mineral resources.
Mineral Surveyor Land surveyor who maps the positions of features on the earth as a means to locating sites for mines.
Mining Engineer Plans, designs, constructs, operates and manages facilities used to get solid materials like gold or coal out of the earth.
Palaeontologist Studies ancient fossils.
Petrol Geological Technologist: Controls quality in refinery or lubricates manufacturing plants or in the field of petroleum production.
Petrologist Geologist who focuses on the structure, history and composition of rocks and rock formations.
Seismologist: Studies earthquakes to answer why/where/when and whether they will occur.
Agricultural Economist: Studies economic activities that affect agriculture
Agricultural Extension Officer: Gets information and instructions to rural areas to teach rural farmers to be better farmers.
Agricultural Inspector: Makes sure all agricultural products are of high quality.
Agricultural Journalist: Gathers, writes, edits and reports on matters of agricultural interest in newspapers or farm magazine.
Agricultural Manager Concerned with optimal use of various resources such as capital, personnel, equipment, water and soil.
Agricultural Researcher Specializes in agricultural problems in a specific field, like maize or beans
Agricultural Technical Advisor Assists and advises farmers, agricultural business, rural industries and government regarding production, processing and distribution of farm products.
Agronomist Investigates field crops like maize and develops new growing methods.
ApicuIturist Operates bee hives to produce honey.
Crop Production Manager Oversees staff and workers in the daily tasks of producing crops on farms.
Farmer (Commercial) Produces food for the nation.
Farmer (Livestock) Owns land, on which they farm livestock such as cattle and sheep.
Farming Consultant Advises and assists farmers on various aspects of farming.
Grain Grader Determines the quality of grain before it can be marketable,
Grassland Scientist Responsible for the effective management of natural and established pasture.
Horticulturist Seeks to beautify cities, towns, or suburbs and provides better' recreation facilities.
Meat Inspector (Veterinarian) Inspects establishments engaged in slaughtering livestock and processing meat intended for national and foreign shipment.
Pest Control Operator Protects residential and commercial properties from rodents and common household insects such as flies, cockroaches and other vermin.
Soil Scientist Studies and analyses the chemical and physical properties and evolution of soil and rocks.
Agricultural Metal Worker Makes steel doors, metal patterns, fixtures, templates and railings for agricultural purposes.
Animal and Wild Life Scientist Concerned with study, learning and management of domestic and wild animals.
Animal Trainer Teaches animals to compete in shows, performs tricks and obey commands.
Animal Health Technician Assists veterinarians in the technical work of animal disease control.
Animal Production Manager Concentrates on the quality and production of animal products.
Animal Scientist Concerned with the study, rearing and management of domestic animals.
Bird Farm Manager Specializes in all birds from exotic birds species to indigenous birds.
Game Farm Manager Supervises and operates game farms for the selection, breeding, care and feeding, distribution and sale of game farm animals.
Game Range Manager Training, field guiding, hunting, conservation, administration and research.
Game Ranger Responsible for long time conservation of fauna and flora.
Guide Dog Trainer Trains dogs to guide people who are partly or wholly visually impaired (blind)
Entomologist Studies insects and distinguishes harmful from useful insects.
Farrier Trims hooves, installs pads, resets shoes and puts new shoes on horses.
Herpetologist Studies amphibians (e.g. frogs) and reptiles (e,g., lizards).
Horse Breeder Breeds and sells horses.
Jockey Rides racehorses in racing events.
Mammalogist Studies all species of mammals.
Microbiologist Isolates, grows and studies beneficial and harmful micro organisms such as viruses, bacteria and moulds.
Nematologist Studies nematodes (round worms).
Ornithologist Studies the origin, autonomy, behaviour and conservation of birds.
Pet shop Owner Sells and takes care of any companion animals (pets), from cats to dogs
Primatologist Studies primates (apes like gorillas and chimpanzees).
Stud and Stable Works in the horse breeding industry
Taxidermist Preserves animal parts and skins by making stuffed replicas of the animal.
Veterinarian Treats pet and farm animals.
Veterinary Anatomist Studies the structure and form of animals' bodies.
Veterinary Microbiologist Studies the biology, ecology, etiology, bacteriology, virology and immunology of micro-organisms taken from body fluids and tissue of diseased animals.
Veterinary Nurse Cares for animals recovering from surgery.
Veterinary Surgeon Tests diary herds for tuberculosis and brucellosis and inoculates animals against diseases such as rabies.
Veterinary Technologist Executes laboratory procedures to handle and inject animals and to record observations.
Wildlife Manager Advises people on how to deal with wild animals that are causing trouble.
Zoo Keeper Responsible for the well-being of zoo animals by monitoring and managing their health.
Zoo Educator Conducts classes and prepares written information for teachers who bring their students to the zoo.
Zoologist Studies the origins, growth and development of animals.
Animal Behaviour Consults desperate pet owners regarding control of behavioural disorders and
Consultant assists in preventing their pets from developing inappropriate behaviour such as aggression.
Animal Care Attendant Involved with all aspects of animal care
Animal Food Scientist Studies animal food and does research on animal feeding.
Baker Supervises employers who operate machinery that mixes, moulds and bakes products like bread.
Bartender Serves drinks at bars.
Brewer Makes beer from raw products like hops.
Baker Technologist Maintains and improves the quality of baked foods.
Butcher Prepares animals carcasses obtained from abattoirs by turning them into retail cuts of meat.
Butler Works in wealthy households and is in charge of coordinating the entire staff to ensure the smooth running of the household.
Cheese Maker Makes and shapes cheese.
Caterer Provides food, drinks as well as cutlery and crockery for functions. Also gives advice on how to plan the function.
Chef Cooks, supervises and coordinates the activities of other cooks who are engaged in preparing food.
Dietetic Technician Works as a nutritionist in health care facilities such as hospitals, neighbourhood health centers, health agencies and nursing homes.
Dietician Interprets the science of nutrition in food for both healthy and ill people.
Food and Beverages Manager Manages the productive, profitable operation of restaurants, bars and functions.
Food Inspector Inspects food such as meat, milk, fruit and vegetables to ensure that they are safe to eat.
Food Scientist and Technologist Applies the findings of research to the field of food, to make foods and the processing of food more beneficial.
Food Service Manager Plans menus, maintains safety standards and ensures excellent hygiene in, e.g., canteens.
Food Stylist Arranges and prepares food for displays at trade shows and foods used in advertisements, films and photographic shoots.
Hospitality Entrepreneur Responsible for the day to day running of guest houses, bed and breakfast establishment, catering services or home industries.
Miller Grins any solid cereals, like corn to powder or pulp.
Mixologist Works as a bartender and specializes in mixing cocktails in bars, restaurants, clubs and at private parties.
Restauranteur Operates or owns a restaurant.
Waiter/Waitress/Wine Steward Serves foods and drinks at restaurants.
Agricultural Engineer Designs agricultural machinery (farm tools and implements).
Agricultural Technician Plans how to use farmland to its best potential.
Hotel Manager Oversees the smooth running of the hotel.
House Keeper Keeps hotel rooms and laundry clean and tidy.
Receptionist Receives customers at the front desk and also sees to room bookings and accounts.
Potter Helps customers by carrying their luggage to their hotel room.
Conservation Ecologist Carries out programmes for the management and conservation of animals and plants population and their habitat.
Eco-tourism Guide Educates people about the local environment and how to behave in an ecological friendly way.
Eco-Tourism Manager May act as field guides, front office managers, eco lodge managers or may work in development and planning.
Ecologist Studies the interaction of people and the environment.
Environmental Educator Teaches the public and tourists about environment and monitors and preserves plants and animals in nature reservoirs and wild life sanctuaries.
Environmental Engineer Responsible for designing of public infrastructure system.
Environmental Health Officer Combats the pollution of the environment and in doing so prevents health hazards.
Environmental Technologist Applies advanced environmental science, strategies, environmental technologies and integrates management strategies to improve the environment. \Game/Nature
Ensures the wellbeing of animals by setting up and enforcing conservation laws and Conservationist giving farmers conservation advice.
Nature Conservationist Ensures the animals in zoos are properly fed and healthy. (Zoo)
Nature Conservation Applies agricultural and environmental science practices to understand how natural
Management Technician living systems function and how they can be managed.
Parks Administrator Educates people about the environment and conservation and runs nature reservoirs or parks according to certain laws and standards.
Viticulturist Grows and manages grapevines, especially for winemaking.
Hydrological Engineer Responsible for all water management, like how households get their water.
Hydrologist Studies earth's water and its distribution on and below the surface of the earth and the atmosphere.
Industrial Technician Measures the density of liquids and assists the hydrologist who studies the properties (Hydrometry) of the earth's water and its movement in relation to land.
Plant Protector Checks that plants are protected during weeding and hoeing.
Weed Scientist Uses herbicides to control weeds and collect different weed spices.
Wood Scientist Studies the physical, chemical and biological properties of wood.
Wine Maker Produces wine.
Ichthyologist Researches fish and the role they play in the environment
Limnologist Studies the physical, chemical, metrological and biological conditions in fresh water bodies such as lakes, ponds, rivers, streams and wet lands
Marine Biologist Studies the plants and animals that live in the ocean
Marine Architect Plans, designs and supervises the construction and repair of ship and pleasure crafts.
Water Care Technologist Analyses and treats water
Oceanographer Researches the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the ocean.
Oceanographic Technician Assists the oceanographer
Ship Surveyor Administers, supervises, or performs work related to surveying government or merchant vessels in order to determine their conditions according to certain specified requirements
Trout Farmer Spawns and raises trout for commercial purposes
Tug Master Commands the crew on tugboat
Aqua Culturist Specializes in breeding and raising aquatic life
Aquatic Scientist Studies the marine plants and animals and the effect of certain factors such as water movements and temperature on marine life
Boat Builder and Shipwright Builds, repairs, alters, renovates and maintains boats and ships
Soil Scientist Studies and analyses soils and rocks
Volcanologist Studies volcanoes and predict eruptions and possible after effects
Coastal Geologist Studies the composition and structure of coastal regions in order to understand the physical, chemical and biological evolution of a coastline
Cruise Director Works on a board luxury cruise ships
Fisherman Catches fish by working on small boats that stay relatively close to land or on bigger ones that go further into the sea, to specific fishing grounds or areas that are known to have fish.
Geo-hydrological Technician Studies water supplies and quality and characteristics
Glaciologist Studies snow and ice and their formation like glaciers
Astronomer Studies various aspects of the universe
Exobiologist Studies the origin, evolution, distribution and future of life in the universe.
Planetary Scientist Studies the formation and the composition of solid surfaces found in the solar system
Arboriculturist Plants and maintains trees and shrubs
Bonsai Culturist Grows dwarfed trees in containers
Botanist Researches various aspects of plants life
Bryologist Studies mosses and liverworts which are small, flowerless, green plants which reproduce by spores and do not have true roots
Wood Machinist Steps up and operates machines for cutting and shaping wood
Speleologist Studies caves
Weather Forecaster Studies the natural local, regional, or global climate in order to predict future weather patterns
Florist Makes flower arrangements to sell to the public and also prepares special floral arrangements for wedding and other functions.
Forester Raises seedlings, plants and trees to maintain forests.
Grassland Scientist Manages grass pastures.
Gardener/ Groundskeeper Ensures that gardens, lawns, shrubs and trees are healthy, well maintained and attractively designed.
Garden Designer Designs gardens for clients.
Horticulturist Works with plants and can work to beautify cities, towns or suburbs and provide recreational facilities likes parks.
Hydroponics Expert Teaches how to grow food with limited resources and space.
Herbarium Worker Works in botanical gardens and museum herbariums.
Mycologist A botanist who specializes in studying fungi like mushroom.
Nursery Manager Grows young plants, flowers, trees and shrubs for sale to the public or for use in the parks and gardens.
Landscape Architect Designs out doors spaces to make them functional, natural and attractive.
Land Constructor Designs, develops, maintains and remodels gardens and landscapes.
Siviculturist Dedicates all works and research into developing long term conservation projects.
Timber Technologist Researches the chemical, physical and biological properties of wood to find new and improved ways of growing, processing and using wood .
Turf Grass Manager Responsible for large lawn areas like golf courses.
Cartographer Prepares maps, charts and drawings from aerial photographs.
Climatologist Studies both the nature of climate and the natural or human induced factors that cause climates to change and can therefore help predict future climate.
Gemmologist Examines gemstones such as gold, mercury and diamond to evaluate their genuineness and quality.
Geochemist Studies the chemical composition of the earth, including rocks to show the location and concentration of chemical over large exploration and development of resources, including oil, coal and gas.
Geographer Focuses on relationship between people and environment.
Geologist studies the structure and history of the earth crust.
Geomorphologist Studies landforms and land surfaces, determining where they come from and how old they are.
Geophysicist Studies the physical aspects of the earth, including its atmosphere
Geotechnician Studies and researches geosphere of the earth, and conducts assessments with other experts, in order to determine subterranean condition to find minerals and under water reservoirs and also evaluate the suit construction.
Mineralogist Studies minerals in terms of their forms, structure and physical properties.
Meteorologist Collects information about the weather.
Coal Technologist uses information like surveys to determine where the best places for good quality coal are.
Cartographer Prepares maps, charts and drawings from aerial photographs.
Climatologist Studies both the nature of climate and the natural or human-induced factors that cause climates to change and can therefore help predict future climate change.
Gemmologist Examines/gemstones such as gold, mercury and diamond to evaluate their genuineness, value and quality.
Geochemist Studies the chemical composition of the earth, including rocks and soil and may produce maps to show the location and concentration of chemical over large areas, and advise on the exploration and development of resources, including oil, coal and gas.
Geographer: Focuses on relationship between people and environment.
Geologists: Studies the structure and history of the earth crust.
Geomorphologist: Studies landforms and land surfaces, determining where they come from and how old they are.
Geophysist: Studies the physical aspects of the earth, including its atmosphere and hydrosphere.
Geotechnician Studies and researches geosphere of the earth, and conducts geomorphological analyses and assessments with other experts, in order to determine subterranean condition to find certain minerals and under water reservoirs and also evaluate the suitability of a site for large scale construction.
Mineralogist Studies minerals in terms of their forms, structure and physical properties.
Meteorologist Collects information about the weather.
Meteorological Technician Observes and records weather conditions for use in weather forecasting.
Metallurgical Engineer Adapts current materials for new use and develops new types of mental alloys.
Metallurgical Technician Bridges the gaps between professional metallurgists and artisans
Metallurgical Technologist Turns metal into products such as silverware, iron golf clubs, sockets wrenches, or key-chain rings.
Miner Works underground and on the surface of mines.
Mineral Resource Evolution Analyst Evaluates the availability of mineral resources.
Mineral Surveyor Land surveyor who maps the positions of features on the earth as a means to locating sites for mines.
Mining Engineer Plans, designs, constructs, operates and manages facilities used to get solid materials like gold or coal out of the earth.
Palaeontologist Studies ancient fossils.
Petrol Geological Technologist: Controls quality in refinery or lubricates manufacturing plants or in the field of petroleum production.
Petrologist Geologist who focuses on the structure, history and composition of rocks and rock formations.
Seismologist: Studies earthquakes to answer why/where/when and whether they will occur.
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