Description
Botanical technicians provide technical assistance in researching and testing different plant species to monitor their properties such as growth and structure. They collect and analyse data using laboratory equipment, compile reports and maintain laboratory stock. Botanical technicians also study plants to research their use in areas such as medicine, food and materials.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
laboratory equipmentplant speciesscientific research methodologybiologycharacteristics of plantslaboratory techniquesbotanybiosecurityecologyhorticulture principlesvariety of botanicalschemistryaeroponicsenvironmental legislationaquatic speciesplant care productshydroponicsreforestationhazardous waste storage
Practical Skills
apply safety procedures in laboratoryperform laboratory testsapply scientific methodswrite technical reportscollect biological datamaintain laboratory equipmentmanage inventoryperform scientific researchcalibrate laboratory equipmentuse laboratory equipmentanalyse experimental laboratory dataassist in the production of laboratory documentationprepare visual datacreate soil and plant improvement programmesanalyse cell culturesmaintain plant healthhandling chemical products for soil and plantspreserve samplesmaintain freelance databasewrite research proposalsensure compliance with environmental legislationkeep task recordsconduct ecological surveyslabel samplesnurse plantsanalyse environmental data