Hard Skills
EntryManual Tobacco HarvestingThe technique of hand-picking or priming tobacco leaves from the stalk at the correct stage of maturity without damaging the plant.
IntermediateLeaf Ripeness IdentificationThe ability to distinguish mature tobacco leaves from immature ones based on color, texture, and position on the stalk.
EntryGreen Tobacco Sickness (GTS) PreventionKnowledge of safety protocols to prevent nicotine poisoning caused by skin contact with wet tobacco leaves, including proper PPE usage.
IntermediatePost-Harvest Sorting and GradingThe process of organizing harvested leaves by size, color, and quality grade before they are moved to curing barns.