Hard Skills
IntermediateTobacco Grading StandardsKnowledge and application of industry or government classification systems to categorize tobacco leaves based on physical characteristics.
AdvancedSensory EvaluationThe ability to use sight, smell, and touch to determine the moisture content, aroma, and texture of tobacco leaves.
AdvancedDefect RecognitionIdentifying visual and olfactory signs of mold, rot, fermentation issues, or pest infestation in raw materials.
IntermediateKnowledge of Tobacco VarietiesUnderstanding the unique biological and curing characteristics of various tobacco types such as Flue-cured, Burley, and Oriental.
BasicQuality DocumentationMaintaining precise records of grading outcomes, batch numbers, and origin data for traceability purposes.