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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Food Science Technicians. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.English Language67
2.Production and Processing61
3.Mathematics58
4.Chemistry56
5.Customer and Personal Service55
6.Food Production54
7.Biology53
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Knowledge Area Scores

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
67
55
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
61
44
Put a computer back into its packing materialsSupervise an appliance assembly lineManage an international shipping company distribution center
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
58
53
Add two numbersAnalyze data to determine areas with the highest salesDerive a complex mathematical equation
Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
56
57
Use a common household bug sprayUse the proper concentration of chlorine to purify a water sourceDevelop a safe commercial cleaner
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
55
49
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
Food Production
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.
54
49
Keep an herb box in the kitchenOperate a commercial fishing boat"Run a 100,000-acre farm"
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
53
46
Feed domestic animalsInvestigate the effects of pollution on marine plants and animalsIsolate and identify a new virus