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Perform specialized support functions related to agricultural business offices and operations and to operate agricultural office equipment, software, and information systems.

Provide referral, consulting, technical assistance, and educational services to gardeners, farmers, ranchers, agribusinesses, and other organizations.

Apply journalistic, communication, and broadcasting principles to the development, production, and transmittal of agricultural information.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to the maintenance of alternative fuel vehicles and the conversion of standard vehicles to AFV status.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features.

Apply technical knowledge and skills in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of vehicles and mobile equipment.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to air-traffic management and control, usually with additional training at the FAA Flight Control Center in a cooperative education program.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to the management of aviation industry operations and services.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to the flying and/or navigation of commercial passenger and cargo, agricultural, public service, corporate and rescue fixed wing aircraft.

Shave and trim facial/neck hair and beards, cut and dress hair, fit hairpieces, give facial and scalp massages, apply cosmetic treatments, and to prepare for licensure as professional barbers at various levels.

Cut, trim, and style scalp, facial, and body hair; apply cosmetic preparations; perform manicures and pedicures; massage the head and extremities; and prepare for practice as licensed cosmetologists in specialized or full-service salons.

A program that prepares cosmetologists, barbers, stylists, nail technicians, and other grooming specialists to teach their specializations in licensed and accredited schools of cosmetology and barbering, and to prepare for licensure as instructors.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to drive trucks and buses, delivery vehicles, for-hire vehicles and other commercial vehicles, or to instruct commerical vehicle operators.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to operate computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools, such as lathes, mills, precision measuring tools, and related attachments and accessories, to perform machining functions, such as cutting, drilling, shaping, and finishing products and component parts.

Apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of computer engineers engaged in designing and developing computer systems and installations.

Apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to support engineers in designing computer hardware and peripheral systems.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair computers and related instruments.

Apply technical knowledge and skills in using a variety of explosive materials to aid in the construction process.

Apply project management knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques in the construction and facility management industries.

Manage, coordinate, and supervise the construction process.

Study the theories and principles, of correctional science and to function as professional corrections officers and other workers in public and/or private incarceration facilities.

Plan and manage institutional facilities and programs for housing and rehabilitating prisoners in the public and/or private sectors.

A program that focuses on the application of clinical and criminal laboratory science, investigative techniques, and criminology to the reconstruction of crimes and the analysis of physical evidence.

A program that prepares individuals to serve as professional bakers and pastry specialists in restaurants or other commercial baking establishments.

A program that focuses on the general study of the cooking and related culinary arts, and that may prepare individuals for a variety of jobs within the food service industry.

A program that focuses on the blending of food science and the culinary arts and that prepares individuals to work as research chefs and related research and development positions in the food industry.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to install indoor and outdoor residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems, and associated power transmission lines.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain and repair local, long-distance, and rural electric power cables and communication lines; erect and construct pole and tower lines; and install underground lines and cables.

Apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing energy-efficient systems or monitoring energy use.

Apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the operation and maintenance of electricity generating power plants.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair energy systems.

Operate forklifts in a variety of work environments.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment, such as a crawler tractors, motor graders and scrapers, shovels, rigging devices, hoists, and jacks.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service and maintain the operating condition of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

Apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, and heating systems.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to function as professional deep-water or scuba divers, diving instructors, or diving support personnel.

Serve as captains, executive officers, engineers and ranking mates on commercially licensed inland, coastal and ocean-going vessels.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft powerplant and related systems.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all aircraft components other than engines, propellers, avionics, and instruments.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of aircraft operating, control, and electronic systems.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to fabricate and repair steam boiler components.

Make and install structural, ornamental, and reinforcing metal structures and supports.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to fabricate and modify metal parts in support of other manufacturing, repair or design activities, or as an independent business.

Assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist.

Design, install, and test industrial and commercial piping systems and automatic fire and exposure protection systems.

Practice as licensed plumbers by applying technical knowledge and skills to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain piping fixtures and systems for steam, natural gas, oil, hot water, heating, cooling, drainage, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems in home and business environments.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to set up, maintain, repair, and operate well drilling equipment; locate, drill, construct, and develop water, gas, and oil wells; and test and monitor wells to ensure adequate flow.

A program that focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the production and management of livestock animals and the production and handling of meat and other products.

A program that focuses on the application of biological and chemical principles to the production and management of poultry animals and the production and handling of poultry products.

A program that focuses on the scientific study of rangelands, arid regions, grasslands, and other areas of low productivity, as well as the principles of managing such resources for maximum benefit and environmental balance.

Apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces.

Apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the design and engineering of welding and joining systems and the implementation of welding processes.