As a Leaf Tier, you will need to master following:

• adapt efficient food processing practices
• apply GMP
• apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
• assess the colour curing of tobacco leaves
• cure tobacco leaves
• curing methods for tobacco leaves
• dry tobacco leaves
• grade tobacco leaves
• manufacturing of by-products from tobacco
• manufacturing of smoked tobacco products
• manufacturing of smokeless tobacco products
• operate tobacco drying technology
• perform tobacco leaves conditioning
• pre-blend tobacco leaves
• set up specifications in curing room
• tie tobacco leaves in hands
• use curing room equipment
• variety of tobacco leaves

More generally, a leaf tier is also versed in:

• apply HACCP
• mark differences in colours
• perform sensory evaluation of food products

It also helps to know the following:

• check quality of products on the production line
• exert quality control to processing food
• work in a food processing team
• act reliably
• collect samples for analysis
• follow verbal instructions
• liaise with colleagues
• liaise with managers
• maintain cutting equipment
• perform cleaning duties
• perform services in a flexible manner