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name: marine-upholsterer
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'marine upholsterer' (also: marine upholstery finisher, marine interior furniture maker, marine soft furnishing maker, marine furniture maker, marine upholstery maker, ship upholsterer). Use when the user asks for typical marine upholsterer work such as: typical marine upholsterer responsibilities"
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# Marine Upholsterer

Marine upholsterers manufacture, assemble and repair interior components for all types of boats. They use power tools, hand tools and shop equipment to prepare and fasten materials and apply finishes. They also inspect incoming materials and prepare the boat interior for new components.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- align components
- apply health and safety standards
- apply preliminary treatment to workpieces
- fasten components
- quality standards
- read engineering drawings
- read standard blueprints
- test electronic units
- troubleshoot
- upholstery tools
- use power tools
- use technical documentation
- wear appropriate protective gear

## Hot technologies

- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/423f4021-322b-4257-9a4e-d6ee5d166fbc), O*NET 30.3 (51-6093.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*