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Competences — helmsman

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6474e4d4-e3a6-4e88-83ee-971ebbf954e9).

Essential

  • adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways (skill/competence)
  • adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles (skill/competence)
  • anchor ships to the port (skill/competence)
  • anchors used in inland water transport (knowledge)
  • apply regulations on cargo transport operations (skill/competence)
  • assess stability of vessels (skill/competence)
  • assess trim of vessels (skill/competence)
  • assist anchoring operations (skill/competence)
  • clean parts of vessels (skill/competence)
  • communicate reports provided by passengers (skill/competence)
  • distinguish ship construction methods (skill/competence)
  • distinguish various types of ships (skill/competence)
  • ensure integrity of hull (skill/competence)
  • ensure safe loading of goods according to stowage plan (skill/competence)
  • european classification of inland waterways (knowledge)
  • evaluate engine performance (skill/competence)
  • execute safety assurance exercises (skill/competence)
  • facilitate safe disembarkation of passengers (skill/competence)
  • follow procedures in the event of an alarm (skill/competence)
  • functions of vessel deck equipment (knowledge)
  • help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations (skill/competence)
  • inland waterway ship building (knowledge)
  • international regulations for cargo handling (knowledge)
  • international waterways (knowledge)
  • maintain ship stability in relation to weight of passengers (skill/competence)
  • manage emergency situations on board (skill/competence)
  • manage vessel control systems (skill/competence)
  • moor vessels (skill/competence)
  • multimodal transport logistics (knowledge)
  • national regulations on handling cargo (knowledge)
  • national waterways (knowledge)
  • navigate European inland waterways (skill/competence)
  • operate life-saving appliances (skill/competence)
  • passenger transport regulations (knowledge)
  • physical parts of the vessel (knowledge)
  • principles of cargo stowage (knowledge)
  • restrict passenger access to specific areas on board (skill/competence)
  • stow cargo (skill/competence)
  • supervise loading of cargo (skill/competence)
  • supervise movement of crew (skill/competence)
  • supervise movement of passengers (skill/competence)
  • supervise unloading of cargo (skill/competence)
  • swim (skill/competence)
  • understand different types of locks and their operation (skill/competence)
  • unmoor vessels (skill/competence)
  • use equipment for safe stowage (skill/competence)
  • use meteorological information (skill/competence)
  • use modern electronic navigational aids (skill/competence)
  • use radar navigation (skill/competence)
  • verify qualifications of water transport crew (skill/competence)
  • vessel points of sail (knowledge)
  • vessel stability principles (knowledge)
  • vessel traffic services (knowledge)

Optional

  • act reliably (skill/competence)
  • apply conflict management (skill/competence)
  • comply with checklists (skill/competence)
  • contribute to bilge and ballast operations (skill/competence)
  • detect malfunctions in engines (skill/competence)
  • electrical systems used in transportation (knowledge)
  • encourage teambuilding (skill/competence)
  • have computer literacy (skill/competence)
  • implement environmental protection measures (skill/competence)
  • implement workplace drug policies (skill/competence)
  • manage environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation (skill/competence)
  • manipulate sails on vessels (skill/competence)
  • perform risk analysis (skill/competence)
  • perform vessel maintenance and cleaning (skill/competence)
  • provide feedback on job performance (skill/competence)
  • provide first aid (skill/competence)
  • recognise abnormalities on board (skill/competence)
  • show intercultural awareness (skill/competence)
  • use different communication channels (skill/competence)
  • use maritime English (skill/competence)
  • vessel fuels (knowledge)
  • work in a water transport team (skill/competence)