dredging consoles
The configuration of different types of dredging consoles. How the functions of the dredge are mapped to the console.
Dredge operators work with industrial equipment to remove underwater material in order to make the area accessible to ships, to establish ports, to lay cables or for other purposes, and move the material to the desired location.
Competences and skills
27 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
1 competencemechanical systems
Mechanical systems, including gears, engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Their functions and likely defects.
Essential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencescollect samples
Set up and operate equipment to collect water, gas, oil or soil samples for testing.
maintain dredging equipment
Keep the dredging equipment in good condition. Regularly inspect suction elements, pumps, cables, cutterheads and other elements and take the necessary steps to repair any damage or wear.
position dredger
Communicate with the captain or mate to move the dredge into the right position to commence the dredging operation.
Cross-sector
6 competencesfollow health and safety procedures in construction
Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.
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measure water depth
Measure the depths of a body of water by using depth measuring equipment such as a depth gauge.
prevent damage to utility infrastructure
Consult utility companies or plans on the location of any utility infrastructure that may interfere with a project or be damaged by it. Take the necessary steps to avoid damage.
use rigging tools
Employ rigging tools such as cables, ropes, pulleys and winches to safely secure high structures.
use safety equipment in construction
Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur.
work ergonomically
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesexcavation techniques
The methods to remove rock and soil, used in an excavation site and the associated risks.
soil mechanics
Thoroughly understand the characteristics of soil in relation to analysing the deformations of fluids within soil that supports man-made structures.
Cross-sector
1 competencemachinery load capacity
The maximum load capacity of the operated piece of machinery, under different circumstances and in different positions and movements. Passive load capacity and active load capacity, which is measure while in motion.
Optional skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencereplace cutterhead teeth
Replace the teeth of a dredging cutterhead when the teeth are worn out or when another type is needed.
Sector-specific
8 competencesclear pipelines
Clear pipelines by pumping water or other substances through them, or wash the pipelines manually or using suitable machinery.
control cutterheads
Manoeuvre the cutterheads of a cutter dredge. Choose the correct cutterhead equipment and lower the cutterheads to commence dredging. Raise the cutterhead to avoid obstacles or to end the dredging session.
control suction booms
Control the suction booms, which contains the suction hose that the dredged materials are evacuated through. Raise and lower the suction booms to start and end the operation, or to avoid obstacles.
guide placement of anchors
Assist the responsible person in the positioning of box anchors and shore anchors.
operate bucket wheel excavator
Operate a bucket wheel excavator, a giant piece of mining machinery that uses a wheel or a chain equipped with buckets to scrape away material from the surface, then load it onto a conveyor belt.
operate excavator
Operate excavators used to dig materials from the surface and load them onto dump trucks.
- Scope note
- Types of excavators used in mining include hydraulic and electric powered equipment.
position anchor poles
Lower and raise the anchor poles, or spuds, of a dredge vessel. Determine the desired position of the spuds and release them. Hoist the spuds back up to change the position of the ship.
secure heavy construction equipment
Secure heavy equipment such as tower cranes or concrete pumps before, during, and after use to prevent damage to the machines, workforce or construction site. Take precautionary steps such as retracting the robotic arm of concrete pumps or bringing the hook block back to the jib.
Cross-sector
4 competenceskeep personal administration
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
keep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
operate GPS systems
Use GPS Systems.
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perform minor repairs to equipment
Conduct routine maintenance on equipment. Recognise and identify minor defects in equipment and make repairs if appropriate.