amusement park emergency procedures
Shutdown and emergency evacuation procedures for amusement parks.
Theme park technicians work to maintain and repair amusement park attractions. They need a strong technical knowledge and have specialised knowledge of the rides they are assigned to maintain. Theme park technicians usually keep records of the maintenance and repairs performed as well as uptime and downtime for each serviced attraction. Attention to safety is especially important in the maintenance and repair of amusement park rides.
Competences and skills
17 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesmechanical components of vehicles
The mechanical components used in vehicles, their maintenance needs, potential malfunctions and resolution actions.
Cross-sector
2 competenceselectronics
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.
digital
mechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
Essential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencemaintain ride parts inventory
Keep an exhaustive inventory of mechanic and electronic ride parts, to ensure a safe and continuous operation.
Sector-specific
5 competencescheck ride communications
Check and make sure that all the communication functions of an assigned ride operate properly.
check ride safety restraints
Control the ride safety restraints to see if everything works in a normal, safe manner.
ensure health and safety of staff
Promote and maintain a culture of health, safety and security among the staff by maintaining policies and procedures for the protection of vulnerable participants and when necessary, dealing with suspicions of possible abuse.
maintain amusement park attractions
Maintain, control and repair rides and attractions, both mechanically and electronically. Keep an exhaustive inventory of equipment in amusement parks and venues.
monitor amusement park safety
Follow up activities to ensure permanent safety and decent behaviour of park visitors; remove unruly visitors if needed.
Cross-sector
3 competencesassemble electronic units
Connect various electronic and computer parts to form an electronic product or device.
ensure health and safety of visitors
Take the necessary precautions to ensure the physical safety of an audience or people visiting an activity. Prepare actions in case of emergency. Administer first aid and direct emergency evacuations.
- Scope note
- Audience and visitors are passive, for active participants and clients see participants safety.
maintain electronic systems
Calibrate and maintain electronic systems. Execute preventive equipment maintenance tasks.
Optional skills and competences 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesclean amusement park facilities
Eliminate dirt, rubbish or impurities in amusement park facilities such as booths, sporting equipment, vehicles and ride units.
operate amusement rides
Operate mechanical devices or automated equipment in amusement parks, carnivals, or recreational areas.
Cross-sector
2 competencesadvise on safety improvements
Provide relevant recommendations following the conclusion of an investigation; ensure that recommendations are duly considered and where appropriate acted upon.
drive vehicles
Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.