health and safety regulations
Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.
green
Land-based machinery technicians maintain, overhaul and repair agricultural equipment and machinery.
Competences and skills
30 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
4 competenceshydraulics
The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.
mechanical tools
Various type of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
principles of mechanical engineering
The principles of mechanical engineering, physics, and materials science.
Essential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencediagnose fuel systems
Diagnose and repair fuel systems on agricultural equipment.
Sector-specific
1 competencedrive agricultural machines
Drive tractors, forklifts and other vehicles to transport crops as well as to deliver high torque at low speeds. Move equipment in fields and around buildings, making the appropriate adjustments and maneuvers.
Cross-sector
6 competencesapply health and safety standards
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
assemble machines
Put together devices, and components according to drawings. Program and install the components where needed.
inspect machinery
Check machine equipment for proper performance and detect faults and malfunctions. Diagnose malfunctions using testing equipment to determine the required repair.
maintain agricultural machinery
Maintain agricultural facilities and equipment in order to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order. Perform routine maintenance on equipment and adjust or repair when necessary, using hand and power tools. Replace defective parts components or systems.
manoeuvre heavy trucks
Drive, manoeuvre and park tractors, trailers and lorries on roads, around tight corners, and in parking spaces.
repair equipment on site
Identify malfunctions and repair or replace multi-media, audio-visual and computer systems, hardware and equipment on site.
digital
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencevehicle electrical systems
The vehicle electrical systems, including components such as the battery, starter, and alternator. The battery provides energy to the starter. The alternator provides the battery the energy it requires to power the vehicle.
Cross-sector
2 competencesengine components
The different engine components, their operation, lifecycle and maintenance and repairing needs.
road traffic laws
The rule governing the circulation of vehicles, such as national traffic codes and the rules of the road.
Optional skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencescarry out improvised vehicle repairs
Identify mechanical/technical car problems; perform improvised or intermediate repairs on vehicles; take into account individual customer requests.
clean vehicle engine
Remove grease and dirt from the engine and other mechanical vehicle parts.
disassemble engines
Disassemble internal combustion engines, generators, pumps, transmissions and other components of mechanical equipment.
manage time in agricultural production
Plan and organise schedules in order to distribute and organise workload for agricultural production activities.
repair vehicle electrical systems
Use appropriate tools, machinery, and equipment to solve problems related to components of the electrical system of vehicles, such as the battery, alternator, or starter.
Cross-sector
10 competencescontrol of expenses
Monitor and maintain effective cost controls, in regards to efficiencies, waste, overtime and staffing. Assessing excesses and strives for efficiency and productivity.
coordinate operational activities
Synchronise activities and responsibilities of the operational staff to ensure that the resources of an organisation are used most efficiently in pursuit of the specified objectives.
fabricate metal parts
Fabricate metal parts, using equipment such as drill presses and engine lathes.
keep task records
Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.
listen actively
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, clients, passengers, service users or others, and provide solutions accordingly.
maintain irrigation systems
Inspect and assess irrigation systems according to agreed time schedules. Identify defects and wear in irrigation systems and arrange repairs.
manage maintenance operations
Oversee maintenance activities, making sure that staff is following procedures and ensuring routine and periodic refurbishment and maintenance activities.
manage production enterprise
Organise and instruct staff, plan production strategies and programmes including sales. Carry out input purchase orders, materials, equipment and manage stocks etc. Awareness of demands of the businesses customers and adjustments accordingly to plans and strategies. Estimate resources and control budget of enterprise applying business economics, production development and project management principles.
- Scope note
- It may include providing supervision, training and motivation for the staff, interns and volunteers.
repair metal sheets
Repair bent or torn sheet metal.
use different communication channels
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.