features of sporting equipment
Types of sporting, fitness and recreational equipment and sporting supplies and their characteristics.
Sports equipment repair technicians maintain and repair recreational sports equipment such as tennis rackets, archery tools and camping equipment. They use specialised hand tools or mechanical tools to restore damaged parts.
Competences and skills
37 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencessporting equipment usage
The correct operation, safe usage and maintenance of sporting equipment.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesarrange equipment repairs
Arrange for equipment repairs when necessary.
follow trends in sporting equipment
Follow material developments and trends within a specific sport. Keep up-to-date about athletes, gear and equipment manufacturers.
identify customer's needs
Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.
make bowstrings
Select the right amount of thread, depending on the strength of the bow and of the thread itself and coat the thread with wax or resin and weave it to obtain the cord. When the desired length is reach, form loops at both ends and stretch the cord using weights. Wrap nylon thread near the loops and in the middle section and attach the nocking point made of plastic or rubber.
Cross-sector
12 competencesadvise on equipment maintenance
Advise customers on the appropriate products, methods and, if necessary, interventions to ensure proper maintenance and prevent premature damage of an object or an installation.
create solutions to problems
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.
maintain customer service
Keep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requirements.
- Scope note
- Might include keeping the customers informed about the current status of their orders or waiting times.
maintain equipment
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
maintain records of maintenance interventions
Keep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.
perform minor repairs to equipment
Conduct routine maintenance on equipment. Recognise and identify minor defects in equipment and make repairs if appropriate.
perform test run
Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, and adjust settings accordingly.
provide customer follow-up services
Register, follow-up, solve and respond to customer requests, complaints and after-sales services.
replace defect components
Remove defective parts and replace them with functioning components.
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troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
use power tools
Operate power driven pumps. Use hand tools or power tools. Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment.
use repair manuals
Apply the information, such as periodic maintenance charts, step by step repair instructions, troubleshooting information and overhaul procedures to perform routine maintenance and repairs.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencewater skiing
The techniques and rules for the practice of water skiing. Knowledge of the equipment needed for this high-speed water surface sport such as the tow rope, boat, wetsuits, and the ski boards.
Sector-specific
1 competenceskateboard
Rules and techniques of skateboarding such as aerial acrobatics, vertical skating, or street style feature tricks.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
9 competencesadvise on sporting equipment
Provide customers with advice on specific types of sporting equipment, e.g. bowling balls, tennis rackets and skis.
assist customers
Provide support and advice to customers in making purchasing decisions by finding out their needs, selecting suitable service and products for them and politely answering questions about products and services.
issue sales invoices
Prepare the invoice of goods sold or services provided, containing individual prices, the total charge, and the terms. Complete order processing for orders received via telephone, fax and internet and calculate the customer’s final bill.
issue sport equipment
Rent or sell sporting equipment, supplies and accessories.
keep stock records
Keep written records of the amount of stock in storage, incoming and outgoing products required for the proper operation of services, repairs and maintenance tasks.
liaise with suppliers of sporting equipment
Establish relationships with suppliers of recreational products and sporting equipment.
maintain relationship with suppliers
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.
manage a small-to-medium business
Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.
monitor sports equipment
Keep track of all equipment that is being used, including exercise equipment, sporting equipment and other equipment such as towels.
Cross-sector
8 competencesapply technical communication skills
Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.
keep records of customer interaction
Recording details of inquiries, comments and complaints received from customers, as well as actions to be taken.
lift heavy weights
Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
maintain professional administration
File and organise professional administration documents comprehensively, keep customer records, fill in forms or log books and prepare documents about company-related matter.
maintain work area cleanliness
Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.
manage schedule of tasks
Maintain an overview of all the incoming tasks in order to prioritise the tasks, plan their execution, and integrate new tasks as they present themselves.
negotiate supplier arrangements
Reach an agreement with the supplier upon technical, quantity, quality, price, conditions, storage, packaging, send-back and other requirements related to the purchasing and delivering process.
use wire hand tools
Be able to use wire hand tools, such as crimp tools, cable strippers, and cable cutters.