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attraction operator

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Attraction operators control rides and monitor the attraction. They provide first aid assistance and materials as needed, and immediately report to the area supervisor. They conduct opening and closing procedures in assigned areas.

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Competences
13
Groups
3
Essential
8
Optional
5

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 1 competence

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

1 competence
amusement park emergency procedures

Shutdown and emergency evacuation procedures for amusement parks.

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Cross-sector

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Essential skills and competences 7 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
operate ride panel

Run the ride operating the mechanic control panel.

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Sector-specific

5 competences
check ride communications

Check and make sure that all the communication functions of an assigned ride operate properly.

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check ride safety restraints

Control the ride safety restraints to see if everything works in a normal, safe manner.

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communicate with park visitors

Communicate with amusement park visitors whilst their ride is inoperative.

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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.

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monitor amusement park safety

Follow up activities to ensure permanent safety and decent behaviour of park visitors; remove unruly visitors if needed.

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1 competence
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.
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Optional skills and competences 5 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

5 competences
announce amusement park attractions

Announce and promote amusement park attractions, games and entertainment to potential visitors.

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assist amusement park visitors

Assist visitors entering or exiting rides, boats, or ski lifts.

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clean amusement park facilities

Eliminate dirt, rubbish or impurities in amusement park facilities such as booths, sporting equipment, vehicles and ride units.

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direct amusement park clients

Guide visitors to rides, seats, and attractions.

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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.

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Cross-sector

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