blasting abrasives
The various types and properties of fine, abrasive materials used for abrasive blasting, such as white aluminium oxide, white aluminium oxide, steel grit, silicon carbide, and others.
Abrasive blasting operators use the proper equipment and machinery to smoothen rough surfaces by abrasive blasting. Abrasive blasting is commonly used in the finishing process of metal workpieces and for blasting building materials used in masonry such as bricks, stones and concrete. They operate blasters or sand cabinets which forcibly thrust a stream of abrasive material such sand, soda or water, under high pressure, propelled by a centrifigal wheel, in order to shape and smoothen surfaces.
Competences and skills
41 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencessand blasting machine parts
The various parts of a type of sand blasting machinery, their qualities and applications, such as a treadle, blast nozzle, dust collecter, filter, abrasive materials and others.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competencequality standards
The national and international requirements, specifications and guidelines to ensure that products, services and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.
Essential skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencesmooth burred surfaces
Inspect and smooth burred surfaces of steel and metal parts.
Cross-sector
5 competencesblast surface
Blast a surface with sand, metal shot, dry ice or other blasting material to remove impurities or rough up a smooth surface.
ensure equipment availability
Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
inspect construction supplies
Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.
remove inadequate workpieces
Evaluate which deficient processed workpieces do not meet the set-up standard and should be removed and sort the waste according to regulations.
wear appropriate protective gear
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
Optional knowledge 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceferrous metal processing
Various processing methods on iron and iron-containing alloys such as steel, stainless steel and pig iron.
Cross-sector
7 competencesabrasive blasting processes
The various processes, methods and materials used in abrasive blasting technologies, such as wet abrasive blasting, wheel blasting, hydro-blasting, sand blasting, and others.
abrasive machining processes
The various machining principles and processes employing abrasives, (mineral) materials that can shape a workpiece by eroding excessive parts of it, such as grinding, honing, sanding, buffing, diamond wire cutting, polishing, abrasive blasting, tumbling, water-jet cutting, and others.
automation technology
Set of technologies that make a process, system, or apparatus operate automatically through the use of control systems.
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mechatronics
Multidisciplinary field of engineering that combines principles of electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering, control engineering, computer engineering, and mechanical engineering in the design of products and manufacturing processes. The combination of these areas of engineering allows for the design and development of "smart" devices and the achievement of an optimal balance between mechanical structure and control.
metal smoothing technologies
The various technologies used for the smoothening, polishing and buffing of fabricated metal workpieces.
quality and cycle time optimisation
The most optimal rotation or cycle time and over-all quality of a tool or a machine's processes.
robotics
The branch of engineering that involves the design, operation, manufacture, and application of robots. Robotics is part of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science and overlaps with mechatronics and automation engineering.
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Optional skills and competences 24 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceblast masonry
Blast the surface of construction materials used in masonry such as bricks, stones and concrete with abrasive blasting equipment to smoothen or texture surfaces.
Sector-specific
6 competencesmaintain mechatronic equipment
Diagnose and detect malfunctions in mechatronics components and systems and remove, replace, or repair these components when necessary. Execute preventative equipment maintenance tasks, such as storing mechatronics components in clean, dust-free, and non-humid spaces.
maintain robotic equipment
Diagnose and detect malfunctions in robotic components and systems and remove, replace, or repair these components when necessary. Execute preventative equipment maintenance tasks, such as storing robotic components in clean, dust-free, and non-humid spaces.
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prepare floor for terrazzo
Make sure the floor is ready to receive a terrazzo layer. Remove any previous floor coverings, dirt, grease, other impurities and moisture. Rough the surface with a shot blaster if required.
prepare floor for underlayment
Make sure the floor is free of dust, protrusions, moisture and mould. Remove any traces of previous floor coverings.
tend asbestos blower
Tend the blower used to dry asbestos and eliminate fumes from asbestos.
work in a construction team
Work as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible manner.
Cross-sector
17 competencesadvise on machinery malfunctions
Offer advice to service technicians in case of machinery malfunctions and other technical repair tasks.
consult technical resources
Read and interpret technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical equipment.
follow 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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follow safety procedures when working at heights
Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these structures and avoid falls from ladders, mobile scaffolding, fixed working bridges, single person lifts etc. since they may cause fatalities or major injuries.
keep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
monitor gauge
Oversee the data presented by a gauge concerning the measurement of pressure, temperature, thickness of a material, and others.
operate automated process control
Operate process control or automation system (PAS) used to control a production process automatically.
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operate sand blasting cabinet
Operate an abrasive cabinet using sand and fine blasting abrasives, inside a cabinet containing the abrasive force, to erode and smoothen a rough surface.
operate sandblaster
Operate an abrasive blaster using sand to erode and smoothen a rough surface.
prepare surface for painting
Make sure the surface to be painted is free of scratches and dents. Assess the porosity of the wall and the need for coating. Remove any grease, dirt, moisture and traces of previous coverings.
prepare surface for plastering
Prepare the wall or other surface to be plastered. Make sure the wall is free of impurities and moisture, and is not too smooth as this will prevent proper adherence of the plastering materials. Decide whether an adhesive wall coating is called for, especially if the wall is damp or very porous.
remove processed workpiece
Remove individual workpieces after processing, from the manufacturing machine or the machine tool. In case of a conveyor belt this involves quick, continuous movement.
set up the controller of a machine
Set up and give commands to a machine by dispatching the appropriate data and input into the (computer) controller corresponding with the desired processed product.
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spot metal imperfections
Observe and identify various kinds of imperfections in metal workpieces or finished products. Recognise the best fitted manner of fixing the problem, which could be caused by corrosion, rust, fractures, leaks, and other signs of wear.
supply machine
Ensure the machine is fed the necessary and adequate materials and control the placement or automatic feed and retrieval of work pieces in the machines or machine tools on the production line.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
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.