traditional wood caulking materials
The various materials traditionally used to fill the seams of wooden boats in order to make them watertight such as, burlap, cotton and white lead.
Wood caulkers drive oakum into the seams between planking in deck or hull of wooden ships to make them watertight. They mainly use hand tools to heat marine glue and force it into the seams. They can also hammer hemp ropes and cotton lines into the seams and smear hot pitch over them.
Competences and skills
22 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
2 competenceswood caulking processes
The various processes of filling the seams of wooden boats in order to make them watertight such as using cotton and oakam, hot pitch or marine sealants.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competencetypes of wood
Types of wood, such as birch, pine, poplar, mahogany, maple and tulipwood.
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Essential skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesensure integrity of hull
Ensure sure that water does not break through the hull; prevent progressive flooding.
ensure vessel compliance with regulations
Inspect vessels, vessel components, and equipment; ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
Cross-sector
5 competencesapply health and safety standards
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
calculate materials to build equipment
Determine the amount and the kind of materals necessary to build certain machines or equipment.
clean equipment
Perform cleaning routines after equipment use.
handle chemicals
Safely handle industrial chemicals; use them efficiently and ensure that no harm is done to the environment.
wear appropriate protective gear
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
Optional skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
6 competencesapply rubber sealant
Use the appropriate rubber sealant to fill up seams of wooden boats in order to make them watertight.
coat seams with hot pitch
Coat seams between planks with hot pitch to make them watertight by using a mop.
coat seams with putty
Coat seams between planks of boats with putty to make them watertight.
remove old caulking
Use reaming iron and mallet to hammer old caulking from the seams of a boat.
use caulking tools
Use caulking mallet and iron to drive oakum (hemp fibers soaked in pine tar) into the seam between planks to make boats watertight.
warm marine glue
Heat marine glue safely according to specifications and recipe.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
6 competencesapply preliminary treatment to workpieces
Apply preparatory treatment, through mechanical or chemical processes, to the workpiece preceding the main operation.
assist in ship maintenance
Contribute to shipboard maintenance and repair using painting, lubrication and cleaning materials and equipment. Execute routine maintenance and repair procedures. Dispose safely waste materials. Apply, maintain and use hand and power tools.
dispose of hazardous waste
Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.
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operate hot glue gun
Operate the electric machine used to apply hot melt adhesive to join two pieces of material.
remove excess glue
Remove surplus of glue with a scraper.
use power tools
Operate power driven pumps. Use hand tools or power tools. Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment.