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advertising installer

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Advertising installers attach posters and other advertisement materials on buildings, buses and underground transport and in other public places such as shopping malls, in order to attract the attention of passersby. They use equipment to climb buildings and reach higher places, following health and safety regulations and procedures.

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Competences
23
Groups
4
Essential
10
Optional
13

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 2 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
risks of elevated advertising structures

The hazards and risks to which the advertising installer is exposed to in the process of installing and removing posters such as falling from heights, having platforms with no guardrail or accidents from manual handling of materials and tools.

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Sector-specific

1 competence
outdoor advertising

Types and characteristics of advertising performed in the public domain such as on street furniture, public transportation vehicles, stations and airports and on billboards.

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Cross-sector

0 competences

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Essential skills and competences 8 competences

Occupation specific

3 competences
ensure maintenance of the advertising furniture

Regularly inspect, clean and maintain the advertising panels and related furniture such as public benches, streetlights, recycling bins for glass or batteries and bus stations panels.

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remove posters

Remove worn, overdue or unwanted posters and dispose of them properly.

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set up advertising street furniture

Place new devices and equipment to be used as advertising furniture in urban areas such as free-standing panels or public benches.

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Sector-specific

2 competences
hang advertising posters

Collect advertising posters and hang them on the respective advertising space. Affix posters in a professional manner, without folds, moulds, or overlaps.

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set up advertising material

Prepare the urban furniture and fix the advertising material to it, following all safety precautions and working standards. Check the lighting and overall appearance and identify possible defects during the application procedure.

Scope note
It includes applying advertising material to digital displays.
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Cross-sector

3 competences
apply company policies

Apply the principles and rules that govern the activities and processes of an organisation.

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clean glass surfaces

Use cleaning products to clean any surface covered by glass.

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use personal protection equipment

Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

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Optional knowledge 4 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

2 competences
electronics principles

The study of electric energy, more specifically electron, control and its prominent principles regarding integrated circuits and electrical systems.

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graffiti removal techniques

Methods, materials and procedures to remove graffiti posts from public surfaces: identifying the surface type and material to be removed, selecting a removal method and chemical substances and applying a protective coating layer.

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Cross-sector

2 competences
advertising techniques

The communication strategies intended to persuade or encourage an audience, and the different media which are used to achieve this goal.

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waste management

The methods, materials and regulations used to collect, transport, treat and dispose of waste. This includes recycling and monitoring of waste disposal. It excludes procedures related to waste incineration.

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Optional skills and competences 9 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

1 competence
manage routine waste

Treat routine waste carefully when performing cleaning activities and ensure that the waste collection and surrounding areas are maintained clean at all times.

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Cross-sector

8 competences
clean public furniture

Perform cleaning activities of objects or equipment in the public domain, on streets or other public places, used for various purposes.

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drive vehicles

Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.

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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.

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handle chemical cleaning agents

Ensure proper handling, storage, management and disposal of cleaning chemicals (CIP) in accordance with regulations.

Scope note
The chemicals include hazardous materials.
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operate aerial work platforms

Tend mechanical devices that allow momentary access to high, usually inaccessible areas. Ensure your own safety and the safety of surrounding people.

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select hazard control

Perform appropriate selection of hazard control measures and risk management

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use power tools

Operate power driven pumps. Use hand tools or power tools. Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment.

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work in outdoor conditions

Can cope with the different climate conditions such as heat, rain, cold or in strong wind.

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