waterway construction labourer

Waterway construction labourers maintain canals, dams and other waterway structures such as coastal or inland water plants. They are responsible for the construction of breakwaters, canals, dikes and embankments as well as other works in and around water.

Alternative Labels

waterway construction laborer

waterway construction man

waterway construction operative

waterway construction woman

waterway construction worker

waterway maintenance man

waterway maintenance operative

waterway maintenance woman

waterway maintenance worker

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

construct canal locks construct dams dig soil mechanically follow health and safety procedures in construction identify defects in concrete inspect concrete structures inspect construction sites install tunnel segments maintain dredging equipment manage sumps measure water depth operate pumps operate sumps perform drainage work plan surface slope use rigging equipment work in a construction team

Essential Knowledge

dredging consoles excavation techniques national waterways types of waterways water policies water pressure

Optional Skills and Competences

check borehole depth conduct erosion control conduct sediment control design dams develop flood remediation strategies identify risk of flooding insert charges into drill holes inspect drainage channels inspect pipelines mix construction grouts operate cranes operate drilling equipment operate vacuum dewatering system perform underwater bridge inspection position dredger pour concrete underwater read standard blueprints set up temporary construction site infrastructure

Optional Knowledge

demolition techniques european classification of inland waterways flood remediation equipment international waterways quality assurance procedures water reuse

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/21fe7141-68fa-4db7-9ee2-53097cef541a

Status

released

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