freight inspector

Freight inspectors determine if freight is secure and comes with the proper documentation. They inspect, manage and document freight shipments while verifying that the content comply with local, national and international regulations.

Alternative Labels

cargo inspector

cargo surveyor

freight & cargo inspector

freight and cargo inspector

freight surveyor

inspector of freight

marine and cargo surveyor

principal surveyor

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

Narrower occupations

- marine cargo inspector

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

accommodate cargo in freight transport vehicle adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles analyse work-related written reports check for defects in railcars conduct fact finding ensure compliance with shipment regulations handle freight inspection equipment inspect freight inspect hazardous freight in accordance with regulations keep task records monitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beverages observe freight shipment loaders operate railway freight monitoring technologies perform inspections required by international conventions prepare freight shipment reports provide advice on breaches of regulation supervise loading of cargo supervise unloading of cargo use rigging tools

Essential Knowledge

freight transport methods hazardous freight regulations principles of cargo stowage transportation methods

Optional Skills and Competences

address problems critically have computer literacy make independent operating decisions use different communication channels

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/50609eb5-9957-4cbf-9b91-6f46ce49cfad

Status

released

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