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operate jackhammer

skills

handling and moving

using hand tools

hammering, nailing and riveting

operate jackhammer

Description

Description

Use a jackhammer, either manually or attached to a mobile piece of heavy equipment, to break up material.

Alternative Labels

demolition hammer operation

jackhammering

jackhammer operating

jackhammer operation

operate demolition hammer

operate pneumatic drill

operating demolition hammer

operating jackhammer

operating pneumatic drill

operation of jackhammer

operation of pneumatic drill

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skill

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sector specific skills and competences

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)