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K - knowledge
L - language skills and knowledge
S - skills
S1 - communication, collaboration and creativity
S2 - information skills
S3 - assisting and caring
S4 - management skills
S5 - working with computers
S6 - handling and moving
S7 - constructing
S8 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
S8.0 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
S8.1 - operating mobile plant
S8.2 - driving vehicles
S8.3 - operating watercraft
S8.4 - operating machinery for the extraction and processing of raw materials
S8.5 - operating machinery for the manufacture of products
S8.6 - using precision instrumentation and equipment
S8.6.0 - using precision instrumentation and equipment
S8.6.1 - operating medical equipment
S8.6.2 - operating audio-visual equipment
S8.6.3 - operating scientific and laboratory equipment
S8.6.4 - operating communications equipment
- align antennae with receiving dishes
- assess vessel status
- broadcast using Internet Protocol
- carry out ship-to-shore operations
- communicate using the global maritime distress and safety system
- coordinate the allocation of Mode S radars to Interrogator Codes
- interfere with enemy communications
- monitor quality of broadcasts
- operate airport control tower
- operate an emergency communication system
- operate broadcast equipment
- operate call distribution system
- operate marine communication systems
- operate maritime communication equipment
- operate port communications systems
- operate private branch exchange
- operate radar equipment
- operate radio dispatch systems for taxis
- operate radio navigation instruments
- operate railway communication systems
- operate remote broadcast equipment
- operate tote board
- operate train signalling equipment
- operate two-way radio systems
- perform scrambling operations
- set up portable field transmission equipment
- solve location and navigation problems by using GPS tools
- use a complex communication system
- use aeronautical mobile service communications
- use communication devices
- use communication equipment
- use modern electronic navigational aids
- use radar navigation
- use water navigation devices
- use waterway traffic control systems
S8.6.5 - operating precision industrial equipment
S8.6.6 - using precision measuring equipment
S8.7 - installing, maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment
S8.8 - installing, maintaining and repairing electrical, electronic and precision equipment
S8.9 - operating aircraft
T - transversal skills and competences

operate radio equipment

skills

communication, collaboration and creativity

liaising and networking

communicating with colleagues and clients

coordinate remote communications

operate radio equipment

Description

Description

Set up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in handling radio equipment correctly.

Alternative Labels

facilitate use of radio devices

facilitate use of radio equipment

operate radio devices

operate radio equipment

oversee the use of radio devices

oversee the use of radio equipment

set up and maintain radio devices

set up and maintain radio equipment

use radio devices

use radio equipment

utilise radio devices

utilise radio equipment

Skill type

skill

Skill reusability level

cross-sector skills and competences

Relationships

Broader concepts

Narrower skills

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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 v1.1.2 (Last update 22/02/2024)