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S8.1 - operating mobile plant
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S8.1.1 - operating earthmoving equipment
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S8.9 - operating aircraft
T - transversal skills and competences

guide cranes

skills

working with machinery and specialised equipment

operating mobile plant

operating lifting or moving equipment

guide cranes

Description

Description

Guide a crane operator in operating the crane. Stay in contact with the operator visually, vocally, or using communication equipment to make sure the crane operation is completed in a safe and efficient manner.

Alternative Labels

crane operator signalling

crane signalling

guide crane operator

guide cranes

guiding crane operator

guiding cranes

signalling crane

signalling crane operator

Skill type

skill

Skill reusability level

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