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K - knowledge
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S1 - communication, collaboration and creativity
S2 - information skills
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S2.1 - conducting studies, investigations and examinations
S2.2 - documenting and recording information
S2.3 - managing information
S2.4 - processing information
S2.5 - measuring physical properties
S2.6 - calculating and estimating
S2.7 - analysing and evaluating information and data
S2.8 - monitoring, inspecting and testing
S2.8.0 - monitoring, inspecting and testing
S2.8.1 - testing electrical and mechanical systems or equipment
S2.8.2 - monitoring operational activities
S2.8.3 - monitoring financial and economic resources and activity
S2.8.4 - monitoring safety or security
S2.8.5 - monitoring environmental conditions
S2.8.6 - monitoring health conditions of humans and animals
S2.8.8 - testing and analysing substances
S2.8.9 - inspecting food safety and quality
S2.8.10 - monitoring quality of products
S2.8.11 - testing vehicles
- assess stability of vessels
- assess structural integrity of ship for maritime usage
- check dangerous goods transport unit
- check finished vehicles for quality control
- check functionality of essential components of airport vehicles
- check train engines
- check vehicle damage
- check vehicle parts on delivery
- check vehicles for sale
- conduct forklift inspections
- conduct quality assurance checks on aircraft cargo
- control the opening and closing of train doors
- diagnose defective engines
- diagnose problems with vehicles
- ensure ambulance roadworthiness
- ensure vehicles are equipped with accessibility equipment
- evaluate engine performance
- examine damaged windshields
- inspect aircraft
- inspect aircraft cleanliness
- inspect aircraft for airworthiness
- inspect aircraft's body
- inspect cargo
- inspect for faults in the vehicle's electric system
- inspect freight
- inspect manufacture of rolling stock
- inspect rail flaws
- inspect railways visually
- manage test drives
- monitor storage vessels used to transport goods via pipeline
- monitor tamping car
- monitor vessel performance
- perform road testing of vehicles
- perform tests on airport vehicles
- perform vehicle tests
- supervise motor vehicles manufacture
- test artist flying systems
- test motor vehicles under demanding conditions
- test the braking force of trains
S2.9 - monitoring developments in area of expertise
S3 - assisting and caring
S4 - management skills
S5 - working with computers
S6 - handling and moving
S7 - constructing
S8 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
T - transversal skills and competences

check for defects in railcars

skills

information skills

monitoring, inspecting and testing

testing vehicles

check for defects in railcars

Description

Description

Ensure that freight cars are free of all safety defects that could lead to derailing or loss of freight while in transit. Ensure that freight cars meet transportation requirements.

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check for defects in freight cars

check for defects in railcars

check for railcar defects

check railcars for safety defects

examine freight cars for defects

examine freight cars for safety defects

inspect freight cars for faults

inspect freight cars for safety faults

look for defects in railcars

look for railcar defects

look for safety defects in railcars

scrutinise freight cars for safety flaws

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