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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
S7.0 - constructing
S7.1 - building and repairing structures
S7.1.0 - building and repairing structures
S7.1.1 - installing structural masonry materials
S7.1.2 - installing wooden and metal components
- adjust bag inside tyres
- adjust tightness of engine parts
- adjust tightness of pump components
- anchor sheet metal
- apply restoration techniques
- assemble truss constructions
- assess sound quality
- build fences
- build scaffolding
- calibrate engines
- carry out checks of production plant equipment
- carry out chimney pressure testing
- carry out maintenance of aquaculture equipment
- carry out maintenance on cage equipment and machinery
- carry out preventive airport maintenance
- carry out routine maintenance of wood cutting machinery
- change soap filter
- check borehole depth
- check chimney's conditions
- check circus rigging before performance
- check diving equipment
- check for solder defects
- check ride communications
- conduct performance tests
- construct working platform
- control air flow
- control minor maintenance
- detect malfunctions in engines
- detect malfunctions in train control systems
- detect rail track malfunctions
- dismantle scaffolding
- fasten wood reinforcing strips to vessel components
- identify faults in utility meters
- inspect cables
- inspect crane equipment
- inspect drilling equipment
- inspect electrical supplies
- inspect electronics supplies
- inspect fire equipment
- inspect heavy surface mining equipment
- inspect heavy underground mining machinery
- inspect industrial equipment
- inspect machinery
- inspect overhead power lines
- inspect pipelines
- inspect semiconductor components
- inspect soap production operating units
- inspect underground power cables
- inspect wind turbines
- install construction profiles
- install falsework
- install scaffolding pump jacks
- install sill pan
- install spindles
- install wood elements in structures
- install wood hardware
- join wood elements
- keep machines oiled for steady functioning
- lubricate engines
- lubricate rolling stock wheels
- maintain aerodrome equipment
- maintain amusement park attractions
- maintain aquaculture equipment
- maintain biogas plant
- maintain braking system
- maintain breeding equipment
- maintain camping facilities
- maintain chain hoists
- maintain chemical mixers
- maintain circulation system
- maintain circus rigging equipment
- maintain core parts
- maintain cutting equipment
- maintain diving equipment
- maintain dredging equipment
- maintain drilling equipment
- maintain emergency vehicle equipment
- maintain engraving equipment
- maintain equipment for non-alcoholic drinks
- maintain farm equipment
- maintain finishing units
- maintain fish harvesting equipment
- maintain flying harnesses
- maintain footwear assembling equipment
- maintain game equipment
- maintain gaming equipment
- maintain gardening equipment
- maintain grading equipment
- maintain hammer mill
- maintain hatchery equipment
- maintain hatchery facilities
- maintain industrial equipment
- maintain industrial ovens
- maintain material handling equipment
- maintain mechanical equipment
- maintain mixer truck
- maintain motor vehicle steering system
- maintain moving constructions on stage
- maintain recirculation systems
- maintain refuse collection equipment
- maintain rotating equipment
- maintain septic tanks
- maintain snow removal equipment
- maintain soap production equipment
- maintain sorting equipment
- maintain sprinkler systems
- maintain stage weapons
- maintain suspension system
- maintain test equipment
- maintain the farm
- maintain theatre equipment
- maintain turf management equipment
- maintain vacuum chamber
- maintain vehicle appearance
- maintain vehicle service
- maintain vessel engine room
- maintain vessel steering mechanisms
- maintain vessel technical equipment according to instructions
- maintain waste incinerator
- maintain water distribution equipment
- maintain water storage equipment
- maintain water treatment equipment
- make foundations for derricks
- manage ocean-going oil tankers
- manage performance light quality
- manage second level engines
- manage sound quality
- manage stage effects
- manage system testing
- measure software usability
- monitor airport surveillance infrastructure
- monitor ballast regulator
- monitor bushings
- monitor chipper machine
- monitor drilling fluid
- monitor electric generators
- monitor equipment condition
- monitor feeding systems
- monitor gauge
- monitor grounds maintenance
- monitor heavy machinery
- monitor incineration process
- monitor lift shaft construction
- monitor nuclear power plant systems
- monitor performance of meteorological equipment
- monitor rail laying machine
- monitor satellites
- monitor stationary rail sensors
- monitor surveillance equipment
- monitor swimming-pool infrastructure
- monitor system performance
- monitor tank thermometer
- monitor utility equipment
- monitor vehicle maintenance activities
- monitor waste treatment equipment
- operate money-processing machine
- oversee aircraft sensor and recording systems
- oversee power equipment operation
- perform general maintenance on ship exteriors
- perform ground-handling maintenance procedures
- perform in-circuit test
- perform kiln maintenance
- perform maintenance on fire alarm systems
- perform maintenance on installed equipment
- perform maintenance work on rail tracks
- perform metal work
- perform preventive maintenance on fire fighting vehicles
- perform rail track inspections
- perform regular checks on rigging equipment
- perform routine maintenance of ship engines
- perform routine maintenance on railway engines
- perform test run
- perform trellis repairs
- perform vehicle diagnostic procedures
- prepare sound equipment on stage
- prevent damage to electrical devices on board
- prevent pipeline deterioration
- prevent technical problems of musical instruments
- prevent technical problems with flying equipment
- provide escalator maintenance
- reinforce concrete
- repair pipelines
- run preventive simulations
- set up reinforcing steel
- set up stage decks
- suggest well maintenance
- supervise aquaculture circulation system
- supervise biofilter systems
- supervise cage net systems
- supervise equipment
- test circuitry
- test computer hardware
- test electrical equipment
- test electromechanical systems
- test electronic units
- test film processing machines
- test ground system performance
- test hardware
- test ICT queries
- test improved aeronautical information management systems
- test instrumentation equipment
- test mechatronic units
- test microelectromechanical systems
- test microelectronics
- test optoelectronics
- test printed circuit boards
- test procedures in electricity transmission
- test railway signalling equipment
- test semiconductors
- test sensors
- test the rail-flaw-detection machine
- test wind turbine blades
- test wireless devices
- tie reinforcing steel
- tune bicycles
- use automotive diagnostic equipment
S7.1.4 - installing concrete components
S7.1.5 - installing roofing
S7.1.6 - joining parts using soldering, welding or brazing techniques
S7.1.7 - installing and assembling building fixtures
S7.1.8 - installing and assembling rigging equipment
S7.2 - installing interior or exterior infrastructure
S7.3 - finishing interior or exterior of structures
S8 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
T - transversal skills and competences

keep heavy construction equipment in good condition

transversal skills and competences

life skills and competences

applying health-related skills and competences

demonstrate awareness of health risks

assisting and caring

protecting and enforcing

complying with health and safety procedures

follow safety precautions in work practices

maintain construction structures

keep heavy construction equipment in good condition

skills

constructing

building and repairing structures

installing wooden and metal components

keep heavy construction equipment in good condition

keep heavy construction equipment in good condition

Description

Description

Inspect heavy equipment for construction projects before each use. Maintain the machine in good working order, taking care of small repairs and alerting the responsible person in case of serious defects.

Alternative Labels

ensure condition of heavy construction equipment

inspect heavy construction equipment

inspecting heavy construction equipment

keeping heavy construction equipment in good condition

maintain condition of heavy construction equipment

maintain heavy construction equipment

maintaining condition of heavy construction equipment

maintaining heavy construction equipment

repair heavy construction equipment

repairing heavy construction equipment

Skill type

skill

Skill reusability level

cross-sector 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)