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S1 - communication, collaboration and creativity
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S8.0 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
S8.1 - operating mobile plant
S8.2 - driving vehicles
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S8.2.1 - driving heavy vehicles
- comply with policies for trolley bus driving
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- drive ambulance under non-emergency conditions
- drive chipper truck
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S8.2.2 - driving light vehicles
S8.2.3 - operating rail 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
S8.7 - 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 towtruck

skills

working with machinery and specialised equipment

driving vehicles

driving heavy vehicles

operate towtruck

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Description

Attach the vehicle to the towtruck. Ensure safe movement of the vehicle while driving the towtruck. De-attach the vehicle from the towtruck at the destination.

Alternative Labels

conduct towtruck

operate a towtruck

operating a towtruck

perform towtruck

run towtruck

towtruck operation

undertake towtruck

Skill type

skill

Skill reusability level

occupation 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)