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operate boiler

skills

working with machinery and specialised equipment

operating machinery for the extraction and processing of raw materials

operating energy production or distribution equipment

operate boiler

Description

Description

Operate sealed vessels which contain fluids which are heated or vaporised, not always up to boiling, for heating or power generation, such as in utilities. Ensure safe procedures by monitoring the blower auxiliary equipment closely during operations, and identifying faults and risks.

Alternative Labels

boiler operating

boilers operating

boilers tending

boiler tending

operating boiler

operating boilers

operating of boiler

operating of boilers

tend boiler

tend boilers

tending boiler

tending boilers

tending of boiler

tending of boilers

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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)