Description
Assist passengers when they embark vessels, aircraft, trains and other modes of transport. Keep safety measures and procedures in mind.
Alternative labels
help passengers to board modes of transportation safely
support embarking of passengers
ensure safety of embarking passengers
facilitate passenger embarkation
assist embarking of passengers
support passenger embarkation
help passengers to embark
facilitate embarkation of passengers
help passengers to safely board modes of transportation
ensure safe movement of embarking passengers
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Assist passenger embarkation is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Helmsman: Helmsmen are members of the crew on the highest rank of the operational level on an inland vessel. They perform a variety of duties concerned with the operation and upkeep of deck department areas, the engine and other equipment, mooring and unmooring, as well as the steering of the ship as the main task.
Ship steward/ship stewardess: Ship stewards and ship stewardesses work on board the vessel to provide services to passengers such as serving meals, housekeeping, welcoming passengers and explaining safety procedures.
Passenger fare controller: Passenger fare controllers collect tickets, fares, and passes from passengers. They answer questions from passengers concerning transport rules, station, and timetable information.
Matrose: Matroses are members of the deck department of an inland water transportship. They may work on the helm, on the deck, in the cargo hold and in the engine room. They may be called on to use emergency, lifesaving, damage control, and safety equipment. They perform all operations connected with the launching of lifesaving equipment and are expected to be able to operate deck machinery, mooring and anchoring equipment.
Decksman: Decksmen are unlicensed members of of the deck department of an inland vessel. This position is usually the first step on the way to become an able seaman and beyond. They perform a variety of duties concerned with the operation and upkeep of deck department areas, the engine, and other equipment, mooring and unmooring, as well as (to a certain extent) the steering of the ship.
Optional skill
Assist passenger embarkation is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Steward/stewardess: Stewards/stewardesses perform food and beverage service activities on all land, sea and air travel services.
Train attendant: Train attendants work on trains to provide services to passengers such as welcoming passengers, answering their questions and serving meals.
References
- Assist passenger embarkation – ESCO
