Clear pipelines

Description

Clear pipelines by pumping water or other substances through them, or wash the pipelines manually or using suitable machinery.

Alternative labels

wash pipeline
pipeline clearing
clearing of pipelines
flush pipework
manually clear pipelines
use machine to clear pipeline
clearing pipelines
clear pipework
flush pipeline
wash pipework

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Clear pipelines is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Drainage worker: Drainage workers assemble and maintain drainage and dewatering systems. They lay tubes or drainpipes to dry out the ground of a certain structure in order to put a hold to imminent groundwater. This work is usually performed under pavements and in basements.

Optional skill

Clear pipelines 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.

Sewerage cleaner: Sewerage cleaners maintain and clean sewerage systems and their pipes within communities. They remove blockages that stop the sewerage flow to ensure the smooth running of the systems.
Sewerage maintenance technician: Sewerage maintenance technicians inspect sewers and pipeline systems. They do this by using moving video cameras, whose recordings tell them whether they need to perform any maintenance and repair on these types of systems.
Dredge operator: Dredge operators work with industrial equipment to remove underwater material in order to make the area accessible to ships, to establish ports, to lay cables or for other purposes, and move the material to the desired location.

 


 

References

  1. Clear pipelines – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022