Description
Manoeuvre the cutterheads of a cutter dredge. Choose the correct cutterhead equipment and lower the cutterheads to commence dredging. Raise the cutterhead to avoid obstacles or to end the dredging session.
Alternative labels
controlling cutterheads
control of cutterheads
manoeuvre dredge cutterheads
manoeuvre cutter dredge
manoeuvre cutterheads
cutterhead control
operate cutter dredge
control cutterhead equipment
control dredge cutterheads
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Control cutterheads is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Control cutterheads 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.
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.
Dredging supervisor: Dredging supervisors monitor dredging operations. They make sure the operation proceeds per regulations and take quick decisions to resolve problems.
References
- Control cutterheads – ESCO
