Description
Operate a powered roof support system, a hydraulically operated mobile piece of heavy mining equipment which supports the roof of a longwall face.
Alternative labels
operation of powered roof support
operating powered roof supports
powered roof supports operation
operation of chocks
operating powered roof support
operation of shield
operating hydraulic shield
operating shield
operate chocks
operation of powered roof supports
operate shield
operation of hydraulic shield
operating of powered roof supports
operating chocks
operate hydraulic shield
powered roof support operation
operating of powered roof support
operate powered roof supports
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Operate powered roof support is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Operate powered roof support 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.
Underground heavy equipment operator: Underground heavy equipment operators control heavy-duty mining equipment such as cutting and loading equipment to excavate and load ore and raw mineral at underground mines.
References
- Operate powered roof support – ESCO
