Description
Operate a tunnelling machine, a machine with a large rotating steel drum equipped with tungsten carbide teeth that cut material in order to drive underground tunnels or development roadways. Operate the cutting drum and the continuous motion of the machine either remotely or seated on top.
Alternative labels
tunnelling machine operation
operating of tunnelling machine
operating tunnelling machine
use tunnel boring machine
using tunnel boring machine
using TBM
use TBM
operation of tunnelling machine
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Operate tunnelling machine is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Operate tunnelling machine 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.
Mining assistant: Mining assisstants perform routine duties in mining and quarrying operations. They assist the miners with maintaining equipment, with laying pipes, cables and tunnels, and with removing wast.
References
- Operate tunnelling machine – ESCO
