Position dredger

Description

Communicate with the captain or mate to move the dredge into the right position to commence the dredging operation.

Alternative labels

positioning dredger correctly
moving dredger into position
correctly place dredger
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dredger positioning
place dredger correctly
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correct positioning of dredger

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Position dredger is an essential skill of the following 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.

Optional skill

Position dredger 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.

Waterway construction labourer: Waterway maintenance labourers maintain canals, dams and other waterway structures such as coastal or inland water plants. They are responsible for the construction of breakwaters, canals, dikes and embankments as well as other works in and around water.
Dredging supervisor: Dredging supervisors monitor dredging operations. They make sure the operation proceeds per regulations and take quick decisions to resolve problems.
Underwater construction supervisor: Underwater construction supervisors monitor underwater construction projects such as tunnels, canal locks and bridge pillars. They guide and instruct construction commercial divers and make sure they adhere to safety regulations.

 


 

References

  1. Position dredger – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022