Swim

Description

Move through water by means of the limbs.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 16 occupations
  • Optional in 6 occupations
  • Total: 22 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 6 (Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers)

Essential for

  • Water-based aquaculture technician
    Water-based aquaculture technicians coordinate and supervise activities on fattening aquaculture organisms in suspended systems (floating or submerged structures). They participate…
  • Deep-sea fishery worker
    Deep-sea fishery workers operate on board fishing vessels to catch deep-sea fish for sale or delivery. They use equipment such as rods and nets to catch deep-sea fish according…
  • Boatswain
    Boatswains organise the crew on deck and at the fishing hold to execute the orders received from a superior. They coordinate the operations of maintenance, manoeuvres, assembly and…
  • Aquaculture cage mooring worker
    Aquaculture cage mooring workers operate highly-specialised equipment in order to moor cages in stable stations, drifting cages or even self-propelled and semi-submerged cages.&nbs…
  • Life guard
    Life guards monitor and ensure safety in the aquatic facility by preventing and responding to any emergencies. They identify potential risks, advise individuals on proper behaviour…
  • Aquaculture cage technician
    Aquaculture cage technicians operate in the production of aquatic organisms in water-based (freshwater, brackish water, salt water) on-growing processes in cages. Other titles The …
  • Ordinary seaman
    Ordinary seamen occupy the lowest rank of a maritime ship's deck crew. They comprise the main labour force on board a boat where they help to operate the ship.…
  • Lifeguard instructor
    Lifeguard instructors teach future (professional) lifeguards the necessary programmes and methods needed to become a licensed lifeguard. They provide training on safety supervision…
  • Swimming teacher
    Swimming teachers train and advise groups or individuals on swimming. They plan trainings and teach different swimming styles such as front crawl, breaststroke and butterfly. They …
  • Helmsman
    Helmsmen are members of the crew on the highest rank of the operational level on an inland vessel. They perform various duties concerned with the operation and upkeep of…
  • Water-based aquaculture worker
    Water-based aquaculture workers carry out manual activities in the ongrowing processes of cultured aquatic organisms in water-based suspended systems (floating or submerged structu…
  • Fisheries master
    Fisheries masters plan, manage and execute the activities of fishing vessels inshore, coastal and offshore waters. They direct and control the navigation. Fisheries masters can ope…
  • Matrose
    Matroses are members of the deck department of an inland water transportship. They may work on the helm, on the deck, in the cargo hold and in the engine…
  • Aquaculture harvesting technician
    Aquaculture harvesting technicians operate the harvesting process of aquatic organisms' production, managing the complex equipment and machinery used in the harvesting of specific …
  • Decksman
    A decksman (plural: decksmen) is an unlicensed member of the deck department of an inland vessel. This position is usually the first step on the way to become an…
  • Fisheries boatmaster
    Fisheries boatmasters operate fishing vessels in coastal waters performing operations at the deck and engine. They control the navigation as well as capture and conservation of fis…

Optional for

  • Swimming facility attendant
    Swimming facility attendants handle the daily activities of a swimming facility such as a swimming pool, beach and lake. They clean the facility, maintain a good attitude towards t…
  • Photographer
    Photographers take pictures using digital or film cameras and equipment. Photographers may develop negatives or use computer software in order to produce finished images and prints…
  • Engine minder
    Engine minders perform work related to the deck department of an inland water transport vessel. They use their experience on-board a motorised inland navigation vessel as an ordina…
  • Marine mechanic
    Marine mechanics are in charge of the engines and mechanical parts of the vessel and replace defective equipment and parts. They communicate with other crew members on the operatio…
  • Marine chief engineer
    Marine chief engineers are responsible for the entire technical operations of the vessel including engineering, electrical, and mechanical divisions. They are the head of the entir…
  • Aquaculture harvesting worker
    Aquaculture harvesting workers work in the harvesting of those aquatic organisms cultured in land-based on-growing processes. Other titles The following job titles also refer to aq…

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