Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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decksman
ESCO occupation · 41 essential, 18 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
follow verbal instructions
wash decks of ships
follow written instructions
paint ship decks
launch lifeboats
national regulations on handling cargo
help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations
international regulations for cargo handling
perform daily maintenance on ship machinery
use equipment for safe stowage
undertake navigation safety actions
swim
maintain vessel engine room
apply regulations on cargo transport operations
read stowage plans
maintain vessel technical equipment according to instructions
use ballasts
load cargo onto ships
assist anchoring operations
communicate reports provided by passengers
prepare engine room for operation
adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways
perform vessel maintenance and cleaning
secure ships using rope
follow procedures in the event of an alarm
clean parts of vessels
types of cargo
vessel safety equipment
execute safety assurance exercises
maintain service record book
environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation
operate life-saving appliances
assist passenger embarkation
on board hazards
unmoor vessels
moor vessels
maintain ropes
comply with checklists
facilitate safe disembarkation of passengers
understand different types of locks and their operation
use different types of fire extinguishers
Optional & specialised skills
passenger transport regulations
distinguish various types of ships
implement environmental protection measures
principles of combustion engines
prepare simple meals on board
provide first aid
use waterway traffic control systems
show confidence
use different communication channels
act reliably
work in a water transport team
ensure integrity of hull
vessel stability principles
show intercultural awareness
european classification of inland waterways
inland waterway police regulations
perform manual work autonomously
perform services in a flexible manner
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.