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The skills this job asks for, and the level for each.
173 skills listed by ESCO, 135 of them essential. 173 are in our skills list and linked; we measure a match on those. ESCO gives no levels, so we ask for level 3 on an essential skill and 2 on the rest.
Occupation: ISCO-08 occupations (International Labour Organization). Skills: This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission (v1.2.1, CC BY 4.0), modified by CareersMatch.
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Showing 10 of 173, essentials first. The table below lists them all.
| Skill | Type | Necessity | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways | skill | essential | 3 |
| adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles | skill | essential |
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What this path asks for comes from O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0), through the official ISCO-08 to US occupation crosswalk. A competency is essential where O*NET rates it at least 3.5 of 5 in importance.
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| anchor ships to the port | skill | essential | 3 |
| anchors used in inland water transport | skill | essential | 3 |
| anchors used in maritime water transport | skill | essential | 3 |
| apply fishing maneuvres | skill | essential | 3 |
| apply regulations on cargo transport operations | skill | essential | 3 |
| apply vessel engine regulations | skill | essential | 3 |
| assess stability of vessels | skill | essential | 3 |
| assess trim of vessels | skill | essential | 3 |
| assist anchoring operations | skill | essential | 3 |
| assist in ship maintenance | skill | essential | 3 |
| assist water-based navigation | skill | essential | 3 |
| assist with emergencies | skill | essential | 3 |
| clean parts of vessels | skill | essential | 3 |
| clean ships | skill | essential | 3 |
| code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries | skill | essential | 3 |
| communicate reports provided by passengers | skill | essential | 3 |
| comply with checklists | skill | essential | 3 |
| coordinate fish handling operations | skill | essential | 3 |
| coordinate the ship crew | skill | essential | 3 |
| detect malfunctions in engines | skill | essential | 3 |
| deterioration of fish products | skill | essential | 3 |
| distinguish various types of ships | skill | essential | 3 |
| electrical systems used in transportation | skill | essential | 3 |
| electronics | skill | essential | 3 |
| engine components | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure integrity of hull | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure public safety and security | skill | essential | 3 |
| ensure vessel compliance with regulations | skill | essential | 3 |
| european classification of inland waterways | skill | essential | 3 |
| evaluate engine performance | skill | essential | 3 |
| execute safety assurance exercises | skill | essential | 3 |
| extinguish fires | skill | essential | 3 |
| facilitate safe disembarkation of passengers | skill | essential | 3 |
| fire-fighting systems | skill | essential | 3 |
| fisheries legislation | skill | essential | 3 |
| fishing gear | skill | essential | 3 |
| fishing vessels | skill | essential | 3 |
| follow hygienic practices in fishery operations | skill | essential | 3 |
| follow hygienic procedures during food processing | skill | essential | 3 |
| follow procedures in the event of an alarm | skill | essential | 3 |
| follow verbal instructions | skill | essential | 3 |
| follow work procedures | skill | essential | 3 |
| follow written instructions | skill | essential | 3 |
| Global Maritime Distress and Safety System | skill | essential | 3 |
| guide ships into docks | skill | essential | 3 |
| handle cargo | skill | essential | 3 |
| handle fish products | skill | essential | 3 |
| handle stressful situations in the work place | skill | essential | 3 |
| health and safety regulations | skill | essential | 3 |
| help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations | skill | essential | 3 |
| influence of winds and currents in the steering of ships | skill | essential | 3 |
| inland waterway police regulations | skill | essential | 3 |
| inland waterway ship building | skill | essential | 3 |
| International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships | skill | essential | 3 |
| international regulations for cargo handling | skill | essential | 3 |
| international regulations for preventing collisions at sea | skill | essential | 3 |
| launch lifeboats | skill | essential | 3 |
| load cargo onto ships | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain ropes | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain safe navigation watches | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain service record book | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain ship brightwork | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain vessel engine room | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain vessel safety and emergency equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| maintain vessel technical equipment according to instructions | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage on board hazards | skill | essential | 3 |
| manage vessel control systems | skill | essential | 3 |
| manipulate sails on vessels | skill | essential | 3 |
| monitor pumping system operations | skill | essential | 3 |
| moor vessels | skill | essential | 3 |
| national regulations on handling cargo | skill | essential | 3 |
| navigate European inland waterways | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate echo sounding equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate life-saving appliances | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate marine communication systems | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate ship equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate traditional water depth measurement equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate vessel critical systems | skill | essential | 3 |
| operate vessel engine room | skill | essential | 3 |
| operation of different engines | skill | essential | 3 |
| paint ship decks | skill | essential | 3 |
| participate in the organisation of emergency drills | skill | essential | 3 |
| passenger transport regulations | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform daily maintenance on ship machinery | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform lookout duties during maritime operations | skill | essential | 3 |
| perform vessel maintenance and cleaning | skill | essential | 3 |
| physical parts of the vessel | skill | essential | 3 |
| pollution prevention | skill | essential | 3 |
| prepare deck equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| prepare engine room for operation | skill | essential | 3 |
| prepare equipment for navigation operations | skill | essential | 3 |
| prepare fishing equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| prepare lifeboats | skill | essential | 3 |
| prepare main engines for navigation operations | skill | essential | 3 |
| preserve fish products | skill | essential | 3 |
| prevent damage to electrical devices on board | skill | essential | 3 |
| principles of cargo stowage | skill | essential | 3 |
| principles of combustion engines | skill | essential | 3 |
| principles of mechanical engineering | skill | essential | 3 |
| provide first aid | skill | essential | 3 |
| quality assurance methodologies | skill | essential | 3 |
| quality of fish products | skill | essential | 3 |
| read stowage plans | skill | essential | 3 |
| risks associated with undertaking fishing operations | skill | essential | 3 |
| secure cargo in stowage | skill | essential | 3 |
| secure cargo on ships | skill | essential | 3 |
| secure ships using rope | skill | essential | 3 |
| sort waste | skill | essential | 3 |
| stand watch on vessel | skill | essential | 3 |
| steer ship in compliance with helm orders | skill | essential | 3 |
| steer vessels | skill | essential | 3 |
| steer vessels in ports | skill | essential | 3 |
| support vessel manoeuvres | skill | essential | 3 |
| survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment | skill | essential | 3 |
| swim | skill | essential | 3 |
| train employees | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of cargo | skill | essential | 3 |
| types of maritime vessels | skill | essential | 3 |
| understand different types of locks and their operation | skill | essential | 3 |
| undertake navigation safety actions | skill | essential | 3 |
| unmoor vessels | skill | essential | 3 |
| use ballasts | skill | essential | 3 |
| use different types of fire extinguishers | skill | essential | 3 |
| use equipment for safe stowage | skill | essential | 3 |
| use fishing vessel equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| use maritime English | skill | essential | 3 |
| use modern electronic navigational aids | skill | essential | 3 |
| use riverspeak to communicate | skill | essential | 3 |
| use waterway traffic control systems | skill | essential | 3 |
| vessel fuels | skill | essential | 3 |
| vessel safety equipment | skill | essential | 3 |
| watch for maritime navigation aids | skill | essential | 3 |
| act reliably | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Adaptability | competency | desirable | 2 |
| adapt to changes on a boat | skill | desirable | 2 |
| assessment of risks and threats | skill | desirable | 2 |
| assist in maritime rescue operations | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Collaboration | competency | desirable | 2 |
| communicate using the global maritime distress and safety system | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Communication | competency | desirable | 2 |
| conduct on board safety inspections | skill | desirable | 2 |
| cope with challenging circumstances in the fishery sector | skill | desirable | 2 |
| deal with challenging work conditions | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Digital Fluency | competency | desirable | 2 |
| evaluate schools of fish | skill | desirable | 2 |
| fish anatomy | skill | desirable | 2 |
| fisheries management | skill | desirable | 2 |
| have computer literacy | skill | desirable | 2 |
| implement environmental protection measures | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Influence | competency | desirable | 2 |
| inspect construction of ships | skill | desirable | 2 |
| lift heavy weights | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maintain safe engineering watches | skill | desirable | 2 |
| manage engine-room resources | skill | desirable | 2 |
| maritime meteorology | skill | desirable | 2 |
| mark migrating fish | skill | desirable | 2 |
| operate ship rescue machinery | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform manual work autonomously | skill | desirable | 2 |
| perform services in a flexible manner | skill | desirable | 2 |
| prepare aquatic inventory reports | skill | desirable | 2 |
| prepare simple meals on board | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Problem Solving and Critical Thinking | competency | desirable | 2 |
| provide radio services in emergencies | skill | desirable | 2 |
| relay messages through radio and telephone systems | skill | desirable | 2 |
| report to captain | skill | desirable | 2 |
| Self Management | competency | desirable | 2 |
| show intercultural awareness | skill | desirable | 2 |
| support fishery training procedures | skill | desirable | 2 |
| undertake continuous professional development in fishery operations | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use different communication channels | skill | desirable | 2 |
| use radar navigation | skill | desirable | 2 |
| vessel points of sail | skill | desirable | 2 |
| vessel stability principles | skill | desirable | 2 |
| work in a fishery team | skill | desirable | 2 |
| work in a multicultural environment in fishery | skill | desirable | 2 |
| work in a water transport team | skill | desirable | 2 |
| work in shifts | skill | desirable | 2 |