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
clean parts of vessels
follow written instructions
perform daily maintenance on ship machinery
secure ships using rope
use equipment for safe stowage
execute safety assurance exercises
adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways
assist passenger embarkation
assist anchoring operations
operate life-saving appliances
swim
unmoor vessels
paint ship decks
use ballasts
undertake navigation safety actions
maintain vessel technical equipment according to instructions
follow verbal instructions
communicate reports provided by passengers
on board hazards
read stowage plans
wash decks of ships
maintain vessel engine room
launch lifeboats
comply with checklists
perform vessel maintenance and cleaning
understand different types of locks and their operation
national regulations on handling cargo
maintain service record book
international regulations for cargo handling
load cargo onto ships
maintain ropes
follow procedures in the event of an alarm
apply regulations on cargo transport operations
vessel safety equipment
moor vessels
use different types of fire extinguishers
prepare engine room for operation
help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations
types of cargo
facilitate safe disembarkation of passengers
environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation
Optional & specialised skills
prepare simple meals on board
passenger transport regulations
european classification of inland waterways
vessel stability principles
provide first aid
inland waterway police regulations
principles of combustion engines
use waterway traffic control systems
work in a water transport team
distinguish various types of ships
use different communication channels
act reliably
show confidence
show intercultural awareness
perform manual work autonomously
implement environmental protection measures
perform services in a flexible manner
ensure integrity of hull
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.