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sailor

Sailors assist the ship captain and any crew higher in hierarchy to operate ships.

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DESCRIPTION

Sailors assist the ship captain and any crew higher in hierarchy to operate ships. They dust and wax furniture and polish wood trim, sweep floors and decks, and polish brass and other metal parts. They inspect, repair, and maintain sails and rigging, and paint or varnish surfaces. They make emergency repairs to the auxiliary engine. Sailors may stow supplies and equipment and record data in log, such as weather conditions and distance travelled.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
types of maritime vessels

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
operate echo sounding equipment
paint ship decks
follow work procedures
OPTIONALOptional competences
conduct on board safety inspections
lift heavy weights

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Skills overview

32total
24 essential
8 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 24 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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