§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

water network operative

Water network operatives maintain pipes and pumping stations used for water supply, waste water removal and sewerage.

Description

Water network operatives maintain pipes and pumping stations used for water supply, waste water removal and sewerage. They perform planned maintenance and repair tasks and clear blockages in pipes and drains.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

types of pipelines percolation

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

pipeline coating properties

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure assemble manufactured pipeline parts apply health and safety standards repair pipelines operate drilling equipment maintain water treatment equipment develop water supply schedule operate sumps inspect pipelines lay pipe installation operate pumps prevent pipeline deterioration use personal protection equipment

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)