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waterway construction labourer

Waterway construction labourers maintain canals, dams and other waterway structures such as coastal or inland water plants.

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DESCRIPTION

Waterway construction labourers maintain canals, dams and other waterway structures such as coastal or inland water plants. They are responsible for the construction of breakwaters, canals, dikes and embankments as well as other works in and around water.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
water policies

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
dig soil mechanically
manage sumps
OPTIONALOptional competences
conduct erosion control
check borehole depth
set up temporary construction site infrastructure

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Skills overview

47total
23 essential
24 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 23 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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