§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

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 national waterways types of waterways dredging consoles excavation techniques water pressure

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

flood remediation equipment demolition techniques water reuse international waterways european classification of inland waterways quality assurance procedures

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

dig soil mechanically manage sumps construct dams perform drainage work inspect construction sites identify defects in concrete work in a construction team install tunnel segments follow health and safety procedures in construction use rigging equipment measure water depth inspect concrete structures operate sumps construct canal locks operate pumps plan surface slope maintain dredging equipment

OPTIONALOptional competences

conduct erosion control check borehole depth set up temporary construction site infrastructure conduct sediment control mix construction grouts pour concrete underwater design dams insert charges into drill holes operate drilling equipment identify risk of flooding perform underwater bridge inspection operate vacuum dewatering system position dredger develop flood remediation strategies inspect pipelines operate cranes read standard blueprints inspect drainage channels

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