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well-digger

Well-diggers operate drilling machinery and equipment to create and maintain wells for use in extracting ore and other liquids and gases.

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DESCRIPTION

Well-diggers operate drilling machinery and equipment to create and maintain wells for use in extracting ore and other liquids and gases. They record operations, maintain equipment, seal unused wells and prevent ground contamination.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
health and safety hazards underground

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
keep task records
suggest well maintenance
dig wells
OPTIONALOptional competences
maintain mechanical equipment
follow safety procedures when working at heights

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Skills overview

28total
11 essential
17 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 11 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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