boat rigger
Boat riggers use hand and power tools to install motors, gauges, controls and accessories such as batteries, lights, fuel tanks and ignition switches. They also perform pre-delivery inspections.
Also called: boat checker, marine outboard rigger, marine rigger, boat tester, deck rigger, ship rigger, sail rigger, yacht rigger
- 15
- essential skills
- 39
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 7215
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
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Essential skills
15- align components
- apply health and safety standards
- engine components
- ensure vessel compliance with regulations
- fasten components
- mechanics
- mechanics of vessels
- quality standards
- read engineering drawings
- read standard blueprints
- recognise signs of corrosion
- troubleshoot
- use power tools
- use technical documentation
- wear appropriate protective gear
Optional skills
39- 3D modelling
- 3D printing process
- bolt engine parts
- CAD software
- conduct routine machinery checks
- design prototypes
- determine suitability of materials
- electricity
- electromechanics
- electronics
- fluid mechanics
- heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts
- ICT software specifications
- inspect vessel
- install electrical and electronic equipment
- install hydraulic systems
- install plumbing systems
- install pneumatic systems
- install transport equipment engines
- install transport equipment lighting
- install transport vehicle interior components
- install vessel's safety equipment
- lead inspections
- maintenance of printing machines
- maintenance operations
- operate 3D computer graphics software
- operate lifting equipment
- operate printing machinery
- operation of different engines
- perform maintenance on installed equipment
- printing materials
- printing on large scale machines
- printing techniques
- quality assurance procedures
- repair sailing equipment
- use CAD software
- use technical drawing software
- write inspection reports
- write records for repairs
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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