From mobile crane operator to tower crane operator
11 of the 15 essential skills of a tower crane operator are already essential for a mobile crane operator — about 73% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from mobile crane operator in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 11
- skills carry over
- 4
- would be new
- 73%
- of the target job covered
- 15
- essential skills of a tower crane operator
What a tower crane operator does
Tower crane operators work with tower cranes, tall balance cranes consisting of a horizontal jib mounted on a vertical mast, along with the necessary motors and lifting hook attached to the jib. Operators control the crane from within a control cabin, or use radio control.
What carries over
11 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- crane load charts
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- inspect construction sites
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret 3D plans
- keep heavy construction equipment in good condition
- mechanical systems
- react to events in time-critical environments
- secure heavy construction equipment
- use safety equipment in construction
- work ergonomically
What would be new
4 skillsEssential for a tower crane operator and not for a mobile crane operator. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
Other moves from mobile crane operator
2 roles- rigger11 skills in common
- concrete pump operator11 skills in common
← mobile crane operatortower crane operator →The other way round
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