# Competences — boilermaker

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5ed024ab-3b6a-4e06-a7fe-8a29f8469a64).

## Essential

- **apply arc welding techniques** (skill/competence)
- **apply precision metalworking techniques** (skill/competence)
- **ensure correct metal temperature** (skill/competence)
- **ensure equipment availability** (skill/competence)
- **flammable fluids** (knowledge)
- **fuel gas** (knowledge)
- **handle gas cylinders** (skill/competence)
- **manufacturing of heating equipment** (knowledge)
- **metal smoothing technologies** (knowledge)
- **operate oxy-fuel cutting torch** (skill/competence)
- **operate precision measuring equipment** (skill/competence)
- **operate soldering equipment** (skill/competence)
- **operate welding equipment** (skill/competence)
- **perform test run** (skill/competence)
- **quality standards** (knowledge)
- **read standard blueprints** (skill/competence)
- **record production data for quality control** (skill/competence)
- **select filler metal** (skill/competence)
- **smooth burred surfaces** (skill/competence)
- **troubleshoot** (skill/competence)
- **types of metal** (knowledge)
- **wear appropriate protective gear** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- 3D printing process (knowledge)
- automation technology (knowledge)
- cast metal (skill/competence)
- casting processes (knowledge)
- consult technical resources (skill/competence)
- cutting technologies (knowledge)
- determine suitability of materials (skill/competence)
- dispose of cutting waste material (skill/competence)
- ferrous metal processing (knowledge)
- keep records of work progress (skill/competence)
- maintain mechatronic equipment (skill/competence)
- maintain robotic equipment (skill/competence)
- maintenance of printing machines (knowledge)
- maintenance operations (knowledge)
- manufacturing of steam generators (knowledge)
- mechatronics (knowledge)
- metal forming technologies (knowledge)
- monitor automated machines (skill/competence)
- monitor gauge (skill/competence)
- operate 3D computer graphics software (skill/competence)
- operate automated process control (skill/competence)
- operate drill press (skill/competence)
- operate printing machinery (skill/competence)
- perform machine maintenance (skill/competence)
- perform product testing (skill/competence)
- printing materials (knowledge)
- printing on large scale machines (knowledge)
- printing techniques (knowledge)
- repair heating equipment (skill/competence)
- rivet types (knowledge)
- riveting machine types (knowledge)
- robotics (knowledge)
- set up the controller of a machine (skill/competence)
- spot metal imperfections (skill/competence)
- supply machine (skill/competence)
- supply machine with appropriate tools (skill/competence)
- tend punch press (skill/competence)
- types of drill press oils (knowledge)
- types of metal manufacturing processes (knowledge)