# Competences — electricity distribution technician

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c89afd9a-7dad-4bae-9315-5fcadd9ad8b6).

## Essential

- **electric current** (knowledge)
- **electrical discharge** (knowledge)
- **electrical power safety regulations** (knowledge)
- **electricity** (knowledge)
- **inspect overhead power lines** (skill/competence)
- **inspect underground power cables** (skill/competence)
- **install power lines** (skill/competence)
- **repair overhead power lines** (skill/competence)
- **repair underground power cables** (skill/competence)
- **transmission towers** (knowledge)
- **wear appropriate protective gear** (skill/competence)
- **work ergonomically** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- advise on safety improvements (skill/competence)
- assess areas for power line installation (skill/competence)
- calculate needs for construction supplies (skill/competence)
- electricity consumption (knowledge)
- enforce safety procedures when working at heights (skill/competence)
- ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule (skill/competence)
- ensure safety in electrical power operations (skill/competence)
- follow safety procedures when working at heights (skill/competence)
- inspect construction supplies (skill/competence)
- maintain electrical equipment (skill/competence)
- power engineering (knowledge)
- read electricity meter (skill/competence)
- respond to electrical power contingencies (skill/competence)
- smart grids systems (knowledge)
- test procedures in electricity transmission (skill/competence)
- transport construction supplies (skill/competence)