# Competences — rolling stock assembler

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/839d738b-8b54-4408-868a-6d8af102d2de).

## Essential

- **align components** (skill/competence)
- **apply health and safety standards** (skill/competence)
- **assemble metal parts** (skill/competence)
- **control compliance of railway vehicles regulations** (skill/competence)
- **electromechanics** (knowledge)
- **ensure equipment availability** (skill/competence)
- **fasten components** (skill/competence)
- **inspect quality of products** (skill/competence)
- **mechanics** (knowledge)
- **mechanics of trains** (knowledge)
- **quality standards** (knowledge)
- **read engineering drawings** (skill/competence)
- **read standard blueprints** (skill/competence)
- **troubleshoot** (skill/competence)
- **use power tools** (skill/competence)
- **use technical documentation** (skill/competence)
- **wear appropriate protective gear** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- apply arc welding techniques (skill/competence)
- apply flux (skill/competence)
- apply preliminary treatment to workpieces (skill/competence)
- apply spot welding techniques (skill/competence)
- conduct performance tests (skill/competence)
- couple bogies to rail vehicles (skill/competence)
- cut metal products (skill/competence)
- electricity (knowledge)
- electronics (knowledge)
- engineering processes (knowledge)
- ensure maintenance of trains (skill/competence)
- European Train Control System (knowledge)
- install electrical and electronic equipment (skill/competence)
- install low voltage wiring (skill/competence)
- install pneumatic systems (skill/competence)
- keep records of work progress (skill/competence)
- liaise with engineers (skill/competence)
- locomotive brake applications (knowledge)
- lubricate rolling stock wheels (skill/competence)
- manipulate metal (skill/competence)
- mark processed workpiece (skill/competence)
- metal thermal conductivity (knowledge)
- operate lifting equipment (skill/competence)
- operate soldering equipment (skill/competence)
- operate welding equipment (skill/competence)
- prepare pieces for joining (skill/competence)
- record test data (skill/competence)
- set up automotive robot (skill/competence)
- use testing equipment (skill/competence)
- work in assembly line teams (skill/competence)