# Competences — street lighting electrician

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f2ee2cda-9d02-49c3-8280-da5892d0055b).

## Essential

- **artificial lighting systems** (knowledge)
- **comply with electrical safety regulations** (skill/competence)
- **electric current** (knowledge)
- **electrical discharge** (knowledge)
- **electrical power safety regulations** (knowledge)
- **inspect underground power cables** (skill/competence)
- **install power lines** (skill/competence)
- **prevent technical problems with lighting equipment** (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)
- apply airport lighting maintenance procedures (skill/competence)
- assess areas for power line installation (skill/competence)
- calculate needs for construction supplies (skill/competence)
- electricity consumption (knowledge)
- ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule (skill/competence)
- ensure functionality of airport lighting systems (skill/competence)
- ensure safety in electrical power operations (skill/competence)
- ensure safety of mobile electrical systems (skill/competence)
- follow safety procedures when working at heights (skill/competence)
- handle high voltage of airport lighting (skill/competence)
- handle veterinary emergencies (skill/competence)
- inspect construction supplies (skill/competence)
- inspect overhead power lines (skill/competence)
- maintain automated lighting equipment (skill/competence)
- maintain electrical equipment (skill/competence)
- maintain lighting equipment (skill/competence)
- manage risk of lighting failure (skill/competence)
- power engineering (knowledge)
- read electricity meter (skill/competence)
- repair overhead power lines (skill/competence)
- respond to electrical power contingencies (skill/competence)
- supervise routine maintenance of airport lighting systems (skill/competence)
- test procedures in electricity transmission (skill/competence)