SMART SIP

Sector Map: Knowledge, Skills and Competences

Sector map of OCCUPATIONS and SKILLS

Operate boiler

Skill

Description

Operate sealed vessels which contain fluids which are heated or vaporised, not always up to boiling, for heating or power generation, such as in utilities. Ensure safe procedures by monitoring the blower auxiliary equipment closely during operations, and identifying faults and risks.

Classification

Skills → Working with machinery and specialised equipment → Operating machinery for the extraction and processing of raw materials → Operating energy production or distribution equipment

Essential for

Optional for

Steam plant operator

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Project Number:
101104680-HABITABLE-ERASMUS-EDU-2022-PEX-COVE