Boat rigger

Code 7215.2.1

Boat riggers use hand and power tools to install motors, gauges, controls and accessories such as batteries, lights, fuel tanks and ignition switches. They also perform pre-delivery inspections.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • engine components
  • mechanics
  • mechanics of vessels
  • quality standards

Skills and competences

  • align components
  • apply health and safety standards
  • use technical documentation
  • ensure vessel compliance with regulations
  • read engineering drawings
  • read standard blueprints
  • recognise signs of corrosion
  • troubleshoot
  • fasten components
  • wear appropriate protective gear

Transversal competences

  • use power tools

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences