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Port Worker
Occupation Code: 9333
Alternative titles: Port Operative, Water Transportation Worker, Stevedore Work environment
Job description and duties
Port Workers carry out a wide range of tasks that deal with transportation of cargo and people over water. A Port Worker is typically expected to:
• Load and unload cargo and containers
• Transfer cargoes to storage areas
• Operate equipment for bulk cargoes
• Maintain lifting equipment and machinery
• Tie and untie ships’ ropes when arriving or
leaving the port
• Help passengers and/or ships’ crew to get
on and off the ship (where applicable)
• Direct vehicles to and from parking bays
aboard the vessel
• Refuel vessels
• Navigate harbour craft used within the
port and operate radio and radar equipment under supervision
Port Workers typically work full-time on shift basis, covering 7 days a week. Port Workers may be required to work overtime.
Port Workers are required to work outdoors in all weather conditions. The work is particularly strenuous and may involve a significant amount of lifting and manual labour.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
To work as a Port Worker, a qualification at MQF Level 3 may be required. Training programmes may include:
• Diploma in Deck Operations (MCAST) (MQF Level 3)
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
Additionally, to work as a Port Worker the following are required:
Number of employees (2017)
323
Share of foreigners (2017)
0%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+19%
Median Pay (per annum)
€22,400
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