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operation of lifting gears

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The methods used to operate different types of lifting gears, such as winches, telescopic loaders, sea cranes, forklift trucks.

operation of lifting gears — the methods used to operate different types of lifting gears, such as winches, telescopic loaders, sea cranes, forklift trucks. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 50.68/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 2 occupations in our catalogue, including aquaculture cage technician, and water-based aquaculture worker.

Category: knowledge › transport services SCI: 50.68/100 Also known as: operation of telescopic loaders, methods of operation of lifting gears, mechanics of operation of lifting gears, operation of sea cranes, operation of forklift trucks, principles of operation of lifting gears

Occupations that require operation of lifting gears

Showing top 2 of 2 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.

aquaculture cage technician · 🤖 5.0/10
water-based aquaculture worker · 🤖 5.0/10

Frequently asked questions

What is operation of lifting gears?

The methods used to operate different types of lifting gears, such as winches, telescopic loaders, sea cranes, forklift trucks.

What category of skill is operation of lifting gears?

ESCO classifies operation of lifting gears under the knowledge category, specifically in the transport services subcategory.

Is operation of lifting gears an AI-durable skill?

McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 50.68/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.

Which jobs require operation of lifting gears?

In our catalogue, 2 occupations list operation of lifting gears as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include aquaculture cage technician, water-based aquaculture worker.

How transferable is operation of lifting gears between industries?

ESCO tags operation of lifting gears as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is operation of lifting gears the same as operation of telescopic loaders?

Yes — operation of lifting gears is also known as operation of telescopic loaders, methods of operation of lifting gears, mechanics of operation of lifting gears, operation of sea cranes, operation of forklift trucks, principles of operation of lifting gears, or operation of winches. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn operation of lifting gears?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands operation of lifting gears and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.