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SAUVETEUR [4 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lifeguard
1, record 1, English, lifeguard
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maître baigneur
1, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20baigneur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- maître baigneuse 1, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20baigneuse
correct, feminine noun
- maître nageur 1, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20nageur
correct, masculine noun
- maître nageuse 1, record 1, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20nageuse
correct, feminine noun
- sauveteur 1, record 1, French, sauveteur
correct, masculine noun
- sauveteuse 1, record 1, French, sauveteuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-11-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Safety (Water Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- salvor
1, record 2, English, salvor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Salvage means saving a vessel or its cargo from loss. A salvor is the person reporting and taking possession of a wreck when permitted by the Receiver of Wreck. 2, record 2, English, - salvor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sauveteur
1, record 2, French, sauveteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- sauveteuse 2, record 2, French, sauveteuse
correct, feminine noun
- assistant 3, record 2, French, assistant
correct, masculine noun
- assistante 3, record 2, French, assistante
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sauvetage veut dire sauver de la perte un navire ou son chargement. Sauveteur est la personne qui signale et prend possession de l'épave lorsque autorisé par le Receveur d'épave. 4, record 2, French, - sauveteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-12-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Life-Saving (Water Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lifeguard
1, record 3, English, lifeguard
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 5254 - Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation and Sport. 2, record 3, English, - lifeguard
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Sauvetage (Sports nautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- maître nageur
1, record 3, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20nageur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- maître nageuse 1, record 3, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20nageuse
correct, feminine noun
- maître baigneur 1, record 3, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20baigneur
correct, masculine noun
- maître baigneuse 1, record 3, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20baigneuse
correct, feminine noun
- sauveteur 1, record 3, French, sauveteur
correct, masculine noun
- sauveteure 1, record 3, French, sauveteure
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titres de professions officiels dans le Groupe 5254 - Animateurs/animatrices et responsables de programmes de sports et de loisirs. 2, record 3, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%20nageur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Salvamento (Deportes acuáticos y náuticos)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- guardavidas
1, record 3, Spanish, guardavidas
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- socorrista acuático 2, record 3, Spanish, socorrista%20acu%C3%A1tico
masculine noun, Spain
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El socorrista acuático estará capacitado para realizar tareas de prevención, vigilancia, rescate y primeros auxilios de personas que se encuentren en peligro en pantanos, ríos, etc. 2, record 3, Spanish, - guardavidas
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-10-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
- Protection of Life
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- rescue worker
1, record 4, English, rescue%20worker
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sauveteur
1, record 4, French, sauveteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- secouriste 2, record 4, French, secouriste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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