Cross-sector skills: list by number of occupationsPage 11 of 37
Knowledge and skills that the European ESCO classification marks as useful across many industries. They carry over more easily when you change jobs or sectors.
Items 1,001–1,100 of 3,676
- Hazardous waste types
The different types of waste which poses risks to the environment or public health and safety, such as radioactive waste, chemicals and solvents, electronics, and…
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Apply wood finishes
Use a variety of techniques to finish wood.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Assemble electronic units
Connect various electronic and computer parts to form an electronic product or device.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Bookkeeping regulations
The methods and regulations involved in the process of accurate bookkeeping.
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Credit control processes
The various techniques and procedures applied to ensure that credit is given to the suitable customers and that they pay on time.
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Optical engineering
Subdiscipline of engineering that deals with the development of optical instruments and applications, such as telescopes, microscopes, lenses, lasers, fibre optic communication…
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Prepare financial auditing reports
Compile information on audit findings of financial statements and financial management in order to prepare reports, point out improvement possibilities, and confirm governability.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Cognitive psychology
The human mental processes such as attention, memory, language use, perception, problem solving, creativity and thinking.
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Collaborate in the development of marketing strategies
Work together with a group of professionals to develop marketing strategies performing market analysis and financial viability while staying aligned with the company's goals.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Education administration
The processes related to the administrative areas of an education institution, its director, employees, and students.
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
Understand and assess the models and symbolic language of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) systems indicating engineering tolerances.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Mitigate environmental impact of pipeline projects
Strive to mitigate the potential impact that pipelines and the goods transported in them can have on the environment.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Operate an emergency communication system
Efficiently operate common communication systems used in emergencies, such as base station mobile transmitters and receivers, portable transmitters and receivers, repeaters…
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Process medical insurance claims
Contact the patient`s health insurance company and submit the appropriate forms with information on the patient and treatment.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Test procedures in electricity transmission
Perform tests on powerlines and cables, as well as other equipment used for the transmission of electrical power, in order to ensure the cables are well insulated, the voltage can…
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Write routine reports
Compose regular reports by writing clear observations on the monitored processes in a respective field.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Identify training needs
Analyse the training problems and identify the training requirements of an organisation or individuals, so as to provide them with instruction tailored to their prior mastery…
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Semiconductors
Semiconductors are essential components of electronic circuits and contain properties of both insulators, such as glass, and conductors, such as copper.
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Use back-up and recovery tools
Use tools which allow users to copy and archive computer software, configurations and data and recover them in case of loss.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Clean rooms
Clean rooms by cleaning glasswork and windows, polishing furniture, vacuuming carpets, scrubing hard floors, and removing garbage.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Collaborate with a technical staff in artistic productions
Coordinate your artistic activities with others who specialise in the technical side of the project.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Coordinate educational programmes
Plan and coordinate educational and public outreach programs such as workshops, tours, lectures and classes.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Criminology
The study of criminal behaviour, such as its causes and nature, its consequences, and control and prevention methods.
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Ensure compliance with warranty contracts
Implement and monitor repairs and/or replacements by the supplier in compliance with warranty contracts.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Estimate profitability
Take various factors into account to calculate the cost and potential revenues or savings gained from a product in order to evaluate the profit that could be generated by the new…
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Hardware components
The essential components that make up a hardware system, such as liquid-crystal displays (LCD), camera sensors, microprocessors, memories, modems, batteries and their…
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Power electronics
The functioning, design, and usage of electronics that control and convert electric power.
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Render 3D images
Use specialised tools to convert 3D wire frame models into 2D images with 3D photorealistic effects or non-photorealistic rendering on a computer.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Rivet types
The various types of rivets used in manufacturing, such as solid head rivets, blind rivets, drive rivets, semi-tubular rivets, oscar rivets, flush rivets, and others.
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Advise customers on jewellery and watches
Provide customers with detailed advice on watches and pieces of jewellery available in the store.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Determine suitability of materials
While designing products, determine if materials are suitable and available for production.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Manage distribution channels
Oversee distribution channels with regards to the requirements of customers.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Handle financial disputes
Handle disputes between individuals or organisations, either public or corporate, which deal with financial matters, accounts, and taxation.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Install hydraulic systems
Install systems and components that use liquid fluid power to create mechanical movements such as hydraulic pumps, valves, hydraulic motors, hydraulic cylinders and other elements…
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Common children's diseases
The symptoms, characteristics, and treatment of diseases and disorders that often affect children, such as the measles, chickenpox, asthma, the mumps, and head lice.
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- History of musical instruments
The historical background and chronology of various musical instruments.
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Dye wood
Mix the powder dye with water and/or liquid dye and any other necessary ingredients to create the desired colour and apply it to the wood.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Textile printing technology
Addition of colour partially, according to the designed pattern, onto textile based materials.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Communicate problems to senior colleagues
Communicate and give feedback to senior colleagues in the event of problems or non-conformities.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Develop a coaching style
Develop a style for coaching individuals or groups that ensures all participants are at ease, and are able to acquire the necessary skills and competences provided in the coaching…
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
Preserve health, hygiene, safety and security in the workplace in accordance with relevant regulations.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Support social service users in skills management
Provide support to individuals in determining the skills they need in they everyday lives and help them in their skills development.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Plan resource allocation
Plan future needs of various resources such as time, money and specific process resources.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Pump products
Operate pumping machines according to specific procedures and depending on the kind of product.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Asset management
The process of increasing total wealth over time through investments that have potential to grow in value.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Crisis intervention
Coping strategies in crisis cases which allow individuals to overcome their problems or fears and avoid psychological distress and breakdown.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Develop company strategies
Envision, plan, and develop strategies for companies and organisations aimed at achieving different purposes such as establishing new markets, refurbishing the equipment and…
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Evaluate older adults' ability to take care of themselves
Assess the condition of an older patient and decide if he or she needs assistance in taking care of him- or herself to eat or to bathe and in meeting his/hers social and…
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Interpret law
Interpret the law during the investigation of a case in order to know the correct procedures in handling the case, the specific status of the case and the parties involved, the…
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Manage the customer experience
Monitor, create and oversee customer experience and perception of brand and service.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Manual draughting techniques
Techniques used for creating detailed drawings of designs by using specialised pencils, rulers, templates and scales.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Computer science
The scientific and practical study that deals with the foundations of information and computation, namely algorithms, data structures, programming, and data architecture.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Have spatial awareness
Be aware of your position and the space around you.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Iron textiles
Pressing and ironing in order to shape or flatten textiles giving them their final finishing appearance.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Water policies
The framework of policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations concerning water.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Avoid contamination
Avoid the mixing or contamination of materials.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Define quality standards
Define, in collaboration with managers and quality experts, a set of quality standards to ensure compliance with regulations and help achieve customers' requirements.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Gather data
Extract exportable data from multiple sources.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Laboratory-based sciences
Laboratory based sciences such as biology, chemistry, physics, integrated science or advanced laboratory science.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Conduct workplace audits
Conduct work site audits and inspections in order to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Detain offenders
Keep back offenders and trespassers in a certain area.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Negotiate price
Arrange an agreement on price of products or services provided or offered.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Optics
The science that studies the elements and reaction of light.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Analyse insurance risk
Analyse the probability and size of the risk that is to be insured, and estimate the value of the insured property of the client.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Apply arc welding techniques
Apply and work with a variety of techniques in the process of arc welding, such as shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, submerged arc welding, flux-cored arc…
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Apply business acumen
Take appropriate actions in a business environment in order to maximise possible outcome from each situation.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Marketing management
The academic discipline and function in an organisation which focuses on the market research, market development, and the creation of marketing campaigns to raise awareness on the…
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Select hazard control
Perform appropriate selection of hazard control measures and risk management.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Advise on environmental remediation
Advise on the development and implementation of actions which aim to remove sources of pollution and contamination from the environment.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Assess character
Assess how a certain person will react, verbally or physically, in a specific situation or to a specific happening.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Dies
The qualities and applications of various kinds of dies, the different components of a die (such as the die block, punch plate, pierce punch and others) and the types of die used…
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Handle petty cash
Handle petty cash for minor expenses and transactions required for the daily running of a business.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Investigation research methods
The methods and strategies used to conduct police, government intelligence or military investigation research, as well as the research regulations specific to the operation.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Manipulate plastic
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of plastic.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Restrain individuals
Restrain, or control by force, individuals who violate regulations in terms of acceptable behaviour, who present a threat to others, and who perform acts of violence, to ensure…
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Composite materials
The properties of different materials developped in a laboratory, their usage per type of products, and how to create them.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Deliver visual presentation of data
Create visual representations of data such as charts or diagrams for easier understanding.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Develop media strategy
Create the strategy on the type of content to be delivered to the target groups and which media to be used, taking into account the characteristics of the target audience and the…
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Gather feedback from employees
Communicate in an open and positive manner in order to assess levels of satisfaction with employees, their outlook on the work environment, and in order to identify problems and…
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Liaise with shareholders
Communicate and serve as communication point with shareholders in order to provide an overview on their investments, returns, and long-term plans of the company to increase…
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Organise a damage assessment
Organise a damage assessment by indicating an expert to identify and examine the damage, give information and instructions to experts and follow up on the experts, and write a…
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Advise on legal decisions
Advise judges, or other officials in legal decision-making positions, on which decision would be right, compliant with the law and with moral considerations, or most advantageous…
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Coordinate advertising campaigns
Organise course of action to promote a product or service; oversee the production of TV advertisements, newspaper and magazine ads, suggest mail packs, email campaigns, websites…
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Public law
The part of law which governs relationships between individuals and the government, and the relationships between individuals which concern society directly.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Replace sawing blade on machine
Replace the old blade of a sawing machine with a new one by removing the chip brush, taking away the front blade guide, loosening the blade tension and removing the blade.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Microprocessors
Computer processors on a microscale that integrate the computer central processing unit (CPU) on a single chip.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Operate battery test equipment
Operate equipment used for battery testing, such as a soldering iron, a battery tester, or a multimeter.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Procure mechanical machinery
Procure adequate machinery.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Data analytics
The science of analysing and making decisions based on raw data collected from various sources.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Operate heavy construction machinery without supervision
Work with heavy construction machinery independently without the intervention of a supervisor.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Promote education programmes
Promote ongoing research into education and the development of new education programmes and policies in order to obtain support and funds, and to raise awareness.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Apply digital mapping
Make maps by formatting compiled data into a virtual image that gives a precise representation of a specific area.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Analyse own performance
Understand, analyse and describe your own performance.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Supervision of persons
The act of directing one individual or a group of individuals in a certain activity.
knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations
- Support harmed social service users
Take action where there are concerns that individuals are at risk of harm or abuse and support those who make a disclosure.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Maintain cleaning equipment
Clean and preserve the equipment and material used for cleaning purposes in a proper state.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Military drill
The marching techniques and use of weapons, and other disciplinary methods applied in military operations.
knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations
- Printed circuit boards
Printed circuit boards (PCB) are essential components to almost all electronic devices.
knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations
- Create flowchart diagram
Compose a diagram that illustrates systematic progress through a procedure or system using connecting lines and a set of symbols.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Electrical wiring diagrams
The visual schematic representation of an electrical circuit, its components, and the connections between these components.
knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations
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