Cross-sector skills: list by number of occupationsPage 12 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 1,101–1,200 of 3,676
- Ensure aquaculture personnel health and safety
Make sure that health and safety procedures have been established and followed across all aquaculture facilities including cages.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Forecast organisational risks
Analyse the operations and actions of a company in order to assess their repercussions, possible risks for the company, and to develop suitable strategies to address these.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Use different types of fire extinguishers
Understand and apply various methods of firefighting and various types and classes of fire extinguishing equipment.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Use repair manuals
Apply the information, such as periodic maintenance charts, step by step repair instructions, troubleshooting information and overhaul procedures to perform routine maintenance…
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Fill moulds
Fill up moulds with appropriate materials and ingredient mixes.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Interpret visual literacy
Interpret charts, maps, graphics, and other pictorial presentations used in place of the written word.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Lead military troops
Lead the actions of military troops on the field during a mission, either combat, humanitarian or otherwise defensive, compliant with the strategies devised prior to the operation…
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Compare property values
Obtain information on the value of properties comparable to a property which is in need of valuation in order to make more accurate appraisals and assessments, or to set or…
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Create annual marketing budget
Make the calculation of both the income and expenditures that are expected to be paid over the coming year concerning the marketing related activities such as advertising, selling…
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Devise military tactics
Devise the strategic and tactical components of a military operation, taking into account the available equipment and assigning tasks to the different troops, and supervising the…
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Manage resources
Manage personnel, machinery and equipment in order to optimise production results, in accordance with the policies and plans of the company.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Prevent pipeline deterioration
Ensure the conservation of pipelines by undertaking adequate maintenance of the system and its coating properties.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Scientific modelling
Scientific activity consisting in selecting the relevant aspects of a situation and aiming to represent physical processes, empirical objects and phenomena to allow a better…
knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations
- Work according to recipe
Perform tasks in food preparation according to recipe or specification in order to preserve the quality of ingredients and to ensure replication accuracy of the recipe.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Data science
The field of study that deals with big amount of data using AI techniques such as machine learning algorithms to predict patterns and obtain useful information to make business…
knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations
- Ensure compliance with company regulations
Guarantee that employees' activities follow company regulations, as implemented through client and corporate guidelines, directives, policies and programmes.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Impart business plans to collaborators
Diffuse, present, and communicate business plans and strategies to managers, employees making sure that objectives, actions, and important messages are properly conveyed.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Surveying
The technique of determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances and angles between them.
knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations
- Use CADD software
Use computer-aided design and drafting software to make detailed drawings and blueprints of designs.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Assess power needs
Prepare and manage the provision of electrical power for different areas.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Digitization
The process of transforming an object from its analogical form to a digital format.
knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations
- Fabric types
Woven, non-woven, knitted fabrics and netting fabrics, technical fabrics such as Gore-Tex and Gannex.
knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations
- Perform military operations
Perform military operations according to given instructions from superiors, such as battle operations, rescue missions, aid missions, search and intelligence missions or other…
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Plan digital marketing
Develop digital marketing strategies for both leisure and business purposes, create websites and deal with mobile technology and social networking.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Analyse loans
Examine and analyse the loans provided to organisations and individuals through different forms of credit such as overdraft protection, export packing credit, term loan, and…
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Coordinate marketing plan actions
Manage the overview of the marketing actions such as the marketing planning, internal financial resource granting, advertising materials, implementation, control, and…
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Design indicators for food waste reduction
Determine key performance indicators (KPI) for reducing food waste and managing in line with established standards.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Develop food waste reduction strategies
Develop policies such as staff meal or food redistribution to reduce, reuse and recycle food waste where possible.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Fertilisation principles
The study of plant, soil structure, climatic and environmental issues in agronomical production.
knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations
- Manage relationships with stakeholders
Create and maintain solid internal and external relations with stakeholders at operational level based on mutual trust and credibility in order to achieve organisational goals.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Promote social awareness
Promote the understanding of dynamics of social relationships between individuals, groups, and communities.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Types of paint
Varieties of paint and chemicals used in their composition.
knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations
- Breathing techniques
The various techniques to control the voice, body, and nerves by breathing.
knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations
- Liaise with government officials
Consult and cooperate with government officials who handle matter that is relevant to you or your business.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Develop inclusive communication material
Develop inclusive communication resources.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Identify terrorism threats
Identify the possibility of terrorism activities posing threats and danger in a specific area by monitoring activities of potentially dangerous groups of people, assessing risks…
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Install low voltage wiring
Plan, deploy, troubleshoot and test low voltage wiring.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Types of media
The means of mass communication, such as television, journals, and radio, that reach and influence the majority of the public.
knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations
- Apply for government funding
Gather information on and apply for subsidies, grants, and other financing programmes provided by the government to small- and large-scale projects or organisations in various…
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Deal with aggressive behaviour
Respond promptly to adverse behaviour in a professional manner by taking appropriate and legal action to prevent further aggressiveness, such as verbal warning, lawful removal…
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Ethics
The philosophical study that deals with solving questions of human morality; it defines and systemises concepts such as right, wrong, and crime.
knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations
- Kindergarten school procedures
The inner workings of a kindergarten, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, policies, and regulations.
knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations
- Liaise with advertising agencies
Communicate and cooperate with advertising agencies in transmitting the goals and specifications of the marketing plan.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Maintain hydraulic systems
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on systems which use pressurised fluids to provide power to machines and equipment.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Maintain internal communication systems
Maintain an effective internal communication system among employees and department managers.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Public relations
The practice of managing all aspects of the image and perception of a company or individual among stakeholders and the society at large.
knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations
- Battery fluids
The characteristics and properties of battery fluids.
knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations
- Budget for financial needs
Observe the status and availability of funds for the smooth running of projects or operations in order to foresee and estimate the quantity of future financial resources.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Clean furniture
Remove dirt, marks and other unwanted material from furniture.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Coordinate rescue missions
Coordinate rescue missions during the event of a disaster or during an accident, ensure that all possible methods are being used to ensure the safety of the people being rescued…
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Install pneumatic systems
Install systems and components that use pneumatics to create mechanical movements such as air brakes, pneumatic cylinders, air compressors and other systems.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Operate handheld riveting equipment
Operate various kinds of tools and equipment used in riveting processes, such a pin hammer and a rivet set, handheld squeezers, a hammer and bucking bar, a pneumatic hammer, a…
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Design scientific equipment
Design new equipment or adapt existing equipment to aid scientists in gathering and analysing data and samples.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Manage quantitative data
Gather, process and present quantitative data.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Analyse stress resistance of products
Analyse the ability of products to endure stress imposed by temperature, loads, motion, vibration and other factors, by using mathematical formulas and computer simulations.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Act as contact person during equipment incident
Act as the person to be contacted when an equipment incident occurs.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Advise architects
Give advise on design, safety issues, and cost reduction to architects during the pre-application phase.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Install software
Install machine-readable instructions, such as computer programs, in order to direct the computer's processor to perform a certain set of actions.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Digital media
The set of medias that are transmitted through electronic devices.
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Apply safety management
Apply and supervise measures and regulations concerning security and safety in order to maintain a safe environment in the workplace.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Create manufacturing guidelines
Draft procedures and guidelines to ensure that government and industry regulations are met by manufacturers in both international and domestic markets.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Control aquatic production environment
Assess the impact of biological conditions such as algae and fouling organisms by managing water intakes, catchments and oxygen use.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Manage medium term objectives
Monitor medium term schedules with budget estimations and reconciliation on a quarterly basis.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Monitor financial accounts
Handle financial administration of your department, keep the costs down to only necessary expenses and maximise the revenues of your organisation.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Present artistic design proposals
Prepare and present detailed design suggestions for a specific production to a mixed group of people, including technical, artistic and management staff.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Use data processing techniques
Gather, process and analyse relevant data and information, properly store and update data and represent figures and data using charts and statistical diagrams.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Interact with fellow actors
Perform together with other actors.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Communicate production plan
Communicates production plan to all levels in a way that targets, processes, and requirements are clear.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Identify customer requirements
Apply techniques and tools, such as surveys, questionnaires, ICT applications, for eliciting, defining, analysing, documenting and maintaining user requirements from system…
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Operate radio navigation instruments
Operate radio navigation instruments to determine the position of aircraft in the airspace.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Acting techniques
The different acting techniques for developing lifelike performances, such as method acting, classical acting, and Meisner technique.
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Advise on heating systems energy efficiency
Provide information and advice to clients on how to preserve an energy efficient heating system in their home or office and possible alternatives.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Comply with the principles of self-defence
Observe the principles according to which a person should only use so much force as is required to repel an attack.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Diplomatic principles
The practices of facilitating agreements or international treaties with other countries by conducting negotiations and attempting to protect the interests of the home government…
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Illegal substances
The forbidden substances which cannot be transported from one area to another, or carried by an individual, as well as their nature and how to handle them.
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment
Identify muster signals and what emergencies they signal.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Urban planning
Political and technical process that seeks to design the urban environment and optimize land use by considering various aspects such as infrastructure, water, and green and social…
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Cleaning industry health and safety measures
Preventive and interventional methods used in the cleaning industry to maintain health and safety for all workers and tertiary persons.
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Consult with editor
Consult with the editor of a book, magazine, journal or other publications about expectations, requirements, and progress.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Maintain technical equipment
Maintain an inventory of cultivation equipment and supplies.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Supervise children
Keep the children under supervision for a certain period of time, ensuring their safety at all times.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Write production reports
Make up and complete shift schedules and production reports in a timely manner.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Evaluate budgets
Read budget plans, analyse the expenditures and incomes planned during certain period, and provide judgement on their abidance to the general plans of the company or organism.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Lay pipe installation
Install the system of pipes used to transport a fluid, be it a liquid or a gas, from one point to another and connect it to the fuel and water supply lines, air ducts, and other…
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Perform debt investigation
Use research techniques and tracing strategies to identify overdue payment arrangements and address them.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Provide information on properties
Provide information on the positive and negative aspects of a property and the practicalities concerning any financial transactions or insurance procedures; such as location…
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Select mould types
Select the appropriate type and size of mould based on the operation.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Wear cleanroom suit
Wear garments appropriate for environments that require a high level of cleanliness to control the level of contamination.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Attend to detail in preparation for audits
Ensure constant compliance with standards and requirements, such as keeping certifications up to date and monitoring activities to ensure correct procedures are followed, so that…
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Public health
The principles of health and sickness affecting the population, including the means for health promotion and prevention and community and primary care.
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Translate language concepts
Translate one language into another language.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Value properties
Examine and evaluate land and buildings in order to make valuations about their price.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Apply credit risk policy
Implement company policies and procedures in the credit risk management process.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Assess contamination
Analyse evidence of contamination.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Basic chemicals
The production and characteristisc of organic basic chemicals such as ethanol, methanol, benzene and inorganic basic chemicals such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen.
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Civil process order
The legal procedures and standards that courts follow in civil lawsuits.
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Construct moulds
Construct moulds for the casting of objects in plaster, clay, glass, plastic or metal.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Develop strategy to solve problems
Develop specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish work.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Manage production enterprise
Organise and instruct staff, plan production strategies and programmes including sales.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Medical devices
Equipment and devices used in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of medical issues.
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
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