Cross-sector skills: list by number of occupationsPage 13 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 1,201–1,300 of 3,676
- Movement techniques
The various types of movement and physical postures undertaken for relaxation, body-mind integration, stress reduction, flexibility, core support and rehabilitation purposes, and…
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Politics
The method, process and study of influencing people, gaining control over a community or society, and the distribution of power within a community and between societies.
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Psychological counselling methods
The various psychological counselling, training and coaching methods for persons of all ages, groups and organizations considering medical aspects.
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Sanding techniques
The various sanding techniques (such as gang sanding), as well as the different sanding papers necessary for which surface.
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Social media management
The planning, development, and implementation of strategies aimed at managing social media platforms, the publications, the social media management tools, and the image of…
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Automatic control system
Set of interconnected mechanisms and components, such as controllers or sensing elements, that use programming logic to automate the operation and behaviour of a process or system…
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Fisheries management
The principles, methods and equipment used in population management applied to fisheries: the concept of catch, by-catch, fishing effort, maximum sustainable yield, different…
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Monitor production developments
Monitor parameters to keep an eye on the production, developments and costs within your area of control.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Provide advice on breaches of regulation
Advise on preventive and corrective actions; correct any breaches of or non-compliance with legal regulations.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Advise legislators
Give advice on various government and legislative duties, such as policy creation and the inner workings of a governmental department, to government officials in legislative…
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Collect data using GPS
Gather data in the field using Global Positioning System (GPS) devices.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Forest ecology
The ecosystems existing in a forest, starting from bacteria to trees and soil types.
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Geometry
Branch of mathematics related to questions of shape, size, relative position of figures and the properties of space.
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Give battle commands
Give commands during a battle or similar confrontation with enemy units to guide the activities of the troops, ensuring the safety of the troops and success of the operation, and…
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Maintain recycling records
Maintain records and process facts and figures about type and volume of different recycling operations.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Manage government-funded programmes
Implement and monitor the development of projects subsidized by regional, national or European authorities.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Screen reader
Software program which converts screen elements such as text, images, or buttons, displayed in the computer into Braille or speech.
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Textile industry
Major textile manufacturers on the market of various brands and materials.
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Build scaffolding
Assemble temporary scaffolding structures for construction, maintenance or event-related purposes.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Communicate with external laboratories
Communicate with the external analytical laboratories in order to manage the required external testing process.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Supervise laboratory operations
Supervise the staff working in a laboratory, as well as oversee that equipment is functional and maintained, and procedures occur in compliance with regulations and legislation.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Coordinate patrols
Coordinate the investigation and inspection of a certain area by assigning patrollers to routes and areas, establishing the area that needs patrolling, and coordinating the…
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Execute vehicle maintenance
Execute vehicle maintenance based on supplier or manufacturer instructions.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Geophysics
The scientific field that deals with the physical processes and properties of, and spatial environment surrounding Earth.
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Record healthcare users' billing information
Record the healthcare user`s information for the billing of provided medical services.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Apply systemic design thinking
Apply the process of combining systems thinking methodologies with human-centred design in order to solve complex societal challenges in an innovative and sustainable way.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Communicate in foreign languages with health service providers
Apply foreign languages in communicating with health service providers such as doctors and nurses.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Conduct research on food waste prevention
Research and evaluate methods, equipment and costs for reducing and managing food waste.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Estimate value of musical instruments
Identify new or second hand musical instruments and estimate the market value of them based on professional judgment and knowledge of musical instruments, or subject them to…
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Remove computer virus or malware from a computer
Carry out actions to remove computer viruses or other types of malware from a computer.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Tend riveting machine
Tend a metalworking machine designed to join metal pieces by automatically shooting mechanical fasteners, rivets, into them, monitor and operate it according to regulations.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Alternative energy
Sources of energy that do not originate from fossil fuels and have few greenhouse emissions.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Repair musical instruments
Attach new strings, fix frames or replace broken parts of musical instruments.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Handle personal identifiable information
Administer sensitive personal information on customers securely and discreetly.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Operate radar equipment
Operate radar screens and other radar equipment.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Conduct environmental surveys
Conduct surveys in order to collect information for analysis and management of environmental risks within an organisation or in a wider context.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Follow work procedures
Adhere to procedures at work in a structured and systematic manner.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Identify legal requirements
Conduct research for applicable legal and normative procedures and standards, analyse and derive legal requirements that apply to the organisation, its policies and products.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
The fundamental principals and requirements laid in the International Regulation for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL): Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution…
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Infection control
The routes of transmission and methods of preventing spread of common and important infecting organisms together with the methods available for sterilisation and disinfection of…
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Mix chemicals
Mix chemical substances safely according to recipe, using the proper dosages.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Organise business documents
Put together documents coming from the photocopier, the mail, or the daily operations of businesses.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Trim excess material
Trim surplus material of fabric such as fiberglass mats, cloth, plastics or rubber.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Legislation procedure
The procedures involved in the making of laws and legislation, such as which organisations and individuals are involved, the process of how bills become laws, the proposal and…
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Operate cockpit control panels
Operates control panels in the cockpit or flight deck according to the needs of the flight.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Clean glass surfaces
Use cleaning products to clean any surface covered by glass.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Ensure health and safety in manufacturing
Ensure health and safety of personnel during manufacturing process.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Evaluate garment quality
Evaluating stitching, construction, attachments, fasteners, embellishments, shading within the garment; evaluating pattern continuity-, matching; evaluating tapes and linings.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Handle case evidence
Handle evidence important for a case in a manner compliant with regulations, in order to not affect the state of the evidence in question and to ensure its pristine condition and…
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Manage healthcare staff
The managerial tasks and responsibilities required in a health care setting.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Process commissioned instructions
Process instructions, usually oral ones, provided by managers and directives on actions required to be made.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Psychiatry
Psychiatry is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Create project specifications
Define the workplan, duration, deliverables, resources and procedures a project has to follow to achieve its goals.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- De-rig electronic equipment
Remove and store various types of electronic equipment safely after use.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Portfolio management in textile manufacturing
The process of managing teams and projects in textile and clothing product development.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Produce statistical financial records
Review and analyse individual and company financial data in order to produce statistical reports or records.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Recreation activities
The field and characteristics of recreational activities for customers.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Agronomical production principles
The techniques, methods and principles of conventional agronomical production.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Analyse customer service surveys
Analyse results from surveys completed by passengers/customer.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Apply first response
Respond to medical or trauma emergencies and care for the patient in a manner compliant with health and safety regulations, assessing the legal and ethical issues of the…
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Domestic heating systems
The modern and traditional heating systems alimented by gas, wood, oil, biomass, solar power and other renewable energy sources and their energy saving principles.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Execute marketing plan
Carry out all the activities involved in achieving specific marketing objectives within a given timeframe.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Identify nutritional properties of food
Identify the nutritional value of food, including proportion of fats, carbohydrates, sugars, vitamins.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Insolvency law
The legal rules regulating the incapacity to pay debts when they fall due.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Pricing strategies
The techniques, theories, and commonly accepted strategies regarding pricing of goods.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Types of sawing blades
Types of cutting blades used in the sawing process, such as band saw blades, crosscut blades, plytooth blades and others, made from tool steel, carbide, diamond or other materials.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Urban planning law
Investments and urban development agreements.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Action research
The research approach that consists of investigating as well taking action towards an issue.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Adjust production schedule
Adjust work schedule in order to maintain permanent shift operation.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Building materials industry
Supplier, brands and types of products and goods available on the market of building materials.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Design automation components
Design engineering parts, assemblies, products, or systems that contribute to the automation of industrial machines.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Develop energy saving concepts
Use current research results and collaborate with experts to optimise or develop concepts, equipment, and production processes which require a lesser amount of energy such as new…
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Document evidence
Document all evidence found on a crime scene, during an investigation, or when presented in a hearing, in a manner compliant with regulations, to ensure that no piece of evidence…
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Human resources department processes
The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the human resources department within an organisation such as recruitment, pension…
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Manage corrective actions
Implementing corrective action and continuous improvement plans from internal and third party audits to meet food safety and quality performance indicators with adherance to…
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Mortgage loans
The financial system of acquiring money by property owners or prospective property owners, in which the loan is secured on the property itself so that the property can be…
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Oversee construction project
Make sure that the construction project is carried out in compliance with the building permit, the execution plans, the performance and design specifications, and the relevant…
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Repair pipelines
Conduct maintenance and repair work on pipelines to prevent or remedy damages using, if necessary, remote-controlled robots.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Revise quality control systems documentation
Revise quality control documents.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Search databases
Search for information or people using databases.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- State estimation
The process of fusing input data measurements and a mathematical model to determine the internal state of an energy system.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Types of literature genres
The different literary genres in the history of literature, their technique, tone, content and length.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Advise on building matters
Provide advice on building matters to the various parties involved in construction projects.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Apply diplomatic principles
Apply the processes involved in the creation of international treaties by conducting negotiations between representatives of different countries, protecting the home government's…
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Create thematic maps
Use various techniques such as choropleth mapping and dasymetric mapping to create thematic maps based on geospatial information, using software programmes.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Develop environmental remediation strategies
Develop strategies for the removal of pollution and contaminants from soil, groundwater, surface water, or sediment, taking into account environmental remediation regulations and…
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Insurance market
The trends and major driving factors in the insurance market, insurance methodologies and practices, and the identification of the major stakeholders in the insurance sector.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Maintain diving equipment
Perform maintenance actions, including small repairs, on diving equipment.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Manage workflow processes
Develop, document and implement traffic and workflow processes across the company for different functions.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Microsensors
Devices with a size smaller than 1 mm that can convert a non-electric signal, such as temperature, into an electrical signal.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Oceanography
The scientific discipline that studies oceanic phenomena such as marine organisms, plate tectonics, and the geology of the ocean bottom.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Repair engines
Repair identified problems with internal combustion engines, external combustion engines and electrical motors.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Types of vehicle engines
Types of car engines in road and racing cars, including those with emerging technologies like hybrids and electric motors, and how they work.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Water reuse
Principles of water re-use processes in complex circulation systems.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Welding techniques
The different methods of welding together pieces of metal using various equipment, such as oxygen-acetylene welding, gas metal arc welding and tungsten inert gas welding.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Aerodynamics
The scientific field that deals with the way gases interact with moving bodies.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Analyse insurance needs
Gather information about the insurance needs of a client, and give information and advice about all possible insurance options.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Conduct search engine optimisation
Execute optimal marketing research and strategies on search engine processes, also known as search engine marketing (SEM), in order to increase online traffic and website exposure.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Educate public on fire safety
Develop and execute educational and promotional plans to educate the public on fire prevention knowledge and methods, fire safety such as the ability to identify hazards and the…
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Immunology
Immunology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
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