Cross-sector skills: list by number of occupationsPage 14 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 1,301–1,400 of 3,676
- Industrial heating systems
Heating systems fuelled by gas, wood, oil, biomass, solar power, and other reneable energy sources and their energy saving principles, applicable specifically to industrial…
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Maintain incident reporting records
Keep a system for recording details of unusual events that occur at the facility, such as job-related injuries.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Pharmaceutical industry
The main stakeholders, companies and procedures in the pharmaceutical industry and the laws and regulations that govern the patenting, testing, safety and marketing of drugs.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Political parties
The ideas and principles that political parties stand for and the politicians representing them.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Use specialised tools in electric repairs
Use of a variety of specialised tools, instruments and machines, such as presses, drills and grinders.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Apply advanced manufacturing
Improve production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers of products and processes using relevant advanced, innovative, and cutting edge technology.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Assemble hardware components
Assemble the necessary hardware components, such as the motherboard, Central Processing Unit (CPU), hard drive, disk drive, power supply unit, RAM, PCI card, mouse, keyboard…
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Metal coating technologies
The various processes and technologies used for to coating and painting fabricated metal workpieces.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Work with the lighting crew
Work with the crew responsible for the lighting setup and operation to get directions from them on where to stand for an aesthetic result.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Assist police investigations
Assist in police investigations by providing them with specialised information as a professional involved in the case, or by providing witness accounts, in order to ensure the…
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Develop material testing procedures
Develop testing protocols in collaboration with engineers and scientists to enable a variety of analyses such as environmental, chemical, physical, thermal, structural, resistance…
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Develop pharmaceutical drugs
Develop new therapeutic products according to the potential formulas, studies and indications recorded during the research process which involved also collaboration with…
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Develop working procedures
Create standardised series of actions of a certain order to support the organisation.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Disseminate information on tax legislation
Provide advise on the possible implications for companies or individuals on decisions regarding tax declaration based on tax legislation.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Machinery load capacity
The maximum load capacity of the operated piece of machinery, under different circumstances and in different positions and movements.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Printing media
Specific techniques related to various printing surfaces such plastics, metal, glass, textiles, wood, and paper.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Agritourism
Aspects of agritourism involving agriculturally based activities to bring visitors to a farm.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Model based system engineering
Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) is a methodology for systems engineering that uses visual modelling as the primary means of communicating information.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Printed goods processes
The various types and characteristics of producing printed goods such as catalogues, flyers, etc.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Tend CNC milling machine
Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) milling machine designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it…
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Tend computer numerical control lathe machine
Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) lathe and turn machine designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate…
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Optical glass characteristics
The characteristics of optical glass such as refractive index, dispersion, and chemical properties.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Psychological theories
The historical development of counselling and psychological theories, as well as the perspectives, applications, and interviewing and counselling strategies.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Structure information
Organise information using systematic methods such as mental models and according to given standards in order to facilitate user information processing and understanding with…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Metrology
The methods and theory of measurement in a scientific context, including internationally accepted units of measurement, practical realisation of these units, and interpretation of…
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Park vehicles
Park motorised vehicles without compromising the integrity of vehicles and safety of people.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Task algorithmisation
The techniques to convert unstructured descriptions of a process into step-by-step sequence of actions of a finite number of steps.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Types of optical instruments
Common types of optical instruments and lenses, such as microscopes and telescopes, their mechanics, components, and characteristics.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Cut textiles
Cut textiles fitting to customers' desires and needs.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Interpret electrical diagrams
Read and comprehend blueprints and electrical diagrams; understand technical instructions and engineering manuals for assembling electrical equipment; understand electricity…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Interpret scientific data to assess water quality
Analyse and interpret data like biological properties to know the quality of water.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Prepare colour mixtures
Prepare colour mixtures in accordance with the recipes and/or the characteristics of the article to be achieved.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Translate requirements into visual design
Develop visual design from given specifications and requirements, based on the analysis of the scope and target audience.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Apply colouring recipes
Prepare colour and other chemical mixtures in accordance with the recipes and/or the characteristics of the article to be achieved.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Computer technology
Computers, computer networks and other information technologies and equipment that can store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Database
The classification of databases, that includes their purpose, characteristics, terminology, models and use such as XML databases, document-oriented databases and full text…
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Disseminate messages to people
Receive, process, and pass messages to people coming from phone calls, faxes, postal, and emails.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Monitor chemical process condition
Monitor the conformity of the chemical process, checking all indicators or warning signals provided by the instruments such as recording instruments, flowmeters and panel lights.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Characteristics of chemicals used for tanning
Composition and physico-chemical properties of auxiliary chemicals used in the different tanning processes (tanning agents, fat liquors, pigments, dyes, etc.).
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration parts
The different parts constituing heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems such as the different valves, fans, compressors, condensers, filters and other components.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Manoeuvre heavy trucks
Drive, manoeuvre and park tractors, trailers and lorries on roads, around tight corners, and in parking spaces.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Support managers
Provide support and solutions to managers and directors in regards with their business needs and requests for the running of a business or the daily operations of a business unit.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Transmission towers
Types of tall structures which are used in the transmission and distribution of electrical energy, and which support overhead power lines, such as high voltage AC and high voltage…
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Channel marketing
The strategies and practices, including channel sales, that involve distributing products directly and indirectly through partners in order to bring the products to the end…
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Characteristics of precious metals
Variations of precious metals according to density, corrossion resistance, electrical conductivity, light reflectivity and quality.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Constitutional law
The regulations dealing with the fundamental principles or established precedents which govern a state or organisation.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Examine the conditions of buildings
Monitor and assess the conditions of buildings in order to detect faults, structural problems, and damages.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Foreign affairs
The operations of a foreign affairs department in a government or public organisation and its regulations.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Language teaching methods
The techniques used to teach students a foreign language, such as audio-lingual, communicative language teaching (CLT), and immersion.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Perform fundraising activities
Perform activities which will raise funds for an organisation or campaign, such as speaking with the public, gathering funds during fundraising or other general events, and using…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Rehabilitation
The methods and procedures used to help an ill or injured person restore lost skills and regain self-sufficiency and control.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Schedule production
Schedule the production aiming maximum profitability while still maintaining the company KPIs in cost, quality, service and innovation.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Social security law
Legislation concerning the protection of individuals and the provision of aid and benefits, such as health insurance benefits, unemployment benefits, welfare programs and other…
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Animal species
The characteristics of different species and breeds of animals (relevant to the occupation).
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Clean components during assembly
Clean components before fixing them to other compounds or units of components during the assembly process.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Consultation
The theories, methods and concepts related to consultation and communication with clients.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Deal with challenging work conditions
Deal with challenging circumstances in which to perform work, such as night work, shift work, and atypical working conditions.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Ergonomics
The science of designing systems, processes and products that complement the strengths of people so that they can use them easily and safely.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Marine technology
Technologies for the safe use, exploitation, protection of, and intervention in the marine environment.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Provide feedback to teachers
Communicate with the teacher in order to provide them with detailed feedback on their teaching performance, class management and curriculum adherence.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Provide information on study programmes
Provide information on the different lessons and fields of study offered by educational institutions such as universities and secondary schools, as well as the study requirements…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Advise on communication strategies
Provide companies and organisations with consulting services concerning their internal and external communication plans and their representation, including their presence online.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Advise on foreign affairs policies
Advise governments or other public organisations on the development and implementation of foreign affairs policies.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Apply spot welding techniques
Apply and work with a variety of techniques in the process of welding metal workpieces under pressure exercised by electrodes, such as projection welding, radius style electrodes…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Assess danger in risk areas
Assess the potential dangers involved in performinig military or humanitarian missions in risk areas, such as combat areas, areas affected by natural disasters, or politically…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Biomedical engineering
The biomedical engineering processes used to create medical devices, prostheses and in treatments.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Control crowd
Control a crowd or riot, ensuring people do not cross to areas they are not allowed to access, monitoring the crowd's behaviour and responding to suspicious and violent behaviour.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Create GIS reports
Use relevant geographic informations systems to create reports and maps based on geospatial information, using GIS software programmes.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Data engineering
The process of developing and constructing systems for implementing data collection and analysis at large scale.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Deliver correspondence
Distribute mail correspondence, newspapers, packages and private messages to customers.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Observe new developments in foreign countries
Observe political, economic and societal developments in the assigned country, gather and report relevant information to the relevant institution.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Provide testimony in court hearings
Provide testimony in court hearings regarding a variety of social matters and other events.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Relationship marketing
The process within Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and focuses on customer retention, satisfaction and lifetime customer value.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Use e-services
Participate in society through the use of public and private digital services.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Apply cross-reference tools for product identification
Employ cross-reference tools and programmes, listing file names and line numbers, to identify part numbers, descriptions, and the vendor as source of origin.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Hear witness accounts
Hear witness accounts during a court hearing or during an investigation to assess the significance of the account, its impact on the case under scrutiny or investigation, and to…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- International financial reporting standards
The set of accounting standards and rules aimed at companies listed in the stock exchange which are required to publish and disclose their financial statements.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Political campaigning
The procedures involved in conducting a successful political campaign, such as the specific research methods, promotional tools, liaising with the public, and other strategic…
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Determine production feasibility
Determine if a product or its components can be produced by applying engineering principles.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Finish plastic products
Finish the product by sanding, branding and polishing the plastic surface.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Install plumbing systems
Install systems of pipes, drains, fittings, valves, and fixtures designed for the distribution of potable water for drinking, heating, washing and waste removal.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Manage the handling of promotional materials
Plan and prepare the production of promotional materials with third parties by contacting printing companies, agreeing on logistics and delivery, and making sure that deadlines…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Philosophy
The different philosophical systems, their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices and their impact on human culture.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Prepare furniture for application of paint
Set up furniture for standard or custom paint job, protect any parts that should not be painted and prepare painting equipment.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Teach digital literacy
Instruct students in the theory and practice of (basic) digital and computer competency, such as typing efficiently, working with basic online technologies, and checking email.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Tend packaging machines
Tend packaging machines such as filling, labelling, and sealing machines.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Advise on tax planning
Advise on appropriate strategies to include taxes in the overall financial plan in order to reduce the tax load.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Organise creative performance
Organise an event in which participants can express their creativity, such as putting on a dance, theatre, or talent show.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Sport and exercise medicine
Prevention and treatement of injuries or conditions resulted from a physical activity or sport.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Assist in clinical trials
Work with fellow scientists on clinical trials in order to improve medical methods for preventing, detecting, diagnosing, or treating diseases.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Deliver online training
Provide training by using online technologies, adapting the learning materials, using e-learning methods, supporting the trainees and communicating online.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Tend CNC drilling machine
Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) drilling machine designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Tend CNC grinding machine
Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) grinding machine designed for manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Tend CNC laser cutting machine
Monitor and operate a computer numerical controlled (CNC) laser cutting machine according to regulations.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Electrical testing methods
Test procedures performed on electrical equipment and machinery in order to check the performance and quality of the electrical equipment and their adherence to specifications.
knowledgeneeded in 11 occupations
- Operate computerised control systems
Operate electronic or computerised control panels to monitor and optimise processes, and to control process start-up and shut-downs.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Analyse legislation
Analyse the existing legislation from a national or local government in order to assess which improvements could be made and which items of legislation could be proposed.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Conduct research on trends in design
Conduct research on present and future evolutions and trends in design, and associated target market features.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Marketing mix
Principle of marketing that describes the four fundamental elements in marketing strategies which are the product, the place, the price and the promotion.
knowledgeneeded in 11 occupations
- Quality of fish products
Factors affecting the quality of fish products.
knowledgeneeded in 11 occupations
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