Cross-sector skills: list by number of occupationsPage 28 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 2,701–2,800 of 3,676
- Maintain linen operation
Keep daily operations of a linen stock, including its distribution, maintenance, rotation and storage.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Maintain register of shareholders
Keep a register of shareholders and monitoring changes in share ownership of the company.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Manage a healthcare unit budget
Manage a healthcare unit budget.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Manage revenue
Manage revenues, including deposit reconciliation, cash handling, and delivery of deposits to the bank.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Manage stocked company material
Maintain company material and stocked product inventory by keeping track of stock profiles and locations.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Manoeuvre bus
Drive a bus in reverse and make turns.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Manufacture medical devices
Put together medical devices according to company specifications and national and international regulations.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Metal bending techniques
The different techniques for the bending of metal sheets and their link with activities such as assembly, design, and maintenance.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Monitor processing conditions
Observe gauges, video monitors, and printouts to assess if specified processing conditions are in place.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Motor vehicle parts drawings
The various types of technical drawings used in relation to motor vehicles parts.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Operate forging tongs
Operate the appropriate forging tools and equipment safely, including forging tongs for handling and moving hot metal workpieces during forging processes.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Organise project meetings
Organise project meetings such as the project kick-off meeting and the project review meeting.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Oversee rehabilitation process
Oversee the rehabilitation process of offenders during their stay in a correctional facility, to ensure that they follow the instructions, show good behaviour, and work towards…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Perform contract compliance audits
Execute a thorough contract compliance audit, ensuring that goods or services are being delivered in a correct and timely fashion, checking for clerical errors or missed credits…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Perform musical improvisations in therapy
Improvise music as a reaction to what the patient is communicating, in order to enhance the individual nature of the relationship between therapist and patient.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Pharmacovigilance legislation
Regulations used to control and monitor adverse drug reactions at EU level.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Photographic processing techniques
The different techniques to develop photographic film such as chromogenic positive, Kodachrome and autotype.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Photonics
The science and technology of generating, controlling and detecting particles of light.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Political ideologies
The various political ideologies that represent a set of ethical ideas, principles, symbols, myths and doctrines, followed by individuals, groups, classes or institutions and…
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Position guardrails and toeboards
Attach guardrails and toeboards to the scaffolding standards at set heights and intervals to ensure the safety of the workers and prevent objects from falling.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Prepare cost-plus pricing models
Make up cost and pricing models on a regular basis by taking into account the cost of materials and supply chain, personnel and operating costs.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Prepare medication from prescription
Prepare the pharmaceutical form of medicinal products according to the prescription received from the medical doctor.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Prepare surface for plastering
Prepare the wall or other surface to be plastered.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Product packaging requirements
The packaging requirements for different types of products and the related materials.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Provide ICT support
Resolve ICT-related incidents and service requests from customers, clients or colleagues including password resets and updating databases such as Microsoft Exchange email.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Provide in-home support for disabled individuals
Assist individuals with disabilities in their own homes and with daily living tasks such as washing, dressing, eating and transport, helping them to achieve independence.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Provide visitor information
Provide directions and other relevant information to visitors.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Report on possible equipment hazards
Communicate hazard risks and malfunctioning equipment so that incidents are quickly dealt with.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Research human behaviour
Analyse, study, and explain human behaviour, uncover the reasons why individuals and groups behave as they do, and look for patterns in order to predict future behaviour.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Rinse glass
Rinse the glass following the bevelling process using water in order to remove the abrasive residue.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Select event providers
Evaluate and select the right providers of the right services, according to the customer's specific requirements.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Sex education
Programs targeting human sexual reproduction, emotional relations between sexual partners, birth control and human sexuality in general.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Stenography
Capture of spoken words in its entirety, especially meanings and relevant details into written form.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Study court hearings
Read and interpret court hearings in order to format and process the outcome information of these events.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Supervise advocacy work
Manage the aim to influence political, economic and social decisions.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Support individuals on nutrition changes
Encourage and support individuals in their strive to keep realistic nutritional goals and practices in their day to day diet.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Teach history
Instruct students in the theory and practice of history and historical research, and more specifically in topics such as history of the Middle Ages, research methods, and source…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Tend dip tank
Tend a manufacturing machine designed to coat workpiece surfaces by applying dip-coating machine processes, monitor and operate it according to regulations.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Tend tumbling machine
Tend a machine designed to smoothen metal or stone surfaces by having the different pieces rub against each other inside a tumbling barrel, monitor and operate it according to…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Thermoplastic materials
Types of materials of which the physical state changes when exposed to heat, as well as the specific manner in which the materials react to heat exposure.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Translate foreign language
Translate words, sentences, and concepts from a foreign language into your mother tongue or another foreign language.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Types of photovoltaic panels
Different types of photovoltaic cells and panels, with different efficiencies in different types of weather, costs, durability and lifespan ratings, and mounting possibilities.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Work with blacksmithing hand tools
Work with hammers, chisels, anvils, tongs, vises, forges, and others to create hand-made metal products by performing blacksmithing operations.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Advise on preparation of diet food
Formulate and supervise nutrition schemes to meet special dietary needs, such as low-fat or low-cholesterol diets, or gluten free.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Analyse curriculum
Analyse the existing curricula of educational institutions and from government policy in order to identify gaps or issues, and to develop improvements.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Animal biology
The structure, evolution and classification of animals and how they interact with their ecosystems.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Apply deep tissue massage
Apply precise techniques and pressures to bring changes to specific tissue layers in the body.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Assist with litigation matters
Provide assistance with the management of litigation matters, including document collection and investigation.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Biological haematology
Biological haematology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Blood transfusion
The procedures involved in blood transfusions, including compatibility and disease testing, by means of which blood is transferred into blood vessels, taken from donors with the…
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Calibrate optical instruments
Correct and adjust the reliability of optical instruments, such as photometers, polarimeters, and spectrometers, by measuring output and comparing results with the data of a…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Carry out forum moderation
Supervise communication activity on a web forum and other discussion platforms by assessing if the content adheres to forum regulations, enforcing rules of conduct, and ensuring…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Commercial photography
The techniques and methods used in photography with the aim of engaging in a commercial activity.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Conduct extensive international travel
Conducting extensive travelling around the world to performing business related tasks.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Cosmetic pedicure
Treatment of the feet and toenails for cosmetic and embellishment purposes.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Create campaign schedule
Create a timeline and establish final goals for the procedures and tasks of a political or otherwise promotional campaign.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Dependency on drugs
Dependency on substances such as alcohol, prescribed medication or cocaine and their impact on the brain and human body.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Design optical systems
Design and develop optical and imaging systems, products, and components, such as lasers, microscopes, optical fibre, cameras, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Develop agricultural policies
Develop programmes for development of new technologies and methodologies in agriculture, as well as the development and implementation of improved sustainability and environmental…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Develop statistical software
Participate in the various development stages of computer programs for econometric and statistical analysis, such as research, new product development, prototyping, and…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Dietary regimes
The field of food habits and dietary regimes, including those inspired by religious beliefs.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Dip-coating process
The various steps in the process of dipping a workpiece in a coating material solution, including immersion, start-up, deposition, drainage, and, possibly, evaporation.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Dispose of sewage sludge
Operate equipment to pump the sewage sludge and store it into containers in order to transform the gases it emits into energy.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Document sharing procedures
The internal procedures concerning the circulation of documents in large organisations.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Drive automatic car
Drive a vehicle operated under an automatic, or self-shifting, transmission system safely and according to regulations.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Ecosystems
The characteristics of the system where living organisms co-habitate and interact with non-living elements.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Ensure compliance with disclosure criteria of accounting information
Revise the accounting information of the company to make sure it meets the commonly agreed criteria for its disclosure such as understandability, relevance, consistency…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Identify damage to buildings
Monitor the state of building exteriors in order to identify any possible damage and to assess the nature of the damage and treatment methods.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Identify new recycling opportunities
Investigate ideas and spot opportunities to improve the collection, process and recycling of waste materials.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Inspect scaffolding
After the scaffolding structure has been completed, inspect it for compliance with safety standards, weight bearing properties, tensile strength, resistance to wind, any other…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Integrate shareholders' interests in business plans
Listen to the perspectives, interests, and vision of the owners of the company in order to translate those guidelines into pragmatic business actions and plans.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Interrogate individuals
Interview individuals in such a manner that they give information that could be of use in an investigation and that they possibly tried to conceal.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Laser engraving methods
The various engraving methods emplying lasers to make incisions, such as the X-Y table method, the cylindrical workpiece method, the galvo mirrors method, and others.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Maintain a central project repository
Store project files and documents in a central repository accessible to the project manager and to all the project teams.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Maintain order at scenes of accidents
Maintain order at emergency scenes dispersing crowds and keeping family and friends from touching the patient.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Manage brand assets
Process for managing brands as assets in order to maximise their value.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Manage creative department
Oversee the staff that create the content and visual representation of advertisement materials.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Manage instrumentation systems
Set up, adjust, operate and maintain instrumentation systems.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Manage several projects
Oversee and direct the development of several projects running independently.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Manage tests
Develop, administer and evaluate a specific set of tests relevant to the organisation's activities and customers.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Manage the general ledger
Enter data and revise the adequate maintenance of general ledgers in order to follow up on the financial transactions of the company, and other non routine transactions such as…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Manage warehouse organisation
Manage organisation and design layout of warehouse and warehouse staff.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Manipulate medical devices materials
Manipulate materials used in the manufacturing of medical devices such as metal alloys, stainless steel, composites or polymer glass.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Metal drawing processes
The various types of drawing processes in metal fabrication, such as wire drawing, bar drawing, tube drawing, and others.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Monitor heavy machinery
Monitor the performance of heavy-duty equipment.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Monitor staff absences
Keep an overview of the employees's vacations, sick leaves and absences, register these in the agenda and file the necessary documents and certificates.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Negotiate service with providers
Arrange contracts with providers concerning accommodation, transport and leisure services.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Officiate weddings
Officiate weddings in a manner compliant to traditional and legal regulations, and to the couple's wishes, ensuring that it is official by providing the necessary documentation…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Operate aerial work platforms
Tend mechanical devices that allow momentary access to high, usually inaccessible areas.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Operate band saw
Operate a band saw, an industrial saw that features a continuous flexible blade revolving around two or more wheels.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Operate crosscut saw
Use a blade saw to manually cut wood across the wood grain.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Operate file for deburring
Operate various sizes and types of files used for removing burrs from and smoothening the edges of a workpiece.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Operate lacquer spray gun
Operate a semi-automatic or handheld spray gun designed to provide the surface of a workpiece with a hard, durable finishing coat, safely and according to regulations.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Operate tower crane
Operate a tower crane, a tall crane used to lift heavy weights.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Perform escalation procedure
Assess situations in which a solution cannot be provided right away, and ensure that it is brought to the next levels of support.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Perform road testing of vehicles
Perform road tests with vehicles; ensure that all functions are working safely and correctly; test vehicle in extreme weather and road conditions.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Prepare exhibition marketing plan
Develop marketing plan for upcoming exhibition; design and distribute posters, flyers and catalogues; communicate ideas with photographers, graphic designers and printers; prepare…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Prepare tyres for vulcanization
Prepare tyres for vulcanization by building semi-raw rubber treads onto the already buffed tyre casings.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Provide feedback on job performance
Provide feedback to employees on their professional and social behaviour in the work environment; discuss results of their work.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Psychiatric disorders
The characteristics, causes and treatment of psychiatric disorders.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
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