Cross-sector skills: list by number of occupationsPage 30 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 2,901–3,000 of 3,676
- Organise on-site amenities
Ensure that necessary daily amenities for visitors, vendors, expositors, and public in general are given and functioning properly.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Perform balance sheet operations
Make up a balance sheet displaying an overview of the organisation's current financial situation.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Perform market research in footwear
Perform market research on the company’s customers, selecting and applying the right marketing strategies for footwear industry.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Periodisation
The categorisation of the past into defined blocks of time, called time periods, in order to make researching history easier.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Prepare prescription labels
Prepare prescription labels, select the type of prescription container and attach the prescription labels to the container.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Prepare stone for smoothing
Prepare the stone for the smoothing process by wetting it with the hose.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Prepare trial accounting balances
Ensure that all transactions are recorded in the books of the company and totalise all the debits and the credits of the accounts to find out balance in the accounts.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Prevent money laundering in gambling
Take steps to prevent the abuse of the casino for avoiding taxation or obscuring the origin of money.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Product usage risks analysis
The methods to analyse product associated risks, in possible customer environment, their magnitude, consequences and likely outcomes in order to mitigate them by warning messages…
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Provide customer follow-up
Provide customers with cordial, prompt communication to accept orders, notify them in the event of shipment issues, and provide quick resolutions.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Room aesthetics
Assessment of how different pieces of a visual design can ultimately fit together to create the intended interior and visual environment.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Security of assets legislation
The current relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice in the field of protecting private and public assets.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Select spraying pressure
Select the optimal spraying pressure taking into account the kind of paint or primer being sprayed, the sprayed material, the spraying environment and other factors.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Sign language
A system of communication using visual gestures and signs, used by hearing impaired individuals.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Test concrete
Test concrete hardness so that it is according to specifications and ready to be removed from moulds.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Toys and games trends
Latest developments in the games and toys industry.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Translate spoken language simultaneously
Translate what a speaker says accurately and completely at the same rate of speech without any lag time.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Type error-free documents
Type documents and written content in general avoiding any grammatical or spelling errors.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Type on electronic devices
Type fast and flawless on electronic devices such as computers in order to ensure a quick and accurate data entry.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Types of ammunition
Types of small weapons, such as pistols and machine guns, their functionality, various types of ammunition and position on the market.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Types of boring heads
Qualities and applications of various types of boring heads, such as rough boring heads, fine boring heads and others.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Types of thread
Types of thread, such as unified thread, metric thread, square thread, ACME thread, buttress thread and their qualities and applications.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Adjust priorities
Adjust priorities quickly in response to frequently changing circumstances.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise customers on wood products
Advise others on the applicability, suitability, and limitations of wood products and wood based materials.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Analyse call centre activities
Research data such as call time, waiting time for customers and review company targets to seek measures to improve service level and customer satisfaction.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Analyse recorded sources
Analyse recorded sources such as government records, newspapers, biographies, and letters in order to uncover and interpret the past.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assemble instrumentation equipment
Build systems and instruments which measure, control, and monitor processes.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assess impact of industrial activities
Analyse data to estimate the impact of industrial activities on resource availability and groundwater quality.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Auction characteristics
Specifications of auctions and different auction types, e.g. open vs. closed auctions; bidding strategies such as chandelier bids, bid shading, etc.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Biophysics
The characteristics of biophysics which span across various fields, using methods from physics in order to study biological elements.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Biotechnology in aquaculture
Biotechnology and polymerase chain reactions for studies in sustainable aquaculture production methods.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Blow moulding
The three main techniques to create hollow plastic and glass parts, namely extrusion blow molding, injection blow molding and injection stretch blow molding.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Carpentry
Construction methods related to timber items, such as construction of roofs, floors and timber framed buildings and other related products such as doors or skirting boards.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Check dangerous goods transport unit
Ensure that a vehicle about to transport dangerous materials complies with safety and legal regulations.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Classical antiquity
The period in history marked by ancient Greek and ancient Roman cultures, before the Middle Ages.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Clinical immunology
The pathology of a disease in relation to its immune response and immune system.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Collect tax
Collect the amounts due to be paid to the government by organisations and individuals, following the regulations and correct calculation, ensuring no one pays more or less than…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Communicate with target community
Identify and implement the best channels of communication for the community you are looking to work with.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Comply with schedule
Work and complete tasks as scheduled; perform the necessary work activities to successfully complete the task within the timeframe allocated.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Crimp wire
Attach the electrical connector to the wire using crimping tools.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Design scale models
Design imitations of products such as vehicles or buildings which accurately represent the dimensions of the product in a smaller format.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Design thinking
The process used to identify creative solutions to problem solving, by putting the user at its core.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Develop e-learning plan
Create a strategic plan to maximise the outputs of educational technology both within the organisation and externally.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Develop instrumentation systems
Develop control equipment, such as valves, relays, and regulators, which can be used to monitor and control processes.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Develop product policies
Create product policies oriented around customers.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Discuss the medical history of the healthcare user
Ask the healthcare user about his medical condition and physical well-being and the desired results to be achieved through the suggested therapy and follow the prescribed…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Dispense medicines
Review and dispense medicines and validate prescriptions ensuring that they are authentic, correctly interpreted and in line with legal requirements, selecting the correct…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Ensure price competitiveness
Guarantee price competitiveness by setting the highest achievable revenue of your product or service while observing prices of competitors and studying market strategies…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Ensure product preparation
Ensure that products such as food items are correctly prepared and made ready for consumption; combine different parts until they form one sellable unit.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Escort defendants
Escort suspects and known offenders from one area to another, such as in a prison or from a cell to a courtoom, to ensure they do not escape, that they are not violent, or…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Eye protection regulations
Eye protection regulations and relevant standards in relation to occupational visual requirements.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Follow up accounts receivables
Revise the accounts receivables section in the financial statements in order to breakdown the financial rights that the company has over other entities.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Grind glass
Grind and polish glass or lenses smooth through the application of a range of glass grinding techniques.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Hair colouring
The theory and practice of colouring a hairstyle and various process steps and types such as bleaching, highlights, and balayage.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Hardware industry
Different tools and brands in the hardware industry such as power tools.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Hazard analysis and critical control points
The field of hazard analysis in order to ensure maximal safety conditions.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Historical methods
The methods, techniques, and guidelines that historians follow when researching the past and writing history, such as the use of primary sources.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Hydraulic press parts
The qualities and applications of various parts of a hydraulic press, such as a priston, hydraulic cylinder, hydraulic fluid, ram, upper and lower die, and others.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Imprint visionary aspirations into the business management
Integrate ambition and visionary plans in both the planning and the day-to-day operations in order to set goals for the company to strive for.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Inspect fire equipment
Inspect fire equipment, such as fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and fire vehicle systems, to ensure the equipment is functional and to assess its faults.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Inspect vessel manufacturing
Inspect plants where ships and boats are manufactured to ensure safety and quality control.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Install electrical household appliances
Connect electrical equipment, such as dishwashers, ovens and refrigerators, to the electricity network and perform electrical bonding to avoid dangerous potential differences.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Interpret spoken language between two parties
Convert one spoken language to another in order to ensure the communication between two parties who do not speak a common language.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Keep up to date with diagnostic innovations
Keep up to date with diagnostic innovations and apply newest methods of examination.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Kiln types
Kiln characteristics, operation and types such as periodic kilns, updraft kilns, downdraft kilns, sprung arch kilns, or catenary arch kilns.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Labour market
The trends, functioning, and fluctuations of the labour market, career options, wages, unions, working population and the supply and demand of certain professions in a sector.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Load bulk trucks
Conduct activities associated with determining the itineraries and loading of bulk trucks.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Maintain crane equipment
Ensure appropriate maintenance of crane equipment; identify and report damage and malfunctions.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Maintain landscape site
Maintain the site by mowing, applying fertiliser, controlling weed, aerating, trimming and pruning.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Maintain vessel technical equipment according to instructions
Operate and maintain technical equipment and devices according to technical instructions.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Manage cash transportation
Manage the appropriate and safe transportation of cash.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Manage employee complaints
Manage and respond to employee complaints, in a correct and polite manner, offering a solution when possible or referring it to an authorized person when necessary.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Manage research and development projects
Plan, organise, direct and follow up on projects aimed at developing new products, implementing innovative services, or further developing existing ones.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Market participants
The businesses, relations and opportunities of different participants in the market.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Measure trees
Take all relevant measurements of a tree: use a clinometer to gauge the height, tape to measure the circumference, and increment borers and bark gauges to estimate the growth rate.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Medical device test procedures
The methods of testing the quality, accuracy, and performance of medical devices and their materials and components before, during, and after the building of the systems.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Melt wax
Safely heat wax to the correct temperature so it melts and becomes a pliable susbtance.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Monitor drivers
Ensure that drivers meet the legal requirements to operate, arrive at work at required times, present no signs of alcohol or drug abuse, and follow the commissioned itineraries of…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Monitor the discharge of cargo
Develop cargo discharge plan and monitor the performance of the cranes that offload cargo from the vessel; ensure that relevant occupational safety requirements are met at all…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Operate mechanical equipment of ships
Operate mechanical equipment on vessels; communicate with engineers if failures occur or should repairs be required during a voyage.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Operate radio dispatch systems for taxis
Operate radio dispatching systems for taxi driving activities.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Orthopaedic treatment alternatives
The appropriate available non-operative and operative treatment alternatives for common orthopaedic conditions and injuries, the benefits and limitations of each type of treatment…
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Park guest's vehicle
Line up guests' vehicles safely and efficiently and retrieve the vehicle at the end of their stay.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Perform educational testing
Carry out psychological and educational tests on the personal interests, personality, cognitive capabilities, or language or mathematic skills of a student.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Philanthropy
The private activities supporting social causes on a large scale, often by donating large sums of money.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Photographic lenses
The types of lenses used for photographic purposes, such as telephoto lenses, with a larger focal length and shallower angles of refraction for a magnified view, and landscape…
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Place sanitary equipment
Place sanitary equipment, such as toilets and sinks.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Position cross slide of a lathe
Position, by turning a specific lever, the cross slide of a lathe machine perpendicularly, calculating the size of the workpiece and the type of lathe cutting tools used for ideal…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Practice emergency stops
Practice emergency stops.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Prepare flight reports
Prepare reports showing flight departure and arrival locations, passenger ticket numbers, food and drink inventories, condition of cabin equipment, and potential problems…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Prepare licence agreements
Make the legal contract ready, granting permission to use equipment, services, components, applications and intellectual property.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Prepare pasta
Prepare pasta with the adequate ingredients and the adequate equipment as to conform with the recipe, taste, shape, and aspect according to regulations and customers preferences.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Prepare rubber materials
Prepare and place correctly the rubber materials in order to be assembled.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Project management methodology (PM²)
An open project management methodology developed and endorsed by the European Commission and used by the majority of the European Institutions as well as by public and private…
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Promote foot health
Provide information and guidance on means to keep one's feet healthy by wearing appropriate footwear or avoiding unhealthy practices such as fungal infections.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Protect important clients
Keep clients safe who have extraordinary level of risk by organising and providing the relevant security.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Protect workpiece components from processing
Cover parts from being treated with chemicals in order to protect them.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Protection from natural elements
Forces of nature, such as weather patterns and seasonal conditions, their characteristics and any means of protection against them.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Provide clinical psychological counselling
Provide clinical psychological counselling in relation to health impairments, their conditions and the possibilities for change.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Provide footwear advice to patients
Inform patients on the types of footwear available and suitable for their feet conditions or disorders to increase foot well being.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
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