Cross-sector skills: list by number of occupationsPage 31 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 3,001–3,100 of 3,676
- Provide secured transportation
Manage secured transportation of cash or other valuable cargo, like securities, jewellery or important individuals.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- React to mining emergencies
Quickly respond to emergency calls.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Register visitors
Register visitors after greeting them.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Reinforce concrete
Reinforce concrete by inserting reinforcing steel members.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Repair clocks
Identify problems on clocks or watches, check for deterioration, disassemble parts, regulate, adjust, and replace deficient components.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Represent clients in courts
Assume the position of representation in behalf of clients in courtrooms.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Respect publication formats
Submit text material for printing purposes.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Rewire electronic musical instruments
Rewire any lose wiring or solder any loose ends of electronic musical instruments.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Rope lashing
The process of attaching several objects, such as poles, together by use of rope, wire, or webbing often to secure or create a rigid structure, such as a self-fashioned table…
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Social pedagogy
Discipline combining the theory and practice of both education and care, seen from a holistic perspective.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Speech techniques
The history and the characteristics of breathing, voice and speaking techniques.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Stay up-to-date with music and video releases
Stay informed about the latest music and video releases in all output formats: CD, DVD, Blu-Ray, vinyl, etc.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Study human population
Analyse data about the human population in a specific geographic area in order to uncover trends such as mortality rate, migration, and fertility rates.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Study human societies
Gather and analyse data in order to examine how humans respond to change, how power systems come into place, how cultural movements arise, etc.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Study prices of wood products
Be aware of current market studies and forecasts concerning supply, demand, trade and prices of wood and related products.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Study the relationships between quantities
Use numbers and symbols to research the link between quantities, magnitudes, and forms.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Study traffic flow
Study the synergy between vehicles, chauffeurs, and the transportation infrastructure such as roads, road signs and lights in order to create a road network where traffic can move…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Supervise art gallery staff
Supervise the activities and performance of art gallery employees.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Support victims of human rights violations
Support individuals or groups who have been a target of abuse, discrimination, violence or other acts which violate human rights agreements and regulations in order to protect…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Teach business principles
Instruct students in the theory and practice of business practices and principles, and more specifically business analysis processes, ethical principles, budget and strategy…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Telemarketing
Principles and techniques of soliciting potential customers over the phone to perform direct marketing of products or services.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Tend compressor engine
Tend the gas compression engines by starting them, monitoring the process of gas compression and performing small maintenance tasks.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Test oxygen purity
Test the purity and the moisture content of the processed oxygen making use of the burette moisture meter.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Traffic signs
The signals and road signs used in traffic, their meaning and what to do or not to do when you come across them.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Translate spoken language consecutively
Translate what a speaker says when the speakers pauses after two or more sentences, accurately and completely and based upon your notes.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Travel bookings processes
The various steps that constitute a booking made for travelling purposes, its execution, and any additional relevant actions.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Types of brushes
Tools with bristles used for a wide variety of purposes such as cleaning, painting, putting on make up and grooming hair.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Types of lathe tools
Types of tools used for the lathe machining process such as high-speed steel tools, carbide-tipped tools and carbide insert tools.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Use accounting systems
Employ accounting systems for recording and managing the accounts, obligations, and rights that the company possesses.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use technology for forensics
Operate specialised tools used for forensic investigations.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Acclimatise timber
Acclimatise wooden materials to make sure they will not change size after installation, which may cause damage or produce an otherwise inadequate result.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Adapt text culturally
Adjust text so it is culturally and linguistically acceptable to the reader, while preserving the original message and nuance of the text.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Adhere to standards of national and international safety programmes
Comply with national and international safety standards, e.g. in aviation.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Adjust solutions' consistency
Adjust the consistency of a chemical solution by cooking it or by injecting steam in order to dissolve it.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Administer treatments to fish
Administer treatments to fish, including vaccination of fish by immersion and injection, continually monitoring fish for signs of stress.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise on bankruptcy proceedings
Guide and advise clients on the formalities, procedures and the actions that can ameliorate the losses in case of bankruptcy.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise on participation in financial markets
Consult and provide guidance on the legal changes the company has to undergo in order to participate in the financial market such as writing dividend policies, defining the…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise on training courses
Provide information on possible training options or qualifications and available funding resources, depending on the needs and educational background of the individual.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Algebra
The subdiscipline of mathematics that uses formulae, symbols, and equations to represent and manipulate numbers and quantities.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Analyse telescope images
Examine images taken by telescopes in order to study phenomena and objects outside Earth's atmosphere.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Apply for patents
Defend the interests of the inventor or manufacturer when appealing for patents at the relevant patent office.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assemble automotive batteries
Manufacture batteries for motor vehicles by using hand tools, power tools or automated machines.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assist pool users
Offer guidance to pool users within the facility and help them with any requirements such as towel provision or restroom direction.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Authenticate documents
Authenticate official documents, ensuring that their composition and the manner in which they were signed and officiated is compliant with regulations, and thus establishing the…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Calculate dividends
Calculate the payments made by corporations as distribution of their profit to the shareholders, ensuring that the shareholders receive the correct amount in the correct format…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Carry out de-icing activities
Spread salt or other chemical products on the ice-covered surface in public spaces to ensure de-icing and safe usage of such spaces.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Carry out project activities
Carry out project activities based on the project work plan and schedule.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Characteristics of faces
The various typologies and forms of faces in order to advise customers on the most suitable types of glasses.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Choose proper primer coat
Carefully select a primer from the same range as the paint to ensure optimal coating and paint colour quality when applying one over the other.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Clinical microbiology
The science of identifying and isolating organisms that cause infectious diseases.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Computational fluid dynamics
The principles of computer-manipulated fluid mechanics, which determines the behaviour of fluids in motion.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Conduct religious missions
Conduct missions, developed in a religious context, in foreign countries in order to provide aid and charity services, teach locals on religious matters and found religious…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Consider time zones in execution of work
Work considering multiple time zones and plan activities depending on the voyage times and respective operating times of ports around the world.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Contribute to the formulation of correctional procedures
Contribute to the formulation of regulations and procedures concerning the operations of correctional facilities.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Cosmetic dental procedures
The dental restoration procedures and treatments that enhance the appearance of patients` teeth such as bleaching, enamel recontouring and adhesive dentistry, porcelain veneers…
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Deburring processes
The various types of processes removing burrs from fabricated workpieces, such as grinding, media blasting, sanding, mass-finishing, spindle finishing, electrochemical deburring…
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Define the corporate structure
Study different company structures and define that one that best represent the interest and goals of the company.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Design microelectronics
Design and develop microelectronic systems, products, and components according to specifications, such as microchips.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Determine property boundaries
Establish the boundaries of properties using surveying equipment.
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- Determine salaries
Determine salaries for employees.
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- Develop a rehabilitation programme
Develop a rehabilitation programme to help patients rebuild their skills and restore their confidence.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Develop policies on religion-related matters
Develop policies concerning religion-related matters such as religious freedom, the place of religion at school, promoting religious activities etc.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Draw up artists' measurements
Draw up the measurements and sizes of performing artists for clothing purposes.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Dressmaking
The craft of sewing clothes and dresses by following a pattern.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Drive waste collection vehicle
Drive a heavy truck which is equipped for waste collection services in a safe manner, compliant with road legislation and waste management legislation.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Electric clocks
Clocks and watches that use electrical power to measure the passing of time, such as electric, electronic, digital or quartz clocks and watches.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Enforce customer's debt repayment
Monitor customers to pay all debts and amounts due; negotiate return of merchandise.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Enhance website visibility
Promote the website to users, business partners and search engines.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Ensure implementation of safe driving practices
Establish principles and standards of safe driving among staff.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Evaluate industrial hygiene
Assess hygiene in industrial environments by evaluating chemical, physical, and biological agents to ensure the health of people working with them.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Fell trees
Fell trees safely and effectively to specification.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Fire protection engineering
Application of engineering principles for the design and production of fire detection, prevention and suppression systems that range from the conception of fire alarms to space…
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Forecast account metrics
Make predictions on the movement of account measurements and data which give insight into an organisation's financial state in order to aid analyses and evaluate potential risks.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Form bed for glass
Form a bed for glass on the metal trays by spreading plasters of paris using rollers or pallete knifes.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Hair removal techniques
The various methods used for removing unwanted hair either by depilation, including shaving and trimming, or by epilation, such as waxing, sugaring, lasering, plucking etc.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Hand props to actors
Hand the right props to actors before each scene.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Identify trees to fell
Identify trees to fell and position machine to fell trees in the required direction, in both clear-fell and thinning.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Inspire enthusiasm for nature
Spark a passion for the natural character of fauna and flora and human interaction with it.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Install artwork in gallery
Organise tools and equipment; ensure correct and safe installation of the art piece.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Install heat pump
Install heat pumps, which use the physical properties of substances called refrigerants to extract heat from an environment and release it to a warmer environment, counter to…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Install machinery
Build the pre-assembled components of a machine on site, adjust it according to specifications and put it into operation.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Interact through digital technologies
Interact through a variety of digital technologies and understand appropriate digital communication means for a given context.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Investigate occupational injuries
Assess, manage, and report cases of occupational illness, disease, or injury, establishing if this is a single case or if there is wider incidence.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Lacquer wood surfaces
Apply one or several layers of lacquer to a wood surface to coat it.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Liaise with auditors
Participate in discussions with the auditors conducting inspections of the organisation's accounts and inform the managers about the results and conclusions.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Maintain computer hardware
Diagnose and detect malfunctions in computer hardware components and systems and remove, replace, or repair these components when necessary.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Maintain correspondence records
Sort correspondence and attach previous records or files of correspondence with incoming mails.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Maintain hydraulic forging press
Tend a hydraulic forging press, designed for forming hot or cold metal by use of a high energy force hydraulically, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Maintain ship logs
Maintain written records of events and activities on a ship.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Maintain statutory books
Maintain updated the statutory books of the company with the relevant information of the directors and secretaries, the directors interests, and the register of shareholders.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Maintain system logs
Maintain system logs or manuals to document equipment testing and operation.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Make logistical arrangements
Cooperate with coach operators, transport providers and accommodation providers in order to schedule transport, accommodation and activities.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Manage air quality
Monitoring, audit and management of air quality, including remedial measures.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Manage company transport strategy
Manage the transport strategies of a company; communicate with members of management team; ensure strategies accord with company goals.
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- Manage currency exchange risk mitigation techniques
Evaluate foreign currency and assess conversion risks.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Manage data, information and digital content
Organise, store and retrieve data, information and content in digital environments.
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- Manage media services department
Oversee the planning of what media are going to be used to distribute the advertisements such as television, online, newspaper and billboards.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Manage needs for stationery items
Watch, analyse, and provide sufficient and required stationery items for business facilities to run operations smoothly.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Manage packaging development cycle from concept to launch
Manage the packaging development cycle from concept to launch in order to ensure compliance with financial, operative, and commercial variables.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Monitor painting operations
Monitor the painting in progress to prevent flaws.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
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