Cross-sector skills: list by number of occupationsPage 32 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.
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- Motivate staff to reach sales targets
Stimulate your staff to achieve sales goals set by the management.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Operate audio-signal processors
Operate audio-signal processors to alter auditory signals.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Operate hand tools in chain making
Operate hand tools such as pliers in the production of various types of chains, hooking the ends of a chain, formed by a machine, together.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Operate metal sheet shaker
Operate shaker by opening up an air valve allowing for slugs, the parts of the workpiece punched out, to fall into the shaker and be mixed and shaken before they're either…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Organise aircraft maintenance
Organise arrangements for aircraft maintenance and repair activities; communicate with engineering centres.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Organise auditions
Organise try-outs for actors.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Paper production processes
The different steps in the manufacturing of paper and paperboard products, such as pulp production, bleaching, and pressing.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Peer group methods
The techniques relevant for peer group education, where each member is encouraged to express or exchange a particular type of behaviour or piece of information.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Perform forensic examinations
Perform forensic examinations on a scene or in a laboratory of gathered data, in a manner compliant with forensic procedures, and to analyse the data using forensic methods.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Perform internal investigations
Seek advice and collaborate with union officials responsible for topics that are relevant to you and your business or your work.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Perform scripted dialogue
Perform the lines, as written in the script, with animation.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Polish stone by hand
Polish by hand the stone parts which cannot be polished by a machine, rubbing it with abrasive blocks.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Prepare warranty documents for audiology equipment
Compose warranty forms for audio and video devices sold to customers.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Prevent fraudulent activities
Identify and prevent suspicious merchant activity or fraudulent behaviour.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Preventive medicine
The measures taken for disease prevention in a specific area or a group of people.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Rebuff tyre
Use abrasive tools to grind the old tyre and to remove the worn tread, brush or spray a rubber solution to join the new and the old material, and fix the new tread or piece of…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Remove coating
Remove the thin layer made of paint, lacquer, metal or other elements covering an object through chemical, mechanical or other processes.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Repair furniture frames
Repair dents, cracks or holes and replace broken parts of furniture frames.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Represent the company
Represent and defend the interests of the company to customers, and provide workable solutions to problems.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Rescue bathers
Help swimmers or water sport participants out of the water when they get into difficulties at a beach or a swimming pool.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Research website users
Record and analyse website traffic by distributing surveys or using e-commerce and analytics.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Respond to emergency calls for repairs
Respond promptly to clients' emergency calls for repairs and troubleshooting of devices.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Respond to visitor complaints
Respond to visitors complaints, in a correct and polite manner, offering a solution when possible and taking action when necessary.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Rig 3D characters
Set up a skeleton, bound to the 3D mesh, made out of bones and joints that allow the 3D character to be bent into a desired position using specialized ICT tools.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Run preventive simulations
Run preventive audits or simulations with new signalling systems.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Salon management
The managing aspects of running a cosmetology-related business, such as leadership, organisation, and communication.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Security panels
The internal logic of the security panel, where security sensors send their data for processing.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Select material to process
Perform the selection of the proper materials to be processed, ensuring they are according to specifications.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Study website behaviour patterns
Research, analyse and optimise business results and user experience online through the use of tracking website metric tools.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Support juvenile victims
Support young victims in difficult situations such as court trial or interrogation.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Support migrants to integrate in the receiving country
Assist and offer support to migrants with their integration in the receiving society, both from an administrative and social point of view.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Swimming pool chemicals
Types of disinfectants and sanitizers which control the growth of certain bacteria in the pool water.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Teach communication to clients
Provide clients with tips on how to communicate verbally and non-verbally and teach them the appropriate etiquette for different kinds of situations.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Teach corporate skills
Teach the skills necessary for operating in an organisation to the employees of an institution.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Teach marketing principles
Instruct students in the theory and practice of marketing, with the aim of assisting them in pursuing a future career in this field, more specifically in courses such as sales…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Teach philosophy
Instruct students in the theory and practice of philosophy, and more specifically in topics such as morality, philosophers throughout history, and philosophical ideologies.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Teach public speaking principles
Instruct clients or students in the theory and practice of speaking in front of an audience in a captivating manner.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Tend kiln for glass painting
Tend kilns which are used to affix paint on glass.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Tend laser marking machine
Tend a machine designed to mark and engrave metal or plastic pieces by use of a laser beam exuding a concentrated heat source, monitor and operate it according to regulations.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Tend mechanical forging press
Tend a mechanical forging press, designed for forming hot or cold metal by use of a high energy force mechanically, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Tend metal planer
Tend a planer machine designed to cut excess material from a workpiece in order to create a flat surface, monitor and operate it according to regulations.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Track geometry
The 3D-geometry used for track layouts, and in the design and construction of railway infrastructure.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Treat wood
Apply different chemicals to wood in order to increase its natural resistance and prevent deterioration.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Troubleshoot cosmetics formula issues
Troubleshoot the unstable formulas, scalling-up issues in order to ensure stability and a high quality end product that conforms to specifications.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use methods of logistical data analysis
Read and interpret supply chain and transportation data.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use shaping machinery
Use various types of welding and cutting tools to shape and customize surfaces and materials.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use shorthand computer program
Employ shorthand computer softwares in order to write and translate shorthands and put them into traditional legible transcripts.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use stenotype machines
Recognize the setting of keys in stenotype machines and understand the phonetics of words and syllabes represented in these kinds of machines to allow high typing.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use stone splitting techniques
Drill holes in a large stone and insert the plugs and feathers.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Utilise content types
Use MIME types and subtypes as standard identifier to indicate the type of data that a file contains such as the type of link, object, script and style elements and the media type.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Work with blacksmithing power tools
Work with drills, air chisels, power hammers, hydraulic presses, grinders, and others to create (semi-)hand-made metal products by performing blacksmithing operations.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Allergies
Changes in an organism's response to a pathogen when that organism has been previously affected by the same pathogen.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Apply body paint
Apply special paint on parts of or on the whole body.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Apply electrolytes to cathodes and anodes
Immerse the components anode and cathose of an electric circuit in a electrolyte solution safely, consisting of metal salts, acids, bases, and other ions that facilitate the flow…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Apply foreign languages in social services
Communicate with social service users and social services providers in foreign languages, according to their needs.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Apply isopropyl alcohol
Use isopropyl alcohol in order to improve the morphology and therefore the surface quality of the engraved material in a moderate and safe manner.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assemble windows
Assemble the profiles to build window or glass door frames using cutting, trimming, sealing and welding equipment,fix the metal fittings with power tools, and insert the glass…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assist in planning production scheduling
Contribute to the planning of the production schedule with information on previous periods of production as to avoid waste and increase efficiency.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assist with funeral planning
Aid the families of patients with terminal illnesses with issues related to the organisation of the funeral.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Calculate solar panel orientation
Calculate the optimal placement of solar panels.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Clean warehouse
Maintain the work area of the warehouse in an organised and clean manner.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Colour glass
Apply colouring to glass through a range of glass colouring techniques, such as adding colouring ions, striking or applying heat treatment, using coloring inclusions, applying…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Communicate regulations
Keep relevant persons and department up-to-date with new or revised regulations in order that product requirements and specifications are met at all times.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Communicate with others who are significant to service users
Actively involve others who are significant to service users, communicating with them appropriately and taking their roles into account.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Create safe working protocols
Create clear, accountable, safe working protocols according to recognised zoo guidelines.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Design hair style
Design the styles of hair based on the preference of the customer or on the creative vision of the director.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Develop procedures in case of defects
Determine the steps and corrective actions to be taken in case of quality flaws such as the introduction of new quality management systems or the replacement of machinery.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Draft styling schedule
Draft the schedule to indicate where, when, and how the actors should be styled.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Drive at high speeds
Drive motorised vehicles at high speeds in a safe manner.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Dust usage for forging
The qualities and applications of frit dust, sawdust, coal dust, and others, in the process of hot forging when strewn into dies to ensure the metal workpiece does not stick to…
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Ensure operability of protective equipment
Monitor and maintain the equipment used during remediation activities such as disinfection, decontamination, radiation removal or pollution control, in order to ensure that the…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Forecast production quantities
Determine the most adequate production levels of products according to forecasts and analysis of historic consuming trends.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Forensic anthropology
The scientific study and techniques that use history, archaeology, and biology to analyse human remains and determine their age, sex, and time and cause of death.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Humanitarian aid actors
Stakeholders and organisations involved in deploying humanitarian aid in emergency cases such as natural disasters, war or any other environmental calamity.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Install metal roofing
Install the underlayments over the main roof decking and other covering materials such as ice and water shields, form and screw down the starter flashing along the eaves and wrap…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Install operating system
Install the operating system (OS) or software that manages the software resources and computer hardware on a computer system.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Install wood heater
Install heaters that burn wood or pulp-based pellets to generate heat.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Laser marking processes
The various engraving processes employing lasers to make incisions, such as raster engraving, vector engraving, and others.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Leasing process
The leasing process, including any requirements, tenants, and legal conditions.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Liaise with celebrities
Liaise with actors, musicians, writers, and other celebrities to establish a good relationship with them.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Maintain inventory of office supplies
Keep inventory of office supplies such as equipment and stationery items to avoid out of stock or misuse of the supplies.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Manage meteorological database
Develop and maintain meteorological databases.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Medical statistics
The methods used to summarise, collect, present, and interpret data in medical practice.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Metalworking tools
The equipment and tools used in metalworking processes, such as welding or soldering torches, saws, deburring files, and metal drills.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Mine dump design
Develop and implement safe and effective waste and dump management.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Operate hoists
Operate hoists in order to lift or lower loads.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Participate in governmental tenders
Filling out documentation, guarantees for participation in govenmental tenders.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Perform dunning activities
Send letters or make phone calls to methodically remind individuals about actions they are requested to take by a set deadline.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Perform underwater investigations
Perform investigative activities, searches, or rescue missions underwater by using diving equipment and complying with safety regulations.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Prepare building permit applications
Fill in the forms and prepare any additional documentation needed to file an application to receive the construction permit required for erecting, renovating, and modifying…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Public auction procedures
The regulations involved in the repossession and consequent selling of goods in public auctions in order to obtain the amount owed by an individual as ruled by a court of law.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Railway law
The laws and regulations governing the activities and functioning of the railway system.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Receive actors' resumes
Receive headshots and resumes from actors to select the most qualified and schedule auditions.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Register deeds
Register authenticated legal documents concerning the passing, affirmation, or confirmation of interests, rights, or properties with the appropriate authority or government in…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Repair laminated structures
Inspect fiberglass laminated structures such as boat hulls and decks for deterioration or defects, and perform repair work accordingly.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Riveting machine types
The various types of machines used for riveting purposes, their qualities and applications, such as the impact riveting machine, radial riveting machine, orbital riveting machine…
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Search historical sources in archives
Search archives in order to find the sources needed for historical research.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Sell clocks
Sell clocks, watches, or related accessories according to the customer's preferences.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Set payment handling strategies
Fix payment methods for services and goods such as cash, cheques, credit cards, bank transfers, traveller's cheques and money orders.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Set up stage lights
Set up and test stage lighting systems and technology, according to their specificity.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
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