Cross-sector skills: list by number of occupationsPage 36 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 3,501–3,600 of 3,676
- Wax wood surfaces
Treat wood surfaces with an appropriate wax, such as solid paste wax or liquid wax.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Adjust tightness of pump components
Tighten or unscrew pump parts using hand and power tools.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Advise customers on new equipment
Advise individual or corporate customers on the acquisition of new equipment such as machinery, tools or systems by identifying their needs and comparing the products that would…
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Advise on machine maintenance
Advise on all issues related to machinery such as preventive maintenance operations, repair work and the acquisition of new equipment, to help the management team reach its goals…
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Aeronomy
Branch of atmospheric physics dealing with the parts of the atmosphere where reactions of ionization and dissociation are predominant, and with the atmosphere of other planets.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Analyse bestsellers
Analyse every aspect of best-selling products; develop strategies to ensure that bestsellers reach their full sales potential.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Apply pre-teaching methods
Teach the content of an upcoming lesson in advance to an individual or a small group of students with learning difficulties, explaining the core issues and using repetition with…
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Apply sports massage
Perform massage techniques meant to address and help recover sports injuries such as sprains, torn ligaments and broken limbs.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Assess reliability of data
Implement procedures and techniques that could help determine the level of reliability of the information in the sense of reducing risks and increasing infallibility in the…
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Attach lift motor cables
Install the electric motor which will hoist the lift up and down in the machine room at the top of the shaft.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Automatic meter reading
Mobile, network and handheld technologies used to automatically acquire data on energy and water consumption, and forward them to the central database for sending invoices or…
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Ban cameras
Impose a prohibition on filming or making pictures.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Bend wire
Operate machinery or use handtools to cut and bend wire to form parts.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Bicycle sharing systems
The different public and private services offering bicycles to individuals for their short term use based against the payment of a price or a fee.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Browse, search and filter data, information and digital content
Articulate information needs, search for data, information and content in digital environments, access them and navigate between them.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Business incubation
The process through which an individual or an organization contributes to the development and growth of a business start-up.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Check durability of wood materials
Check the categorisation and different levels of durability of wood materials.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Clinical imaging techniques
The techniques to evaluate image information for clinical manifestations and technical accuracy.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Conduct continuing professional development workshops
Organise and conduct various workshops or tutoring programs to develop and improve medical or dental competencies and clinical performances of healthcare professionals.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Conduct pregnancy massages
Perform massages for pregnant women to sooth the discomfort as well as making the labour process easier.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Conduct training on biomedical equipment
Train clinicians and other personnel on the proper use of biomedical equipment.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Create clay figures
Create mobile figures out of clay using different materials and processes.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Create media schedule
Determine the pattern of advertising timing when ads must appear in the media and the frequency of these advertisements.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Create strategic maps
Create maps which outline the positions of friendly and enemy troops and vessels, pinpointing their location as precisely as possible using appropriate systems, in order to ensure…
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Create weather maps
Make graphic weather maps for specific areas containing information such as temperature, air pressure, and rain belts.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Crimping
The joining of two pieces of metal together by deforming one or both so they fit into each other.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Deep learning
The principles, methods and algorithms of deep learning, a subfield of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Determine authorship of documents
Determine the author of a document by comparing signatures and handwriting through handwriting analysis.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Develop criminology theories
Develop theories to explain why people behave as they do in specific situations and why they commit crimes, based on empirical observations and existing scientific literature in…
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Electroplating
The process of plating together different types of metals through hydrolysis, silver plating, chromium plating, or copper plating.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Ensure protection of car parking
Guarantee protection, safety and security of parked cars.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Estimate value of clocks
Estimate the market value of new or used clocks based on professional judgment and knowledge.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Evaluate data, information and digital content
Analyse, compare and critically evaluate the credibility and reliability of sources of data, information and digital content.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Forecast catering services
Foresee the need, the quality, and the quantity of food and beverages for an event depending on its scope, objective, target group, and budget.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Glassworking
The process of melting, working and shaping glass to create individual products or pieces of glasswork.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Guide people to holding areas
Guide people to holding areas, after assessing their case and the need for further investigation, where they will be required to remain for a temporary period of time while their…
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Identify digital competence gaps
Understand where one’s own digital competence needs to be improved or updated.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Identify risks of ship activities
Identify risks that accompany ship activities, and the effectiveness of the risk assessment and control measures in place on the vessel.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Implement workplace drug policies
Implement strict policy of alcohol and drug prohibition in the workplace and take immediate action in the case of infringement.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Inform drivers of detour routes
Give directions to drivers to use detour routes through construction sites or roads that are blocked due to emergency situations or events.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Inspect electronics supplies
Check electronics materials for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Investigate complaints about improper waste handling
Respond to and investigate accusations and complaints about improper industrial waste handling and disposal.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Investigate soil stability
Collect soil samples from the railway site, using bores and test pits in order to determine ground stress capability and stability.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Liaise with union officials
Seek advice and collaborate with union officials responsible for topics that are relevant to one's work or business.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Maintain shipboard machinery
Take care of the repair and maintenance of shipboard machinery, including the safe isolation of such machinery or equipment before personnel are permitted to work on it.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Make reservations
Book restaurants, hotels or flights.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Manage account department
Oversee the operations of account representatives who act as intermediaries between the client and their creative and media services departments.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Manage construction archive
Maintain and update the archive containing the construction documents of all the buildings that were approved by the building supervision.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Manage donor database
Create and constantly update the database containing personal details and status of donors.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Manage facilities services
Handle a range of services such as catering, cleaning, maintenance or security, according to the priorities and needs of the client.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Manage legal personal issues
Represent clients in personal issues of a legal nature such as trading properties, housing agreements, wills and probate, divorce and alimony requests and personal injury claims.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Manage visual communications
Plan, develop and implement communications based on visuals and images.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Manipulate rubber
Manipulate the shape, properties and size of raw rubber material.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Metal polishing machine parts
The various parts, their qualities and applications, of a metalworking machine designed for buffing and polishing metal surfaces, such as the brush head, contact roller head…
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Monitor patients during clinical tests
Plan and monitor the safety of patients during clinical tests, reviewing the medical history and assessing their eligibility criteria.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Obtain sponsorship
Acquire sponsor deals by preparing relevant applications and reports.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Operate fibreglass spray gun
Operate a gun which cuts the incoming fiberglass strands to the desired lenghts, propels the pieces into the catalyzed resin when it comes out of the gun, and sprays the substance…
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Operate fishing equipment
Operate and maintain equipment used recreationally for fishing or in fisheries such as various kinds of nets and fishing gear.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Operate machines for the rubber extrusion process
Operate the extruder machine and the curing press aiming to cure and extrude rubber products.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Operate motorised street sweeping machine
Use motorised street sweeping equipment to sweep gutters and streets.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Operate sand blasting cabinet
Operate an abrasive cabinet using sand and fine blasting abrasives, inside a cabinet containing the abrasive force, to erode and smoothen a rough surface.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Operate sandblaster
Operate an abrasive blaster using sand to erode and smoothen a rough surface.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Opinion poll
The inquiry of the opinion of the public, or at least of a representative sample, about a determined subject.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Oversee the facilities services budget
Handle and control the expenditures and revenues from delivering the facilities management services and make sure the work is done within the foreseen budget.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Perform bone marrow transplant
Perform cord blood transplant and manage its side effects in order to replace damaged or destroyed bone marrow with healthy bone marrow stem cells for patients affected by…
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Perform laboratory investigations
Perform manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Perform mystery shopping
Visit shops and commercial establishments as a mystery shopper in order to pose questions, observe procedures, test sales persons and gathered information about their performance…
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Perform technically demanding tasks
Perform duties which require particular technical skills such as testing new measuring instruments, developing a program for numerically controlled machines or realising delicate…
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Polling techniques
The different methods to approach targets and collect information from them for a variety of purposes.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Polymer chemistry
Subfield of chemistry studying the synthesis, properties and modification of natural and artificial polymers, chemical materials composed of macromolecules.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Position outriggers
Set scaffolding outriggers, diagonal braces which support the scaffolding.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Produce copies of valuable objects
Produce exact copies of valuable objects such as paintings and pieces of furniture mainly for commercial or exhibition purposes.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Produce customised tools
Elaborate the technical drawings and build special tools needed for a particular purpose such as creating traditional tools for artisanal crafting or restoration purposes.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Provide advice on trademarks
Provide advice to individuals and businesses on how to properly register trademarks and on the use and originality of the trademark.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Provide user support for electrical instruments
Provide user support and make recommendations for the use of existing or new electrical devices; assist and provide advice with regard to product maintenance, upgrades and…
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Reconstruct modified documents
Decipher and reconstruct the content of modified of partially destroyed documents.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Repair plumbing systems
Perform maintenance and repairs of pipes and drains designed for the distribution of water in public and private buildings.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Repair router machinery
Repair broken components or systems of machinery and equipment used for the cutting various hard materials, using hand and power tools.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Repair ventilation equipment
Inspect the ventilation system to detect damage, clean out the air vents, replace heating filters and schedule further maintenance or repairs.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Report children unsafe behaviour
Report unsafe behaviour of children to parents, supervisors or school officials, depending on the location or situation.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Sell snacks
Sell snacks and drinks, such as potato chips, popcorn, ice cream and soft drinks or beer, in cinemas or other entertainment venues.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Simulate transport problems
Implement transport-related data in software and computer models to simulate transport issues such as traffic jams in order to find innovative solutions.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Specialise in an area of history
Specialise in a specific field of history, do research on topics relevant to collections, determine which items should be retained or acquired, and how they should be preserved…
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Stay up-to-date with current events
Inform oneself about current local or global events, form an opinion on hot topics and perform small talks with clients or other relations in a professional context.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Stop speeding vehicles
Stop people who drive to fast or ignore traffic signs to make them aware of traffic laws.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Supervise brand management
Supervise the promotion of a particular brand of goods, by liaising with the appropriate departments.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Take over pedal control
Use an additional instructor's brake, gas or clutch pedal, placed at the passenger seat in a vehicle, in order to overrule the driver’s pedals and take control.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Teach housekeeping skills
Teach housekeeping as well as manual skills aiming to improve everyday tasks and life circumstances.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Teach intercultural communication methods
Advise individuals or businesses on their intercultural communication.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Think proactively to secure sales
Convince potential customers to purchase vehicle and proactively sell them optional products such as seat protection.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Trace people
Identify the whereabouts of people that are missing or do not want to be found.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Trademarks
The recognisable signs, designs, and expressions that identify and distinguish products and services of a specific source from those of others.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Train religious professionals
Train individuals working or aspiring to work in religious professions in their duties, such as preaching methods, interpretation of religious texts, leading of prayers and other…
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Types of digital badges
The types and characteristics of digital badges such as open badges, that store information about accomplishments and skills of learners, making it easier for this information to…
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Types of drill press oils
Types of oil such as (sulphurarised) cutting oils, WD-40, 3-IN-ONE and others used in the drilling process to function as a lubricant that facilitates a smooth drilling process…
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Types of membranes
The materials used for the drumhead of membranophone musical instruments include animal skin, plastic and synthetic fibers such as aramid fibers.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Use instruments for food measurement
Use various tools and instruments to evaluate and investigate food products such as thermometers, x-ray tools, microscopes, etc.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Wet tumbling
Process of tumbling, employing water and other agents inside a wet tumbling barrel to clean and remove burrs from metal parts and stones in order to smoothen them.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Work on excavation site
Excavate material evidence of past human activity using hand picks, shovels, brushes, etc.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Write weather briefing
Present various information such as air pressure, temperature and humidity to customers in the form of a weather brief.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
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