Cross-sector skills: list by number of occupationsPage 7 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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- Electricity consumption
The different factors which are involved in the calculation and estimation of electricity consumption in a residence or facility, and methods in which electricity consumption can…
knowledgeneeded in 28 occupations
- Keep inventory of goods in production
Keep inventory of goods whether they are goods in the front end (i.e. raw materials), intermediate, or back end (i.e. finished products).
practical skillneeded in 28 occupations
- Desktop publishing
The creation of documents using page layout skills on a computer.
knowledgeneeded in 28 occupations
- Solve technical problems
Identify technical problems when operating devices and using digital environments, and solve them (from trouble-shooting to solving more complex problems).
practical skillneeded in 28 occupations
- Maintain privacy of service users
Respect and maintain the dignity and privacy of the client, protecting his or her confidential information and clearly explaining policies about confidentiality to the client and…
practical skillneeded in 27 occupations
- Manage engineering project
Manage engineering project resources, budget, deadlines, and human resources, and plan schedules as well as any technical activities pertinent to the project.
practical skillneeded in 27 occupations
- Analyse business requirements
Study clients' needs and expectations for a product or service in order to identify and resolve inconsistencies and possible disagreements of involved stakeholders.
practical skillneeded in 27 occupations
- Market research
The processes, techniques, and purposes comprised in the first step for developing marketing strategies such as the collection of information about customers and the definition of…
knowledgeneeded in 27 occupations
- Monitor water quality
Measure water quality: temperature, oxygen, salinity, pH, N2, NO2,NH4, CO2, turbidity, chlorophyll.
practical skillneeded in 27 occupations
- Principles of mechanical engineering
The principles of mechanical engineering, physics, and materials science.
knowledgeneeded in 27 occupations
- Respond to customers' inquiries
Answer customers' questions about itineraries, rates and reservations in person, by mail, by e-mail and on the phone.
practical skillneeded in 27 occupations
- Temperature scales
Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales.
knowledgeneeded in 27 occupations
- Create smooth wood surface
Shave, plane and sand wood manually or automatically to produce a smooth surface.
practical skillneeded in 27 occupations
- Seek innovation in current practices
Search for improvements and present innovative solutions, creativity and alternative thinking to develop new technologies, methods or ideas for and answers to work-related…
practical skillneeded in 27 occupations
- Plan schedule
Develop the schedule including procedures, appointments and working hours.
practical skillneeded in 27 occupations
- Provide financial product information
Give the customer or client information about financial products, the financial market, insurances, loans or other types of financial data.
practical skillneeded in 27 occupations
- Manage environmental impact of operations
Manage the interaction with and impact on the environment by companies.
practical skillneeded in 27 occupations
- Statistical process control
Method of quality control that uses statistics to monitor processes.
knowledgeneeded in 27 occupations
- Analyse consumer buying trends
Analyse buying habits or currently prevalent customer behaviour.
practical skillneeded in 27 occupations
- Show diplomacy
Deal with people in a sensitive and tactful way.
practical skillneeded in 27 occupations
- Draw blueprints
Draw layout specifications for machinery, equipment and building structures.
practical skillneeded in 27 occupations
- Conduct health related research
Conduct research in health related topics and communicate findings orally, through public presentations or by writing reports and other publications.
practical skillneeded in 27 occupations
- Criminal law
The legal rules, constitutions and regulations applicable for the punishment of offenders.
knowledgeneeded in 27 occupations
- Maintenance operations
The preservation and restoration of products and systems, and the methods and logistics of these practices.
knowledgeneeded in 27 occupations
- Examine credit ratings
Investigate and look for information on the creditworthiness of companies and corporations, provided by credit rating agencies in order to determine the likelihood of default by…
practical skillneeded in 27 occupations
- Metal smoothing technologies
The various technologies used for the smoothening, polishing and buffing of fabricated metal workpieces.
knowledgeneeded in 27 occupations
- Health and safety hazards underground
The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground.
knowledgeneeded in 27 occupations
- Manage consumables stock
Manage and monitor consumables stock to ensure that the production demands and deadlines can be met at all times.
practical skillneeded in 27 occupations
- Advise client on technical possibilities
Recommend technical solutions, including systems, to the client within the framework of a project.
practical skillneeded in 27 occupations
- Rig loads
Safely attach loads to different types of hooks and attachments, taking into account the weight of the load, the power available to move it, static and dynamic tolerances of all…
practical skillneeded in 27 occupations
- Develop scientific research protocols
Develop and record the procedural method used for a specific scientific experiment in order to enable its replication.
practical skillneeded in 27 occupations
- Interpret traffic signals
Observe lights on the road, road conditions, nearby traffic, and prescribed speed limits to ensure safety.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Enforce financial policies
Read, understand, and enforce the abidance of the financial policies of the company in regards with all the fiscal and accounting proceedings of the organisation.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Monitor valves
Monitor and accordingly adjust the valves in order to allow a specific amount of liquids (such as ammonia sulfuric acid or viscous soap) or steam into the mixer or machine.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Maintain laboratory equipment
Clean laboratory glassware and other equipment after use and it for damage or corrosion in order to ensure its proper functioning.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Writing techniques
The different techniques to write a story such as the descriptive, persuasive, first person and other techniques.
knowledgeneeded in 26 occupations
- Test chemical samples
Perform the testing procedures on the already prepared chemical samples, by using the necessary equipment and materials.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Electric current
Flow of electric charge, carried by electrons or ions in a medium such as an electrolyte or a plasma.
knowledgeneeded in 26 occupations
- Follow directions of the artistic director
Follow the instructions of the director while understanding his creative vision.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Make technical drawings of fashion pieces
Make technical drawings of wearing apparel, leather goods and footwear including both technical and engineering drawings.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Align efforts towards business development
Synchronise the efforts, plans, strategies, and actions carried out in departments of companies towards the growth of business and its turnover.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Business processes
Processes which an organisation applies to improve efficiency, set new objectives and reach goals in a profitable and timely manner.
knowledgeneeded in 26 occupations
- Consider economic criteria in decision making
Develop proposals and take appropriate decisions taking into account economic criteria.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Biotechnology
The technology that uses, modifies or harnesses biological systems, organisms and cellular components to develop new technologies and products for specific uses.
knowledgeneeded in 26 occupations
- Control financial resources
Monitor and control budgets and financial resources providing capable stewardship in company management.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Market analysis
The field of market analysis and research and its particular research methods.
knowledgeneeded in 26 occupations
- Ensure law application
Ensure the laws are followed, and where they are broken, that the correct measures are taken to ensure compliance to the law and law enforcement.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Manage major incidents
Take immediate action to respond to major incidents that affect the safety and security of individuals in private or public places such as road accidents.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Provide written content
Communicate information in written form via digital or print media according to the needs of the target group.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Analyse community needs
Identify and respond to specific social problems in a community, delineating the extent of the problem and outline the level of resources required to address it and identifying…
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Musical genres
Different musical styles and genres such as blues, jazz, reggae, rock, or indie.
knowledgeneeded in 26 occupations
- Negotiate with stakeholders
Negotiate compromises with stakeholders and strive to reach the most beneficial agreements for the company.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Provide improvement strategies
Identify root causes of problems and submit proposals for effective and long-term solutions.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Sociology
The group behaviour and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
knowledgeneeded in 26 occupations
- Analyse goal progress
Analyse the steps which have been taken in order to reach the organisation's goals in order to assess the progress which has been made, the feasibility of the goals, and to ensure…
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Functionalities of machinery
The machinery and equipment used and, in particular, the characteristics regarding functioning and calibration to ensure compliance with quality and product specifications, as…
knowledgeneeded in 26 occupations
- Maintain electronic equipment
Check and repair electronic equipment.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Manage chemical testing procedures
Manage the procedures to be used in chemical testing by designing them and conducting tests accordingly.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Pneumatics
The application of pressurised gas to produce mechanical motion.
knowledgeneeded in 26 occupations
- Develop investment portfolio
Create an investment portfolio for a customer that includes an insurance policy or multiple policies to cover specific risks, such as financial risks, assistance, reinsurance…
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Examine engineering principles
Analyse the principles that need to be considered for engineering designs and projects such as functionality, replicability, costs and other principles.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Manage fundraising activities
Initiate fundraising activities managing the place, teams involved, causes and budgets.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Communication
The exchange and conveying of information, ideas, concepts, thoughts, and feelings through the use of a shared system of words, signs, and semiotic rules via a medium.
knowledgeneeded in 26 occupations
- Consult students on learning content
Take students' opinions and preferences into consideration when determining learning content.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Linguistics
The scientific study of language and its three aspects, language form, language meaning, and language in context.
knowledgeneeded in 26 occupations
- Adult education
Instruction targeted at adult students, both in a recreational and in an academic context, for self-improvement purposes, or to better equip the students for the labour market.
knowledgeneeded in 26 occupations
- Multidisciplinary research
The research technique where a common issue is investigated using approaches from different disciplines with the aim of finding a comprehensive solution to it.
knowledgeneeded in 26 occupations
- Perform image editing
Edit various types of images such as analogue and digital photographs or illustrations.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Develop educational resources
Create and develop educational resources for visitors, school groups, families and special interest groups.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Recommend product improvements
Recommend product modifications, new features or accessories to keep customers interested.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Product data management
The use of software to track all information concerning a product such as technical specifications, drawings, design specifications, and production costs.
knowledgeneeded in 26 occupations
- Recruit personnel
Carry out assessment and recruitment of personnel for the production.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Pass on trade techniques
Pass on knowledge and skills, explain and demonstrate the application of equipment and materials and answer questions about trade techniques for the manufacturing of products.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Health care occupation-specific ethics
The moral standards and procedures, ethical questions and obligations specific to occupations in a health care setting such as respect for human dignity, self-determination…
knowledgeneeded in 25 occupations
- Identify with the company's goals
Act for the benefit of the company and for the achievement of its targets.
practical skillneeded in 25 occupations
- Strategic planning
The elements defining the foundation and core of an organisation such as its mission, vision, values, and objectives.
knowledgeneeded in 25 occupations
- Pest control in plants
Types and features of pests in plants and crops.
knowledgeneeded in 25 occupations
- Manage logistics
Create logistic framework for transporting goods to customers and for receiving returns, execute and follow up the logistics processes and guidelines.
practical skillneeded in 25 occupations
- Property law
The law and legislation that regulates all the different ways to handle property, such as the types of property, how to handle property disputes and property contract rules.
knowledgeneeded in 25 occupations
- Use chemical analysis equipment
Use the laboratory equipment such as Atomic Absorption equimpent, PH and conductivity meters or salt spray chambre.
practical skillneeded in 25 occupations
- Electrical equipment regulations
The national and international regulations with regards to the use and manufacture of electrical equipment on the workfloor.
knowledgeneeded in 25 occupations
- Join wood elements
Bind wooden materials together using a variety of techniques and materials.
practical skillneeded in 25 occupations
- Prepare chemical samples
Prepare the specific samples such as gas, liquid or solid samples in order for them to be ready for analysis, labeling and storing samples according to specifications.
practical skillneeded in 25 occupations
- Thermodynamics
The branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat and other forms of energy.
knowledgeneeded in 25 occupations
- Wood cuts
Different ways of cutting wood, across the grain or parallel with it, and radial or tangential to the core.
knowledgeneeded in 25 occupations
- Fuel gas
The various qualities, hazards and applications of gaseous fuels, such as oxy-acetylene, oxy-gasoline, oxy-hydrogen and others.
knowledgeneeded in 25 occupations
- Stack goods
Stack goods and manufactured products into containers.
practical skillneeded in 25 occupations
- Test electronic units
Test electronic units using appropriate equipment.
practical skillneeded in 25 occupations
- Assess risk factors
Determine the influence of economical, political and cultural risk factors and additional issues.
practical skillneeded in 25 occupations
- Work in shifts
Work in rotating shifts, where the goal is to keep a service or production line running around the clock and each day of the week.
practical skillneeded in 25 occupations
- Conduct field work
Conducts field work or research which is the collection of information outside of a laboratory or workplace setting.
practical skillneeded in 25 occupations
- Control engineering
Subdiscipline of engineering that focuses on controlling the behaviour of systems through the use of sensors and actuators.
knowledgeneeded in 25 occupations
- Control production
Plan, coordinate, and direct all production activities to insure the goods are made on time, in correct order, of adequate quality and composition, starting from intake goods up…
practical skillneeded in 25 occupations
- Industrial research and development
The set of activities that companies carry out to do industrial innovation and introduce new engineering products and services or new industrial production processes.
knowledgeneeded in 25 occupations
- Establish daily priorities
Establish daily priorities for staff personnel; effectively deal with multi-task workload.
practical skillneeded in 24 occupations
- Consumer goods industry
The consumer goods industry refers to a concrete economic sector that produce and sell goods to consumers for they direct consumption, enjoyment or use.
knowledgeneeded in 24 occupations
- Promote human rights
Promote and respect human rights and diversity in light of the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of autonomous individuals, taking into account their opinions…
practical skillneeded in 24 occupations
- Deal with challenging people
Work safely and communicate effectively with individuals and groups of people who are in challenging circumstances.
practical skillneeded in 24 occupations
- Analyse internal factors of companies
Research and understand various internal factors that influence the operation of companies such as its culture, strategic foundation, products, prices, and available resources.
practical skillneeded in 24 occupations
- Compile legal documents
Compile and collect legal documents from a specific case in order to aid an investigation or for a court hearing, in a manner compliant with legal regulations and ensuring records…
practical skillneeded in 24 occupations
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