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Areas of professional knowledge: principles, rules, methods, materials and technologies. The ones the most occupations require come first.
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- Therapy in health care
The principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
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- Tissue cytogenetics
The procedure for visualising chromosomes in order to identify genetics defects such as chromosomal translocation.
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- Tourist resources of a destination for further development
The study of touristic resources in a specific area and its potential for further development of new touristic services and events.
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- Types of carpet
Different types of carpet based on materials, production method, backing, fitting techniques, cost, durability, aesthetics and other criteria.
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- Types of orthopedic supplies
Various types of orthopaedic supplies such as braces and arm supports, used for physical therapy or physical rehabilitation.
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- Veterinary clinical sciences
Aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of common diseases and disorders.
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- Air traffic management
Thoroughly understand the major activities in air traffic management, such as air traffic control, air traffic flow management, and aeronautic information services.
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- Airport electrical systems
The different elements that comprise airport electrical systems, such as air navigation equipment, electronic landing aids, radars, and meteorological services, and the function…
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- Analytical methods in biomedical sciences
The various research, mathematical or analytical methods used in biomedical sciences.
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- Appropriate raw materials for specific spirits
Raw materials, such as grains, potatoes, sugars or fruit which can be fermented to produce a specific type of alcoholic spirits.
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- Aviation standards and recommended practices
The official Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) of ICAO, designed to assist in the management of aviation safety risks in order to reduce the number of aviation accidents…
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- Clothing sizes
Sizes of clothing items in order to make appropriate suggestions to customers.
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- Control systems
Devices or a set of devices that command and manage the performance and behaviour of other equipment and systems.
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- Evaluation of psychological performance
The characteristics of the methods used to assess psychological parameters.
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- Foodborne diseases
The diseases caused by food contamination due to bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances, and their impact for public health.
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- Greenhouse types
Different types of greenhouses (plastic, glass) and other horticultural facilities such as hotbed, seedbed, irrigations systems, storage and protective facilities etc.
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- Histology
The microscopic analysis of cells and tissues.
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- History of literature
The historical evolution of forms of writing that are meant to entertain, educate or to give instructions to the audience, such as fictional prose and poems.
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- History of tobacco
The different stages and developments of tobacco cultivation, cultural particularities and trading through time.
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- Inland waterway police regulations
The rules, legal requirements, and relevant police regulations applicable to the traffic on inland waterways.
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- Labour law
The field of law that is concerned with the regulation of the relationship between employers, employees, trade unions, and the government.
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- Maritime telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting equipment and overall operation of telecommunications systems.
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- Medical genetics
The diagnosis, types and treatment of hereditary disorders; a type of genetics which refers to the application to medical care.
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- Naval architecture
The design of sea vessels, the form and stability of hulls.
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- Optical instruments
The characteristics and usage of optical instruments such as lens-meter, to determine refractive power of lenses such as glasses.
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- Pathogenic microorganisms
The main classes of pathogenic microorganisms, the spread of infection and the use of universal precautions.
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- Plankton production
The methods, characteristics and equipment used to cultivate phytoplankton, microalgae and live prey such as rotifers or Artemia with advanced techniques.
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- Precision engineering
Engineering discipline related to the fields of electrical engineering, electronics engineering, software engineering, optical engineering, and mechanical engineering that deals…
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- Solid phase microextraction
Solvent-free sample extraction technique to concentrate and isolate analytes from a sample matrix.
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- Source criticism
Process of classifying various informational sources into different categories such as historical and non-historical, or primary and secondary, and evaluating those sources on the…
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- Textile marketing techniques
The techniques for creating, communicating and delivering value to customers of textile products and services.
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- Toys and games industry
Types of products available in the games and toys industry and of the major suppliers in the field.
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- Traceability in food industry
Traceability measures to respond to potential risks that can arise in food and feed, so as to ensure that all food products are safe for humans to eat.
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- Types of aromatherapy treatments
Field of information which distinguishes a variety of ways to apply aromatherapy treatment, such as massages, inhalers, baths, vaporizers, compresses, diffusers, meditiation or…
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- Types of barley
The different types of barley; their characteristics, and quality.
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- Types of fuels
Types of fuel available on the market such as petrol, diesel, bio-fuel, etc.
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- Variety of botanicals
Principles of botanicals with a primary focus in herbaceous and annual plants in raw form.
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- Agricultural chemicals
The production and characteristics of agricultural chemicals such as fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides or insecticides.
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- Alcoholic beverage products
The origin and composition of alcoholic beverages and cocktails, the way to match them with food and the way they have to be poured.
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- Bible texts
The content and interpretations of the bible texts, its different components, the different types of Bibles, and its history.
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- Breed-specific behaviour of horses
The behaviour and specificities of different horse species.
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- Computational physics
The interdisciplinary field between physics, applied mathematics and computer science.
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- Computer forensics
The process of examining and recovering digital data from sources for legal evidence and crime investigation.
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- Construction legal systems
The different legal systems and regulations governing construction activities across Europe.
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- Demolition techniques
Various methods of demolishing structures, like controlled implosion, use of a wrecking ball or jackhammer, or selective demolition.
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- Densiometry
Diagnosis procedure that measures the degree of mineralisation and calcium in a bone by passing x-rays, to determine its thickness or strength.
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- Economic anthropology
The academic field that studies the interrelationship between human societies and their economic systems.
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- Electronic business
Any business process that is implemented through a computer-mediated network.
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- Equine dental diseases
Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases for horses.
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- Fish varieties
The different types and varieties of fish on the market.
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- Furniture wood types
Types of wood used in the manufacturing of wooden furniture and their characteristics.
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- Global standards for sustainability reporting
The global, standardised reporting framework that enable organisations to quantify and communicate about their environmental, social and governance impact.
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- Handling of dangerous goods
The handling procedures for a variety of potentially dangerous materials, such as explosives, flammable or toxic gases, flammable solids/liquids, infectious substances…
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- High-performance liquid chromatography
Analytic chemistry technique used to identify and quantify the components of a mixture.
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- History of theology
The study of the development and evolution of theology throughout history.
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- International tariffs
The international tariffs, taxes, or duties that must be paid on a particular class of import or export materials.
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- Landscaping materials
Field of information which distinguishes certain required materials, such as wood and wood chips, cement, pebbles and soil for landscaping purposes.
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- Lasers
Devices that are able to produce light through the optical amplification of the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation, such as gas lasers, solid-state lasers, fiber…
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- Lathe machine parts
The different parts of a lathe machine and their applications, such as the compound, the bed, the sadle, the cross slide, the cutting tool, the lathe dog and more.
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- Law of non-marital cohabitation
Legal regulations which configure the rights and obligations of stable cohabitation couples without marital ties.
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- Locomotive brake applications
The dynamics of locomotive brake applications.
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- Management department processes
The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the management and strategy department within an organisation such as strategic…
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- Management systems standards
The standards that improve the performance of an organisation by outlining activities that helps to achieve goals and objectives.
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- Manufacturer's recommended price
The estimated price the manufacturer suggests the retailer to apply to a product or service and the pricing method through which it is calculated.
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- Medical laboratory technology
The various types and uses of technology and equipment employed in medical laboratories to perform tests on samples in order to identify possible disease-related substances.
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- Occupational physiology
The complex physiology of specific jobs and its relation to disorders and medical conditions and the way to optimize health, work ability, and productivity.
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- Optomechanical components
Components that possess mechanical and optical features, such as optical mirrors, optical mounts, and optical fibre.
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- Outdoor activities
Sportive activities performed outdoors, often in nature, such as hiking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, canoeing, rafting, and rope course climbing.
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- Post-processing of photographs
The characteristics of software and techniques used in post-processing photographs.
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- Project configuration management
The process for the effective management of the key project artefacts and deliverables, ensuring that the correct versions are delivered to the project requestor and allowing…
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- Road signage standards
National and European regulations on the placement and properties of road signage, including size, height, reflectance and other important characteristics.
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- Screen printing inks
Various types of screen ink, such as solvent, water, water plastisol, and UV curable ink solutions.
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- Software frameworks
The software development environments or tools used to improve the efficiency of new software development by providing specific features that support and guide the development.
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- Solid mechanics
The subfield in physical science that is interdisciplinary between physics, chemistry, materials science, computational science, and engineering.
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- Strategies for handling cases of elder abuse
The range of strategies and approaches utilised in the identification, termination, and prevention of instances of elder abuse.
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- Supercomputing
The process of dealing with complex data-related problems through multiple computers working in parallel (i.e., a supercomputer).
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- Sustainability consulting
The consulting approach that is used to help businesses to know more about their sustainability impact and implement strategies to become eco-friendly and efficient.
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- Types of insulation material
Various types of insulation material and their usage cases, advantages, risks and costs.
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- Types of watches
Types of wristwatches, such as mechanical and quartz, their features and functions, such as calendar, chronograph, water resistance, etc.
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- Vessel electrical system
The various components making up a vessel electrical system and the interplay between these components.
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- Vinegar fermentation process
The two-step process in which the fermentation of the vinegar takes place.
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- Young horses training
Principles and techiques of educating young horses important simple body control exercises.
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- Adhesives
The categories, production and the chemical components of adhesives such as non-reactice adhesives (drying adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, contact adhesives and hot…
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- Ceramics glazes
The characteristics, compounds and application of different glaze types such as raw or frit glazes.
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- Cleaning products
The ingredients used in the development of cleaning products, their properties and risks.
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- Clinical biochemistry
The various types of tests performed on bodily fluids such as electrolytes, renal function tests, liver function tests or minerals.
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- Clinical immunopathology
The pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with an excessive, defective or unwarranted immune response.
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- Cosmetic manicure
Various elements of a manicure, such as the cutting and shaping of toe- or fingernails, removing excess callouses and cuticle around nails, and applying a protective or decorative…
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- Data mining methods
Data mining techniques used to determine and analyse the relationship between different elements of economy and marketing.
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- Game theory
The study of mathematical models of strategic decisions among stakeholders.
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- Green logistics
The approaches and activities aimed at minimising the ecological impact of logistics activities.
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- Histopathology
The procedures needed for the microscopic examination of stained tissue sections using histological techniques.
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- Impact investing
Investment strategy aimed at investing in organisations or initiatives with a social or environmental outlook, which in turn generates financial gains but also a positive impact…
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- Integrated pest management
An integrated approach to the prevention and/or suppression of organisms harmful to plants that aims to keep the use of pesticides and other forms of intervention only to levels…
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- Joomla
The open-source web-based software system written in PHP, used for creating, editing, publishing and archiving blogs, articles, corporate or small business websites, social…
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- Kinesiology
The study of human movement, performance and function, the sciences of biomechanics, anatomy, physiology and neuroscience.
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- Market trends in sporting equipment
Latest trends and developments on the sports equipment market.
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- Music and video industry
Players and products available on the market in the video and music industry.
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- Neuromarketing techniques
A field of marketing which uses medical technologies such as functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) to study the brain’s responses to marketing stimuli.
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- Organisational learning
The process for continuous improvement of an organisation through obtaining experience to be used to generate knowledge with the aim of sharing it within the organisation itself.
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