Professional knowledge: list by number of occupationsPage 24 of 31
Areas of professional knowledge: principles, rules, methods, materials and technologies. The ones the most occupations require come first.
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- Alkylation
The process of moving an alkyl group from one molecule to another.
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- Analgesics
The types of medication used to relief pain in various medical cases.
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- Animal food products
The principles of traceability, hygiene and processes involved in the production, manufacture, storage and putting into circulation of animal feedstuffs, or foodstuffs of animal…
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- Animal therapy
The involvement of animals in a treatment in order to improve the social, emotional or cognitive functioning of the patient.
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- Anodising process
The various steps necessary in the process of forming an electrical circuit's anode electrode in order to increase the density of the natural oxide layer on the surface of a metal…
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- Applied therapeutics related to medicines
Use of drugs and the method of their administration in the treatment of disease.
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- Assertiveness
The attitude to stand up for yourself and be treated with respect without upsetting others, being aggressive, rude or submissive.
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- Astrology
The study of the movements and positions of celestial bodies and interpretation of these to predict natural earthly occurrences and the lives and behaviour of people.
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- Asylum systems
The systems which grant refugees who flee persecution or harm in their home nation access to protection in another nation.
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- Automated optical inspection
During automated optical inspection (AOI), printed circuit boards (PCB) or surface-mount devices (SMD) are inspected by means of an automated optical inspection machine.
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- Babysitting
Temporarily taking care of a child for a small remuneration.
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- Bakery products
The varieties of bread, pastry and other bakery products, their ingredients and manufacturing techniques.
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- Barbering techniques
The various techniques used for cutting and grooming male hairstyles and beards, such as shaping, graduating, and blending.
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- Biochemical processes of cider production
For example, the conversion of sugar to alcohol and the importance of pH levels during fermentation.
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- Biofilter systems
The techniques used to control pollution via biofiltration processes.
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- Biomass conversion
Conversion process whereby biological material becomes heat through combustion or biofuel through chemical, thermal, and biochemical methods.
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- Biostatistics
The methods used to apply statistics in biology-related topics.
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- Blockchain
A decentralised, public and distributed digital ledger that is employed to record transactions between many computers.
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- Broadcast equipment
The use and operation of broadcast equipment such as broadcast consoles, routers, microphones, dual compressors, and other machinery.
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- Building's electronic access equipment
The types, characteristics and methods of use of electronic equipment used to access facilities such as card access control panels, card readers or infra-red readers.
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- Candle making techniques
The characteristics and specifications of candle making techniques which comprise wax melting and candles containers.
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- Car cleaning procedures
The procedure and appropriate equipment necessary for proper wash and polish of different types of cars.
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- Carpooling services
Services promoting shared car journeys in order to reduce travel costs and promote sustainability.
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- Carsharing
The rental of shared vehicles for occasional use and short periods of time, often through a dedicated car-sharing app.
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- Chemical constitution of apples
Chemical constitution of apples: sugars, water content, proteins, acidity, and vitamins.
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- Community-led local development
An approach to development policy focusing on specific sub-regional areas and characterised by the involvement of local communities and local action groups to design integrated…
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- Compass navigation
The monitoring of movement from a starting to a finishing point using a compass, rotated until the compass' orienting arrow aligns with the cardinal direction north represented by…
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- Computer vision
The definition and functioning of computer vision.
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- Conditions for professional practice of clinical psychology
The institutional, legal and psychosocial conditions for professional practice of clinical psychology with the aim to apply them in the exercise of the psychological profession in…
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- Conveyancing
The legal transfer of property from the owner to the buyer in order to ensure that the buyer knows about the restrictions and rights that come with the land.
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- Creation of clinical psychological opinions
The development of opinions based on specialised literature and evidence-based documentation in the field of clinical psychology.
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- Crime scene preservation
The methods involved in the preservation of a crime scene so that the evidence and information that can be gathered from it for an investigation is uninfluenced by outside factors.
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- Cross-matching techniques for blood transfusions
The testing methods used prior to a blood transfusion to identify if the donor`s blood is compatible with the blood of a specific recipient.
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- CryEngine
The game engine CryEngine which is a software framework that consists of integrated development environments and specialised design tools, designed for the rapid iteration of…
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- Dairy animal production
The life cycles of the animal in relation to milk production and the technical and economical aspects of milk production.
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- Dance therapy
The implementation of dance in a therapeutic treatment in order to improve the self-esteem and body image of the patient.
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- Dipping tank types
The various types of tanks used for coating and dipping processes, such as hydro dipping tank, paint dip tank, and others.
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- Disorders affecting self-awareness
The consciousness process related to various medical disorders and illnesses and its manifestation and treatment options.
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- Distributed computing
The software process in which computer components interact over a network and send messages to communicate on their actions.
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- Drug administration regulations
The rules and regulations of the European legislations and of the Food and Drugs Administration regarding clinical trials and drug development.
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- Earth science
The science preoccupied with studying planet earth, this includes geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy.
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- Electrolytic passivation process
The electrolytic passivation process in an anodising tank, including process elements such as negative cathodes, oxygen off-gassing, hydrogen off-gassing, gass removal by a low…
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- Electron beam welding machine parts
The various parts of a metalworking machine designed to join metal pieces together using electron beams, such as the vacuum chamber, primary anode, cathode or electron gun…
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- Electronic locks
Locking devices that use electric current to operate.
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- Energy saving potential of automated shift systems
Potential to save energy in automated shift systems through mechanisms such as improved efficiency and better anticipation of upcoming events.
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- European firearms-control legislation
The regulation regarding the acquisition and possession of weapons on a European Union level by means the Directive 91/477/EEC and the Directive 2008/51/EC.
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- Evidence-based nursing care
The nursing principles that require to apply quality decision-making and nursing care based on proven clinical expertise as well as the most recent research developments in the…
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- Evolution in delivery practices in practiced dance tradition
Technical evolution of dance making, stylistic and aesthetic aspects of a dance tradition or style and its relation to technical evolution of dance making taking into account…
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- Evolution of economic forecasts
The ecological and economical changes in society and the way these factors evolved during the past, present and future economic forecasts.
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- Family therapy
The type of counseling that is applied to families and couples in order to improve their intimate relationships, communication and resolve conflicts.
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- Female reproductive system pathology
The diseases of the female reproductive system, such as ovary, vulva and vaginal cancers, pelvic inflammatory disease, ovarian cysts and diseases of the placenta.
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- Financial engineering
The finance theory field that addresses the combination of applied mathematics, computer science, and financial theory aimed at calculating and forecasting different financial…
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- Flexography
Process used to print on foil, plastic, corrugated, and other materials used for packaging.
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- Floriculture
Cultivation of flowers and ornamental plants including houseplants and pot plants.
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- Food flavourings
Substances used to alter the odour and taste of food products.
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- Frostbite (digital game creation systems)
The game engine Frostbite which is a software framework that consists of integrated development environments and specialised design tools, designed for the rapid iteration of…
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- Froth flotation processes
The different aspects of froth flotation, used to separate floatable (hydrophobic) and non-floatable (hydrophilic) ink particles.
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- Gambling games
The types, characteristics and rules of betting and gambling games.
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- Halal slaughtering practices
The practices involved in the slaughtering of animals for food consumption according to Islamic law such as the animal's diet, method of slaughter and upside down storage of the…
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- Hatchery design
The components of planning, layout and ventilation involved in a hatchery for designated species of fish, molluscs, crustaceans or others as required.
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- Hearing aids
The types, characteristics and suppliers of hearing devices which amplify sound for the individual who is wearing it, with the aim of making speech more intelligible, and to…
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- History of chocolate
Origins of chocolate.
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- Horticultural design
Design of horticultural areas taking into account factors, such as climate and microclimates, topography and orientation, site drainage and groundwater recharge, municipal and…
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- Hoshin kanri strategic planning
Hoshin Kanri is a 7-step process used in strategic planning in which strategic goals are communicated throughout the company and then put into action.
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- Hospitalised animal nursing care
Animal health conditions, disease processes, veterinary treatment and nursing care, as well as nursing care plans, records and communication with owners and other professionals.
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- Hotel operations
The field of hotel operations, especially those involving front office, housekeeping and basic accounting procedures.
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- Iconography
The knowledge that artists put into practice when concepts are represented through symbols (e.g., painting a dog to represent loyalty).
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- ICT capacity planning strategies
The methods, techniques and ICT tools used for planning the maximum amount of work that an organisation is capable of completing in a given period, based on the number of…
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- Id Tech
The game engine id Tech which is a software framework that consists of integrated development environments and specialised design tools, designed for the rapid iteration of…
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- Immunohaematology
The reactions of antibodies in relation to the pathogenesis and manifestation of blood disorders.
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- In-circuit test
Test to assess the correct manufacture of printed circuit boards (PCB).
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- Infrared sensors
Different types of sensors that use light in the infrared spectrum to detect presence or movement of living creatures.
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- Intermodal options
The current and future intermodal options and alternatives such as the piggybacking system, the road-rail system, fishy back system, birdyback systems, low body systems or the…
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- Intermodalism
The fundamental principles of intermodalism, its role in changing customer requirements and its effect in terms of competitiveness of supply chains in a global marketplace.
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- International carriage of dangerous goods by road
The fundamental principals and requirements laid in the Agreement of 30 September 1957 concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR).
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- Items specialty available for auction
Nature of the items to be auctioned such as overstock furniture, real estate, livestock, etc.
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- Laboratory methods in biomedical sciences
The types, characteristics and procedures of laboratory techniques used for a wide range of medical tests such as serological tests.
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- Lacquer spray gun parts
The various parts of a spray gun designed to provide the surface of a workpiece with a durable lacquer finishing coat, such as the stay-cool handle, inline valve, stainless steel…
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- Landscape architectural instruments
The instruments, tools, symbols and terminology of landscape architectural drawing and specifications; the laws and codes pertaining to landscape architecture and design.
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- Law of obligation
The legal procedures that regulate the rights and duties arising between individuals.
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- Leadership in nursing
The management and leadership principles and methods applied in nursing care, such as recognising and rewarding success to motivate nursing staff.
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- Leasing characteristics
The clauses present in leasing contracts, the types of leases and their advantages and disadvantages.
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- Level crossing regulations
The regulations and legal procedures applicable to level crossings.
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- Literary criticism
Academic field that evaluates and classifies literary works.
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- Macro-regional strategy
A strategic framework that brings together relevant partners from different countries and regions in order to address common challenges faced by a defined geographical area which…
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- Maintenance of ammunition
Types of maintenance techniques and the impact of various types of firearms and other weapons.
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- Mechanical almond processing
Mechanical processing of almonds by cracking, selecting the nuts and shell waste disposal.
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- Mechanical clocks
Clocks and watches that use a mechanical mechanism to measure the passing of time.
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- Mechanical forging press parts
The various part of a mechanical press used for forging metalworking processes, such as cams, cranks and toggles in the preset, a ram, upper die, lower die, and others.
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- Medico-biological and medical sciences related to dentistry
The behavioral component and the social environment which impact the health of humans, in respect to dentistry.
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- Metal eroding technology
The various eroding technology and techniques, automated or otherwise, such as electrical discharge machining, die sinking, wire eroding and others.
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- Metallurgy
The branch of science concerned with the study of the chemical and physical properties of metallic elements, intermetallic elements, and alloys.
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- Metaphysics
The philosophical study that is concerned with uncovering and explaining the first principles of things and the fundamental ideas by which people classify the world such as being…
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- Migration
The movement of people from one geographical location to another, and the commensurate impact on social, cultural, political and economical aspects.
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- Music therapy processes
The development stage of a music therapy process which includes receiving patients referred to from healthcare professionals, educational professionals, completing an assessment…
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- Nanoelectronics
Quantum mechanics, wave-particle duality, wave functions and inter-atomic interactions.
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- Network marketing
The specific marketing strategy that focuses on direct marketing and the sale of products to acquaintances or people in their network.
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- Neuropsychology
The way in which psychological processes affect the human brain, its structure and functioning mode.
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- Newborn care
The procedures required to take care of newborn infants immediately after their birth up to 28 days (WHO).
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- Obstetric ultrasonography
The various types of sonography and the information provided when applied to obstetrics such as dating and growth of the pregnancy and visualising the fetus in its mother womb.
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