Professional knowledge: list by number of occupationsPage 4 of 31
Areas of professional knowledge: principles, rules, methods, materials and technologies. The ones the most occupations require come first.
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- Biosecurity related to animals
Awareness of hygiene and bio-security measures when working with animals, including causes, transmission and prevention of diseases and use of policies, materials and equipment.
knowledgeneeded in 26 occupations
- General principles of food law
The national and international legal rules and requirements applied in the food industry.
knowledgeneeded 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Market analysis
The field of market analysis and research and its particular research methods.
knowledgeneeded in 26 occupations
- Musical genres
Different musical styles and genres such as blues, jazz, reggae, rock, or indie.
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- Sociology
The group behaviour and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
knowledgeneeded 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
- Pneumatics
The application of pressurised gas to produce mechanical motion.
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- 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
- Linguistics
The scientific study of language and its three aspects, language form, language meaning, and language in context.
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- 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
- 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
- Manufacturing of daily use goods
The manufacturing of items used in the daily life, personal use or daily practice.
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- Manufacturing of doors from metal
The manufacture of metal doors, windows and their frames, shutters and gates, and the metal room partitions for floor attachment.
knowledgeneeded in 26 occupations
- Leather goods manufacturing processes
The processes, technology and machinery involved in the leather goods manufacturing.
knowledgeneeded in 25 occupations
- Leather goods quality
The quality specifications of materials, processes, and final products, the most common defects in leather, quick tests procedures, laboratory tests procedures and standards, and…
knowledgeneeded in 25 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Film production process
The various development stages of making a film, such as scriptwriting, financing, shooting, editing, and distribution.
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- Innovation processes
The techniques, models, methods and strategies which contribute to the promotion of steps towards innovation.
knowledgeneeded in 25 occupations
- Printing materials
The materials, such as paper, film, metal foils, and glass, on which texts or designs can be transferred by applying ink through direct pressure or with intermediate rollers.
knowledgeneeded 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
- 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
- Types of pipelines
The various types of pipelines and their different usages including the differences between pipelines used to transport goods over short and long distances, and their respective…
knowledgeneeded in 24 occupations
- Aircraft flight control systems
The setting, features and operation of aircraft flight control systems such as flight control surfaces, cockpit controls, connections, and operating mechanisms required to control…
knowledgeneeded 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
- Real estate market
The trends concerning the buying, selling, or renting of property, including the land, buildings, and natural resources encompassed within the property; the categories of…
knowledgeneeded in 24 occupations
- Types of insurance
The various types of risk or loss transfer policies that exist and their characteristics, such as health insurance, car insurance or life insurance.
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- Organisational policies
The policies to achieve set of goals and targets regarding the development and maintenance of an organisation.
knowledgeneeded in 24 occupations
- Computer engineering
Engineering discipline that combines computer science with electrical engineering to develop computer hardware and software.
knowledgeneeded in 24 occupations
- Military code
The code language used in specific intelligence or military organisations and operations, how to use and decipher them.
knowledgeneeded in 24 occupations
- Conservation techniques
The procedures, instruments, techniques, materials and chemicals used in conservation and archiving.
knowledgeneeded in 24 occupations
- Adolescent socialisation behaviour
The social dynamics through which young adults live amongst each other, expressing their likes and dislikes and the rules of communication between generations.
knowledgeneeded in 24 occupations
- Protective measures against the introduction of organisms
The national and international protective measures against the introduction of organisms, e.g.
knowledgeneeded in 23 occupations
- Import export regulations of dangerous chemicals
The international and national legal rules for exporting and importing dangerous chemicals.
knowledgeneeded in 23 occupations
- Food and beverage industry
The respective industry and the processes involved in the food and beverage industry, such as raw material selection, processing, packaging, and storage.
knowledgeneeded in 23 occupations
- Legal terminology
The special terms and phrases used in the field of law.
knowledgeneeded in 23 occupations
- Analytical chemistry
Instruments and methods used to separate, identify and quantify matter-the chemical components of natural and artificial materials and solutions.
knowledgeneeded in 23 occupations
- Fish biology
The study of fish, shellfish or crustacean organisms, categorized into many specialised fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behaviour, origins and…
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- Plant disease control
Types and features of diseases in plants and crops.
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- Types of vehicles
Field of information which distinguishes rental agency classification systems, containing types and classes of vehicles and their functioning and components.
knowledgeneeded in 23 occupations
- Life sciences
The study of the processes related to cells, molecules and living organisms.
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- Aircraft mechanics
Technicalities over mechanics in aircrafts and related topics in order to perform a wide range of repais in aircrafts.
knowledgeneeded in 23 occupations
- Woodworking processes
Steps in the processing of wood for the manufacturing of wooden articles and types of machines used for these processes such as drying, shaping, assembling and surface finishing.
knowledgeneeded in 23 occupations
- Data protection
The principles, ethical issues, regulations and protocols of data protection.
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- Principles of insurance
The understanding of the principles of insurance, including third party liability, stock and facilities.
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- Education law
The area of law and legislation that concerns education policies and the people working in the sector in an (inter)national context, such as teachers, students, and administrators.
knowledgeneeded in 23 occupations
- Special needs education
The teaching methods, equipment and settings used to support students with special needs in achieving succes in school or community.
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- Environmental engineering
The application of scientific and engineering theories and principles aimed at improving the environment and sustainability, such as the provision of clean habitation necessities…
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- Literature
The body of artistic writing characterized by beauty of expression, form, and universality of intellectual and emotional appeal.
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- Smart grids systems
Smart grids are a digital electricity network.
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- Fluid mechanics
The characteristics and properties of fluids, including gases, liquids and plasmas, at rest and in motion, and the forces on them.
knowledgeneeded in 23 occupations
- Robotic components
The components that can be found in robotic systems, such as microprocessors, electronics, sensors, circuit boards, encoders, servomotors, controllers, pneumatics or hydraulics.
knowledgeneeded in 23 occupations
- Lighting techniques
The characteristics of techniques used to create atmospheres and effects on camera or on stage; the equipment required and appropriate setup to use.
knowledgeneeded in 23 occupations
- Precious metal processing
Various processing methods on precious metals such as gold, silver and platinum.
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- Manufacturing of tools
The manufacture of knives and cutting blades for machines or for mechanical appliances, hand tools such as pliers, screwdrivers etc.
knowledgeneeded in 23 occupations
- Business analysis
The research field which addresses the identification of business needs and problems and the determination of the solutions that would mitigate or prevent the smooth functioning…
knowledgeneeded in 22 occupations
- Apparel manufacturing technology
Traditional and advanced apparel manufacturing technologies.
knowledgeneeded in 22 occupations
- Car controls
The functioning of specific car equipment such as how to operate and handle the clutch, throttle, lighting, instrumentation, transmission and the brakes.
knowledgeneeded in 22 occupations
- Fire-fighting systems
The devices and systems used to extinguish fires; the classes and chemistry of fire.
knowledgeneeded in 22 occupations
- Waste and scrap products
The offered waste and scrap products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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- Cyber security
The methods and best practices that protect ICT systems, networks, computers, devices, services, processes and people against unauthorised access, modification and/or denial of…
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- Health care system
The structure and function of health care services.
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- Leadership principles
Set of traits and values which guide the actions of a leader with her/his employees and the company and provide direction throughout her/his career.
knowledgeneeded in 22 occupations
- Internet of Things
The general principles, categories, requirements, limitations and vulnerabilities of smart connected devices (most of them with intended internet connectivity).
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- Pathology
The components of a disease, the cause, mechanisms of development, morphologic changes, and the clinical consequences of those changes.
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- Toxicology
The negative effects of chemicals on living organisms, their dose and exposure.
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- Debt systems
The processes needed to obtain goods or services before payment and when a sum of money is owed or overdue.
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- Printing on large scale machines
Methods, processes, and restrictions related to printing on machines that produce large quantities and sizes of graphic print materials.
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- Civil law
The legal rules and their applications used in disputes between different parties.
knowledgeneeded in 22 occupations
- Pronunciation techniques
The pronunciation techniques to properly and understandably pronounce words.
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- Audio editing software
The various software for editing and generating audio, such as Adobe Audition, Soundforge, and Power Sound Editor.
knowledgeneeded in 22 occupations
- Public finance
The economic influence of the government, and the workings of government revenue and expenditures.
knowledgeneeded in 22 occupations
- Electricity principles
Electricity is created when electric current flows along a conductor.
knowledgeneeded in 21 occupations
- Environmental enrichment for animals
Types, methods and use of enrichment for animals to allow the expression of natural behaviour, including the provision of environmental stimuli, feeding activities, puzzles, items…
knowledgeneeded in 21 occupations
- Environmental legislation in agriculture and forestry
Awareness on environmental legislation, policies, principles relevant for agriculture and forestry.
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- Mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products
The offered mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
knowledgeneeded in 21 occupations
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
The internationally agreed-upon set of safety procedures, types of equipment and communication protocols used to increase safety and make it easier to rescue distressed ships…
knowledgeneeded in 21 occupations
- Mechanics of trains
The mechanical aspects and principles of the mechanics involved in trains.
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- Business strategy concepts
The terminology related to the design and implementation of major trends and aims which are taken by an organisation's executives, while keeping in mind its resources, competition…
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- Food legislation
Legislation related to the food and feed industry including food manufacturing, hygiene, safety, raw materials, additives, GMOs, labelling, environmental and trade regulations.
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- Habitat restoration
The process of repairing and rehabilitating areas that suffered habitat destruction, alteration of seafloor or the threat of extinction of some animal and plant species.
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- Cartography
The study of interpreting the elements depicted in maps, the measures and technical specifications.
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- Older adults' needs
The physical, mental, and social needs of frail, older adults.
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- Consumer protection
The current legislation applicable in relation to the rights of consumers in the marketplace.
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- Government representation
The legal and public representation methods and procedures of the government during trial cases or for communication purposes, and the specific aspects of the governmental bodies…
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- Human resource management
The function in an organisation concerned with the recruitment of employees and the optimisation of employee performance.
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- Mathematical modelling
The process of establishing a mathematical representation problem, such as equations, of a real-word to provide insights, discover new features about the problematic scenario…
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- Metal joining technologies
The various technologies used for the joining and assembling of fabricated metal workpieces.
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- Power engineering
Subdiscipline of energy and electrical engineering which specialises in the generation, transmission, distribution, and usage of electrical power through the connection of…
knowledgeneeded in 21 occupations
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