Professional knowledge: list by number of occupationsPage 6 of 31
Areas of professional knowledge: principles, rules, methods, materials and technologies. The ones the most occupations require come first.
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- Animal nutrition
Aspects of how different animal species are fed and provided water.
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Integrated circuits
Electronic components, made up from a set of electronic circuits which are placed on semiconductor material, such as silicon.
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Manufacturing of made-up textile articles
Manufacturing processes in wearing apparel and made-up textiles.
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- Food preservation
Deterioration factors, controlling factors (temperature, additives, humidity, pH, water activity, etc., including packaging) and food processing methods to preserve food products.
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- ICT network security risks
The security risk factors, such as hardware and software components, devices, interfaces and policies in ICT networks, risk assessment techniques that can be applied to assess the…
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Plant species
The variety of plants, trees and shrubs and their special characteristics.
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- Computer equipment
The offered computers, computer peripheral equipment and software products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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- Computer graphics
The field that merges approaches from computer science and design.
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- Data models
The techniques and existing systems used for structuring data elements and showing relationships between them, as well as methods for interpreting the data structures and…
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- Health and safety in the textile industry
The requirements, rules and applications of health and safety measures in the textile industry.
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- Neurology
Neurology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
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- Quantitative analysis
The technique of employing statistical and mathematical modelling and measurement to represent a specific reality through numbers.
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- Social development
The learning process of a child through social interaction.
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- Soil structure
Diversity of soil elements and types of soil in relation to plant growth.
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- Battery management systems
The electronic system that manages and monitors the performance of a battery.
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- Good manufacturing practices
Regulatory requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) applied in the relevant manufacturing sector.
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- Hazardous waste types
The different types of waste which poses risks to the environment or public health and safety, such as radioactive waste, chemicals and solvents, electronics, and…
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- ICT system programming
The methods and tools required to develop system software, specifications of system architectures and interfacing techniques between network and system modules and components.
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- Physico-chemical properties of hides and skins
The quality of hides and skins is defined by organoleptic, microbiological, histological and chemical characteristics (i.e. moisture, structure of the dermis, percentage of fat…
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- Bookkeeping regulations
The methods and regulations involved in the process of accurate bookkeeping.
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- Credit control processes
The various techniques and procedures applied to ensure that credit is given to the suitable customers and that they pay on time.
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- Horticulture principles
The standard horticultural practices, including but not limited to planting, pruning, corrective pruning, and fertilisation.
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- ICT infrastructure
The system, network, hardware and software applications and components, as well as devices and processes that are used in order to develop, test, deliver, monitor, control or…
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Optical engineering
Subdiscipline of engineering that deals with the development of optical instruments and applications, such as telescopes, microscopes, lenses, lasers, fibre optic communication…
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Textile industry machinery products
The offered textile industry machinery products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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- Cognitive psychology
The human mental processes such as attention, memory, language use, perception, problem solving, creativity and thinking.
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- Computational chemistry
The branch of chemistry that aims at addressing complex chemical problems through computer simulations.
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- Education administration
The processes related to the administrative areas of an education institution, its director, employees, and students.
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- Electronic and telecommunication equipment
The offered electronic and telecommunication equipment and products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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- Topography
Graphic representation of the surface features of a place or region on a map indicating their relative positions and elevations.
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- Microsoft Visio
The computer program Microsoft Visio is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics.
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Semiconductors
Semiconductors are essential components of electronic circuits and contain properties of both insulators, such as glass, and conductors, such as copper.
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- Synfig
The computer program Synfig is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics.
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Criminology
The study of criminal behaviour, such as its causes and nature, its consequences, and control and prevention methods.
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- Digital marketing techniques
The marketing techniques used on the web to reach and engage with stakeholders, customers and clients.
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- E-procurement
The functioning and methods used to manage electronic purchases.
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- Hardware components
The essential components that make up a hardware system, such as liquid-crystal displays (LCD), camera sensors, microprocessors, memories, modems, batteries and their…
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- ICT process quality models
The quality models for ICT services which address the maturity of the processes, the adoption of recommended practices and their definition and institutionalisation that allow the…
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- Power electronics
The functioning, design, and usage of electronics that control and convert electric power.
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- Rivet types
The various types of rivets used in manufacturing, such as solid head rivets, blind rivets, drive rivets, semi-tubular rivets, oscar rivets, flush rivets, and others.
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- Fermentation processes of food
Conversion of carbohydrates into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
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- Guidance, navigation and control
The engineering discipline that deals with the design and development of systems that can control the motion of automobiles, ships, space- and aircraft.
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Automatic cutting systems for footwear and leather goods
The use and description of automatic systems technologies used in footwear and leather goods industry such as laser cutting, knife cutting, punch cutting, mill cutting…
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- Common children's diseases
The symptoms, characteristics, and treatment of diseases and disorders that often affect children, such as the measles, chickenpox, asthma, the mumps, and head lice.
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- History of musical instruments
The historical background and chronology of various musical instruments.
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- Jenkins (tools for software configuration management)
The tool Jenkins is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit of software during its development and maintenance.
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Organic farming
Principles, techniques and regulations of organic farming.
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- Textile printing technology
Addition of colour partially, according to the designed pattern, onto textile based materials.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Integrated development environment software
The suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user interface, such as Visual Studio…
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Mine safety legislation
The laws, regulations and codes of practice relevant to safety in mining operations.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Asset management
The process of increasing total wealth over time through investments that have potential to grow in value.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Levels of software testing
The levels of testing in the software development process, such as unit testing, integration testing, system testing and acceptance testing.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Crisis intervention
Coping strategies in crisis cases which allow individuals to overcome their problems or fears and avoid psychological distress and breakdown.
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- Electrical systems used in transportation
The functioning of electrical systems, their specifications, and application in operations and systems for the transportation of freight and people.
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- Manual draughting techniques
Techniques used for creating detailed drawings of designs by using specialised pencils, rulers, templates and scales.
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- Vessel safety equipment
Safety equipment used in vessels, including devices such as lifeboats, life rings, splash doors and fire doors, sprinkler systems, etc, and how these must be operated during…
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Computer science
The scientific and practical study that deals with the foundations of information and computation, namely algorithms, data structures, programming, and data architecture.
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- Cosmetics
The various types of substances used to enhance the appearance of the human body.
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- Financial department processes
The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the financial department within an organisation.
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- Water policies
The framework of policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations concerning water.
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- Laboratory-based sciences
Laboratory based sciences such as biology, chemistry, physics, integrated science or advanced laboratory science.
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- Wind energy
Renewable energy that harnesses the power of wind, transforming air kinetic energy into electrical.
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- Accounting department processes
The different processes, duties, jargon, role in an organisation, and other specificities of the accounting department within an organisation such as bookkeeping, invoices…
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- ICT project management
The methodologies for the planning, implementation, review and follow-up of ICT projects, such as the development, integration, modification and sales of ICT products and…
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Optics
The science that studies the elements and reaction of light.
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- Food science
The study of the physical, biological, and chemical makeup of food and the scientific concepts underlying food processing and nutrition.
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- Leather chemistry
Chemical composition and chemical properties of hide/skin and chemicals used and their modification during the different tanning processes.
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- Marketing management
The academic discipline and function in an organisation which focuses on the market research, market development, and the creation of marketing campaigns to raise awareness on the…
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- Stem cells
The biological development of human embryonic stem cells, together with the ethical concerns related and the legal requirements involved.
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- Clinical social work
The branch of social work that deals with assessing, making diagnoses, treating and preventing bio-psychological problems and other behavioural disturbances.
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- Dies
The qualities and applications of various kinds of dies, the different components of a die (such as the die block, punch plate, pierce punch and others) and the types of die used…
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Investigation research methods
The methods and strategies used to conduct police, government intelligence or military investigation research, as well as the research regulations specific to the operation.
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- Leather technology
Subject that includes traditional and advanced technologies of tanning processes, including machinery, service plants and other supporting equipment like moving or dosing systems.
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- Animal production science
Animal nutrition, agronomy, rural economics, animal husbandry, hygiene and bio-security, ethology, protection and herd health management.
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- Anthropology
The study of development and behaviour of human beings.
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- Composite materials
The properties of different materials developped in a laboratory, their usage per type of products, and how to create them.
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- Maritime law
The collection of domestic and international laws and treaties that govern behaviour on the sea.
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- Public law
The part of law which governs relationships between individuals and the government, and the relationships between individuals which concern society directly.
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- Furniture industry
Companies and activities involved in the design, manufacture, distribution and sale of functional and decorative objects of household equipment.
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- Microprocessors
Computer processors on a microscale that integrate the computer central processing unit (CPU) on a single chip.
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- Data analytics
The science of analysing and making decisions based on raw data collected from various sources.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Apache Maven
The tool Apache Maven is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit of software during its development and maintenance.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Puppet (tools for software configuration management)
The tool Puppet is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit.
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- Salt (tools for software configuration management)
The tool Salt is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit.
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- STAF
The tool STAF is a software program to perform configuration identification, control, status accounting and audit.
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- Supervision of persons
The act of directing one individual or a group of individuals in a certain activity.
knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations
- Export regulations of dual-use goods
Field of information distinguishing national and international regulations concerning the export of dual-use goods.
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- Military drill
The marching techniques and use of weapons, and other disciplinary methods applied in military operations.
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- Printed circuit boards
Printed circuit boards (PCB) are essential components to almost all electronic devices.
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- Attack vectors
Paths or methods that threat actors use to exploit vulnerabilities in information networks or systems from a concrete organisation and impact its availability, integrity and…
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- Electrical wiring diagrams
The visual schematic representation of an electrical circuit, its components, and the connections between these components.
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- Livestock species
Livestock species and relevant genetics.
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- Pharmaceutical products
The offered pharmaceutical products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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- Scientific modelling
Scientific activity consisting in selecting the relevant aspects of a situation and aiming to represent physical processes, empirical objects and phenomena to allow a better…
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- Wood products
The various wood products such as lumber and furniture, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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- Data science
The field of study that deals with big amount of data using AI techniques such as machine learning algorithms to predict patterns and obtain useful information to make business…
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- Good governance
The political and governmental processes and results that needs to be taken for the development of the society.
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- Surveying
The technique of determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances and angles between them.
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- Textile chemistry
Chemical processing of textiles such as the reactions of textiles to chemicals.
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- Digitization
The process of transforming an object from its analogical form to a digital format.
knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations
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