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K - knowledge
L - language skills and knowledge
S - skills
S1 - communication, collaboration and creativity
S2 - information skills
S3 - assisting and caring
S4 - management skills
S5 - working with computers
S6 - handling and moving
S6.0 - handling and moving
S6.1 - sorting and packaging goods and materials
S6.2 - moving and lifting
S6.3 - transforming and blending materials
S6.3.0 - transforming and blending materials
S6.3.1 - preparing mixtures or solutions
S6.3.3 - preparing industrial materials for processing or use
S6.3.6 - collecting and preparing specimens or materials for testing
- assist blood sample collection
- check the received biological samples
- collect biological samples from patients
- collect fish samples for diagnosis
- collect reproductive cells
- collect samples
- collect samples for analysis
- collect samples from animals
- create fragrances formulae
- handle frozen semen
- perform microbiological analysis in food
- prepare chemical samples
- prepare footwear samples
- prepare milk samples
- preserve fish samples for diagnosis
- preserve milk samples
- preserve samples
- produce samples
- retain record samples
- send samples to laboratory
- take blood samples
- take samples during autopsy
- transport blood samples
S6.4 - tending plants and crops
S6.5 - assembling and fabricating products
S6.6 - making moulds, casts, models and patterns
S6.7 - using hand tools
S6.9 - handling animals
S6.11 - cleaning
S6.12 - washing and maintaining textiles and clothing
S6.13 - handling and disposing of waste and hazardous materials
S7 - constructing
S8 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
T - transversal skills and competences

prepare samples for testing

skills

handling and moving

transforming and blending materials

collecting and preparing specimens or materials for testing

prepare samples for testing

Description

Description

Take and prepare samples for testing, verify their representability; avoid bias and any possibility of accidental or deliberate contamination. Provide clear numbering, labelling and recording of the sample details, in order to make sure that the results can be accurately matched to the original material.

Scope note

May also perform routine testing on the obtained samples.

Alternative Labels

preparation of samples for testing

preparation of test sample

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sample taking for testing

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taking samples for testing

taking test sample

taking test samples

Skill type

skill

Skill reusability level

cross-sector skills and competences

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.1.2 (Last update 22/02/2024)