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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
S6.4 - 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
S6.11.0 - cleaning
- carry out pressure washing activities
- clean crime scenes
- disinfect surfaces
- maintain dental station and operatory
- maintain personal hygiene standards when cleaning
- operate janitorial tools
- perform cleaning duties
S6.11.1 - cleaning tools, equipment, workpieces and vehicles
S6.11.2 - cleaning interior and exterior of buildings
S6.11.3 - cleaning outdoor spaces
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

remove contaminants

skills

handling and moving

cleaning

cleaning

remove contaminants

Description

Description

Use chemicals and solvents to remove contaminants from products or surfaces.

Alternative Labels

contaminant removing

contaminants removing

decontaminate products and surfaces

decontaminating products and surfaces

product and surface decontaminating

products and surfaces decontaminating

removing contaminants

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).

CONTACT ESCO
Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)