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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
- add paint hardeners
- add scent
- adjust the varnish mixture
- analyse granulated mixture
- apply colouring recipes
- apply liquid chromatography
- attend to detail regarding food and beverages
- blend beverages
- blend food ingredients
- develop rubber compound formulas
- develop textile colouring recipes
- dye wood
- form moulding mixture
- mix chemicals
- mix concrete
- mix construction grouts
- mix grain according to recipe
- mix ingredients with latex
- mix ink
- mix moulding and casting material
- mix paint
- mix paints for vehicles
- mix pencil lead materials
- mix spirit flavourings according to recipe
- mix terrazzo material
- mix treating materials
- mix wallpaper paste
- monitor composting
- monitor powdered ingredients
- neutralise sugar liquors
- observe mixture characteristics
- organize chemical reagents
- perform oil clarification with boiling methods
- prepare colour mixtures
- prepare etching chemicals
- prepare oils
- prepare paint ingredients
- prepare soda-ash
- produce slaked lime
- rectify spirits
- remove excess glue
- remove mixture excess
- stir herbs in vats
- winterise fats
S6.3.3 - preparing industrial materials for processing or use
S6.3.6 - collecting and preparing specimens or materials for testing
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

This concept is obsolete

work with chemicals

skills

handling and moving

transforming and blending materials

preparing mixtures or solutions

work with chemicals

Concept overview

Description

Handle chemicals and select specific ones for certain processes. Be aware of the reactions which arise from combining them.

Alternative Labels

use chemicals

utilize chemicals

working with chemicals

work with chemical

Skill type

skill

Skill reusability level

cross-sector skills and competences

Relationships

Broader concepts

Narrower skills

Essential for

Optional for

Optional Knowledge

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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 v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)