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S6.1 - sorting and packaging goods and materials
S6.2 - moving and lifting
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S6.7.3 - smoothing surfaces of objects or equipment
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S6.7.4 - using precision hand tools
S6.7.5 - hammering, nailing and riveting
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

use polishing compounds

skills

handling and moving

using hand tools

smoothing surfaces of objects or equipment

polish gemstones

use polishing compounds

use polishing compounds

Description

Description

Use the specified polishing compounds such as emery powder, spreading it on the stone.

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polishing compound spreading

polishing compounds using

spreading polishing compounds

spread polishing compounds

using polishing compounds

Skill type

skill

Skill reusability level

sector specific 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)