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S8.1 - operating mobile plant
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S8.6.0 - using precision instrumentation and equipment
S8.6.1 - operating medical equipment
S8.6.2 - operating audio-visual equipment
S8.6.3 - operating scientific and laboratory equipment
- administer chemicals to starch production
- calibrate laboratory equipment
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- detect microorganisms
- determine crystalline structure
- determine origin of gemstones
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- immerse gemstones in chemical liquid
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- use ultrasonic equipment
S8.6.4 - operating communications equipment
S8.6.5 - operating precision industrial equipment
S8.6.6 - using precision measuring equipment
S8.7 - installing, maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment
S8.8 - installing, maintaining and repairing electrical, electronic and precision equipment
S8.9 - operating aircraft
T - transversal skills and competences

use gemstone identification equipment

skills

working with machinery and specialised equipment

using precision instrumentation and equipment

operating scientific and laboratory equipment

use gemstone identification equipment

Description

Description

Operate equipment to identify gemstones such as scales, refractometer, and spectroscope.

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apply gemstone identification equipment

employ gemstone identification equipment

gemstone identification equipment use

operate gemstone identification equipment

using gemstone identification equipment

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skill

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