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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
S7 - constructing
S8 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
S8.0 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
S8.1 - operating mobile plant
S8.2 - driving vehicles
S8.3 - operating watercraft
S8.4 - operating machinery for the extraction and processing of raw materials
S8.5 - operating machinery for the manufacture of products
S8.6 - using precision instrumentation and equipment
S8.7 - installing, maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment
S8.8 - installing, maintaining and repairing electrical, electronic and precision equipment
S8.8.0 - installing, maintaining and repairing electrical, electronic and precision equipment
S8.8.1 - installing and repairing electrical, electronic and precision equipment
- assemble performance equipment
- assist hydrographic surveys
- collect control panel components
- configure electronic equipment
- connect blasting circuit
- coordinate audio system programmes
- de-rig electronic equipment
- demagnetise watches
- disassemble mobile devices
- install automotive electrical equipment
- install blinds drive systems
- install cable TV services
- install car electronics
- install circuit breakers
- install cooktops
- install electric switches
- install electrical and electronic equipment
- install electrical equipment in vessels
- install electrical household appliances
- install electrical mining machinery
- install electricity meter
- install electricity sockets
- install electronic communication devices on trains
- install electronic communication equipment
- install electrothermal de-icing systems
- install image equipment
- install inverter
- install lift controller
- install lift governor
- install lightning protection system
- install low voltage wiring
- install mechatronic equipment
- install monitors for process control
- install offshore renewable energy systems
- install onshore wind energy systems
- install oven
- install photovoltaic systems
- install power lines
- install railway detectors
- install rock movement monitoring devices
- install signal repeaters
- install transport equipment batteries
- install transport equipment lighting
- manage alarm system
- perform minor repairs to buildings' systems
- perform refrigerant leak checks
- provide power connection from bus bars
- repair alarm system
- repair battery components
- repair electric bicycles
- repair electronic components
- repair equipment on site
- repair household appliances
- repair ICT devices
- repair lockable devices
- repair maritime communication equipment
- repair mobile devices
- repair overhead power lines
- repair underground power cables
- repair vehicle electrical systems
- repair vehicle's electrical equipment
- repair vessel electrical systems
- repair wiring
- replace defective devices
- rig lights
- seal wires
- set up broadcast equipment
- set up consumer electronics
- set up generators
- splice cable
- support audio system installation
- test tightness and pressure of refrigeration circuits
- use electrical wire tools
- use specialised tools in electric repairs
- wire security sensors
S8.8.2 - maintaining electrical, electronic and precision equipment
S8.9 - operating aircraft
T - transversal skills and competences

crimp wire

transversal skills and competences

physical and manual skills and competences

manipulating and controlling objects and equipment

use equipment, tools or technology with precision

use hand tools

crimp wire

skills

handling and moving

using hand tools

using hand tools

use wire hand tools

crimp wire

Description

Description

Attach the electrical connector to the wire using crimping tools. Here the connector and the wire are joined together by deforming one or both so they fit into each other. The electrical connector may connect the wire to an electrical terminal or may join two lengths of wire together.

Alternative Labels

crimping of wire

crimping wire

crimp wire

use wire crimping tools

using wire crimping tools

wire crimping

wire crimping tools using

Skill type

skill

Skill reusability level

cross-sector skills and competences

Relationships

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Optional for

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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)