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S6.7.2 - shaping materials to create products
S6.7.3 - smoothing surfaces of objects or equipment
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T - transversal skills and competences

operate hand drill

skills

handling and moving

using hand tools

cutting materials and drilling holes

operate drilling equipment

operate hand drill

operate hand drill

Description

Description

Use a hand drill to make holes in various types of material such as stone, brick and wood. Take care to use the appropriate equipment, settings, drill bit and pressure for the task.

Alternative Labels

drill by hand

drill with hand drill

hand drill operation

hand drill usage

operate hand drill

operating hand drill

operation of hand drill

use hand drill

use of hand drill

using hand drill

Skill type

skill

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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).

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Current version: ESCO v1.1.2 (Last update 22/02/2024)