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electric current

knowledge

engineering, manufacturing and construction

engineering and engineering trades

electricity and energy

electric current

Concept overview

Description

Flow of electric charge, carried by electrons or ions in a medium such as an electrolyte or a plasma.

Alternative Labels

electric charge

electric flow

electricity charge

electricity flow

electricity service

electricity voltage

electric service

electric voltage

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

cross-sector skills and competences

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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)