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automatic control system

knowledge

information and communication technologies (icts)

information and communication technologies (icts)

computer use

automatic control system

Concept overview

Description

Set of interconnected mechanisms and components, such as controllers or sensing elements, that use programming logic to automate the operation and behaviour of a process or system without a continuous human intervention, to achieve a desired performance such as stability.

Alternative Labels

automated control system

autonomous control system

mechanised control system

self-controlling system

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)