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K - knowledge
L - language skills and knowledge
S - skills
S1 - communication, collaboration and creativity
S2 - information skills
S2.0 - information skills
S2.1 - conducting studies, investigations and examinations
S2.1.0 - conducting studies, investigations and examinations
S2.1.1 - conducting academic or market research
S2.1.2 - diagnosing health conditions
S2.1.3 - interpreting technical documentation and diagrams
- consult technical resources
- evaluate ingredient documentation from suppliers
- examine mortgage loan documents
- examine trusts
- follow laboratory manuals
- interpret 2D plans
- interpret aerial photos of timber
- interpret circuit diagrams
- interpret electrical diagrams
- interpret electronic design specifications
- interpret floor plans
- interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
- interpret graphical communication interfaces
- interpret mechanical mine machinery manuals
- interpret technical information for electronic repair work
- interpret technical requirements
- interpret technical texts
- interpret visual literacy
- read 3D displays
- read assembly drawings
- read engineering drawings
- read lighting plans
- read maps
- read pictograms
- read railway circuit plans
- read standard blueprints
- read stowage plans
- read technical datasheet
- transpose designs to engravings
- understand rigging work orders
- use repair manuals
- use technical documentation
S2.1.4 - carrying out forensic and police investigations
S2.2 - documenting and recording information
S2.3 - managing information
S2.4 - processing information
S2.5 - measuring physical properties
S2.6 - calculating and estimating
S2.7 - analysing and evaluating information and data
S2.8 - monitoring, inspecting and testing
S2.9 - monitoring developments in area of expertise
S3 - assisting and caring
S4 - management skills
S5 - working with computers
S6 - handling and moving
S7 - constructing
S8 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
T - transversal skills and competences

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interpret 3D plans

skills

information skills

conducting studies, investigations and examinations

interpreting technical documentation and diagrams

interpret 3D plans

Concept overview

Description

Interpret and understand plans and drawings in manufacturing processes which include representations in three dimensions.

Alternative Labels

interpretation of 3D plans

3D drawing interpretation

interpreting 3D drawings

interpretation of 3D drawings

interpreting of 3D plans

3D plan interpretation

interpreting 3D plans

interpreting of 3D drawings

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skill

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.

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Current version: ESCO v1.2.1 (Last update 10/12/2025)