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electrical machines

knowledge

engineering, manufacturing and construction

engineering and engineering trades

motor vehicles, ships and aircraft

electrical machines

Description

Description

Electrical apparatus that are able to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy (generators), electrical energy to mechanical energy (motors), and change the voltage level of an AC or alternating current (transformers).

Alternative Labels

electric-generating machines

electrical apparatus

electrical machines

generators

machines for electricity

motors

transformers

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knowledge

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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)