Description
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
Alternative labels
have good computer literacy
demonstrate computer literacy
computer literacy
be computer-literate
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Have computer literacy is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Rental service representative in machinery, equipment and tangible goods: Rental service representatives in other machinery, equipment and tangible goods are in charge of renting out equipment and determining specific periods of usage. They document transactions, insurances and payments.
Import export manager in meat and meat products: Import export managers in meat and meat products install and maintain procedures for cross-border business, coordinating internal and external parties.
Electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts distribution manager: Electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts distribution managers plan the distribution of electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts to various points of sales.
Wholesale merchant in perfume and cosmetics: Wholesale merchants in perfume and cosmetics investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods.
Import export manager in agricultural machinery and equipment: Import export managers in agricultural machinery and equipment install and maintain procedures for cross-border business, coordinating internal and external parties.
Child care social worker: Child care social workers provide social services to children and their families in order to improve their social and psychological functioning. They aim to maximize family’s well-being and protect children from abuse and neglect. They assist adoption arrangements and find foster homes where needed.
Call centre agent: Call centre agents handle incoming or outgoing customer calls for a business. They call existing and prospective customers to promote goods and services. They also obtain sales and arrange sales visits.
Import export manager in machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft: Import export managers in machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft install and maintain procedures for cross-border business, coordinating internal and external parties.
Textile industry machinery distribution manager: Textile industry machinery distribution managers plan the distribution of textile industry machinery to various points of sales.
Customer service representative: Customer service representatives handle complaints and are responsible for maintaining overall goodwill between an organisation and its customers. They manage data regarding customer satisfaction and report it.
Commercial sales representative: Commercial sales representatives represent a company in selling and providing information on goods and services to businesses and organisations.
Wholesale merchant in household goods: Wholesale merchants in household goods investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods.
Import export manager in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies: Import export managers in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies install and maintain procedures for cross-border business, coordinating internal and external parties.
Consultant social worker: Consultant social workers deliver high quality social work services by contributing to the development and improvement of social work and social care practice. They contribute to policy development, deliver trainings and focus on research in the field of social work practices.
Specialist nurse: Specialist nurses promote and restore people’s health, and diagnose and care within a specific branch of the nursing field. Examples of such specialist nursing jobs include but are not restricted to; ambulatory care nurse, advanced practice nurse, cardiac nurse, dental nurse, community health nurse, forensic nurse, gastroenterology nurse, hospice and palliative care nurse, paediatric nurse, public health nurse, rehabilitation nurse, renal nurse and school nurse. Specialist nurses are general care nurses prepared beyond the level of a nurse generalist and authorised to practice as specialists with specific expertise in a branch of the nursing field.
Education welfare officer: Education welfare officers address the social and psychological well-being of students. They counsel students concerning their personal issues that affect their school behaviour, performance and social life. These issues may range from attention deficit problems, to social and personal issues such as poverty or domestic and sexual abuse. Education welfare officers also handle the communication between the students, the parents and the school.
Import export manager in flowers and plants: Import export managers in flowers and plants install and maintain procedures for cross-border business, coordinating internal and external parties.
Flowers and plants distribution manager: Flowers and plants distribution managers plan the distribution of flowers and plants to various points of sales.
Computers, computer peripheral equipment and software distribution manager: Computers, computer peripheral equipment and software distribution managers plan the distribution of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software to various points of sales.
Pharmaceutical goods distribution manager: Pharmaceutical goods distribution managers plan the distribution of pharmaceutical gooods to various points of sales.
Ship planner: Ship planners manage the performance of a vessel. They ensure the safety of the vessel and its cargo, its operationality and link available vessels to available cargos in order to maximise the profitability of the voyages. They ensure that each container ship is loaded to its optimal capacity, while keeping berth times and handling costs to a minimum. They also plan the maintenance and overhaul of the ship, as well as the crew needed.
Live animals distribution manager: Live animals distribution managers plan the distribution of live animals to various points of sales.
Purchaser: Purchasers select and purchase stock, materials, services or goods. They organise tender procedures and select suppliers.
Fish, crustaceans and molluscs distribution manager: Fish, crustaceans and molluscs distribution managers plan the distribution of fish, crustaceans and molluscs to various points of sales.
Rental service representative in personal and household goods: Rental service representatives in personal and household goods are in charge of renting out equipment and determining specific periods of usage. Personal and household goods are all goods use within households, such as bedroom furniture and linen and kitchen furniture, machinery and materials. Rental service representatives in personal and household goods document transactions, insurances and payments.
Technical sales representative in agricultural machinery and equipment: Technical sales representatives in agricultural machinery and equipment act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.
Wholesale merchant in electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts: Wholesale merchants in electronic and telecommunications equipment and parts investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods.
Wholesale merchant in fish, crustaceans and molluscs: Wholesale merchants in fish, crustaceans and molluscs investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods.
Aviation communications and frequency coordination manager: Aviation communications and frequency coordination managers are in charge of activities and projects aimed to enable the appropriate communication infrastructure that supports the exchange of information between airspace users.
Call centre analyst: Call centre analysts examine data regarding incoming or outgoing customer calls. They prepare reports and visualisation.
Import export specialist in wood and construction materials: Import export specialists in wood and construction materials have and apply deep knowledge of import and export goods including customs clearance and documentation.
Import export specialist in agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feeds: Import export specialists in agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feeds have and apply deep knowledge of import and export goods including customs clearance and documentation.
Import export specialist in meat and meat products: Import export specialists in meat and meat products have and apply deep knowledge of import and export goods including customs clearance and documentation.
Wholesale merchant in computers, computer peripheral equipment and software: Wholesale merchants in computers, computer peripheral equipment and software investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods.
Visual merchandiser: Visual merchandisers are specialised in the promotion of the sale of goods, especially their presentation in retail outlets.
Advanced nurse practitioner: Advanced nurse practitioners are in charge of promoting and restoring patients` health, provide diagnosis and care in advanced settings, coordinating care within areas of chronic disease management, providing integrated care, and supervising assigned team members. Advanced nurse practitioners are general care nurses who have acquired an expert knowledge base, complex decision making skills and clinical competencies for expanded clinical practice on advanced level.
China and glassware distribution manager: China and glassware distribution managers plan the distribution of china and glassware to various points of sales.
Car leasing agent: Car leasing agents represent businesses involved in financing vehicles, offering appropriate leasing schemes and additional services related to the vehicle. They document transactions, insurances and instalments.
Rental service representative: Rental service representatives are in charge of renting out equipment and determining specific periods of usage. They document transactions, insurances and payments.
Import export specialist in fruit and vegetables: Import export specialists in fruit and vegetables have and apply deep knowledge of import and export goods including customs clearance and documentation.
Social work practice educator: Social work practice educators teach, supervise and assess social work students prior, during and after they have obtained their degree. They contribute to their placement and have the authority to recommend students on the basis of appropriate evidence.
Wholesale merchant: Wholesale merchants investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods.
Import export specialist in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment: Import export specialists in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment have and apply deep knowledge of import and export goods including customs clearance and documentation.
Social work researcher: Social work researchers manage research projects aiming to investigate and provide reports on social issues. They first perform research by gathering information through interviews, focus groups and questionnaires; followed by organising and analysing the gathered information using computer software packages. They analyse social problems and needs, and the different ways and techniques to respond to them.
Gerontology social worker: Gerontology social workers provide assistance to elderly individuals and their families helping them to cope with their biopsychosocial needs. They help connecting the elderly with community resources by gathering information about the array of services available to them. Gerontology social workers assess their clients’ needs, functional capacity and health problems and liaise with medical professionals when necessary.
Vehicle rental agent:
Vehicle rental agents represent businesses involved in renting out vehicles and determine short periods of usage. They document transactions, insurances and payments.
Import export specialist in beverages: Import export specialists in beverages have and apply deep knowledge of import and export goods including customs clearance and documentation.
Wholesale merchant in hides, skins and leather products: Wholesale merchants in hides, skins and leather products investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods.
Import export specialist in flowers and plants: Import export specialists in flowers and plants have and apply deep knowledge of import and export goods including customs clearance and documentation.
Rail project engineer: Rail project engineers maintain a safe, cost-effective, high-quality, and environmentally responsible approach across the technical projects in railway companies. They provide project management advice on all construction projects including testing, commissioning and site supervision. They audit contractors for safety, environment and quality of design, process and performance as to ensure that all projects follow in-house standards and relevant legislation.
Import export manager in perfume and cosmetics: Import export managers in perfume and cosmetics install and maintain procedures for cross-border business, coordinating internal and external parties.
Import export manager in coffee, tea, cocoa and spices: Import export managers in coffee, tea, cocoa and spices install and maintain procedures for cross-border business, coordinating internal and external parties.
Agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feeds distribution manager: Agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feeds distribution managers plan the distribution of agricultural raw materials, seeds and animal feeds to various points of sales.
Wholesale merchant in pharmaceutical goods: Wholesale merchants in pharmaceutical goods investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods.
Wood and construction materials distribution manager: Wood and construction materials distribution managers plan the distribution of wood and construction materials to various points of sales.
Technical sales representative in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment: Technical sales representatives in hardware, plumbing and heating equipment act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.
Social worker: Social workers are practice-based professionals who promote social change and development, social cohesion, and the empowerment and liberation of people. They interact with individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities in order to provide various forms of therapy and counselling, group work, and community work. Social workers guide people to use services to claim benefits, access community resources, find jobs and training, obtain legal advice or deal with other local authority departments.
Youth offending team worker: Youth offending team workers support young offenders by preventing them from reoffending, counselling them for behavioural changes, referring them to agencies that provide housing, helping them back into education, involving them in constructive activities, visiting them when located in secure institutions and assessing future risks.
Import export manager in office furniture: Import export managers in office furniture install and maintain procedures for cross-border business, coordinating internal and external parties.
Benefits advice worker: Benefits advice workers guide individuals in the social work area to help them solve specific problems in their personal life by addressing personal and relationship issues, inner conflicts, depression and addictions. They attempt to empower individuals to achieve change and improve the quality of their life. They may also support and advise clients on demanding their social security benefits.
Rental service representative in water transport equipment: Rental service representatives in water transport equipment are in charge of renting out equipment and determining specific periods of usage. They document transactions, insurances and payments.
Debt collector: Debt collectors compile debt owned to the organisation or third parties, mostly in cases when the debt is past its due date.
Metals and metal ores distribution manager: Metals and metal ores distribution managers plan the distribution of metals and metal ores to various points of sales.
Technical sales representative in mining and construction machinery: Technical sales representatives in mining and construction machinery act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.
Textiles, textile semi-finished and raw materials distribution manager: Textiles, textile semi-finished and raw materials distribution managers plan the distribution of goods to various points of sales.
Rental service representative in office machinery and equipment: Rental service representatives in office machinery and equipment are in charge of renting out equipment and determining specific periods of usage. They document transactions, insurances and payments.
Wholesale merchant in meat and meat products: Wholesale merchants in meat and meat products investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods.
Aviation data communications manager: Aviation data communications managers perform the planning, implementation and maintenance of data transmission networks. They support data processing systems linking participant user agencies to central computers.
Wholesale merchant in dairy products and edible oils: Wholesale merchants in dairy products and edible oils investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods.
Import export manager in wood and construction materials: Import export managers in wood and construction materials install and maintain procedures for cross-border business, coordinating internal and external parties.
Import export manager in metals and metal ores: Import export managers in metals and metal ores install and maintain procedures for cross-border business, coordinating internal and external parties.
Rental service representative in air transport equipment: Rental service representatives in air transport equipment are in charge of renting out equipment and determining specific periods of usage. They document transactions, insurances and payments.
Ticket issuing clerk: Ticket issuing clerks provide service to customers, sell tickets and fit the reservation offer to customers’ needs. They sell tickets for all events such as sporting, cultural and leisure activities. They provide customers with information on offers and make the necessary arrangements.
Tobacco products distribution manager: Tobacco products distribution managers plan the distribution of tobacco products to various points of sales.
Import export specialist: Import export specialists have and apply deep knowledge of import and export goods including customs clearance and documentation. They declare goods that cross the border, inform customers about customs and give advice concerning disputes related to customs legislation. They prepare the documents needed and make sure they are delivered to customs. They check and process duty and make sure VAT payments are done as applicable.
Import export specialist in office furniture: Import export specialists in office furniture have and apply deep knowledge of import and export goods including customs clearance and documentation.
Clothing and footwear distribution manager: Clothing and footwear distribution managers plan the distribution of clothing and footwear to various points of sales.
Distribution manager: Distribution managers plan the distribution of goods to various points of sales.
Import export manager in watches and jewellery: Import export managers in watches and jewellery install and maintain procedures for cross-border business, coordinating internal and external parties.
Import export specialist in household goods: Import export specialists in household goods have and apply deep knowledge of import and export goods including customs clearance and documentation.
Wholesale merchant in machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft: Wholesale merchants in machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods.
Bus route supervisor: Bus route supervisors coordinate vehicle movements, routes and drivers, and may supervise loading, unloading, and checking of baggage or express shipped by bus.
Import export manager in dairy products and edible oils: Import export managers in dairy products and edible oils install and maintain procedures for cross-border business, coordinating internal and external parties.
Wholesale merchant in furniture, carpets and lighting equipment: Wholesale merchants in furniture, carpets and lighting equipment investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods.
Watches and jewellery distribution manager: Watches and jewellery distribution managers plan the distribution of watches and jewellery to various points of sales.Watches and jewellery distribution managers plan the distribution of watches and jewellery to various points of sales.
Exhibition curator: Exhibition curators organise and display artworks and artefacts. They work in and for museums, art galleries, museums for science or history, libraries and archives, and in other cultural institutions. In general, exhibition curators work in artistic and cultural exhibition fields and events of all kinds.
Clinical social worker: Clinical social workers provide therapy, counselling, and intervention services to clients. They treat clients with personal struggles, namely mental illness, addiction, and abuse, advocating for them and helping them gain access to the necessary resources. They also focus on the impact of medical and public health issues within social aspects.
Homelessness worker: Homelessness workers provide on-the-spot assistance, counselling and advice to people who have housing problems or live on the streets. They present them with services available to homeless people starting from hostel vacancies to financial aid services. They may have to cope with persons with mental health problems, addictions or victims of domestic or sexual abuse.
Call centre supervisor: Call centre supervisors oversee call centre employees, manage projects and understand technical aspects of the call centre activities.
Wholesale merchant in sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery: Wholesale merchants in sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods.
Technical sales representative in electronic and telecommunications equipment: Technical sales representatives in electronic and telecommunications equipment act for a business to sell its merchandise while providing technical insight for customers.
Wholesale merchant in textile industry machinery: Wholesale merchants in textile industry machinery investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods.
Import export manager in textiles and textile semi-finished and raw materials: Import export managers in textiles and textile semi-finished and raw materials install and maintain procedures for cross-border business, coordinating internal and external parties.
Wholesale merchant in coffee, tea, cocoa and spices: Wholesale merchants in coffee, tea, cocoa and spices investigate potential wholesale buyers and suppliers and match their needs. They conclude trades involving large quantities of goods.
Import export specialist in sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery: Import export specialists in sugar, chocolate and sugar confectionery have and apply deep knowledge of import and export goods including customs clearance and documentation.
Sales processor: Sales processors handle sales, select channels of delivery, execute orders and inform clients about dispatching and procedures. They communicate with clients in order to address missing information and/or additional details.
Optional skill
Have computer literacy is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Meat cutter: Meat cutters cut carcasses of animals into large and smaller parts for further processing. They remove bones from pre-processed carcasses of animals either manually or using machines.
Green coffee buyer: Green coffee buyers purchase green coffee beans from producers all around the world commissioned by coffee roasters. They have a deep knowledge of the process of coffee from the fruit to the cup.
Animal care attendant: Animal care attendants provide routine care for non-production animals, which may include feeding, watering, cleaning, exercise and enrichment, grooming, training and monitoring of the health and welfare, in accordance with national legislation.
Vessel operations coordinator: Vessel operations coordinators manage chartered vessels’ transit and performance optimizing the schedulers but also assessing the capabilities and the risks for vessels according to the different types of cargo such as crude oil or other chemical cargos. They make sure all necesary certifications are according to the regulations and all employees have up-to-date passports and licenses. Vessel operations coordinators schedule and maintain records of vessels’ maintenance. At the operational level they have contact with the customers, following up customer complains, identifying new opportunities and providing customers with solutions.
Environmental scientist: Environmental scientists identify problems and find solutions in order to minimize environmental hazards by performing analysis on samples such as air, water or soil. They advise on or develop environmental policies and aim to improve water supplies preservation and manage waste disposal sites. Environmental scientists perform environmental risk assessments and analyse the environmental impact of new solutions, construction sites or environmental changes ensuring the environmental regulations are followed.
Maritime pilot: Maritime pilots are mariners who guide ships through dangerous or congested waters, such as harbours or river mouths. They are expert ship handlers who possess detailed knowledge of local waterways.
Marine cargo inspector: Marine cargo inspectors investigate all baggage and freight listed on the ship’s manifest. They are responsible for checking the condition of the cargo and verifying the cargo’s documentation and compliance with rules and regulations. Marine cargo inspectors analyse the vessels’ capabilities, the fuel compartments, the safety equipment and the specific licenses required.
Commercial art gallery manager: Commercial art gallery managers manage the commercial and artistic success of the gallery.
Wine sommelier: Wine sommeliers have general knowledge about wine, its production, service and wind with food pairing. They make use of this knowledge for the management of specialised wine cellars, publish wine lists and books or work in restaurants.
Biomedical scientist: Biomedical scientists perform all laboratory methods required as part of medical examination, treatment and research activities, particularly clinical-chemical, haematological, immuno-haematological, histological, cytological, microbiological, parasitological, mycological, serological and radiological tests. They perform analytical sample testing and report the results to the medical staff for further diagnosis. Biomedical Scientists may apply these methods in particular in the infection, blood or cellular sciences.
Warehouse manager: Warehouse managers assume the responsibility for storage facilities. They manage the operations and the staff within.
Maternity support worker: Maternity support workers work together in a team with midwives and health professionals within the occupational fields of nursing and midwifery. They assist midwives and women in childbirth by providing the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, assist births and assist in providing care for the new-born.
Aquaculture cage technician: Aquaculture cage technicians operate in the production of aquatic organisms in water-based (freshwater, brackish water, salt water) on-growing processes in cages.
Slaughterer: Slaughterers slaughter animals and process carcasses for further processing and distribution.
Starch converting operator: Starch converting operators control converters to change starch into glucose or corn syrup. After processing, they test products to verify their purity.
Butcher: Butchers order, inspect and buy meat to prepare it and sell it as consumable meat products. They perform activities such as cutting, trimming, boning, tying, and grinding beef, pork, and poultry meat. They prepare those mentioned sorts of meat for consumption.
Marine surveyor: Marine surveyors inspect vessels intended for operations in maritime or open sea waters. They ensure that vessels and equipment follow the regulations laid down by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). They may also act as third parties for the review of offshore facilities and construction projects.
Air traffic controller: Air traffic controllers assist pilots by providing information concerning the height, speed and course. They assist pilots in order to facilitate a safe take off and landing of aircrafts. They are responsible for maintaining a secure and orderly movement of aircraft along major air routes up in the sky and around airports. They control air traffic in and within vicinity of airports according to established procedures and policies to prevent collisions and to minimise delays arising from traffic congestion.
Coffee taster: Coffee tasters taste coffee samples in order to evaluate the features of the product or to prepare blending formulas. They determine the product’s grade, estimate its market value, and explore how these products may appeal to different consumer tastes. They write blending formulas for workers who prepare coffee products for commercial purposes.
Rolling stock inspector: Rolling stock inspectors inspect wagons and carriages to asses their technical condition while grouped together and before they are used for transportation activities. They check technical devices, ensure complete and correct operation of the rolling stock, and prepare required technical documents and/or checklists. Depending on work organisation they are also responsible for limited ad-hoc maintenance or exchange work and the performance of brake tests.
Helicopter pilot: Helicopter pilots fly helicopters in order to transport passengers and cargo from one place to another. They plan flights using aeronautical charts and navigation instruments. Prior to departure, they inspect helicopters following checklists to detect leaking hydraulic fluid, inoperative control, low fuel level, or other unsafe conditions.
Oenologist: Oenologists track the wine manufacturing process in its entirety and supervise the workers in wineries. They supervise and coordinate production to ensure the quality of the wine and also give advice by determining the value and classification of wines being produced.
Freight transport dispatcher: Freight transport dispatchers receive and transmit reliable messages, track vehicles and equipment, and record other important information. They oversee the planning operations of dispatching by coordinating different modes of transport. Freight transport dispatchers structure routes or services and determine the appropriate mode of transport. They are also responsible for equipment and vehicle maintenance and workers dispatching. The freight transport dispatchers provide the legal and contractual documentation for the transporting parties.
Vehicle technician: Vehicle technicians inspect, test and maintain vehicles, motorcycles, engine tune-ups and tyre replacements. They repair engine failures, lube replacements. Vehicle technicians replace vehicle components and evaluate warranty options.
Non-vessel operating common carrier: Non-vessel operating common carriers (NVOCC) are consolidators in ocean trades who will buy space from a carrier and sub-sell it to smaller shippers. They issue bills of lading, publish tariffs and otherwise conducts themselves as ocean common carriers.
Freight inspector: Freight inspectors determine if freight is secure and comes with the proper documentation. They inspect, manage and document freight shipments while verifying that the content comply with local, national and international regulations.
Logistics analyst: Logistics analysts streamline product manufacturing, transportation, storage and distribution. They assess production and supply chain problems to determine economically efficient solutions. They assists company managers in decision-making processes and direct programs designed to provide subcontractors, managers and customers with logistic technology.
Specialised seller: Specialised sellers sell goods in specialised shops.
Sailor: Sailors assist the ship captain and any crew higher in hierarchy to operate ships. They dust and wax furniture and polish wood trim, sweep floors and decks, and polish brass and other metal parts. They inspect, repair, and maintain sails and rigging, and paint or varnish surfaces. They make emergency repairs to the auxiliary engine. Sailors may stow supplies and equipment and record data in log, such as weather conditions and distance travelled.
International forwarding operations coordinator: International forwarding operations coordinators implement and monitor international forwarding operations by resolving problems and taking decisions related to transport and support activities. They deal with administrative burdens associated with international operations such as regulations in different national contexts for imports and exports. They provide business support, project coordination, evaluation and management of current systems and international supply chain management and procedures as required.
Steward/stewardess: Stewards/stewardesses perform food and beverage service activities on all land, sea and air travel services.
Distillery supervisor: Distillery supervisors coordinate the production processes comprised in the production of spirits and manage the workers engaged in the process. They verify distilled liquors being produced at specified amounts and proofs.
Taxi controller: Taxi controllers take bookings, dispatch vehicles, and are responsible for coordinating drivers while maintaining customer liaison.
Helmsman: Helmsmen are members of the crew on the highest rank of the operational level on an inland vessel. They perform a variety of duties concerned with the operation and upkeep of deck department areas, the engine and other equipment, mooring and unmooring, as well as the steering of the ship as the main task.
Optician: Opticians help to improve and correct an individual’s vision according to prescriptions provided by a specialised doctor in ophthalmology or an optometrist. They fit spectacle lenses and frames, contact lenses, and other devices to the specifications of both the individual and the prescription. Opticians do not test patients vision nor write prescriptions for visual correction. Their scope of practice varies according to national regulations.
Inland water transport general manager: Inland water transport general managers coordinate the administrative and dispatching activities that occur in the context of inland water transport. They check availability, liaise with clients, manage budgets, and oversee operations from an economic point of view.
Railway electronic technician: Railway electronic technicians are responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining train control systems, radio, radar, electronic and electromagnetic components.
Financial risk analyst: Financial risk analysts correctly identify and review potential risk areas threatening the assets or capital of organisations. They specialise in either credit, market, operational or regulatory risk analysis. They use statistical analysis to evaluate risk, make recommendations to reduce and control risk and review documentation for legal compliance.
Distillery miller: Distillery millers tend distillery mills in order to clean and grind whole grain for use in production of distilled liquors. They tend cleaning machines to remove impurities from grains followed by the grinding and weighing of grains. They perform daily maintenance on pumps, air-conveyor chutes and machines.
Beverage filtration technician: Beverage filtration technicians operate machines that clarify beverages prior to filtering. For the purpose, they transfer fermented beverages from settling casks into clarifying tanks and spreads chemicals over the surface of beverages to aid their clarification. Then, they pump beverages to transfer them to filtering tanks.
Meat preparations operator: Meat preparations operators prepare fresh meat with ingredients such as spices, herbs or additives in order to make ready-for-sale meat preparations.
Dryer attendant: Dryer attendants tend rotary dryers to remove moisture from raw materials or food products in transformation. They observe instruments to verify dryer temperature and regulate steam pressure in order to determine if products have the specified moisture content.
Milk reception operator: Milk reception operators use devices that ensure the correct qualitative and quantitative reception of the raw milk. They perform initial cleaning operations, storage and distribution of raw material to the different processing factory units.
Train driver: Train drivers operate trains providing passenger or cargo transport services. They are responsible for driving the locomotive in safe manner, respecting all relevant safety, operational and communication regulations, and have full responsibility for the safety of passengers and cargo. The task involves cooperation and communication with the relevant staff under the infrastructure manager, as well as with staff on board the train.
Logistics and distribution manager: Logistics and distribution managers take decisions on logistic services, operations and provisions. They take internal and external variables into consideration for effective and successful organisational logistic services. They give appropriate support to all the activities of the supply chain from the beginning to the end. These professionals organise the storage and distribution of goods and ensure that the right products are delivered to the right location on time and at a good cost.
Engine minder: Engine minders perform work related to the deck department of an inland water transport vessel. They use their experience on-board a motorised inland navigation vessel as an ordinary crewmember and have a basic knowledge of engines.
Fish production operator: Fish production operators regulate and supervise fish product manufacturing facilities. They keep stock of all required ingredients and equipment for mass manufacturing. They also perform processes such as moulding, breading, frying, freezing, setting the system’s temperature and checking speeds.
Prepared meat operator: Prepared meat operators process meat either by hand or using meat machines such as meat grinding, crushing or mixing machines. They perform preservation processes such as pasteurising, salting, drying, freeze-drying, fermenting and smoking. Prepared meat operators strive to keep meat free from germs and other health risks for a longer period than fresh meat.
Marine mechanic: Marine mechanics are in charge of the engines and mechanical parts of the vessel and replace defective equipment and parts. They communicate with other crew members on the operational level. Marine mechanics maintain and repair the engines and the other machinery of vessels such as boilers, generators and electrical equipment.
Water traffic coordinator: Water traffic coordinator manage the movements of a vessel in ports and waterways. They ensure the efficient deployment of vessels of a shipping company.
Brewmaster: Brewmasters ensure brewing quality of current products and create mixtures for the development of new products. For current products, they oversee the whole brewing process following one of many brewing processes. For new products, they develop new brewing formulas and processing techniques or modify existing ones as to come up with potential new products.
Cabin crew manager: Cabin crew managers are responsible for motivating the cabin crew team to surpass passengers’ expectations and for the application of safety regulations on board the plane.
Railway passenger service agent: Railway passenger service agents spend time with railway station customers, answer their questions and react quickly and safely to unexpected situations. They provide information, mobility assistance, and security in railway stations. They provide accurate and up to date information on train arrival and departure times, train connections, and help customers plan their travels.
Rail operations manager: Rail operations managers are concerned with overseeing, designing, and controlling the processes of transport operation. Rail operation managers may work for rail operators concerning tasks such as managing the safe and efficient operation of transport services including customer relation tasks or the management of staff and work organisation in this field. Rail operation managers employed by infrastructure operators manage the efficient and safe use of the network. This includes the planning of timetables and the allocation of slots to customers. They plan the construction and maintenance work.
Airport operations officer: Airport operations officers perform supervisory and administrative work monitoring operational activities on an assigned shift at a large airport. They ensure the safe take-off and landing of aircrafts
Aircraft pilot: Aircraft pilots control and navigate aircraft. They operate the mechanical and electrical systems of the aircraft and transport people, mail and freight.
Master coffee roaster: Master coffee roasters design new coffee styles and ensure the quality of blends and recipes pragmatically. They write blending formulas to guide workers who prepare coffee blends for commercial purposes.
Intermodal logistics manager: Intermodal logistics managers manage and oversee commercial and operational aspects of intermodal logistics for an organisation.
Aquaculture husbandry manager: Aquaculture husbandry managers specialise in the husbandry of ongrowing aquatic species, especially in the feeding, growth, and stock management processes.
Specialist biomedical scientist: Specialist biomedical scientists lead a department or specialist area, working as a diagnostic partner with a clinical team (investigating and diagnosing patient illnesses like diabetes, haematological disorders, coagulation, molecular biology or genomics) or undertaking clinical research projects.
Optometrist: Optometrists examine and test eyes to identify abnormalities, visual problems, or disease. They prescribe and fit lenses such as spectacles and contacts, and offer advice on visual problems. They may also refer patients to a medical practitioner. Their scope of practice and title varies according to national regulations.
Ship pilot dispatcher: Ship pilot dispatchers coordinate ships entering or leaving port. They write orders showing name of ship, berth, tugboat company, and time of arrival or departure, and notify the maritime pilot of assignment. They obtain receipts of pilotage from the pilot upon return from ship. Ship pilot dispatchers also record charges on receipt, using tariff book as guide, compile reports of activities, such as number of ships piloted and charges made, and keep records of ships entering port, showing owner, name of ship, displacement tonnage, agent, and country of registration.
Malt house supervisor: Malt house supervisors oversee the malting processes in its integrity. They supervise the processes of steeping, germination, and kilning. They monitor each one of the processing parameters aiming to meet customer specifications. They provide assistance and leadership to malt house production employees and ensure that they operate in a safe and professional manner.
Animal feed supervisor: Animal feed supervisors supervise the manufacturing process of animal feeds. They control quality, take samples for labs, follow up on lab results and take measures according to the results.
Marine chief engineer: Marine chief engineers are responsible for the entire technical operations of the vessel including engineering, electrical, and mechanical divisions. They are the head of the entire engine department aboard the ship. They have overall responsibility for all technical operations and equipment on-board the ship. Marine chief engineers collaborate on security, survival and health care on board, observe the national and international standards of application.
Cider master: Cider masters envision the manufacturing process of cider. They ensure brewing quality and follow one of several brewing processes. They modify existing brewing formulas and processing techniques in order to develop new cider products and cider-based beverages.
Cigar inspector: Cigar inspectors test, sort, sample and weigh cigars in order to find defects and deviations away from the product’s specifications.
Chocolate moulding operator: Chocolate moulding operators tend machines and equipment that pour tempered chocolate into moulds to form bars, blocks, and other shapes of chococlate. They monitor machines to ensure that moulds do not jam.
Second officer: Second officers are responsible for monitoring and controlling various aircraft systems including fixed-wing and rotary wing. They work in close coordination with the two pilots during all phases of flight. They make pre-flight, inflight, and post flight inspections, adjustments, and minor repairs. They verify parameters such as passenger and cargo distribution, the amount of fuel, aircraft performance, and appropriate engine speed according to instructions of pilots.
Container crane operator: Container crane operators operate electrically powered cranes equipped with cantilevers on which hoisting gear is supported to load or unload container cargo. They move towers in position alongside vessel and lower cantilevers over the deck or hold of a vessel. They lift and move container along the cantilever and position the container on the dock, on the vessel deck or in the hold.
Pricing specialist: Pricing specialists analyse production prices, market trends and competitors in order to establish the right price, taking brand and marketing concepts into consideration.
Cider fermentation operator: Cider fermentation operators control the fermentation process of mash or wort inoculated with yeast.
Distribution centre dispatcher: Distribution centre dispatchers ensure efficient shipping of manufactured goods. They stipulate routes and complete shipping documents.
Animal feed nutritionist: Animal feed nutritionists analyse the nutritional value of animal feeds in order to provide dietary advice to agricultural, manufacturing, zoological and public sector staff. They undertake research on nutritionally balanced food stuffs and maintain awareness of technical and scientific developments on the subject.
Skipper: Skippers are the highest authority on-board or on inland waterways, they are in charge of the vessel and are held responsible for the safety and well being of the clients and crew. They are licensed by the responsible authority and will determine the operations of the vessel at any time. They are the ultimate instance responsible for the crew, the ship, the cargo and/or passengers, and the voyage.
Flight attendant: Flight attendants perform a variety of personal services conducive to the safety and comfort of airline passengers during flight. They greet passengers, verify tickets, and directs passengers to assigned seats. They prepare reports after landing describing how the flight went in terms of operations, procedures, and anomalities.
Aircraft cargo operations coordinator: Aircraft cargo operations coordinators direct and coordinate air transport terminal cargo and ramp activities. They review data on incoming flights as to plan the working activities. They direct preparation of loading plans for each departing flight and confer with supervisory personnel to ensure workers and equipment are available for air cargo and baggage loading, unloading, and handling activities.
Flour purifier operator: Flour purifier operators tend machines to blend and sift flour. They tend screw conveyors to transport flour for blending and purification processes. They operate separators to sieve blended flour and to remove lumps before it is ready for packaging.
Bulk filler: Bulk fillers perform dumping of food products into barrels, tubs, or containers together with prescribed amounts of preservatives, such as salt, sugar, brine, syrup, or vinegar for the manufacturing of food products.
Raw material reception operator: Raw material reception operators operate and maintain tools and equipment to ensure that qualitative and quantitative requirements in the reception of the raw material are met. They use equipment to evaluate products such as grains, potatoes, cassava root, etc. They store and distribute products to the different processing factory units.
Port coordinator: Port coordinators manage operations of traffic division for port authorities. They enforce rules and regulations, such as the berthing of ships, handling and storing of cargo, and the use of port facilities. They direct policing and cleaning activities of harbour department land, streets, buildings, and water areas. Port coordinators also ensure that activities concerning revenue are documented and submitted to accounting division. They advise port authorities on rates and revisions of port tariff, and solicit steamship companies to use port facilities. They direct activities concerned with compiling daily and annual ship and cargo statistics.
International student exchange coordinator: International student exchange coordinators lead the entire process of an international exchange study for the exchange students. They manage the students’ applications and admissions, arrange accommodation, be it on a college or university campus or with guest families, and handle all the administration regarding these activities, including the student’s grades and official departing. They function as guides for the (young) international students through their cultural adjustment.
References
- Have computer literacy – ESCO