# Competences — pulp grader Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3594efa8-cd69-411e-a345-d88ba756b758). ## Essential - **apply health and safety standards** (skill/competence) - **apply safety management** (skill/competence) - **conduct performance tests** (skill/competence) - **define data quality criteria** (skill/competence) - **define quality standards** (skill/competence) - **ensure public safety and security** (skill/competence) - **grade pulp** (skill/competence) - **inspect quality of products** (skill/competence) - **lead inspections** (skill/competence) - **maintain test equipment** (skill/competence) - **monitor manufacturing quality standards** (skill/competence) - **monitor pulp quality** (skill/competence) - **operate precision measuring equipment** (skill/competence) - **oversee quality control** (skill/competence) - **perform laboratory tests** (skill/competence) - **perform sample testing** (skill/competence) - **prepare samples for testing** (skill/competence) - **prepare scientific reports** (skill/competence) - **quality assurance methodologies** (knowledge) - **quality standards** (knowledge) - **record survey data** (skill/competence) - **record test data** (skill/competence) - **report test findings** (skill/competence) - **test paper production samples** (skill/competence) - **types of paper** (knowledge) - **types of pulp** (knowledge) - **use chemical analysis equipment** (skill/competence) - **use measurement instruments** (skill/competence) ## Optional - assess environmental impact (skill/competence) - check quality of raw materials (skill/competence) - create solutions to problems (skill/competence) - define manufacturing quality criteria (skill/competence) - ensure compliance with environmental legislation (skill/competence) - liaise with managers (skill/competence) - manage supplies (skill/competence) - manufacturing processes (knowledge) - meet contract specifications (skill/competence) - recommend product improvements (skill/competence) - revise quality control systems documentation (skill/competence) - set quality assurance objectives (skill/competence) - types of wood (knowledge) - wear appropriate protective gear (skill/competence) - work safely with machines (skill/competence)