# Competences — non-destructive testing specialist

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/82d75f3b-644a-4582-ad6b-a2a1833e44cb).

## Essential

- **create solutions to problems** (skill/competence)
- **examine civil structures** (skill/competence)
- **keep records of work progress** (skill/competence)
- **non-destructive testing** (knowledge)
- **quality standards** (knowledge)
- **record test data** (skill/competence)
- **report test findings** (skill/competence)
- **use non-destructive testing equipment** (skill/competence)
- **use testing equipment** (skill/competence)
- **wear appropriate protective gear** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- analyse test data (skill/competence)
- assist scientific research (skill/competence)
- calibrate electronic instruments (skill/competence)
- develop material testing procedures (skill/competence)
- engineering principles (knowledge)
- identify defects in concrete (skill/competence)
- lead inspections (skill/competence)
- liaise with engineers (skill/competence)
- maintain test equipment (skill/competence)
- make radiographic images (skill/competence)
- mathematics (knowledge)
- perform liquid penetrant tests (skill/competence)
- train employees (skill/competence)
- use ultrasonic equipment (skill/competence)