genealogy
Study of historical relations and lineages among family relatives displayed in a table of the descent from person to person which forms a family tree or in a form of written narratives.
Genealogists trace history and lineages of families. The results of their effort are displayed in a table of the descent from person to person which forms a family tree or they are written as narratives. Genealogists use analysis of public records, informal interviews, genetic analysis, and other methods to gain input information.
Competences and skills
24 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
1 competencegenomics
The field of study in relation to whole genomes of organisms, as well as their genetic or epigenetic sequence of information. It aims to provide knowledge about the downstream of biological products and the analysis of the structure and function of these sequences through employing recombinant DNA and bioinformatics approaches.
Cross-sector
1 competenceinvestigation research methods
The methods and strategies used to conduct police, government intelligence or military investigation research, as well as the research regulations specific to the operation.
Essential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceresearch family histories
Determine history of a family and its family tree by researching into existing genealogical databases, conducting interviews and performing qualitative research into reliable sources.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
8 competencesanalyse legislation
Analyse the existing legislation from a national or local government in order to assess which improvements could be made and which items of legislation could be proposed.
analyse recorded sources
Analyse recorded sources such as government records, newspapers, biographies, and letters in order to uncover and interpret the past.
conduct qualitative research
Gather relevant information by applying systematic methods, such as interviews, focus groups, text analysis, observations and case studies.
conduct research interview
Use professional researching and interviewing methods and techniques to gather relevant data, facts or information, to gain new insights and to fully comprehend the message of the interviewee.
consult information sources
Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.
inspect data
Analyse, transform and model data in order to discover useful information and to support decision-making.
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interpret pedigree charts
Construct and interpret diagrams that show the occurrence and appearance of a particular gene and its ancestors from one generation to the next.
write work-related reports
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.
Optional knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
7 competencescopyright legislation
Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.
family law
The legal rules that govern family-related disputes between individuals such as marriages, child adoption, civil unions, etc.
history
The discipline that studies, analyses, and presents the events of the past related to humans.
interview techniques
The techniques for getting information out of people by asking the right questions in the right way and to make them feel comfortable.
research design
The set of methods and techniques of research that are used to conduct a study. It includes practical steps in research such as purpose statement, data collection, methodology, and data analysis.
social sciences
The development and characteristics of sociological, anthropological, psychological, political, and social policy theories.
transcription methods
The methods to quickly transcribe spoken language into text, such as stenography.
Optional skills and competences 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesinterview people
Interview people in a range of different circumstances.
suggest revision of manuscripts
Suggest adaptations and revisions of manuscripts to authors to make the manuscript more appealing to the target audience.
Cross-sector
3 competencesdocument interviews
Record, write, and capture answers and information collected during interviews for processing and analysis using shorthand or technical equipment.
proofread text
Read a text thoroughly, search for, review and correct errors to ensure content is valid for publishing.
search databases
Search for information or people using databases.
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