Skills starting with APage 2 of 14
1,324 skills in alphabetical order. Click a name for the full description and the occupations that need it.
Items 101–200 of 1,324
- Adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways
Understand and apply traffic rules in inland waterway navigation in order to ensure safety and avoid collisions.
practical skillneeded in 6 occupations
- Adhere to transportation work schedule
Adhere to assigned work schedule as prepared by the transportation company.
practical skillneeded in 8 occupations
- Adhesives
The categories, production and the chemical components of adhesives such as non-reactice adhesives (drying adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, contact adhesives and hot…
knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations
- Adjust bag inside tyres
Adjust the pressure of the air bag inside the tyres.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Adjust burner controls
Adjust the heat in the burner regulating the thermostat according to the prescribed temperature following each product specification.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Adjust clay burning level
Adjust the temperature of clay baking or burning by operating the valves and the dampers in order to allow specific amounts of gas or oil to be burned.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Adjust clothes
Make small alterations to clothes, fitted to the customer's needs.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adjust cochlear implants
Fit and tune cochlear implants providing rehabilitation to listening with implant amplification systems.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adjust curing ovens
Adjust the temperature of the curing ovens by turning dials so that it is set to the correct parameters.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Adjust cut sizes
Adjust cut sizes and depths of cutting tools.
practical skillneeded in 22 occupations
- Adjust cylinder valves
Adjust the tension on the cylinder valves or change the valves with torque wrench.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Adjust drying process to goods
Adjust machine settings to adapt drying processes, drying times, and special treatments to the requirements of the goods to be dried.
practical skillneeded in 10 occupations
- Adjust engineering designs
Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.
practical skillneeded in 140 occupations
- Adjust envelope cutting settings
Make sure that the right window cutting and patching standard are used.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adjust eyeglasses
Shape and bend plastic or metal eyeglass frames in order to adjust eyeglasses to fit customers using pliers and hands and applying heat if necessary.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adjust feeder tubes
Use wrenches to install and adjust the tubes that carry the gob to the moulds.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Adjust fermentation processes
Perform the scaling-up or scaling-down of the fermentation processes according to the situation.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adjust filament tension
Adjust the tension of the filament to be wound.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Adjust fold plates
Slide the guides and arrows points of the top and bottom fold plates up or down to find a specific fold setting.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Adjust fuel prices in line with company procedures
Monitor fuel prices on a daily basis and adjust whenever necessary.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adjust glass sheets
Adjust glass sheets` thickness, according to the gauge readings, using asbestos pads on the sides of the kilns` cooling jacket.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Adjust hearing aids
Program hearing aids using a computer, fitting and dispensing hearing aids, or administering cochlear implants, electronic devices used to improve a person`s hearing.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Adjust ICT system capacity
Change the scope of an ICT system by adding or reallocating additional ICT system components, such as network components, servers or storage to meet capacity or volume demands.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Adjust jewellery
Reshape, re-size and polish jewellery mountings.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Adjust liquefaction temperature
Adjust the thermostat to obtain the temperature that it is according to specifications required for wax liquefaction.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adjust manufacturing equipment
Regulate and monitor the manufacturing equipment settings and process parameters, such as its temperature and power level.
practical skillneeded in 19 occupations
- Adjust measuring machines
Adjust the tension and the position of the belt on the measuring machines` spindles, following the belt-size chart specifications.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Adjust paper bag machine
Control output of paper bags and be able to make minor adjustments to ensure the side seals, wicket holes, and lip size are within product or company specifications.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adjust paper cutter
Turn hand screws on the paper cutter to tighten the paper guide, which holds sheets, stamps, and labels in position.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adjust paper stitching machine
Set and adjust several parts of the stitching machine such as pressure pumps, stitchers for specified length, and thickness of the stitch and trimmer knives to trim three sides of…
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adjust physiotherapy interventions
Adjust physiotherapy interventions based on re-evaluation of the client`s response to treatment.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Adjust planer
Use handwheels to adjust table levels and pressure bars of the thickness planer according to the required cut and thickness of the stock.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adjust priorities
Adjust priorities quickly in response to frequently changing circumstances.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Adjust production schedule
Adjust work schedule in order to maintain permanent shift operation.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Adjust projector
Adjust the controls of projection equipment to obtain a clear and well-positioned image.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Adjust rolling slide
Use manual switch for adjusting the rolling slide, which holds the die block, of a thread rolling machine.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adjust rotogravure press
Thread webs of paper or other printing stock through the press and further adjust temperature, guides, and tension bars.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adjust scraper bars
Adjust the dimensions of the scraper bars, using the belt conveyor, so that they are according to the specified rubber sheeting parameters.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adjust solutions' consistency
Adjust the consistency of a chemical solution by cooking it or by injecting steam in order to dissolve it.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Adjust sporting equipment
Alter sporting equipment, e.g. racquet stringing, ski waxing, etc.
practical skillneeded in 7 occupations
- Adjust surveying equipment
Ensure accuracy of measurement by adjusting surveying equipment.
practical skillneeded in 6 occupations
- Adjust temperature gauges
Operate temperature gauges to maintain food and drink items at appropriate temperatures.
practical skillneeded in 10 occupations
- Adjust the performance to different environments
Take the specific environment of your performance into account while performing.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adjust the rubber machines
Set up the rubber machines as required by specifications, regulating their speed, pressure and temperature.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Adjust the varnish mixture
Adjust the mixed elements in order to create the proper varnish by adding oil when the gum becomes liquid.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adjust the work during the creative process
Analyse the work according to the initial artistic intent and modify it if appropriate.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Adjust tightness of engine parts
Tighten or unscrew engine parts using hand and power tools; maintenance of tubing, casing and connecting rods.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Adjust tightness of pump components
Tighten or unscrew pump parts using hand and power tools.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Adjust video transmissions
Adjust the fidelity, brightness, and contrast of video transmissions by using video console control panels.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adjust voltage
Adjust voltage in electrical equipment.
practical skillneeded in 9 occupations
- Adjust vulcanizing machine
Adjust the heating of the vulcanising machine according to the specified temperature, ensuring the placing of the tire in the tire mould is safe.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles
Adapt weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Administer additives to tobacco
Administer additives to tobacco, including flavouring.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Administer anaesthetics to patients
Give anaesthetics to patients for intensive care and surgery using local anaesthetic for a minor operation on a small area of the body, regional anaesthetic and general…
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Administer chemicals for beverage clarification
Add chemical coagulants to a beverage and alcoholic drinks to destabilise colloids and other particles causing them to aggregate.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Administer chemicals to starch production
Administer different chemicals to the production of starch in order to obtain different kinds of starches for a range of purposes.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Administer contrast media
Use and administer contrast agents to enhance the visibility of the body in medical imaging.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Administer debtor's assets
Manage the property owned by a debtor in the case of bankruptcy and exert the power of disposition if necessary.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Administer drugs to facilitate breeding
Administer specific drugs for synchronisation of breeding cycles to animals in accordance with veterinary and owner instructions.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Administer exams
Set the dates and policies for the exam session and make sure all materials are provided.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Administer hydrotherapy
Formulate treatment plans and provide hydrotherapy treatment.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Administer ICT system
Handle components of ICT system by maintaining configuration, managing users, monitoring resource use, performing backups and installing hardware or software to comply with the…
practical skillneeded in 10 occupations
- Administer immunotherapy
Adjust immunotherapy dose and manage complications.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Administer ingredients in food production
Ingredients to be added and the required amounts according to the recipe and the way those ingredients are to be administered.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Administer lactic ferment cultures to manufacturing products
Add specified quantity of lactic ferment cultures to food preparations such as pasteurised milk to obtain starter for sour dairy products, such as buttermilk, cheese, and sour…
practical skillneeded in 6 occupations
- Administer materials to tea bag machines
Administer materials needed for the production of tea bags such as tea feedings, bags, strings, tags, and chemical-free glues.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Administer medication for vision problems
Administer medication to patients to aid in the diagnosis of vision problems and prescribe drugs to treat some eye diseases.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Administer medication in emergency
Administer medications in an emergency, as prescribed by a monitoring physician.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Administer multi-modal logistics
Manage the flow of products through multi-modal transportation.
practical skillneeded in 40 occupations
- Administer oaths
Administer oaths as promises of the veracity of acts in order to be taken as legit facts.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Administer prescribed medication
Administer prescribed medications and treatments to patients on a doctor`s orders.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Administer radiation treatment
Determine appropriate radiation dosage in cooperation with medical physicists and doctors, determining which body area is to be treated, in order to treat tumors or forms of…
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals
Administer radioisotopes by several methods, depending on the type of drug and the test being performed, selecting the amount of the radioisotope and the form it will be used in.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Administer spray tans
Spray clients with tanning airbrushes or airguns.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Administer tour contract details
Administer tour contract details in order to make sure that tourists receive all services included in the tour package.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Administer treatment to animals
Administer animal medical interventions, including the treatments performed, medicines used, and assessments of the state of health.'.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Administer treatments to fish
Administer treatments to fish, including vaccination of fish by immersion and injection, continually monitoring fish for signs of stress.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Administrative tasks in a medical environment
The medical administrative tasks such as registration of patients, appointment systems, record keeping of patients information and repeated precribing.
knowledgeneeded in 9 occupations
- Admit basic metals to furnace
Prepare and select the materials ready to furnace.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Adobe creative suite
The set of software applications that are used to create visual content for personal or business use.
knowledgeneeded in 9 occupations
- Adobe Illustrator
The computer program Adobe Illustrator CC is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics.
knowledgeneeded in 18 occupations
- Adobe Photoshop
The computer program Adobe Photoshop is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics.
knowledgeneeded in 18 occupations
- Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
The computer program Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics.
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Adolescence medicine
Topics related to the adolescent period of development such as sexually transmitted diseases, unintended pregnancy, contraception, substance abuse, menstrual disorders, acnee…
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Adolescent psychological development
The developments needs of children and young persons, their behaviour and the attachment relationships and the possible signs of developmental delay.
knowledgeneeded in 36 occupations
- Adolescent socialisation behaviour
The social dynamics through which young adults live amongst each other, expressing their likes and dislikes and the rules of communication between generations.
knowledgeneeded in 24 occupations
- Adopt a person-centred approach to community arts
Adopt working methods which aims to create an environment for dance practice that builds upon existing qualities and strengths of each individual encouraging their active…
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Adopt a relaxed posture
Adapt a posture that is relaxed and inviting to make the audience watch and listen to you attentively.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Adult education
Instruction targeted at adult students, both in a recreational and in an academic context, for self-improvement purposes, or to better equip the students for the labour market.
knowledgeneeded in 26 occupations
- Advanced driver assistant systems
Vehicle-based intelligent safety systems which could improve road safety in terms of crash avoidance, crash severity mitigation and protection, and automatic post-crash…
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Advanced materials
Innovative materials with unique or enhanced properties relative to conventional materials.
knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations
- Advertise an art collection
Write catalogues, research documents, articles, reports, policies, standards and project grant proposals.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advertise auction sales
Promote auction sales on radio and TV, in trade magazines, online and via catalogue distribution and other channels.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Advertise sport venue
Advertise and promote the venue or centre to increase usage, which may include commissioning and considering market research.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Advertise the gallery
Actively promote and advertise the art gallery.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Advertise travel insurance
Promote and sell insurance that is intended to cover medical expenses, financial default of travel suppliers and other losses incurred while travelling, either within one's own…
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Advertising techniques
The communication strategies intended to persuade or encourage an audience, and the different media which are used to achieve this goal.
knowledgeneeded in 39 occupations
- Advice food processing professionals
Give advice and instruct employees active in the food processing industry about the most efficient and correct methods used in the production of food and beverages.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Advice on security risk management
Provide advice on security risk management policies and prevention strategies and their implementation, being aware of the different kinds of security risks a specific…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Advise aircraft in hazardous conditions
Recommend the most effective course of action to assist aircraft in hazardous conditions.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
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