Skills starting with L
229 skills in alphabetical order. Click a name for the full description and the occupations that need it.
Items 1–100 of 229
- Lab scale fermentation
The steps and requirements included in lab scale fermentation for the conversion of the biomass into chemicals, sugars or fuels.
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Label belts
Label each belt with the specific identification band.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Label blood samples
Label blood samples taken from patients in compliance with regulations and the identity of the patient.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Label components
Identify and label the different parts of goods or materials to ensure they are well kept for later use.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Label foodstuffs
Uses adequate equipment to place label on food goods.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Label medical laboratory samples
Correctly label samples of the medical laboratory with the accurate information, according to the implemented quality system in place.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Label samples
Label raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.
practical skillneeded in 75 occupations
- Label stamps
Cut, store, and issue revenue stamp labels.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Laboratory-based sciences
Laboratory based sciences such as biology, chemistry, physics, integrated science or advanced laboratory science.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Laboratory equipment
The tools and equipment used by scientists and other scientific professionals in a laboratory.
knowledgeneeded in 6 occupations
- Laboratory methods in biomedical sciences
The types, characteristics and procedures of laboratory techniques used for a wide range of medical tests such as serological tests.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Laboratory techniques
Techniques applied in the different fields of natural science in order to obtain experimental data such as gravimetric analysis, gas chromatography, electronic or thermic methods.
knowledgeneeded in 63 occupations
- Labour law
The field of law that is concerned with the regulation of the relationship between employers, employees, trade unions, and the government.
knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations
- Labour legislation
Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade…
knowledgeneeded in 60 occupations
- Labour market
The trends, functioning, and fluctuations of the labour market, career options, wages, unions, working population and the supply and demand of certain professions in a sector.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Lacquer paint applications
The characteristics and applications of lacquer paint and primers, such as the level of sheerness, the varying results of a lacquer treatment on different materials, and others.
knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations
- Lacquer spray gun parts
The various parts of a spray gun designed to provide the surface of a workpiece with a durable lacquer finishing coat, such as the stay-cool handle, inline valve, stainless steel…
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Lacquer wood surfaces
Apply one or several layers of lacquer to a wood surface to coat it.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Lactation
The physiology and function of the breast during lactation as appropriate for counselling the pregnant and postpartum woman.
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- LAMS
The computer program LAMS is a e-learning platform for creating, administrating, arranging, reporting and delivering e-learning education courses or training programs.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Land use for airport planning
The principles that govern the use of land for human activities within and surrounding airports, including the impact on natural resources such as water, soil, nutrients and…
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Landscape analysis
The methods of analysis and computation used in the design of outdoor spaces.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Landscape architectural instruments
The instruments, tools, symbols and terminology of landscape architectural drawing and specifications; the laws and codes pertaining to landscape architecture and design.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Landscape architecture
The principles and practices used in the architecture and design of outdoor areas.
knowledgeneeded in 6 occupations
- Landscape design
The principles and practices used in landscape design and maintenance.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Landscaping materials
Field of information which distinguishes certain required materials, such as wood and wood chips, cement, pebbles and soil for landscaping purposes.
knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations
- Language teaching methods
The techniques used to teach students a foreign language, such as audio-lingual, communicative language teaching (CLT), and immersion.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Laser engraving methods
The various engraving methods emplying lasers to make incisions, such as the X-Y table method, the cylindrical workpiece method, the galvo mirrors method, and others.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Laser marking processes
The various engraving processes employing lasers to make incisions, such as raster engraving, vector engraving, and others.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Laser types
The various types of lasers, their specific qualities and their applications, such as for cutting, engraving, welding, and others.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Lasers
Devices that are able to produce light through the optical amplification of the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation, such as gas lasers, solid-state lasers, fiber…
knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations
- Last types
Different types of lasts and their characterisations.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Lathe machine parts
The different parts of a lathe machine and their applications, such as the compound, the bed, the sadle, the cross slide, the cutting tool, the lathe dog and more.
knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations
- Latin
The Latin language.
knowledgeneeded in 8 occupations
- Launch lifeboats
Launch and retrieve lifeboats following international maritime regulations.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Launching of satellites into orbit
The different procedures, phases, and requirements for launching satellites into orbit.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Lautering process
Process of lautering, where the mash is separated into clear, liquid wort and residual grain.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Law enforcement
The different organisations involved in law enforcement, as well as the laws and regulations in law enforcement procedures.
knowledgeneeded in 30 occupations
- Law of non-marital cohabitation
Legal regulations which configure the rights and obligations of stable cohabitation couples without marital ties.
knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations
- Law of obligation
The legal procedures that regulate the rights and duties arising between individuals.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Lawn care
Procedures, equipment and products used to maintain the cleanliness of lawns and other grass surfaces in parks or residences.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Laws on the transportation of dangerous goods
The legal regulations that apply in the transportation of potentially dangerous goods, and the procedures involved in classifying such materials.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Laws regulating serving alcoholic drinks
The content of national and local legislation regulating restrictions to the sale of alcoholic beverages and methods for serving them appropriately.
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Lay base courses
Lay the stabilising courses that support a road.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Lay bricks
Lay bricks in the specified pattern and apply a layer of mortar to create walls.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Lay concrete slabs
Lay concrete slabs, used as road covering, on a prepared surface.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Lay interlocking roof tiles
Lay interlocking roof tiles of various shapes and materials.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Lay marquetry
Lay marquetry, decorative parquet surface including curved elements usually cut with laser equipment.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Lay non-interlocking roof tiles
Lay roof tiles that don't interlock, such as traditional slate tiles or asphalt shingles.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Lay out digital written content
Lay out pages by selecting sizes, styles and entering text and graphics into computer systems.
practical skillneeded in 9 occupations
- Lay pipe installation
Install the system of pipes used to transport a fluid, be it a liquid or a gas, from one point to another and connect it to the fuel and water supply lines, air ducts, and other…
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Lay resilient flooring tiles
Lay resilient flooring tiles on a prepared surface.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Lay sewer pipe
Use the appropriate equipment, such as a hydraulic grappler, to lay sewer pipes into a prepared trench.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Lay stones
Place stone blocks or paving stones, which have been cut to the right size and thickness beforehand, to build stone walls and stairs, to lay pavement or to insert door and window…
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Lay terrazzo divider strips
Lay strips of various materials to separate different coloured sections of terrazzo flooring.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Lay tiles
Firmly place the tiles on a surface prepared with adhesive.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Lay underlayment
Lay an underlayment or pad on the surface before placing the top surface covering in order to protect the carpet from damage and wear.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- LDAP
The computer language LDAP is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information.
knowledgeneeded in 28 occupations
- Lead a team
Lead, supervise and motivate a group of people, in order to meet the expected results within a given timeline and with the foreseen resources in mind.
practical skillneeded in 50 occupations
- Lead a team in fishery services
Direct a fishery or aquaculture team and guide them towards the common goal of completing a variety of fishery related assignments or tasks.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Lead a team in forestry services
Direct a forestry team or crew and guide them to the common goal of completing a variety of forestry related assignments and tasks.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Lead a team in hospitality service
Guide and direct a team towards a common goal such as the contentment of the customers and a good customer service and interaction.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Lead a team in water management
Direct a team in water management projects and guide each other to the common goal of completing and fulfilling a variety of assignments and tasks.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Lead board meetings
Set the date, prepare the agenda, make sure the required materials are provided and preside over the meetings of the decision-making body of an organization.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Lead cast and crew
Lead a film or theatre cast and crew.
practical skillneeded in 7 occupations
- Lead claim examiners
Select claim examiners and assign them to cases, assist them and give them advice or information when needed.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Lead disaster recovery exercises
Head exercises which educate people on what to do in case of an unforeseen disastrous event in the functioning or security of ICT systems, such as on recovery of data, protection…
practical skillneeded in 6 occupations
- Lead drilling crews
Collaborate and guide members of a drilling crew by specifying their mining objectives, actions, and expectations required from them.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Lead hard landscape projects
Lead hard landscaping projects including paving, block paving and driveways, brickwork and block work, steps and changes in level, water features, pergolas and wooden structures.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Lead hiking trips
Guide participants on a nature walk on foot.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Lead inspections
Lead inspections and the protocol involved, such as introducing the inspection team, explaining the purpose of the inspection, performing the inspection, requesting documents and…
practical skillneeded in 41 occupations
- Lead managers of company departments
Collaborate and guide the managers of the departments of a company in terms of the objectives of the company, the actions, and expectations required from their managerial scope.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Lead military troops
Lead the actions of military troops on the field during a mission, either combat, humanitarian or otherwise defensive, compliant with the strategies devised prior to the operation…
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Lead police investigations
Lead investigations in police cases, which involves establishing an investigation strategy, contacting experts, being able to use different methods and points of view, and leading…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Lead process optimisation
Lead process optimisation using statistical data.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Lead research activities in nursing
Lead nursing research initiatives, support research activity, working within individual Care Groups and with other agencies, identifying, applying and disseminating research…
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Lead technology development of an organisation
Develop activities surrounding innovation and research in the field of technology within an organisation based on its strategic direction and growth goals.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Lead the brand strategic planning process
Manage the strategic planning process of the brand as well as provide innovation and progress in the strategy planning methodologies and improvements for consumer communication in…
practical skillneeded in 6 occupations
- Lead the dental team
Act as the leader of the dental team by providing clear instructions to the staff, depending on the dental procedures undertaken.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Lead the sustainability reporting process
Oversee the process of reporting on the sustainability performance of the organisation, according to established guidelines and standards.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Leadership in nursing
The management and leadership principles and methods applied in nursing care, such as recognising and rewarding success to motivate nursing staff.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Leadership principles
Set of traits and values which guide the actions of a leader with her/his employees and the company and provide direction throughout her/his career.
knowledgeneeded in 22 occupations
- Lean manufacturing
Lean manufacturing is a methodology that focuses on minimizing waste within manufacturing systems while simultaneously maximizing productivity.
knowledgeneeded in 10 occupations
- Lean project management
The lean project management approach is a methodology for planning, managing and overseeing of ICT resources in order to meet specific goals and using project management ICT tools.
knowledgeneeded in 31 occupations
- Learn the choreographic material
Rehearse to learn the choreographic material, convey the choreographers intent and the nuances and details of the choreography, and develop your role in the piece, factoring the…
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Learning difficulties
The learning disorders some students face in an academic context, especially Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, and concentration deficit disorders.
knowledgeneeded in 123 occupations
- Learning management systems
The e-learning platform for creating, administrating, arranging, reporting and delivering e-learning education courses or training programs.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Learning technologies
The technologies and channels, including digital, to enhance learning.
knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations
- Leasing characteristics
The clauses present in leasing contracts, the types of leases and their advantages and disadvantages.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Leasing process
The leasing process, including any requirements, tenants, and legal conditions.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Leather chemistry
Chemical composition and chemical properties of hide/skin and chemicals used and their modification during the different tanning processes.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Leather colour chemistry
Colour chemistry is the application and behaviour of dyes and colouring materials in relation to leather.
knowledgeneeded in 9 occupations
- Leather finishing technologies
Equipment, technologies and techniques for coating and laminating finishing of leather according to product specification.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Leather goods components
The various procedures and methods in the processing of leather materials and leather goods components like manufacturability and properties.
knowledgeneeded in 27 occupations
- Leather goods manufacturing processes
The processes, technology and machinery involved in the leather goods manufacturing.
knowledgeneeded in 25 occupations
- Leather goods materials
The wide range of materials used in leather goods production: leather, leather substitutes (synthetics or artificial materials), textile, etc; the way of distinguishing among…
knowledgeneeded in 27 occupations
- Leather goods quality
The quality specifications of materials, processes, and final products, the most common defects in leather, quick tests procedures, laboratory tests procedures and standards, and…
knowledgeneeded in 25 occupations
- Leather physical testing
Set of tests that describe physical features of leather.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Leather products maintenance
The way to maintain the quality of leather products, the product types and their effects.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Leather technology
Subject that includes traditional and advanced technologies of tanning processes, including machinery, service plants and other supporting equipment like moving or dosing systems.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
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