Skills starting with P
1,580 skills in alphabetical order. Click a name for the full description and the occupations that need it.
Items 1–100 of 1,580
- Pack charcoal
Pack the granulated charcoal on to the facets of the filter press.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Pack electronic equipment
Safely pack sensitive electronic equipment for storage and transport.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Pack fragile items for transportation
Pack fragile items such as glass panes or glass objects using the appropriate boxes and cushioning materials such as air-encapsulated plastic or customised foam enclosures to make…
practical skillneeded in 8 occupations
- Pack leather
Enclose or protect products for distribution and storage.
practical skillneeded in 6 occupations
- Pack merchandise for gifts
Gift-wrap merchandise at the customer's request.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Pack soap
Pack finished soap products such as soap flakes or soap bars into boxes.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Pack stone products
Use lifting equipment to lower the heavy pieces into boxes and guide them by hand to make sure they take the right place.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Pack timber products
Ensure that the timber and the timber goods are wrapped or packed conforming to the provide specifications and the schedule agreed upon.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Pack vegetables or fruits
Sort and pack vegetables or fruits considering specific methods for the different products.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Package fish
Package fish in specified containers and compartments after preparing and trimming the fish.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Package microelectromechanical systems
Integrate the microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) into microdevices through assembly, joining, fastening, and encapsulation techniques.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Package purchases in bags
Packet purchased items and place them in shopping bags.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Packaging engineering
The processes of packaging or protecting products for distribution, storage and sale.
knowledgeneeded in 10 occupations
- Packaging functions
Functions and role of packaging in modern society.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Packaging processes
Processes for the design and development of packaging, including decorating and printing processes and packaging machinery and line operations.
knowledgeneeded in 7 occupations
- Paediatric psychology
The study of how psychological aspects can influence and impact illnesses and injuries in infants, children and adolescents.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Paediatric surgery
Paediatric surgery is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Paediatrics
Paediatrics is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
knowledgeneeded in 19 occupations
- Paint sets
Painting set constructions and stage props.
practical skillneeded in 8 occupations
- Paint ship decks
Detect and remove rust using primers and sealants; paint vessel decks to fend off oxidation process.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Paint spraying techniques
Field of information which distinguishes different kinds of paint spraying equipment and spraying techniques., and the order in which parts should be spray-painted.
knowledgeneeded in 8 occupations
- Paint tyres
Paint the completed and cleaned tyres in order to obtain the finished product.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Paint with a paint gun
Use a paint gun to coat or paint surfaces of items which are stationary or moving on a conveyor belt.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Pair beer with food
Pairs beer with dishes in order to match the right tastes.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Palaeoclimatology
The field of science that studies climate changes during the entire history of Earth by collecting and analysing samples of elements such as rocks, ice, tree rings, and sediments.
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Paleography
The study of handwriting and its processes and forms to decipher, interpret and transcribe ancient manuscripts and handwriting styles from different historical periods.
knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations
- Paleontology
The field of science that studies fossils' ecologies, their evolution and interaction with other organisms, and the environment during period beginning approximately 11,700 years…
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Pallet dimensions
The standardization and regulation of the different dimensions of pallets, such as ISO pallets, North American pallets or European pallets.
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Pallets loading
Ability to load and unload pallets on vehicles in a safe way.
practical skillneeded in 7 occupations
- Palliative care
The methods of pain relief and quality of life improvement for the patients with serious illnesses.
knowledgeneeded in 6 occupations
- Palliative settings
The arrangement of the surrounding environment to alleviate the pain of patients in need of palliative care.
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Paper chemistry
The chemical composition of paper and the substances that can be added to the pulp in order to change the paper properties, such as caustic soda, sulfurous acid, and sodium…
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Paper production processes
The different steps in the manufacturing of paper and paperboard products, such as pulp production, bleaching, and pressing.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Parallel park vehicles
Parallel park motorised vehicles in a variety of spaces.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Parasitology
The microbiology field that study parasites, their formation, and their hosts.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Parimutuel betting
Betting systems where bets are placed together in a pool.
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Park guest's vehicle
Line up guests' vehicles safely and efficiently and retrieve the vehicle at the end of their stay.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Park vehicles
Park motorised vehicles without compromising the integrity of vehicles and safety of people.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Park vehicles in depot
Park the vehicles used for professional activities in the designated area of vehicle storage after use, in a safe manner compliant with regulations.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Parkerise metal workpiece
Prevent steel or iron workpieces from rusting and other corrosion by applying a protective phosphate conversion coating to the metal surface through an improved zinc or manganese…
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Parking regulations
The up-to-date regulations and enforcement procedures in parking activities.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Parrot Security OS
The operating system Parrot Security is a Linux distribution which performs penetration cloud testing, analysing security weaknesses for potentially unauthorised access.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Participant observation
Empirical research the purpose of which is to gain a intimate closeness with a given group of individuals and their principles, ideas, beliefs, and behaviours through an intensive…
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Participate as a performer in the creative process
Clarify the extent to which the performer, as a member of the team, should be involved in the creative process, adapting yourself to different leadership styles.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Participate as observer in different types of audits in the food sector
Participate as an observer in audits for efficiency, safety, environmental, quality, and food safety on a regular basis.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Participate in artistic mediation activities
Participate in cultural and artistic mediation activities: announce the activity, give a presentation or talk related to a piece of art or an exhibition, teach a class or a group…
practical skillneeded in 21 occupations
- Participate in editorial meetings
Participate in meetings with fellow editors and journalists to discuss possible topics and to divide the tasks and workload.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Participate in fashion shows
Show clothing to the audience by walking down the runway and posing for the assembled media.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Participate in games for player distribution
Participate in casino games to ensure the minimum amount of players at a given table.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Participate in governmental tenders
Filling out documentation, guarantees for participation in govenmental tenders.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Participate in health personnel training
Participate in the practical training of health personnel on the basis of the knowledge and skills acquired.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Participate in medical inventory control
Monitor the condition of a medical inventory.
practical skillneeded in 6 occupations
- Participate in medical records' auditing activities
Assist and help with any requests arisen during audits related to the archiving, filling and processing of medical records.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Participate in music studio recordings
Take part in recording sessions in music studios.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Participate in rabbinical court proceedings
Participate in proceedings of the Beth Din, a rabbinical court having authority over such matters as divorce, adoption, conversion and other communal ecclesiastical matters.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Participate in school programs on libraries
Plan and teach classes on topics like literacy, library instruction, and technology use.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Participate in scientific colloquia
Take part in symposia, international experts’ conferences, and congresses to present research projects, methods, and results and to gather information on developments in academic…
practical skillneeded in 35 occupations
- Participate in sport events
Participate in sport events or competitions according to established rules and regulations to apply technical, physical and mental abilities.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Participate in technical aspects of the production
Make sure that all technical aspects of the production are in place.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Participate in the organisation of emergency drills
Participate in preparing and executing emergency drills.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Participate in tourism events
Take part in tourism fairs and exhibitions in order to promote, distribute and negotiate tourism services and packages.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Participate in training sessions
Observe a training session.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Participate in vine maintenance
Participate in the maintenance of vines, trellising, pruning, weeding and watering.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Participate in vine preparation
Participates in vine preparation, harrowing, laying stakes, chains and pins, planting vines.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Participatory decision-making
The process of giving ownership of decisions taken in an organisation to all its stakeholders, in a manner that is open, transparent and inclusive.
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Parts of a surface grinding machine
The various compartments of machinery designed for grinding processes, such as the grinding wheel, wheel guard, table dog, saddle, table clamp, one-shot lubricator, and others.
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Parts of metal rolling mill
The process involved in the construction of a rolling mill and various types of rolls used in the metalworking process of rolling, such as work rolls, backup rolls, roll changing…
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Parts pricing
The prices of vehicle parts on the market from various suppliers and their trends.
knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations
- Pascal (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Pascal.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- Pass dental instruments
Pass the appropriate dental instruments to dentists as requested and in a timely manner, employing proper techniques and dexterity in passing these materials to and retrieving…
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Pass on trade techniques
Pass on knowledge and skills, explain and demonstrate the application of equipment and materials and answer questions about trade techniques for the manufacturing of products.
practical skillneeded in 26 occupations
- Passenger transport regulations
The applicable conventions and regulations governing the provision of passenger transport services.
knowledgeneeded in 19 occupations
- Patch clay products
Patch damaged products using handtools and patch clay.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Pathogenic microorganisms
The main classes of pathogenic microorganisms, the spread of infection and the use of universal precautions.
knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations
- Pathogenic microorganisms in food
The identification and characteristics of pathogenic micro-organisms in food and the adequate prevention methods to inhibit its reproduction in food materials.
knowledgeneeded in 10 occupations
- Pathological anatomy
Pathological anatomy is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Pathologies treated by acupuncture
The types and range of conditions such as physical pain, head aches, back pain, allergies, addictions, digestive problems or cold, which are treated by acupuncture.
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Pathology
The components of a disease, the cause, mechanisms of development, morphologic changes, and the clinical consequences of those changes.
knowledgeneeded in 22 occupations
- Patient autonomy
The patient`s safety, autonomy and rights to make the decisions about whether to follow a prescribed treatment or not.
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Patient record storage
Field of information which monitors regulatory and legal changes regarding patient record compilation and storage.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Patient safety theories
The knowledge of theories addressing the management of risk and safety in nursing operations, such as the normal accident theory, the high reliability theory and the grid-group…
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Patrol areas
Patrol a designated area, watch out for and respond to suspicious and dangerous situations, and communicating with emergency response organisations.
practical skillneeded in 22 occupations
- Pave asphalt layers
Use different grades of asphalt to lay the asphalt layers of a road.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Pay attention to safety while performing forestry operations
Accomplish forestry related tasks by paying attention to small details which can contribute to a safer work environment.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Pay-per-click
Internet advertising model where an advert is place in a website directing traffic to some other website.
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Pedagogy
The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.
knowledgeneeded in 53 occupations
- Pedorthics
Conditions that affect the feet and lower limbs, and the modification of footwear and supportive devices used to help fix these issues.
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Peer group methods
The techniques relevant for peer group education, where each member is encouraged to express or exchange a particular type of behaviour or piece of information.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Peform small vessel administrative duties
Fulfil administrative and labour requirements.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Pellet standards
The standards for creating pellets in Europe, which regulate such characteristics as density, water content, and contents of the pellets.
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Penetration testing tool
The specialised ICT tools which test security weaknesses of the system for potentially unauthorised access to system information such as Metasploit, Burp suite and Webinspect.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Pentaho Data Integration
The computer program Pentaho Data Integration is a tool for integration of information from multiple applications, created and maintained by organisations, into one consistent and…
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Perceive context when interpreting
Use situations and contexts to more fully grasp the meaning of what is said.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Percolation
The process of the slow movement of water in a porous medium.
knowledgeneeded in 8 occupations
- Perforate printed media
Use tools to create small holes or series of holes in printed material in order to allow easy separation from designated sections of the printed output.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Perform a feasibility study for building management systems
Perform the evaluation and assessment of the potential of a building management system.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Perform a feasibility study on biogas energy
Perform the evaluation and assessment of the potential of generating biogas from waste materials.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Perform a feasibility study on biomass systems
Perform the evaluation and assessment of the potential of a biomass installation.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Perform a feasibility study on combined heat and power
Perform the evaluation and assessment of the potential of combined heat and power (CHP).
practical skillneeded in 6 occupations
- Perform a feasibility study on district heating and cooling
Perform the evaluation and assessment of the potential of district heating and cooling system.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
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