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1,580 skills in alphabetical order. Click a name for the full description and the occupations that need it.

Items 401–500 of 1,580

  1. Perform tree thinning

    Removing some trees from a stand in order to improve tree health, timber value and production.

    practical skillneeded in 4 occupations

  2. Perform trellis repairs

    Perform repairs on trellis in order to support grapes.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  3. Perform tungsten inert gas welding

    Weld metal workpieces together by tungsten intert gas (TIG) welding.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  4. Perform ultrasound

    Use ultrasound and sonography imaging techniques to look at the inside of the patient's body.

    practical skillneeded in 1 occupation

  5. Perform underwater bridge inspection

    Wade through a body of water to inspect the piles of a bridge.

    practical skillneeded in 4 occupations

  6. Perform underwater investigations

    Perform investigative activities, searches, or rescue missions underwater by using diving equipment and complying with safety regulations.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  7. Perform upholstery repair

    Repair/restore damaged upholstery for a wide range of vehicles; use materials such as fabric, leather, plastic or vinyl.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  8. Perform vascular surgery therapeutic procedures

    Perform vascular surgical interventions, such as arterial exposure and control, repair of vascular trauma, aortic reconstruction, repair of aortic aneurysms, carotid surgery…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  9. Perform VATS

    Perform video assisted thoracoscopic surgery or VATS, during which a lung is collapsed and the thoracoscope and surgical instruments are inserted into the thorax through any of…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  10. Perform vehicle diagnostic procedures

    Perform diagnostic procedures on vehicle systems.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  11. Perform vehicle tests

    Test, inspect and maintain vehicles; refresh oil and change tires; balance wheels and replace filters.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  12. Perform venepuncture procedures

    Perform venipuncture procedures by selecting a suitable site to puncture the patients` veins, preparing the puncture site, explaining the procedure to the patient, extracting the…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  13. Perform venous cannulation

    Place a cannula inside the patient's vein to provide venous access.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  14. Perform vessel maintenance and cleaning

    Follow the First Mate's instructions in assisting with equipment maintenance such as painting or varnishing, splicing lines, and wash-down chores.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  15. Perform veterinary diagnosis

    Identify and determine the physiological status of animals and the nature and cause of diseases in animals through evaluation of patient history, clinical examination, and the…

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  16. Perform video editing

    Rearrange and edit video footage in the course of the post-production process.

    practical skillneeded in 23 occupations

  17. Perform virological test

    Select, perform and interpret relevant virological tests related to eye infections, adenovirus, herpes simplex virus, chlamydia, etc.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  18. Perform virtual simulation

    Perform all the steps of a virtual simulation, including the correct positioning and immobilisation of the patient, acquisition of the necessary images and recording reference…

    practical skillneeded in 1 occupation

  19. Perform vision rehabilitation

    Maximise the remaining sight in people with low vision using rehabilitation strategies and magnification aids.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  20. Perform wagon coupling

    Performs wagon coupling in marshalling yards.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  21. Perform warehousing operations

    Perform operations carried out in warehouses such as packing, carrying, stacking goods, sorting, loading and unloading freight from vans, trucks, wagons, ships or aircrafts.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  22. Perform water analysis

    Collect and analyse samples of surface water and groundwater to analyse them.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  23. Perform water chemistry analysis

    Perform water chemistry analysis to identify and quantify the chemical components and properties of water samples.

    practical skillneeded in 7 occupations

  24. Perform water testing procedures

    Conduct testing procedures on water quality, such as pH tests and dissolved solids.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  25. Perform water treatment procedures

    Perform operations such as filtering, sterilising, and dechlorinating in order to purify water for consumption and food production using different procedures and technologies such…

    practical skillneeded in 7 occupations

  26. Perform water treatments

    Perform regularly water testing, ensuring that water management and filtration processes follow reasonable management practices, industry standards, or commonly accepted farming…

    practical skillneeded in 11 occupations

  27. Perform weed control operations

    Carry out crop spraying for weeds and plant disease operations in line with National industry and customer requirements.

    practical skillneeded in 10 occupations

  28. Perform welding inspection

    Inspect and assure the quality of welded metals using diverse testing techniques.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  29. Perform wire wrapping

    Wrap metal, steel or similar wires around jewellery and connect them to each other using mechanical techniques to create a decorative shape.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  30. Perform with motion capture equipment

    Wear motion capture equipment while performing in order to provide multimedia artists with live material so that their animated creations resemble real movements, facial…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  31. Performance diagnosis

    The process that aims at solving problems by correctly identifying the organizational, process, and individual performance levels and how to improve them.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  32. Performing arts fights legal regulations

    The legal disclosures and insurances one need to work as fight director with performers, taking into account the use of weapons and risk assesment.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  33. Perfume and cosmetic products

    The offered perfume and cosmetic products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

    knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations

  34. Perfume raw materials

    The materials whose essence is extracted to manufacture perfumes.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  35. Periodisation

    The categorisation of the past into defined blocks of time, called time periods, in order to make researching history easier.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  36. Perl

    The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Perl.

    knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations

  37. Person centred care

    The person centered care approach involves treating patients as equal partners in the planning and developing of care, patients and their needs being at the core of all decisions.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  38. Personal protective equipment

    Types of protective materials and equipment foreseen for various types of tasks such as general or specialised cleaning activities.

    knowledgeneeded in 19 occupations

  39. Personal reflection techniques based on feedback

    Self-evaluation and reflection processes based on 360-degree feedback from subordinates, colleagues, and supervisors that support personal and professional growth.

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  40. Personalise sports programme

    Observe and evaluate individual performance and determine personal needs and motivation to tailor programmes accordingly and in conjunction with the participant.

    practical skillneeded in 12 occupations

  41. Personality development theories

    The theories of the healthy and psychopathological personality development.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  42. Personnel management

    The methodologies and procedures involved in the hiring and development of employees in order to ensure value for the organisation, as well as personnel needs, benefits, conflict…

    knowledgeneeded in 11 occupations

  43. Personnel planning in emergency response

    Planning of personnel to be dispatched to emergency locations in either medical, fire or police operations.

    practical skillneeded in 1 occupation

  44. Persuade clients with alternatives

    Describe, detail, and compare possible alternatives that clients could take about products and services to persuade them to take a decision that benefits both the company and the…

    practical skillneeded in 10 occupations

  45. Pest biology

    Biological characteristics of insect and rodent pest and their influence on choosing a pest management method.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  46. Pest control in plants

    Types and features of pests in plants and crops.

    knowledgeneeded in 25 occupations

  47. Pest management techniques

    Techniques and measures used to prevent unwanted pests in houses, buildings and their surroundings by preventing access or by deploying other techniques such as wood protection…

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  48. Pesticides

    Types of chemical characteristics of pesticides and their adverse human and environmental effects.

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  49. Pesticides sprayers

    Types of equipment used to spray pesticides, manipulated both manually, such as hand-operated rotary and drop spreaders, and mechanically.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  50. Pests and diseases

    Types of pests and diseases and the principles of spreading and treating them.

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  51. Pet diseases

    The major diseases that can affect pets and their prevention.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  52. Pet product industry

    Varieties of products and different brands used for pet care.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  53. Petroleum

    The various facets of oil: its extraction, processing, constituents, uses, environmental issues, etc.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  54. Petroleum coking techniques

    The processes used to produce petroleum cokes, or pet cokes, from heavy constituents of petroleum.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  55. Petrology

    The scientific field of geology that studies the composition, structure, texture, other characteristics, and regional gradations of rocks.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  56. Pharmaceutical chemistry

    The chemical aspects of identification and synthetic alteration of chemical entities as they relate to therapeutic use.

    knowledgeneeded in 20 occupations

  57. Pharmaceutical drug development

    Drug manufacturing phases: pre-clinical phase (research and tests on animals), clinical phase (clinical trials on humans) and the sub-phases required to obtain as an end product a…

    knowledgeneeded in 8 occupations

  58. Pharmaceutical industry

    The main stakeholders, companies and procedures in the pharmaceutical industry and the laws and regulations that govern the patenting, testing, safety and marketing of drugs.

    knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations

  59. Pharmaceutical legislation

    European and national legal framework for the development, distribution, and use of medicinal products for humans.

    knowledgeneeded in 6 occupations

  60. Pharmaceutical manufacturing quality systems

    The quality systems model that apply in pharmaceutical manufacturies.

    knowledgeneeded in 6 occupations

  61. Pharmaceutical processes

    The techniques, principles and processes dealing with the creation and mixing of pharmaceutical ingredients and products such as aspirins, antiviral drugs and other types of…

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  62. Pharmaceutical products

    The offered pharmaceutical products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

    knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations

  63. Pharmaceutical technology

    Pharmaceutical technology is the branch of pharmaceutics which deals with the technological design, development, manufacture, and evaluation of drugs and medicinal products.

    knowledgeneeded in 10 occupations

  64. Pharmacognosy

    The physical, chemical, biochemical and biological properties of medicines which have natural sources as an origin.

    knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations

  65. Pharmacology

    Pharmacology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

    knowledgeneeded in 37 occupations

  66. Pharmacotherapy

    The application of medicinal drugs used to treat diseases compared to surgical therapy.

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  67. Pharmacovigilance legislation

    Regulations used to control and monitor adverse drug reactions at EU level.

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  68. Pharmacy law

    The legal and other requirements associated with the pursuit of pharmacy activities.

    knowledgeneeded in 6 occupations

  69. Phenomenology

    The study of the experience from a philosophical approach.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  70. Philanthropy

    The private activities supporting social causes on a large scale, often by donating large sums of money.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  71. Philology

    The study of language through the use of literary sources and it is interdisciplinary between history, linguistics and literary studies.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  72. Philosophical schools of thought

    The various sets of philosophical ideas and styles throughout history up to the present such as Calvinism, hedonism and Kantianism.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  73. Philosophy

    The different philosophical systems, their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices and their impact on human culture.

    knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations

  74. Philosophy of mathematics

    The subdiscipline of mathematics that examines the philosophical foundations and implications of mathematics.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  75. Phonetics

    The physical properties of speech sounds such as how their are produced, their acoustic properties and neurophysiological status.

    knowledgeneeded in 6 occupations

  76. Phoniatrics

    The study of the causes and treatments of various dysfunctions of the vocal cords, larynx (such as cancer of the larynx), mouth or lungs that most often result in speech disorders.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  77. Photoengraving

    Processes for engraving metal film masks to be used to protect and coat plates for various printing processes.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  78. Photogrammetry

    The science of taking photographs from at least two different locations in order to measure land surfaces to be represented in a map, 3D model or physical model.

    knowledgeneeded in 7 occupations

  79. Photograph crime scenes

    Photograph (possible) crime scenes in a manner compliant with regulations, to ensure that all information necessary for the further investigation of the case is gathered and…

    practical skillneeded in 1 occupation

  80. Photographic lenses

    The types of lenses used for photographic purposes, such as telephoto lenses, with a larger focal length and shallower angles of refraction for a magnified view, and landscape…

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  81. Photographic processing techniques

    The different techniques to develop photographic film such as chromogenic positive, Kodachrome and autotype.

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  82. Photography

    Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.

    knowledgeneeded in 39 occupations

  83. Photonics

    The science and technology of generating, controlling and detecting particles of light.

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  84. Photovoltaic systems

    Systems that convert a renewable source as the sun into electrical energy.

    knowledgeneeded in 7 occupations

  85. PHP

    The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in PHP.

    knowledgeneeded in 50 occupations

  86. Physical characteristics of railways

    Familiar with all physical aspects of the railway, including train stations, the incline and decline of the right-of-way and speed limits.

    knowledgeneeded in 8 occupations

  87. Physical medicine

    The diagnosis and treatment methods applied to individuals with physical impairments or disabilities in order to help them restore their body functions lost because of medical…

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  88. Physical parts of the vessel

    The different physical components of the vessel and their maintenance and care effort.

    knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations

  89. Physical science applied to paramedical practice

    The principles and theories of physics, biomechanics, electronics and ergonomics that can be applied to paramedic practice.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  90. Physico-chemical properties of hides and skins

    The quality of hides and skins is defined by organoleptic, microbiological, histological and chemical characteristics (i.e. moisture, structure of the dermis, percentage of fat…

    knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations

  91. Physics

    The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.

    knowledgeneeded in 101 occupations

  92. Physiology of animals

    The study of the mechanical, physical, bioelectrical and biochemical functioning of animals, their organs and their cells.

    knowledgeneeded in 33 occupations

  93. Physiology of balance

    The characteristics and functions of the vestibular system, which is the responsible for body equilibrium.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  94. Physiology of hearing

    The means by which sounds are transmitted through the outer, middle, inner ear and brain.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  95. Physiotherapy

    Physiotherapy is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  96. Phytosanitary measures

    Measures related to controlling plant and crop diseases, pests, and pathogens.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  97. Phytotherapy

    The characteristics, the effects and the use of herbal medicines.

    knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations

  98. Pick orders for dispatching

    Pick orders in warehouses destined for dispatching, ensuring that correct numbers and types of goods are loaded and dispatched.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  99. Pick orders of agricultural products

    Assemble and prepare customer orders based on agricultural product knowledge.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  100. Pilot boat for medical emergency services

    Be able to pilot a boat in order to respond to medical emergencies and provide medical help in areas not accessible by vehicles or helicopters.

    practical skillneeded in 1 occupation

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