Skills starting with SPage 9 of 9

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

Items 801–882 of 882

  1. Support individuals on nutrition changes

    Encourage and support individuals in their strive to keep realistic nutritional goals and practices in their day to day diet.

    practical skillneeded in 4 occupations

  2. Support individuals to adjust to physical disability

    Assist individuals to adjust to the implications of physical disability and to understand the new responsibilities and level of dependency.

    practical skillneeded in 7 occupations

  3. Support informed consent

    Make sure patients and their families are fully informed about the risks and benefits of proposed treatments or procedures so they can give informed consent, engaging patients and…

    practical skillneeded in 1 occupation

  4. Support juvenile victims

    Support young victims in difficult situations such as court trial or interrogation.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  5. Support local tourism

    Promote local products and services to visitors and encourage the use of local tourism operators in a destination.

    practical skillneeded in 20 occupations

  6. Support management of raw materials

    Support management of raw materials and plants required by the department for production.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  7. Support managers

    Provide support and solutions to managers and directors in regards with their business needs and requests for the running of a business or the daily operations of a business unit.

    practical skillneeded in 12 occupations

  8. Support migrants to integrate in the receiving country

    Assist and offer support to migrants with their integration in the receiving society, both from an administrative and social point of view.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  9. Support nurses

    Support nurses with the preparation and delivery of diagnostic and treatment interventions.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  10. Support other national representatives

    Support other institutions or organisations acting as national representatives in a foreign country such as cultural institutes, schools, and other organisations.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  11. Support patients to understand their conditions

    Facilitate the process of self-discovery for the healthcare user, helping them to learn about their condition and become more aware of and in control of moods, feelings, thoughts…

    practical skillneeded in 4 occupations

  12. Support people with hearing impairment

    Accompany the hearing-impaired to facilitate communication in various situations, such as training, work or administrative procedures.

    practical skillneeded in 4 occupations

  13. Support public access to exhibitions

    Work with the staff of the education and visitor services, assist in improving communication to support public access to the exhibition.

    practical skillneeded in 1 occupation

  14. Support service users in developing skills

    Encourage and support social service users in sociocultural activities in the organisation or in the community, supporting the development of leisure and work skills.

    practical skillneeded in 14 occupations

  15. Support social service users at the end of life

    Support individuals to prepare for the end of life and to plan the care and support they wish to receive through the process of dying, providing care and support as death…

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  16. Support social service users in skills management

    Provide support to individuals in determining the skills they need in they everyday lives and help them in their skills development.

    practical skillneeded in 16 occupations

  17. Support social service users' positiveness

    Work with individuals to identify difficulties associated with their self esteem and sense of identity and support them to implement strategies like to develop more positive self…

    practical skillneeded in 14 occupations

  18. Support social service users to live at home

    Support social service users to develop their own personal resources and work with them to access additional resources, services and facilities.

    practical skillneeded in 11 occupations

  19. Support social service users to manage their financial affairs

    Work with individuals to access information and advice about their financial affairs and support them to manage and monitor their finances.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  20. Support social service users with specific communication needs

    Identify individuals who have specific communication preferences and needs, supporting them to interact with other people and monitoring communication to identify changing needs.

    practical skillneeded in 14 occupations

  21. Support sport activities in education

    Support sport and physical activity in an education context.

    practical skillneeded in 4 occupations

  22. Support sport in media

    Collaborate with the various media outlets to promote sports and to encourage more people to take up sports activities.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  23. Support the autonomy of young people

    Support young people's choices, showing respect and reinforcing their autonomy, self-esteem and independence.

    practical skillneeded in 1 occupation

  24. Support the positiveness of youths

    Help children and young people to assess their social, emotional and identity needs and to develop a positive self image, enhance their self esteem and improve their self reliance.

    practical skillneeded in 49 occupations

  25. Support traumatised children

    Support children who have experienced trauma, identifying their needs and working in ways that promote their rights, inclusion and well being.

    practical skillneeded in 22 occupations

  26. Support vessel manoeuvres

    Participate in manoeuvres at port: berthing, anchoring and other mooring operations.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  27. Support veterinary diagnostic imaging procedures

    Prepare the equipment and animal for diagnostic imaging.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  28. Support veterinary diagnostic procedures

    Prepare equipment and animals for veterinary diagnostic tests.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  29. Support victims of human rights violations

    Support individuals or groups who have been a target of abuse, discrimination, violence or other acts which violate human rights agreements and regulations in order to protect…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  30. Support volunteers

    Follow up volunteer activity.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  31. Support witnesses

    Support witnesses before, during, and after a court hearing to ensure their sense of security, that they are prepared mentally for the trial, and to aid them in the preparation of…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  32. Support young victims of sexual assault

    Work with children and adolescents in order to encourage them to speak about the traumatising sexual assault experience and gain self-confidence when expressing themselves.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  33. Surface engineering

    The engineering discipline that studies ways to counteract environmental deterioration, such as corrosion and deformation of surfaces of materials, by altering the properties of…

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  34. Surface-mount technology

    Surface-mount technology or SMT is a method where the electronic components are placed on the surface of the printed circuit board.

    knowledgeneeded in 8 occupations

  35. Surgery

    The essential procedures in surgical practice such as the principle of safe surgery, the pathophysiology of wound healing, knot tying, tissue handling, retraction and any other…

    knowledgeneeded in 9 occupations

  36. Surgical asepsis

    The way to keep equipment and surfaces sterile to prevent infections during medical care.

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  37. Surgical instruments

    Series of instruments, such as cutting tools, clamps, distractors and forceps, used for medical interventions aiming to repair ruptured tissues, treat injuries or diseases, and…

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  38. Surveillance methods

    Surveillance methods used in the gathering of information and intelligence for investigation purposes.

    knowledgeneeded in 31 occupations

  39. Surveillance radars

    Types of surveillance radars such as Mode A/C Secondary Surveillance Radar stations, which continuously interrogate all aircraft within their range, and Mode S Secondary…

    knowledgeneeded in 8 occupations

  40. Survey sites for pipeline installation

    Perform surveys of different kinds of sites, such as inland or maritime site, for the planning and construction of pipeline infrastructure.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  41. Survey techniques

    Techniques on how to identify a target audience, choose the right survey method and analyse the data.

    knowledgeneeded in 10 occupations

  42. Surveying

    The technique of determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances and angles between them.

    knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations

  43. Surveying methods

    The fundamental principles and procedures of surveying applied to civil engineering, including remote sensing methods, and related equipment.

    knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations

  44. Survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment

    Identify muster signals and what emergencies they signal.

    practical skillneeded in 14 occupations

  45. Suspend animals

    Suspend animals for food processing and move the carcasses around the slaughterhouse on an animal processing line.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  46. Sustainability consulting

    The consulting approach that is used to help businesses to know more about their sustainability impact and implement strategies to become eco-friendly and efficient.

    knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations

  47. Sustainable agricultural production principles

    Principles and conditions of organic and sustainable agricultural production.

    knowledgeneeded in 10 occupations

  48. Sustainable building design

    The process of creating buildings with the lowest possible impact on the environment.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  49. Sustainable building materials

    The types of building material which minimize the negative impact of the building on the external environment, throughout their whole life cycle.

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  50. Sustainable development goals

    The list of 17 global goals set by the United Nations General Assembly and designed as a strategy to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.

    knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations

  51. Sustainable finance

    The process of integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations when making business or investment decisions, leading to increased longer-term investments…

    knowledgeneeded in 7 occupations

  52. Sustainable forest management

    The stewardship and use of forest lands in a way and at a rate that maintains their productivity, biodiversity, regeneration capacity, vitality and their potential to fulfil now…

    knowledgeneeded in 8 occupations

  53. Sustainable installation materials

    The types of installation material which minimize the negative impact of the building and its construction on the external environment, throughout their whole life cycle.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  54. Sustainable manufacturing

    The generation of manufactured products using efficient and sustainable production process that enhances the conservation of natural and energy resources while minimizing negative…

    knowledgeneeded in 11 occupations

  55. Sustainable technologies

    Technologies with the aim of reducing environmental and ecological risks, achieving at the same time, a positive economic, social, and environmental impact.

    knowledgeneeded in 9 occupations

  56. Swaging machine types

    Types of machines used for swaging processes in forging, such as the tagging machine, the butt swaging machine, the creeping spindle swaging machine and others.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  57. Swaging processes

    Processes related to the forging practices of swaging, such as tube swaging, rotary swaging, roller swaging, butt swaging and others.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  58. Swift (computer programming)

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

    knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations

  59. Swim

    Move through water by means of the limbs.

    practical skillneeded in 24 occupations

  60. Swimming pool chemicals

    Types of disinfectants and sanitizers which control the growth of certain bacteria in the pool water.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  61. Swimming pool safety guidelines

    The rules and guidelines related to swimming pool safety, such as rules related to child safety, running, diving, waterslides, electrical appliances, food and drinks, water…

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  62. Swimming styles

    The different styles and techniques of swimming such as front crawl, breaststroke and backstroke.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  63. Switch tunnel boring machine modes

    Monitor the process of switching the tunnel boring machine from boring mode to segment placement mode and vice versa.

    practical skillneeded in 1 occupation

  64. Switching devices

    Devices that are able to open and close electrical circuits, such as disconnecting switches, interrupter switches, and circuit breakers.

    knowledgeneeded in 7 occupations

  65. Sword fighting

    The various techniques and rules to safely use swords to re-enact combat scenes.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  66. Synchronise pumphouse activities

    Ensure synchronicity between pump houses; pursue continuous product flow and minimal product contamination.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  67. Synchronise sound with images

    Synchronise recorded sound with footage.

    practical skillneeded in 4 occupations

  68. Synchronise with mouth movements

    Synchronise sound recording with the mouth movements of the original actor.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  69. Synfig

    The computer program Synfig is a graphical ICT tool which enables digital editing and composition of graphics to generate both 2D raster or 2D vector graphics.

    knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations

  70. Synthesise clothing with accessories

    Purchase new or second-hand clothing and a variety of accessory items, as is needed to complete designs.

    practical skillneeded in 1 occupation

  71. Synthesise financial information

    Collect, revise and put together financial information coming from different sources or departments in order to create a document with unified financial accounts or plans.

    practical skillneeded in 29 occupations

  72. Synthesise information

    Critically read, interpret, and summarise new and complex information from diverse sources.

    practical skillneeded in 115 occupations

  73. Synthesise research publications

    Read and interpret scientific publications that present a research problem, the methodology, its solution and hypothesis.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  74. Synthetic biology

    The field of science that is interdisciplinary between engineering and biology.

    knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations

  75. Synthetic fertilisers

    The description and chemical composition of synthetic fertilisers such as phosphatic, nitrogen and potassium fertilisers.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  76. Synthetic natural environment

    The simulation and representation of components of physical world such as climate, wheather and space where military systems exist in order to obtain information and perform tests.

    knowledgeneeded in 11 occupations

  77. Synthetic resins

    The types and characteristics of synthetic resins which are viscous liquids used for permanently hardening.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  78. System backup best practice

    The procedures related to preparing for recovery or continuation of technology infrastructure vital to an organisation.

    knowledgeneeded in 6 occupations

  79. System design

    The process of defining the architecture for different components and modules of a system, as well as the relevant data, for satisfying specific requirements.

    knowledgeneeded in 10 occupations

  80. Systems development life-cycle

    The sequence of steps, such as planning, creating, testing and deploying and the models for the development and life-cycle management of a system.

    knowledgeneeded in 34 occupations

  81. Systems theory

    The principles that can be applied to all types of systems at all hierarchical levels, which describe the system's internal organisation, its mechanisms of maintaining identity…

    knowledgeneeded in 9 occupations

  82. Systems thinking

    The integrated approach to understanding how various constituents of a system interrelate, interact and influence one another within a whole logistic system.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

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