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

Items 601–700 of 740

  1. Tunnel boring machine console

    Functions of the buttons, switches, gauges and monitors on a tunnel boring machine console.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  2. Turf management

    The different techniques for planting and maintenance of turf according to the type of surfaces and materials used.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  3. Turn wood

    Turn wood in chiefly two methods, spindle and faceplate turning.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  4. Tutor students

    Provide private, supplementary instruction to students individually to enhance their learning.

    practical skillneeded in 4 occupations

  5. Type at speed

    Type texts accurately at a high speed.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  6. Type error-free documents

    Type documents and written content in general avoiding any grammatical or spelling errors.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  7. Type of file

    Types of files used for filing metal, wood or plastic workpieces, such as mill files, barrette files, checkering files, coin pointed files, joint round edge files and others.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  8. Type on electronic devices

    Type fast and flawless on electronic devices such as computers in order to ensure a quick and accurate data entry.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  9. Type texts from audio sources

    Listen, understand, and type content from audio sources into written format.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  10. Types of aircraft

    The various types of aircraft, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

    knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations

  11. Types of alarm systems

    Characteristics, price, workings and installation of various alarm systems such as landline, cellular or broadband, wired or wireless.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  12. Types of ammunition

    Types of small weapons, such as pistols and machine guns, their functionality, various types of ammunition and position on the market.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  13. Types of aromatherapy treatments

    Field of information which distinguishes a variety of ways to apply aromatherapy treatment, such as massages, inhalers, baths, vaporizers, compresses, diffusers, meditiation or…

    knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations

  14. Types of arrows

    Arrows are selected for different purposes such as hunting a specific kind of animal or for target shooting.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  15. Types of asphalt coverings

    Different types of asphalt covering, based on their bitumen content and composition.

    knowledgeneeded in 8 occupations

  16. Types of audiological equipment

    Types and brands of audiological equipment and accessories for audiometers and hearing tests, foam tips, bone conductors, etc.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  17. Types of audiovisual formats

    Various audio and video formats, including digital.

    knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations

  18. Types of barley

    The different types of barley; their characteristics, and quality.

    knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations

  19. Types of bath tubs

    Different types of bath tubs, including sitting baths, baths that open to the side to accommodate people with difficulties entering and exiting regular baths, and whirlpool baths.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  20. Types of bedding materials

    Different types of bedding materials used to stabilise structures such as pipe.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  21. Types of bleach

    The range of bleach and others chemicals used to remove the colour from materials in a steam cooking process, adjusting the brightness and colour of the materials.

    knowledgeneeded in 9 occupations

  22. Types of boring heads

    Qualities and applications of various types of boring heads, such as rough boring heads, fine boring heads and others.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  23. Types of boxes

    The field of information which distinguishes different kinds of boxes, based upon sets of flaps and telescope box sections.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  24. Types of brushes

    Tools with bristles used for a wide variety of purposes such as cleaning, painting, putting on make up and grooming hair.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  25. Types of cargo

    The different types of cargo e.g. bulk cargo, liquid bulk cargo and heavy materials.

    knowledgeneeded in 7 occupations

  26. Types of carpet

    Different types of carpet based on materials, production method, backing, fitting techniques, cost, durability, aesthetics and other criteria.

    knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations

  27. Types of cartridges

    Field of information wich distinguishes different types of cartridges based on size, shape, ignition type and the propellant.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  28. Types of ceiling

    Various types of ceiling, such as tile ceilings, coffer ceilings and drop ceilings, each with their own advantages and disadvantages, risks, and costs.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  29. Types of chain

    Types of chain, such as industrial chain, novelty chain and jewellery chain.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  30. Types of chocolate

    Types of chocolate such as milk chocolate, white chocolate, dark chocolate, unsweetened chocolate and raw chocolate.

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  31. Types of coffee beans

    Most known coffee types, Arabica and Robusta, and the cultivars under each one of those types.

    knowledgeneeded in 6 occupations

  32. Types of concrete pumps

    The types of machines used to pump liquid concrete such as the boom concrete pumps used for large construction projects or line pumps generally used for small-scale works.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  33. Types of condiments

    The wide range of spices or condiments from aromatic or pungent vegetable substances that are used to flavour food such as cloves, pepper, and cumin.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  34. Types of containers

    The manufacturing process of different types of containers, such as boilers and pressure vessels, and what they are used for.

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  35. Types of cooktops

    Different types of cooking surface, such as gas stoves, induction cooktops and ceramic cooktops.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  36. Types of crosscut saws

    Be acquainted with the use of different kinds of crosscut saws, which consist mainly of felling and bucking saws.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  37. Types of cylindrical grinding processes

    Types of processes used for grinding metal workpieces, such as inside diameter (ID) grinding, outside diameter (OD) grinding and centerless grinding.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  38. Types of digesters

    This includes the stationary and rotary steam digesters, which cook wood chips in an acid solution to make pulp for use in the manufacture of paper.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  39. Types of digital badges

    The types and characteristics of digital badges such as open badges, that store information about accomplishments and skills of learners, making it easier for this information to…

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  40. Types of drill bits

    Qualities and applications of various types of drill bits, such as core drill bits, spotting drill bits, countersink drill bits and others.

    knowledgeneeded in 6 occupations

  41. Types of drill press oils

    Types of oil such as (sulphurarised) cutting oils, WD-40, 3-IN-ONE and others used in the drilling process to function as a lubricant that facilitates a smooth drilling process…

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  42. Types of electronics

    The different categories of electronics, such as consumer electronics, medical devices, microelectronics, computers, information and communication equipment, and measuring…

    knowledgeneeded in 8 occupations

  43. Types of embossing

    Various kinds of embossing produce different results, alignments, and other kinds of image impressions.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  44. Types of engraving needles

    Various types of needles used for engraving, their qualities and their applications.

    knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations

  45. Types of engraving stone

    Different types of stone suitable for engraving.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  46. Types of essential oils

    Distinction of different types of essential oils derived from plants.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  47. Types of evaluation

    The specificity and intended use of various types of evaluations, such as impact evaluation, process evaluation, performance evaluation, thematic evaluation, etc.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  48. Types of fibre for polymer reinforcement

    Fibres used to reinforce composite materials, such as glass fibre, carbon fibre and plastic fibre.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  49. Types of folders

    The distinction between buckle folders; where paper is folded and squeezed, plow folders that reduce printing costs and include several glue systems, and knife folders that strike…

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  50. Types of forging press

    Types of presses used in the metal forging process, such as hydraulic and mechanical forging presses.

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  51. Types of fuels

    Types of fuel available on the market such as petrol, diesel, bio-fuel, etc.

    knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations

  52. Types of glazing

    Various types of glass, insulating glazing and mirror glass and their contribution to energy performance.

    knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations

  53. Types of guitars

    There are two main guitar categories, namely electric and acoustic.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  54. Types of heat sealing

    The types of heat sealing that exist, for example induction sealing, induction welding, hot bar sealers, continuous heat sealing and impulse heat sealers and understand for which…

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  55. Types of insulation material

    Various types of insulation material and their usage cases, advantages, risks and costs.

    knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations

  56. Types of insurance

    The various types of risk or loss transfer policies that exist and their characteristics, such as health insurance, car insurance or life insurance.

    knowledgeneeded in 24 occupations

  57. Types of laminators

    The different kinds of laminating machines, such as the pouch, heated roll, and cold roll laminator.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  58. Types of lathe tools

    Types of tools used for the lathe machining process such as high-speed steel tools, carbide-tipped tools and carbide insert tools.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  59. Types of lifts

    Various types of lifts, based on their mode of operation, such as hydraulically powered lifts.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  60. Types of literature genres

    The different literary genres in the history of literature, their technique, tone, content and length.

    knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations

  61. Types of lubricants

    Types of substances whose main function is to reduce friction between parts or surfaces in mutual contact such us oil-based, grease-based, penetrating or dry lubricants.

    knowledgeneeded in 9 occupations

  62. Types of maritime vessels

    Various types of maritime vessels such as container ships, passenger ships and fishing vessels, and their characteristics and specifications, security, technical, and maintenance…

    knowledgeneeded in 34 occupations

  63. Types of media

    The means of mass communication, such as television, journals, and radio, that reach and influence the majority of the public.

    knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations

  64. Types of membranes

    The materials used for the drumhead of membranophone musical instruments include animal skin, plastic and synthetic fibers such as aramid fibers.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  65. Types of metal

    Qualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.

    knowledgeneeded in 97 occupations

  66. Types of metal manufacturing processes

    Metal processes linked to the different types of metal, such as casting processes, heat treatment processes, repair processes and other metal manufacturing processes.

    knowledgeneeded in 76 occupations

  67. Types of moulded fibres

    Field of information which distinguishes different kinds of moulded fibres such as thickwall, transfer moulded, thermoformed, and processed fibre types.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  68. Types of moulding

    The characteristics and procedures used in the various types of moulding such as blow moulding, compression moulding, injection moulding and thermoforming.

    knowledgeneeded in 6 occupations

  69. Types of music therapies

    The different types of music therapies such as active, receptive and functional music therapy.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  70. Types of oaths

    The various kinds of swearing such as testimonies on happenings, affirmation on the veracity of a declaration, professional oaths to become a doctor or veterinary, and royal oaths…

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  71. Types of optical instruments

    Common types of optical instruments and lenses, such as microscopes and telescopes, their mechanics, components, and characteristics.

    knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations

  72. Types of orthopedic supplies

    Various types of orthopaedic supplies such as braces and arm supports, used for physical therapy or physical rehabilitation.

    knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations

  73. Types of packaging materials

    Properties of materials that make them suitable for packaging.

    knowledgeneeded in 10 occupations

  74. Types of packaging used in industrial shipments

    The various types of packaging materials used for industrial shipments, according to the type of goods to be shipped.

    knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations

  75. Types of paint

    Varieties of paint and chemicals used in their composition.

    knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations

  76. Types of pallets

    The structure, properties and use of the two main types of pallets: stringer and block pallets.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  77. Types of paper

    The different criteria used to determine differences in paper types such as coarseness and thickness, and the different fabrication methods and wood types from which the types of…

    knowledgeneeded in 31 occupations

  78. Types of pensions

    The types of monthly sums paid to someone in retirement, such as employment-based pensions, social and state pensions, disability pensions and private pensions.

    knowledgeneeded in 7 occupations

  79. Types of perforating machines

    The different kinds of perforating machines, such as crown perforators, punching machines, and sweatband perforators.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  80. Types of photovoltaic panels

    Different types of photovoltaic cells and panels, with different efficiencies in different types of weather, costs, durability and lifespan ratings, and mounting possibilities.

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  81. Types of pipelines

    The various types of pipelines and their different usages including the differences between pipelines used to transport goods over short and long distances, and their respective…

    knowledgeneeded in 24 occupations

  82. Types of piping

    A variety of types of piping and piping materials.

    knowledgeneeded in 6 occupations

  83. Types of planing cutters

    Types of cutters used in the planing process of a workpiece, such as carbide tipped cutters, hydro planing cutters and others.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  84. Types of plastering materials

    Types of plastering materials containing different proportions of materials such as gypsum, cement and lime, each with their own properties, usage cases and cost.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  85. Types of plastic

    Types of plastic materials and their chemical composition, physical properties, possible issues and usage cases.

    knowledgeneeded in 28 occupations

  86. Types of polymers

    There are two kinds of absorbent pad polymers.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  87. Types of pottery material

    Types of clays and mud and their appearance, properties, reaction to fire, etc.

    knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations

  88. Types of propellants

    Field of information which distinguishes different types of propellants such as black gunpowder to forms of smokeless powder derived from nitrocellulose.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  89. Types of psychotherapy sessions

    Types of psychotherapy for individuals, groups or families according to behavioural/cognitive, psychoanalytic/dynamic, systemic methods or other appropriate psychological…

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  90. Types of pulp

    Kinds of pulp are distinguished based on their fibre type and the specific chemical processes through which they were created.

    knowledgeneeded in 14 occupations

  91. Types of rotating equipment

    The types of equipment and machinery that have rotating parts, such as turbines, pumps, ventilators, centrifuges, engines and gearboxes.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  92. Types of sanders

    Types of electric sanders such palm grip and pistol grip sanders, their features and application.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  93. Types of satellites

    The different types of satellites used for communications, streaming services, surveillance, and scientific research.

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  94. Types of sawing blades

    Types of cutting blades used in the sawing process, such as band saw blades, crosscut blades, plytooth blades and others, made from tool steel, carbide, diamond or other materials.

    knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations

  95. Types of showers

    Different types of showers, their aesthetic and functional aspects, their specific installation and maintenance needs, and price points.

    knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation

  96. Types of spa

    Field of information which distinguishes different kinds of spa such as thermal, hammam, medical, ayurvedic, relaxation, destination and traditional spas.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  97. Types of spring

    Types of metal springs such as leaf, coil, torsion, clock, tension and extension spring.

    knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations

  98. Types of sprinklers

    The different types of installations using water supply for the control and extinguishing of fires.

    knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations

  99. Types of staining

    The different kinds of stains on fabrics such as invisible, perspirative, and oxidation stains.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

  100. Types of stamping press

    Types of stamping press with similar applications but different propulsion, such as the direct drive press, single gear reduction press and double gear reduction press.

    knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations

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