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360 skills in alphabetical order. Click a name for the full description and the occupations that need it.
Items 201–300 of 360
- Use manual knitting techniques
Create handmade knitted fabrics by using traditional handicraft techniques to knit ropes of yarn.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Use manual sewing techniques
Use manuel sewing and stitching techniques to manufacture or repair fabrics or textile-based articles.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Use maritime English
Communicate in English employing language used in actual situations on board ships, in ports and elsewhere in the shipping chain.
practical skillneeded in 24 occupations
- Use markup languages
Utilise computer languages that are syntactically distinguishable from the text, to add annotations to a document, specify layout and process types of documents such as HTML.
practical skillneeded in 23 occupations
- Use mathematical tools and equipment
Use portable electronic device to perform both basic and complex operations of arithmetic.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Use mathematical tools for managing vehicles
Use mathematical tools and electronic equipment for managing activities with the vehicles and customers, and performing routine operations that deal with numeracy and calculations.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Use measurement instruments
Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured.
practical skillneeded in 87 occupations
- Use mechanically separated meat
Use the paste of mechanically separated meat obtained in previous processes of the meat production as to produce products such as frankfurter sausages.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Use media software
Use mainly visual programming software such as sound, lighting, image, capturing, motion control, UV mapping, augmented reality, virtual reality, or 3D projecting software.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Use metal bending techniques
Perform bending techniques in order to shape metal sheets into parts used in the manufacture of objects.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Use metalworking tools
Use the appropriate metalworking tools to manipulate metal objects or surfaces.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use meteorological information
Use and interpret meteorological information for operations dependent on climatic conditions.
practical skillneeded in 22 occupations
- Use meteorological tools to forecast meteorological conditions
Use meteorological data and tools such as weather facsimile machines, weather charts and computer terminals, to anticipate weather conditions.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Use methodologies for user-centered design
Use design methodologies in which the needs, wishes and limitations of end users of a product, service or process are given extensive attention at each stage of the design process.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Use methods of logistical data analysis
Read and interpret supply chain and transportation data.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use microsoft office
Use the standard programs contained in Microsoft Office.
practical skillneeded in 24 occupations
- Use milk control software
Efficiently use milk testing software and interpret the results correctly.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Use mine planning software
Use specialised software to plan, design and model for mining operations.
practical skillneeded in 7 occupations
- Use modern electronic navigational aids
Use modern navigational aids such as GPS and radar systems.
practical skillneeded in 9 occupations
- Use motivational incentives in addiction counselling
Use questions to motivate the client to change his/her behaviour or undertake treatment or abstinence from substance or alcohol abuse.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Use moulding techniques
Use moulding techniques, such as rotational moulding, injection moulding, blow moulding, compression moulding, extrusion moulding and thermo-forming to shape liquid raw materials…
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Use music according to the needs of patients
Select and adapt music, musical instruments, and equipment to accord with the strengths and needs of the patients.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Use new technologies in food manufacturing
Keep abreast of new technologies and innovations in all fields of food manufacturing.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Use non-destructive testing equipment
Use specific non-destructive testing methods and equipment that do not cause any damage to the product, such as X-rays, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle inspection…
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Use nuclear medicine techniques
Utilise nuclear medicine techniques such as the administration of radiopharmaceuticals to treat and diagnose the patient.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Use object-oriented programming
Utilise specialised ICT tools for programming paradigm based on the concept of objects, which can contain data in the form of fields and code in the form of procedures.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Use obstetric sonography
Apply medical ultrasonography to obstetrics to show the foetus in the mother`s womb.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Use of air traffic services document
Utilise Air Traffic Services document to prevent collisions between manoeuvring aircraft; ensure orderly flow of air traffic.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use of special equipment for daily activities
The types of special equipment, prosthetics and orthotics used to aid with performing daily activities, such as wheelchairs.
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Use of specialised instruments in otorhinolaryngology
Correctly and efficiently use the appropriate instruments for otorhinolaryngologic procedures, such as laryngeal mirrors, the flexible laryngoscope, the nasal speculum, the…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use office systems
Make appropriate and timely use of office systems used in business facilities depending on the aim, whether for the collection of messages, client information storage, or agenda…
practical skillneeded in 28 occupations
- Use online tools to collaborate
Use online resources such as online meeting tools, VoIP conference calling, concurrent file editing, to co-create, share content and collaborate from remote locations.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Use orthodontic tools
Use orthodontic tools such as gauges, dental placement instruments, probes, scissors, and X-ray units.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Use oxygenation equipment
Operate different water oxygenation systems according to requirements: surface aerators, paddle wheel aerators, column/cascade aerators, and pure oxygenation systems.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Use packaging equipment
Use fastening and packaging tools such as plastic strapping, applicators and adhesives, marking and labelling equipment, and tape.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Use paint safety equipment
Wear safety equipment appropriately such as face masks, gloves and overalls, in order to stay protected from toxic chemicals emitted during paint spraying.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Use painting equipment
Use brushes, rollers, spray guns and other painting equipment in accordance with the work.
practical skillneeded in 8 occupations
- Use painting techniques
Apply painting techniques such as 'trompe l'oeil', 'faux finishing' and aging techniques.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Use pattern-cutting softwares
Use pattern-cutting softwares in order to create templates for the manufacturing of wearing apparel, made-up textile articles, and textile products.
practical skillneeded in 6 occupations
- Use pedagogic strategies for creativity
Communicate to others on devising and facilitating creative processes through the use of a range of tasks and activities appropriate to the target group.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Use performance 3D visualisation techniques
Visualise a performance environment using 3D applications and pre-visualisation software.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Use personal organization software
Use software tools, such as calendars, to-do lists, time-tracking, contact lists, to help in managing personal efficiency.
practical skillneeded in 6 occupations
- Use personal protection equipment
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals.
practical skillneeded in 130 occupations
- Use personality tests
Develop and use personality tests to get information from your clients about their character, interests and ambitions.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Use pest detection sensors
Use wireless sensor networking technologies such as low-power image sensors, acoustic sensors or sensors for Leaf Area Index measuring to monitor and detect insect pests…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use photodynamic therapy for cancer
Use Photodynamic Therapy (PDT), a cancer treatment method that combines a drug (or a photosensitising agent) with a specific sort of light.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Use photographic equipment
Use analogue or digital camera equipment, along with a variety of accessories such as tripods, filters and lenses.
practical skillneeded in 7 occupations
- Use physiotherapy for treatment of animals
Adapt human physical therapy techniques to increase function and mobility of joints and muscles in animals.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use pipeline video equipment
Handle movable video cameras which visually inspect sewerage systems and pipelines.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Use polishing compounds
Use the specified polishing compounds such as emery powder, spreading it on the stone.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Use polygonal modelling
Represent 3D models by using line segments to connect vertices in order to create polygonal mesh on surfaces.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Use power tools
Operate power driven pumps.
practical skillneeded in 40 occupations
- Use precision tools
Use electronic, mechanical, electric, or optical precision tools, such as drilling machines, grinders, gear cutters and milling machines to boost accuracy while machining products.
practical skillneeded in 44 occupations
- Use presentation software
Use software tools to create digital presentations which combine various elements, such as graphs, images, text and other multimedia.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Use production planning software
Use software that facilitates planning and scheduling in the manufacturing industry and enables the optimisation of resource allocation.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Use psychoeducation
Work with patients and their families through psychoeducation.
practical skillneeded in 6 occupations
- Use psychotherapeutic interventions
Use psychotherapeutic interventions suited to the different stages of treatment.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Use public space as a creative resource
Adapt the public space for a street arts performance.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Use query languages
Retrieve information from a database or information system using computer languages designed for the retrieval of data.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Use questioning techniques
Formulate questions appropriate to the purpose, such as eliciting accurate information or supporting the learning process.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Use questioning techniques for assessment
Use different questioning techniques such as semi-structured interviews, open and closed questions, or STARR interviews, adapted to the type of information to be gathered.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Use radar navigation
Operate modern radar navigation equipment to ensure safe vessel operations.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Use reheating techniques
Apply reheating techniques including steaming, boiling or bain marie.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Use remote control equipment
Use a remote control to operate equipment.
practical skillneeded in 20 occupations
- Use rental management software
Use rental management software to monitor aspects of the business such as finances, rentals, and bills.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Use repair manuals
Apply the information, such as periodic maintenance charts, step by step repair instructions, troubleshooting information and overhaul procedures to perform routine maintenance…
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Use reservoir surveillance
Understand and operate well and reservoir surveillance system and remote sensing technology; monitor the reservoir level and decide on engineering interventions if necessary.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Use resource-efficient technologies in hospitality
Implement technological improvements in hospitality establishments, as connectionless food steamers, pre-rinse spray valves and low flow sink taps, which optimise the water and…
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Use rigging equipment
Set up rolling and lifting equipment required to lift and move objects e.g. with a crane or block and tackle system.
practical skillneeded in 8 occupations
- Use rigging tools
Employ rigging tools such as cables, ropes, pulleys and winches to safely secure high structures.
practical skillneeded in 10 occupations
- Use riverspeak to communicate
Use Riverspeak to communicate in technical and nautical terms.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Use rope access techniques
Apply ropework to work in elevated position.
practical skillneeded in 8 occupations
- Use safety equipment in construction
Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any…
practical skillneeded in 99 occupations
- Use sales forecasting softwares
Operate sale forecasting softwares in order to help in determining demand levels for products with higher levels of accuracy.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use séance tools
Utilise tools to communicate with spirits of the dead, such as Ouija boards, spirit tables or cabinets.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Use sander
Use different types of drywall sanders, automatic or manual, handheld or on an extension, to sand surfaces to a smooth finish or to rough them up for better adhesion.
practical skillneeded in 24 occupations
- Use sanding machines
Use a power tool to grind or smoothen surfaces by abrasion with sandpaper.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Use scripting programming
Utilise specialised ICT tools to create computer code that is interpreted by the corresponding run-time environments in order to extend applications and automate common computer…
practical skillneeded in 21 occupations
- Use seismometers
Operate seismometers in order to measure shifts in the Earth's crust such as motion created by earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Use session border controller
Manage calls during a given voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) session and ensure security and quality of service by operating a session border controller (SBC).
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Use shaping machinery
Use various types of welding and cutting tools to shape and customize surfaces and materials.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use sheet metal shears
Use specialised heavy duty shears to safely cut sheet metal objects.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Use shims
Set shims in gaps to keep objects firmly in place.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Use shorthand
Apply shorthand as a method to capture spoken words into written form.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Use shorthand computer program
Employ shorthand computer softwares in order to write and translate shorthands and put them into traditional legible transcripts.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use signalling equipment
Utilise signalling equipment, like traffic signs or signalling lights, to regulate traffic or transport.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Use snow-removal equipment
Use equipment such as shovels, snow rakes, snow blowers, ladders or aerial lifts to remove snow from various structures such as rooftops and other building structures and public…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use software design patterns
Utilise reusable solutions, formalised best practices, to solve common ICT development tasks in software development and design.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Use software for data preservation
Utilise specialised applications and software to collect and preserve digital information.
practical skillneeded in 8 occupations
- Use software libraries
Utilise collections of codes and software packages which capture frequently used routines to help programmers simplify their work.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Use software tools for site modelling
Use software and other modelling tools to create simulations of and develop scenarios for possible outcomes of site operations.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Use solvents
Clean products or surfaces by using solvents to dissolve or extract other unnecessary substances.
practical skillneeded in 8 occupations
- Use sound measuring instruments
Operate instruments such as transducers and sound level meters to measure noise levels in an environment in order to prevent noise pollution.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Use special hearing equipment for tests
Use audiometers and computers to determine the degree of a patient`s hearing disorder and find other factors relating to the problem.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Use specialised computer models for weather forecasting
Make short-term and long-term weather forecasts applying physical and mathematical formulae; understand specialised computer modelling applications.
practical skillneeded in 6 occupations
- Use specialised design software
Developing new designs mastering specialised software.
practical skillneeded in 20 occupations
- Use specialised equipment
Use specialised equipment such as electron microscope, telemetry, digital imaging analysis, global positioning systems, and computer modelling in studies and analyses of…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Use specialised tools in electric repairs
Use of a variety of specialised tools, instruments and machines, such as presses, drills and grinders.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Use specific data analysis software
Use specific software for data analysis, including statistics, spreadsheets, and databases.
practical skillneeded in 22 occupations
- Use specific writing techniques
Use writing techniques depending on the type of media, the genre, and the story.
practical skillneeded in 20 occupations
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