Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 11 of 100
Things you need to be able to do at work. The ones the most occupations require come first.
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- Monitor operations in the leather industry
Collect key system performance of leather production at periodic intervals or at the end of some specific phases of the leather process, in order to detect and record the…
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Support community-based tourism
Support and promote tourism initiatives where tourists are immersed in the culture of local communities usually in rural, marginalised areas.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Use manual draughting techniques
Use non-computerised draughting techniques to make detailed drawings of designs by hand with specialised tools such as pencils, rulers and templates.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Educate on sustainable tourism
Develop educational programmes and resources for individuals or guided groups, to provide information about sustainable tourism and the impact of human interaction on the…
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Operate printing machinery
Operate machinery for various types of printed documents, adjusting the font, paper size, and weight.
practical skillneeded in 18 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
- Execute ICT audits
Organise and execute audits in order to evaluate ICT systems, compliance of components of systems, information processing systems and information security.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Prepare audit activities
Prepare an audit plan including both pre-audits and certification audits.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Advise on teaching methods
Advise education professionals on the proper adaptation of curricula in lesson plans, classroom management, professional conduct as a teacher, and other activities and methods…
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Apply transportation management concepts
Apply transport industry management concepts in order to improve transportation processes, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve schedule preparation.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Facilitate official agreement
Facilitate an official agreement between two disputing parties, ensuring that both parties agree on the resolution which has been decided on, as well as writing the necessary…
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Operate a camera
Capture moving images with a camera.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Assess employees' capability levels
Evaluate the capabilities of employees by creating criteria and systematic testing methods for measuring expertise of individuals within an organisation.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Conduct land surveys
Conduct surveys to determine the location and features of natural and man-made structures, on surface level as well as underground and underwater.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Maintain contract administration
Keep contracts up to date and organise them according to a classification system for future consultation.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Operate financial instruments
Work with financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds and derivatives.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Prepare assembly drawings
Create the drawings that identify the different components and materials, and that provide instructions as to how they should be assembled.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Repair wiring
Find faults in wires or cables by using specialised equipment and repair these faults depending on type of wiring.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Adapt efficient food processing practices
Ensure to adapt the most efficient production techniques to accomplish food processing tasks with the least amount of time, effort and costs.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Assess operating cost
Estimate the operating cost in terms of manpower, consumables and maintenance.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Build a product's physical model
Build a model of the product out of wood, clay or other materials by using hand or electrical tools.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Check deliveries on receipt
Control that all order details are recorded, that faulty items are reported and returned and that all paperwork is received and processed, according to the purchasing procedures.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Coordinate electricity generation
Communicate the current demand of electricity generation to electricity generation workers and facilities in order to ensure that the generation of electrical power can be…
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Develop strategies for electricity contingencies
Develop and implement strategies which ensure that swift and efficient actions can be taken in the event of a disruption in the generation, transmission, or distribution of…
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Digitise documents
Load analog documents by converting them into a digital format, using specialised hardware and software.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Sharpen edged tools
Identify dull edges to sharp tools, or any defect in the edge.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Edit negatives
Use different software products and techniques to process photographic negatives and adapt the images to the desired specifications.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Operate excavator
Operate excavators used to dig materials from the surface and load them onto dump trucks.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Cope with challenging circumstances in the veterinary sector
Maintain a positive attitude during challenging situations such as a misbehaving animal.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Maintain safe engineering watches
Observe principles in keeping an engineering watch.
practical skillneeded in 18 occupations
- Promote virtual reality travelling experiences
Use virtual reality technology to immerse customers into experiences such as virtual tours of a destination, attraction or hotel.
practical skillneeded in 18 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
- Follow ethical code of conduct of gambling
Follow the rules and ethical code used in gambling, betting and lottery.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Develop design concept
Research information to develop new ideas and concepts for the design of a specific production.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Build trust
Express intentions and behaviour in a coherent and transparent manner, inviting reciprocity and establishing the grounds for a trusting and reliable connection between people and…
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Keep records on sales
Keep records of the activities of the sales of products and services, tracking which products and services were sold when and maintaining customer records, in order to facilitate…
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Manufacture wearing apparel products
Manufacture either mass-product or bespoke wearing apparels of various types, assembling and joining together wearing apparel components using processes such as sewing, gluing…
practical skillneeded in 17 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
- Assist individuals with disabilities in community activities
Facilitate the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the community and support them to establish and maintain relationships through access to community activities, venues…
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Maintain musical instruments
Check and maintain musical instruments.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Apply footwear and leather goods quality control techniques
Apply quality control in footwear and leather goods.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Assist in transportation of animals
Assist with the transportation of animals, including the loading and unloading of animals, the preparation of the transport vehicle, and maintaining the wellbeing of the animal…
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Handle chemicals
Safely handle industrial chemicals; use them efficiently and ensure that no harm is done to the environment.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Perform business analysis
Evaluate the condition of a business on its own and in relation to the competitive business domain, performing research, placing data in context of the business' needs and…
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Secure goods
Fasten bands around stacks or articles prior to shipment or storage.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Use textile finishing machine technologies
Use textile finishing machine technologies that enable the coating or laminating of fabrics.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Apply stitching techniques
Apply footwear and leather goods stitching techniques using the appropriate machines, needles, threads and other tools in order to obtain the required model and to comply with the…
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Collect customer feedback on applications
Gather a response and analyse data from customers to identify requests or problems in order to improve applications and overall customer satisfaction.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Design process
Identify the workflow and resource requirements for a particular process, using a variety of tools such as process simulation software, flowcharting and scale models.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Ensure infrastructure accessibility
Consult designers, builders, and people with disabilities to determine how best to provide accessible infrastructure.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Make time-critical decisions
Pursue optimal time-critical decision making within the organisation.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Plan marketing campaigns
Develop a method to promote a product through different channels, such as television, radio, print and online platforms, social media with the aim to communicate and deliver value…
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Analyse energy consumption
Evaluate and analyse the total amount of energy used by a company or an institution by assessing the needs linked to the operative processes and by identifying the causes of…
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Develop revenue generation strategies
Elaborate methodologies through which a company markets and sells a product or service to generate income.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Join metals
Join together pieces of metal using soldering and welding materials.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Monitor electric generators
Monitor the operation of electric generators in power stations in order to ensure functionality and safety, and to identify need for repairs and maintenance.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Process booking
Execute a booking of a place according to client's requirement in advance and issue all appropriate documents.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Apply wood finishes
Use a variety of techniques to finish wood.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Assemble electronic units
Connect various electronic and computer parts to form an electronic product or device.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Prepare financial auditing reports
Compile information on audit findings of financial statements and financial management in order to prepare reports, point out improvement possibilities, and confirm governability.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Diagnose defective engines
Diagnose engine damage or malfunctions by inspecting mechanical equipment; utilise instruments such as chassis charts, pressure gauges, and motor analysers.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Collaborate in the development of marketing strategies
Work together with a group of professionals to develop marketing strategies performing market analysis and financial viability while staying aligned with the company's goals.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Interpret geometric dimensions and tolerances
Understand and assess the models and symbolic language of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) systems indicating engineering tolerances.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Mitigate environmental impact of pipeline projects
Strive to mitigate the potential impact that pipelines and the goods transported in them can have on the environment.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Operate an emergency communication system
Efficiently operate common communication systems used in emergencies, such as base station mobile transmitters and receivers, portable transmitters and receivers, repeaters…
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Pack electronic equipment
Safely pack sensitive electronic equipment for storage and transport.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Perform search and rescue missions
Assist in fighting natural and civic disasters, such as forest fires, floods and road accidents.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Process medical insurance claims
Contact the patient`s health insurance company and submit the appropriate forms with information on the patient and treatment.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Test procedures in electricity transmission
Perform tests on powerlines and cables, as well as other equipment used for the transmission of electrical power, in order to ensure the cables are well insulated, the voltage can…
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Write routine reports
Compose regular reports by writing clear observations on the monitored processes in a respective field.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Conduct educational activities
Plan, perform and supervise educational activities for a variety of audiences, such as for school children, university students, specialist groups, or members of the public.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Identify training needs
Analyse the training problems and identify the training requirements of an organisation or individuals, so as to provide them with instruction tailored to their prior mastery…
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Manufacture knitted textiles
Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture knitted products keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Use back-up and recovery tools
Use tools which allow users to copy and archive computer software, configurations and data and recover them in case of loss.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Clean rooms
Clean rooms by cleaning glasswork and windows, polishing furniture, vacuuming carpets, scrubing hard floors, and removing garbage.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Collaborate with a technical staff in artistic productions
Coordinate your artistic activities with others who specialise in the technical side of the project.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Coordinate educational programmes
Plan and coordinate educational and public outreach programs such as workshops, tours, lectures and classes.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Ensure compliance with warranty contracts
Implement and monitor repairs and/or replacements by the supplier in compliance with warranty contracts.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Estimate profitability
Take various factors into account to calculate the cost and potential revenues or savings gained from a product in order to evaluate the profit that could be generated by the new…
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Install mechatronic equipment
Install equipment used for the automation of a specific machine or device.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Operate automatic cutting systems for footwear and leather goods
Work with the equipment's software.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Render 3D images
Use specialised tools to convert 3D wire frame models into 2D images with 3D photorealistic effects or non-photorealistic rendering on a computer.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Advise customers on jewellery and watches
Provide customers with detailed advice on watches and pieces of jewellery available in the store.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Assemble mechatronic units
Assemble mechatronic units using mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and information technology systems and components.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Consult credit score
Analyse the credit files of an individual, such as credit reports which outlines a person's credit history, in order to assess their creditworthiness and all the risks that would…
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Determine suitability of materials
While designing products, determine if materials are suitable and available for production.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Manage distribution channels
Oversee distribution channels with regards to the requirements of customers.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Handle financial disputes
Handle disputes between individuals or organisations, either public or corporate, which deal with financial matters, accounts, and taxation.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Install hydraulic systems
Install systems and components that use liquid fluid power to create mechanical movements such as hydraulic pumps, valves, hydraulic motors, hydraulic cylinders and other elements…
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Perform lectures
Present lectures to various groups.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Work in an international environment
Guide your career to an international level which often requires the ability to interact, relate and communicate with individuals from different cultures.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Dye wood
Mix the powder dye with water and/or liquid dye and any other necessary ingredients to create the desired colour and apply it to the wood.
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Improve customer traveling experiences with augmented reality
Use augmented reality technology to provide customers with enhanced experiences in their travelling journey, ranging from exploring digitally, interactively and in more depth…
practical skillneeded in 17 occupations
- Understand the animal's situation
Categorise and verify information about the environment and its impact on the animal.
practical skillneeded in 17 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
- Abide by regulations on banned materials
Comply with regulations banning heavy metals in solder, flame retardants in plastics, and phthalate plasticisers in plastics and wiring harness insulations, under EU RoHS/WEEE…
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Control the performance of the vehicle
Understand and anticipate the performance and behaviour of a vehicle.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Develop therapeutic relationships
Maintain the individual therapeutic relationship to engage the individual's innate healing capacities, to achieve active collaboration in the health education and healing process…
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Follow ethical code of conduct of journalists
Follow the ethical code of conduct of journalists, such as freedom of speech, right of reply, being objective, and other rules.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Build contacts to maintain news flow
Build contacts to maintain a flow of news, for example, police and emergency services, local council, community groups, health trusts, press officers from a variety of…
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
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