Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 16 of 100
Things you need to be able to do at work. The ones the most occupations require come first.
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- Ensure cleanliness of food preparation area
Guarantee the continuous cleanliness of kitchen preparation, production and storage areas according to hygiene, safety and health regulations.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Handle mail
Handle mail considering data protection issues, health and safety requirements, and specifications of different kinds of mail.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Monitor chemical process condition
Monitor the conformity of the chemical process, checking all indicators or warning signals provided by the instruments such as recording instruments, flowmeters and panel lights.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Monitor fish mortality rates
Monitor fish mortalities and assess possible causes.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Promote the use of sustainable transport
Promote the use of sustainable transport to reduce the carbon footprint and noise and increase safety and efficiency of transport systems.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Provide information to passengers
Provide passengers with correct information in a polite and efficient manner; use proper etiquette to assist physically challenged travellers.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Restore musical instruments
Restore old musical instruments to their original condition and conserve them in that state.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Carry out navigational calculations
Solve mathematical problems to achieve safe navigation.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Identify mental health issues
Recognise and critically evaluate any possible mental health/illness issues.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Manage online content
Ensure the website content is up to date, organised, attractive and meets the target audience needs, the requirements of the company and international standards by checking the…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Manoeuvre heavy trucks
Drive, manoeuvre and park tractors, trailers and lorries on roads, around tight corners, and in parking spaces.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Promote recreation activities
Promote the implementation of recreation programs in a community, as well as recreation services provided by an organisation or institution.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- 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
- Use artistic materials for drawing
Use artistic materials such as paint, paintbrushes, ink, watercolours, charcoal, oil, or computer software to create artwork.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Coordinate artistic production
Oversee the day-to-day coordination of production tasks so that the organisation fits within the desired artistic and business policies and in order to present productions in a…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Distinguish various types of ships
Recognise and name various types of vessels common in European maritime transport.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Examine the conditions of buildings
Monitor and assess the conditions of buildings in order to detect faults, structural problems, and damages.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Lead process optimisation
Lead process optimisation using statistical data.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Manage data collection systems
Develop and manage methods and strategies used to maximise data quality and statistical efficiency in the collection of data, in order to ensure the gathered data are optimised…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Monitor mine production
Oversee mining production rates in order to estimate operational effectiveness.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Optimise choice of ICT solution
Select the appropriate solutions in the field of ICT while taking into account potential risks, benefits and overall impact.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Perform fundraising activities
Perform activities which will raise funds for an organisation or campaign, such as speaking with the public, gathering funds during fundraising or other general events, and using…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Perform property market research
Research properties in order to assess their usefulness for real estate activities, using various methods such as media research and visitation of properties, and identify the…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Prepare footwear samples
Create, test and verify prototypes or samples of footwear against a predefined set of criteria throughout all stages of the manufacturing process.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Schedule production
Schedule the production aiming maximum profitability while still maintaining the company KPIs in cost, quality, service and innovation.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Use painting techniques
Apply painting techniques such as 'trompe l'oeil', 'faux finishing' and aging techniques.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Apply footwear bottoms pre-assembling techniques
Split, scour surfaces, reduce sole edges, rough, brush, apply primings, halogenate the soles, degrease etc.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Assess quality characteristics of food products
Assess quality characteristics of food products in terms of the main properties (e.g. physical, sensorial, chemical, technological, etc.) for raw materials, half-finished…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Clean components during assembly
Clean components before fixing them to other compounds or units of components during the assembly process.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Deal with challenging work conditions
Deal with challenging circumstances in which to perform work, such as night work, shift work, and atypical working conditions.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Design database scheme
Draft a database scheme by following the Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) rules in order to create a logically arranged group of objects such as tables, columns and…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Monitor utility equipment
Monitor equipment which provides utility services such as power, heat, refrigeration, and steam, in order to ensure they are functional, operate according to regulations, and to…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Operate audio equipment
Apply technologies for re-creation or recording of sounds, such as speaking, sound of instruments in electrical or mechanical form.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Provide feedback to teachers
Communicate with the teacher in order to provide them with detailed feedback on their teaching performance, class management and curriculum adherence.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Provide information on study programmes
Provide information on the different lessons and fields of study offered by educational institutions such as universities and secondary schools, as well as the study requirements…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Simulate mechatronic design concepts
Simulate mechatronic design concepts through creating mechanical models and performing tolerance analysis.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Use weft preparation technologies
Prepare bobbins to be used in textile processing.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Advise on communication strategies
Provide companies and organisations with consulting services concerning their internal and external communication plans and their representation, including their presence online.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Advise on foreign affairs policies
Advise governments or other public organisations on the development and implementation of foreign affairs policies.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Advise on utility consumption
Advise individuals or organisations on methods in which they can reduce their consumption of utilities, such as heat, water, gas, and electricity, in order for them to save money…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Apply spot welding techniques
Apply and work with a variety of techniques in the process of welding metal workpieces under pressure exercised by electrodes, such as projection welding, radius style electrodes…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Assess danger in risk areas
Assess the potential dangers involved in performinig military or humanitarian missions in risk areas, such as combat areas, areas affected by natural disasters, or politically…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Calculate design costs
Calculate design costs to make sure the project is financially viable.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Conduct energy audit
Analyse and evaluate the energy consumption in a systematic manner in order to improve the energy performance.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Control crowd
Control a crowd or riot, ensuring people do not cross to areas they are not allowed to access, monitoring the crowd's behaviour and responding to suspicious and violent behaviour.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Create GIS reports
Use relevant geographic informations systems to create reports and maps based on geospatial information, using GIS software programmes.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Deliver correspondence
Distribute mail correspondence, newspapers, packages and private messages to customers.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Design cloud architecture
Design a multi-tier cloud architecture solution, which tolerates faults and is fit for the workload and other business needs.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Draw sketches to develop textile articles
Draw sketches to develop textiles or wearing apparel by hand.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Manage agricultural staff
Recruit and manage staff.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Manufacture non-woven filament products
Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture nonwoven filament products, keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Manufacture staple yarns
Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture staple fiber yarns.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Monitor centrifugal separators
Operating and monitoring centrifugal separators.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Observe new developments in foreign countries
Observe political, economic and societal developments in the assigned country, gather and report relevant information to the relevant institution.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Provide on-site training in aquaculture facilities
Provide on-site training in aquaculture facilities, through instruction and demonstration of skills.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Provide testimony in court hearings
Provide testimony in court hearings regarding a variety of social matters and other events.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Use e-services
Participate in society through the use of public and private digital services.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Apply cross-reference tools for product identification
Employ cross-reference tools and programmes, listing file names and line numbers, to identify part numbers, descriptions, and the vendor as source of origin.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Assess animal nutrition
Assess the nutrition status of animals, diagnose dietary imbalances and prescribe correction.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Create patterns for textile products
Create a two-dimensional model used to cut the material for textile products such as tents and bags, or for individual pieces needed for upholstery work.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Hear witness accounts
Hear witness accounts during a court hearing or during an investigation to assess the significance of the account, its impact on the case under scrutiny or investigation, and to…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Present during live broadcasts
Present live on political, economic, cultural, social, international or sport events, or host a live broadcast program.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Determine production feasibility
Determine if a product or its components can be produced by applying engineering principles.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Finish plastic products
Finish the product by sanding, branding and polishing the plastic surface.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Install plumbing systems
Install systems of pipes, drains, fittings, valves, and fixtures designed for the distribution of potable water for drinking, heating, washing and waste removal.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Manage the handling of promotional materials
Plan and prepare the production of promotional materials with third parties by contacting printing companies, agreeing on logistics and delivery, and making sure that deadlines…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Monitor packaging operations
Observe and supervise the packaging operations undertaken by the workers for compliance to production requirements.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Prepare furniture for application of paint
Set up furniture for standard or custom paint job, protect any parts that should not be painted and prepare painting equipment.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Teach digital literacy
Instruct students in the theory and practice of (basic) digital and computer competency, such as typing efficiently, working with basic online technologies, and checking email.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Tend packaging machines
Tend packaging machines such as filling, labelling, and sealing machines.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Advise on tax planning
Advise on appropriate strategies to include taxes in the overall financial plan in order to reduce the tax load.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Develop an animal handling strategy
Develop plans and strategies to deal with the animal in order to achieve established goals and optimal results.'.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Organise creative performance
Organise an event in which participants can express their creativity, such as putting on a dance, theatre, or talent show.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Report to the team leader
Keep the team leader informed on current and emerging issues.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Solve location and navigation problems by using GPS tools
Use applications and devices which provide users with accurate assessment of their location using system of satellites, such as navigation systems.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Analyse blood samples
Analyse blood samples using computer-aided and manual techniques, looking for white or red blood cell abnormalities and other risk factors.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Assist in clinical trials
Work with fellow scientists on clinical trials in order to improve medical methods for preventing, detecting, diagnosing, or treating diseases.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Deliver online training
Provide training by using online technologies, adapting the learning materials, using e-learning methods, supporting the trainees and communicating online.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Design musical instruments
Develop and design a musical instrument according to customer specification.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Instruct on set up of equipment
Instruct others on how to properly and safely set up equipment according to specifications and regulations.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Tend CNC drilling machine
Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) drilling machine designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Tend CNC grinding machine
Tend a computer numerical controlled (CNC) grinding machine designed for manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according…
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Tend CNC laser cutting machine
Monitor and operate a computer numerical controlled (CNC) laser cutting machine according to regulations.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Trade in musical instruments
Buy and sell musical instruments, or serve as an intermediate between potential buyers and sellers.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Use logic programming
Utilise specialised ICT tools to create computer code composed of series of sentences in logical form, expressing rules and facts about some problem domain.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- 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
- Administer drugs to facilitate breeding
Administer specific drugs for synchronisation of breeding cycles to animals in accordance with veterinary and owner instructions.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Administer treatment to animals
Administer animal medical interventions, including the treatments performed, medicines used, and assessments of the state of health.'.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Analyse the scenography
Analyse the selection and distribution of material elements on a stage.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Demonstrate motivation for sales
Show incentives that drive someone to reach sales goals and business targets.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Handover the food preparation area
Leave the kitchen area in conditions which follow safe and secure procedures, so that it is ready for the next shift.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Monitor proper product handling
Supervise the handling of products in the store and storage area and issue instructions.
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- Adhere to organisational code of ethics
Adhere to organisational European and regional specific standards and code of ethics, understanding the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and apply this…
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Assist animal birth
Assist in animal births, and care for newborn livestock.
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- Ensure refrigeration of food in the supply chain
Apply different procedures to maintain the chain of temperature of foodstuffs and products in each stage of the production and supply chain.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Interpret artistic intentions
Interpret the artistic intentions of the author.
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- Measure precise food processing operations
Carry out accurately measured assignments with suitable tools and equipment in the process of producing food and beverages.
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- Operate computerised control systems
Operate electronic or computerised control panels to monitor and optimise processes, and to control process start-up and shut-downs.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
- Organise relapse prevention
Help the patient or client identify and anticipate high risk situations or external and internal triggers.
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- Supervise unloading of cargo
Supervise unloading processes for equipment, cargo, goods and other items.
practical skillneeded in 11 occupations
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