Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 17 of 100

Things you need to be able to do at work. The ones the most occupations require come first.

Items 1,601–1,700 of 9,995

  1. Unmoor vessels

    Follow standard procedures to unmoor vessels.

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  2. Use reheating techniques

    Apply reheating techniques including steaming, boiling or bain marie.

    practical skillneeded in 11 occupations

  3. Work independently as an artist

    Develop one's own ways of doing artistic performances, motivating oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

    practical skillneeded in 11 occupations

  4. Analyse legislation

    Analyse the existing legislation from a national or local government in order to assess which improvements could be made and which items of legislation could be proposed.

    practical skillneeded in 11 occupations

  5. Conduct research on trends in design

    Conduct research on present and future evolutions and trends in design, and associated target market features.

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  6. Help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations

    Know how to use life-saving equipment in emergency situations.

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  7. Operate electronic measuring instruments

    Tend a wide variety of devices for measuring electronic characteristics of system components, such as optical power meter, fibre power meter, digital power meter and multimeter.

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  8. Apply preservation treatments

    Apply common treatments to preserve the characteristics of food products taking care of their appearance, smell and taste.

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  9. Conduct research on fauna

    Collect and analyse data about animal life in order to discover the basic aspects such as origin, anatomy, and function.

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  10. Ensure health and safety of visitors

    Take the necessary precautions to ensure the physical safety of an audience or people visiting an activity.

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  11. Identify ICT security risks

    Apply methods and techniques to identify potential security threats, security breaches and risk factors using ICT tools for surveying ICT systems, analysing risks, vulnerabilities…

    practical skillneeded in 11 occupations

  12. Implement strategic management

    Implement a strategy for the development and transformation of the company.

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  13. Manage ICT project

    Plan, organize, control and document procedures and resources, such as human capital, equipment and mastery, in order to achieve specific goals and objectives related to ICT…

    practical skillneeded in 11 occupations

  14. Preserve fish products

    Place and classify fish products for proper conservation.

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  15. Propagate plants

    Carry out propagation activities by appling appropriate propagation methods such as grafted cutting propagation or generative propagation considering the plant type.

    practical skillneeded in 11 occupations

  16. Provide animal training

    Provide training in basic handling, habituation, and obedience to enable the completion of day-to-day tasks while minimising the risks to the animal, the handler, and others.

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  17. Run laboratory simulations

    Run simulations on prototypes, systems or newly developed chemical products using laboratory equipment.

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  18. Create data models

    Use specific techniques and methodologies to analyse the data requirements of an organisation's business processes in order to create models for these data, such as conceptual…

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  19. Disseminate internal communications

    Disseminate internal communications using the different communication channels that a company has at its disposal.

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  20. Execute fertilisation

    Carry out fertilisation tasks by hand or using appropriate equipment according to fertilisation instructions taking into account the environmental, health and safety regulations…

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  21. Inspect electrical supplies

    Check electrical supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems.

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  22. Operate an audio mixing console

    Operate an audio mixing system during rehearsals or during live performances.

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  23. Perform flight manoeuvres

    Perform flight manoeuvres in critical situations, and associated ‘upset’ manoeuvres, in order to avoid collision.

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  24. Perform follow-up on pipeline route services

    Perform follow-up activities related to the plan, the distribution schedule, and the service yielded by the pipeline infrastructure.

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  25. Provide multimedia content

    Develop multimedia materials such as screen shots, graphics, slide shows, animations and videos to be used as content integrated in a broader informational context.

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  26. Satisfy customers

    Communicate with customers and make them feel satisfied.

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  27. Stay up-to-date with maritime transportation technology

    Gather information about the current trends in maritime transportation technology and stay up-to-date with the latest findings in the field.

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  28. Use ICT ticketing system

    Utilise a specialised system to track registration, processing and resolution of issues in an organisation by assigning each of these issues a ticket, registering inputs from…

    practical skillneeded in 11 occupations

  29. 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

  30. Work in a logistics team

    Ability to work confidently within a logistics team, with each member of the team fulfilling a role designed to increase the efficiency of the whole.

    practical skillneeded in 11 occupations

  31. Adjust jewellery

    Reshape, re-size and polish jewellery mountings.

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  32. Analyse scientific data

    Collect and analyse scientific data resulting from research.

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  33. Answer patients' questions

    Respond in a friendly and professional manner to all inquiries from current or potential patients, and their families, of a healthcare establishment.

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  34. Apply foreign languages in tourism

    Use the mastery of foreign languages orally or written in the tourism sector in order to communicate with collaborators or customers.

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  35. Assess ICT knowledge

    Evaluate the implicit mastery of skilled experts in an ICT system to make it explicit for further analysis and usage.

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  36. Assess risks of clients' assets

    Identify, evaluate and determine the actual and potential risks of your clients’ assets, considering confidentiality standards.

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  37. Calculate tax

    Calculate the taxes which have to be paid by an individual or organisation, or paid back by a governmental institution, compliant with specific legislation.

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  38. Create insurance policies

    Write a contract that includes all the necessary data, such as the insured product, the payment to be made, how often the payment is needed, the personal details of the insured…

    practical skillneeded in 11 occupations

  39. Create jewellery

    Create pieces of jewellery using precious materials such as silver and gold.

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  40. Cut footwear uppers

    Check and complete cutting orders, select leather surfaces and classify cut pieces.

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  41. Implement environmental protection measures

    Enforce environmental criteria to prevent environmental damage.

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  42. Interact with users to gather requirements

    Communicate with users to identify their requirements and collect them.

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  43. Maintain client debt records

    Preserve a list with the debt records of clients and update it regularly.

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  44. Maintain footwear assembling equipment

    Produce plans for the frequency, operations, components and materials to be used in the maintenance of footwear.

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  45. Monitor pulp quality

    Ensure quality of recycled papers and pulp, reviewing stickies, plastics, colour, unbleached fibres, brightness, and dirt.

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  46. Oversee assembly operations

    Give technical instructions to assembly workers and control their progress to ensure compliance with quality standards and to check that the goals set in the production plan are…

    practical skillneeded in 11 occupations

  47. Perform detailed food processing operations

    Perform precise food processing operations with great attention and detail to all steps in the creation of a qualitative product.

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  48. Promote cultural venue events

    Work together with museum or any art facility staff to develop and promote its events and programme.

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  49. Select gems for jewellery

    Select and purchase gems to use in jewellery pieces and designs.

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  50. Tend lathe

    Tend a lathe designed for cutting manufacturing processes on metal, wooden, plastic materials and others, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.

    practical skillneeded in 11 occupations

  51. Advise on property value

    Provide advise to those that own a property, professionals in real estate, or prospective clients in real estate on the current monetary value of a property, the potential of…

    practical skillneeded in 11 occupations

  52. Apply footwear uppers pre-assembling techniques

    Prepare lasts and uppers, attach insole, insert stiffener and toe puffs, mould the upper on back part, and condition the uppers before lasting.

    practical skillneeded in 11 occupations

  53. Assess waste type

    Identify waste materials during collection and sorting operations in order to assess whether they need to be recycled, disposed of, or otherwise be treated.

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  54. Check accounting records

    Revise the accounting records of the quarter and year and ensure that the accounting information reflects with accuracy the financial transactions of the company.

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  55. Contribute to the development of a sporting estate

    Analyse estate records for previous sporting years to establish effectiveness of previous activities and development opportunities, establish previous resource usage to determine…

    practical skillneeded in 11 occupations

  56. Create new recipes

    Combine innovative and creative ideas to come up with new recipes and preparations to extend the product of range of a company.

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  57. Develop animations

    Design and develop visual animations using creativity and computer skills.

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  58. Develop hazardous waste management strategies

    Develop strategies which aim to increase the efficiency in which a facility treats, transports, and disposes of hazardous waste materials, such as radioactive waste, chemicals…

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  59. Maintain veterinary clinical records

    Create and maintain clinical records for animals according to national regulatory requirements.

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  60. Make data-driven decisions

    Collect data such as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for an organisation and use the information to formulate actions and strategies.

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  61. Measure working time in goods production

    Calculate and establish operative times in goods manufacturing using various method and techniques.

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  62. Organise rehearsals

    Manage, schedule and run rehearsals for the performance.

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  63. Perform water treatments

    Perform regularly water testing, ensuring that water management and filtration processes follow reasonable management practices, industry standards, or commonly accepted farming…

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  64. Screen clients

    Check the personal information of clients and make sure they are not on any blacklist or registered for any severe offences.

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  65. Test raw minerals

    Take samples of mineral materials for testing purposes.

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  66. 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

  67. Advise on equipment maintenance

    Advise customers on the appropriate products, methods and, if necessary, interventions to ensure proper maintenance and prevent premature damage of an object or an installation.

    practical skillneeded in 11 occupations

  68. Assign duties to agriculture workers

    Assign duties, such as the cultivation, irrigation, or harvesting of crops or plants.

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  69. Automate cloud tasks

    Automate manual or repeatable processes to minimize management overhead.

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  70. Design for organisational complexity

    Determine cross-account authentication and access strategy for complex organizations (for example, an organization with varying compliance requirements, multiple business units…

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  71. Develop documentation in accordance with legal requirements

    Create professionally written content describing products, applications, components, functions or services in compliance with legal requirements and internal or external standards.

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  72. Evaluate performance of organisational collaborators

    Evaluate the performance and results of managers and employees considering their efficiency and effectivity at work.

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  73. Handle delivered packages

    Administer delivered packages and ensure that they reach their destination on time.

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  74. Identify policy breach

    Identify instances of non-compliance to set plans and policies in an organisation, and take the appropriate course of action by issuing penalties and outlining the changes which…

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  75. Mix construction grouts

    Mix construction materials with water and other materials based on the appropriate recipe.

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  76. Operate fire extinguishers

    Understand the operation of fire extinguishing equipment and fire extinguishing techniques.

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  77. Perform outdoor cleaning activities

    Adapt the cleaning working methods and procedures to the environmental conditions and adapt to weather conditions such as rain, strong wind or snow, when this affects the…

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  78. Prescribe medication

    Prescribe medications, when indicated, for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to the client`s needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, national and practice…

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  79. Promote sustainability

    Promote the concept of sustainability to the public, colleagues and fellow professionals through speeches, guided tours, displays and workshops.

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  80. Provide information on wind turbines

    Provide organisations and individuals searching for alternative energy methods on the cost, benefits, and negative aspects of the installation and use of wind turbines, both…

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  81. Review meteorological forecast data

    Revise estimated meteorological parameters.

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  82. 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.

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  83. Use automotive diagnostic equipment

    Use diagnostic equipment to perform test on motor vehicles, components and systems to detect defects.

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  84. Add colour

    Add the required colour according to specifications for tinting batch.

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  85. Carry out end of day accounts

    Execute end of day accounts to ensure that business transactions from the current day have been correctly processed.

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  86. Check system parameters against reference values

    Make sure that the measurable factors which define the operation of a system correspond to the predetermined norms.

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  87. Ensure safety of exercise environment

    Select the correct training environment and assess risks to ensure it provides a safe, clean and friendly fitness environment and that it will be the best use of the environment…

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  88. Follow newspaper house style

    Produce concise and accurate copy according to newspaper's house style and to strict deadlines-daily newspapers may have several each day.

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  89. Maintain sensor equipment

    Diagnose and detect malfunctions in sensor components, systems, and products using sensors and remove, replace, or repair these components when necessary.

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  90. Measure flatness of a surface

    Measure the evenness of a workpiece's surface after it has been processed by checking for deviations from the desired perpendicular state.

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  91. Paint with a paint gun

    Use a paint gun to coat or paint surfaces of items which are stationary or moving on a conveyor belt.

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  92. Participate in music studio recordings

    Take part in recording sessions in music studios.

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  93. Perform online data analysis

    Analyse online experiences and online data for purposes of understanding user behaviour, triggers of online attention, and other factors that could optimise webpage development…

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  94. Provide customized upholstery

    Install custom upholstery, according to the customer's individual requests and preferences.

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  95. Replace die

    Evaluate if a replacement of the die of a machine is deemed beneficial and take the necessary actions for replacing it either manually (depending on its size, by the use of a…

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  96. Select adequate packaging for food products

    Choose the appropriate packages for food products taking into account attractiveness and suitability of the package.

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  97. Select music for performance

    Select pieces of music for a live performance.

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  98. Use warp knitting technologies

    Use warp knitting machine technologies that enable the formation of fabrics.

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  99. Analyse scanned data of the body

    Analyse 3D scanned data for the development of prototypes, of avatars, for the creation of size charts, the garment pattern modification, alteration and manipulation, and for…

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  100. Create architectural sketches

    Create architectural sketches for the design and detail specifications of interiors and exteriors to scale.

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