Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 22 of 100

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

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  1. Design wayside signalling interlockings

    Design procedures to implement wayside signalling interlockings.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  2. Develop international cooperation strategies

    Develop plans which ensure a cooperation between international public organisations such as researching different international organisations and their goals and assessing…

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  3. Direct an artistic team

    Lead and instruct a complete team with the required cultural expertise and experience.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  4. Educate customers on coffee varieties

    Instruct customers about origins, characteristics, differences in flavours and blends of coffee products.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  5. Entertain people

    Provide people with amusement by doing or offering a performance, like a show, a play or an artistic performance.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  6. Examine crime scenes

    Examine crime scenes upon arrival to ensure they are not tampered and perform the initial assessments and analyses of what may have occurred, as well as examining the nature of…

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  7. Give massages

    Provide clients with head, hand, neck, facial or full body massages.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  8. Groom animals

    Prepare the environment for grooming, select the correct grooming equipment and grooming methods for the animal.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  9. Guide cranes

    Guide a crane operator in operating the crane.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  10. Keep updated on the political landscape

    Read, search, and analyse the political situation of a region as a source of information applicable for different purposes such as information, decision-making, and management…

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  11. Manage inspections of equipment

    Monitor formal or official viewings and examinations in order to regularly test and inspect property and equipment.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  12. Monitor after sales records

    Keep an eye on the after sales feedback and monitor customer satisfaction or complaints; record after sales calls for thorough data analysis.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  13. Operate board slotting machine

    Use an instrument suitable for slotting and corner cutting for corrugated paperboard.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  14. Perform upholstery repair

    Repair/restore damaged upholstery for a wide range of vehicles; use materials such as fabric, leather, plastic or vinyl.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  15. Provide user documentation

    Develop and organise the distribution of structured documents to assist people using a particular product or system, such as written or visual information about an application…

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  16. Sell tickets

    Exchange tickets for money in order to finalise the selling process by issuing the tickets as a proof of payment.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  17. Tend textile printing machines

    Operate textile printing machines keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  18. Train horses

    Harness, dress and train horses as per the instructions provided.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  19. Use chromatography software

    Use the chromatography data system software which collects and analyses the chromatography detectors results.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  20. Use content management system software

    Use software that allows publishing, editing and modifying content as well as maintenance from a central interface.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  21. Assess management of animals

    Evaluate the management of a wide range of animals including the care, welfare and housing environment of animals in a zoo, wildlife park, stable, farm or animal research facility.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  22. Carry out preventative internal medicine interventions

    Recommend to patients, depending on their condition, preventive and therapeutic treatments such as the use of medications, lifestyle changes, modification of addictive behaviours…

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  23. Collaborate on costume and make-up for performances

    Work with the staff responsible for costumes and make up in line with their creative vision and obtain directions from them about how make-up and costumes should look.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  24. Conduct cleaning in place

    Conduct cleaning-in-place and sterilisation on all process equipment, tanks, and lines.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  25. Determine leather goods warehouse layout

    Select the suitable warehouse layouts according to the specific conditions of the leather goods company.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  26. Develop standard operating procedures in the food chain

    Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in the food chain based on the production feedback.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  27. Follow trends in sporting equipment

    Follow material developments and trends within a specific sport.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  28. Investigate pollution

    Identify the cause of pollution incidents, as well as its nature and the extent of the risks, by performing tests on the site of pollution as well as in a laboratory and…

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  29. Manufacture personal protective equipment made of textile

    Manufacture personal protective equipment made out of textiles following standards and norms, and depending on the application of the product.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  30. Oversee power equipment operation

    Oversee the operation of power equipment.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  31. Produce textile samples

    Make up textile samples or have them fabricated by specialised workers or technicians.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  32. Read gas meter

    Read gas measuring meter, recording the relevant information such as the amounts of gas dispensed and received.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  33. Record jewel processing time

    Record the amount of time it took to process an item of jewellery.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  34. Respond to changing navigation circumstances

    Respond decisively and in sufficient time to unexpected and rapidly changing situations while navigating.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  35. Sell services

    Encourage sales by identifying the customer’s buying needs and by promoting benefits and features of the organisation’s services.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  36. Supervise sound production

    Supervise the creation of sound and decide which music and sounds to use for the movie and theatre production.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  37. Use genre painting techniques

    Use a genre or academic painting and drawing techniques.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  38. Work in a water transport team

    Work confidently in a group in water transport services, in which each individual operates in their own area of responsibility to reach a common goal, such as a good customer…

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  39. Work on the effects of abuse

    Work with individuals on the effects of abuse and trauma; such as sexual, physical, psychological, cultural and neglect.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  40. Apply brazing techniques

    Apply and work with a variety of techniques in the process of brazing, such as torch brazing, braze welding, dip brazing, and others.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  41. Attend read-through

    Attend the organised reading of the script, where the actors, director, producers, and scriptwriters read the script thoroughly.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  42. Develop ICT test suite

    Create a series of test cases to check software behaviour versus specifications.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  43. Inspect facility sites

    Inspect the land of a possible construction site for distribution facilities by measuring and interpreting various data and calculations by using the appropriate equipment.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  44. Liaise with event sponsors

    Plan meetings with sponsors and event organisers to discuss and monitor upcoming events.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  45. Maintain relationships with animal welfare establishments

    Ensure good relations with other animal welfare establishments and agencies.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  46. Make investment decisions

    Determine whether to buy or sell financial products such as fonds, bonds or stocks in order to enhance profitability and to reach the best performance.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  47. Match food with wine

    Give advice on the matching of food with wine, the different types of wines, the production processes, about the character of the wine, harvest, type of grape and other related…

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  48. Monitor check-out point

    Ensure check-out points have adequate cash available and are staffed appropriately.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  49. Monitor parameters' compliance in construction projects

    Monitors progress in construction sites and the compliance of various parameters outlined in the design phase such as quality, costs, timeline, and contractors' responsibilities.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  50. Perform demarcation

    Perform the activities involved in the creation and fixing of boundaries around a restricted area.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  51. Practise singing

    Study and practise lyrics, melody, and rhythm of songs.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  52. Prepare sales checks

    Provide customers with official documents that prove their purchase and payment.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  53. Provide after school care

    Lead, supervise or help with the assistance of indoor and outdoor recreational or educational activities after school or during school holidays.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  54. Receive shipment packaging information

    Receive information from consignors about the goods, about aspects of the paperwork, and about how the goods should be packed and loaded onto trucks.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  55. Test soil load bearing capacity

    Test the capacity of the ground to support the load applied to it before installing heavy structures, such as tower cranes, or before driving on it with heavy vehicles.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  56. Trade in jewellery

    Buy and sell jewellery, or serve as an intermediate between potential buyers and sellers.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  57. Apply foreign language for international trade

    Communicate in foreign languages to facilitate international trade operations such as the importation of food and beverages.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  58. Design firmware

    Design the appropriate firmware to a specific electronic system.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  59. Determine production capacity

    Determine how many parts or tools can be manufactured by one machine during one production cycle.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  60. Interview focus groups

    Interview a group of people about their perceptions, opinions, principles, beliefs, and attitudes towards a concept, system, product or idea in an interactive group setting where…

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  61. Manage manufacturing documentation

    Manage the reports and technical documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures or logbooks, by writing and reviewing them, capturing and eliminating any deviation and…

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  62. Manage signoff of an installed system

    Make sure an installed technical system is adequately transferred and signed off for.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  63. Promote education course

    Advertise and market the programme or class you teach to potential students and the education organisation where you teach with the aim of maximising registration numbers and…

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  64. Provide training on quality management supervision

    Provide training to production employees, in groups or individually, on standard operating procedures, product specifications, visual quality inspection criteria, SPC, production…

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  65. Remove excess glue

    Remove surplus of glue with a scraper.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  66. Research equipment needs

    Research equipment or required machine parts; compare sources, prices and delivery times.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  67. Support volunteers

    Follow up volunteer activity.

    practical skillneeded in 9 occupations

  68. Advocate for others

    Deliver arguments in favour of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy, to benefit another person.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  69. Consult exhibition organisers

    Liaise with exhibition organisers to discuss themes, ideas and products.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  70. Create new concepts

    Come up with new concepts.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  71. Create patterns for footwear

    Produce the mean form or shell, a two-dimensional representation of the three-dimensional shape of the last.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  72. Develop visual elements

    Imagine and apply visual elements such as line, space, colour, and mass to express emotions or ideas.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  73. Evaluate social work program's impact

    Gather data to allow the assessment of the impact of a program on a community.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  74. Focus on passengers

    Transport passengers to their destination in a safe and timely fashion.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  75. Keep up with innovations in food manufacturing

    Latest innovative products and technologies to process, preserve, package and improve food products.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  76. Manage food manufacturing laboratory

    Manage laboratory activities in the plant or factory and using the data to monitor the quality of manufactured products.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  77. Monitor fields

    Monitor orchards, fields and production areas to forecast when crops will be fully grown.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  78. Monitor patients' progress related to treatment

    Observe and report on healthcare users' response to medical treatment, monitoring their progress or decay on a daily basis and modifying the treatment procedures whenever…

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  79. Replicate customer software issues

    Use specialised tools to replicate and analyse the conditions that caused the set of software states or outputs reported by the customer in order to provide adequate solutions.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  80. Store crops

    Store and preserve crops in accordance with standards and regulations to ensure their quality.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  81. Use electronic health records management system

    Be able to use specific software for the management of health care records, following appropriate codes of practice.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  82. Adhere to transportation work schedule

    Adhere to assigned work schedule as prepared by the transportation company.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  83. Apply regulations on cargo transport operations

    Display knowledge of relevant local, national, European and international regulations, standards, and codes concerning the operation of freight transport.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  84. Approve reports for artistic project

    Approve the financial report, the artistic report, any other report required for the artistic project.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  85. Calibrate precision instrument

    Examine the precision instruments and assess whether the instrument meets the quality standards and production specifications.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  86. Carry out preparations for fish disease specialist

    Prepare environment and equipment for fish disease specialist treatments, including vaccination treatments.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  87. Conduct costume research

    Ensure that costumes and pieces of clothing in visual artistic productions are historically correct, based on research conducted in primary sources as literature, museums…

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  88. Conduct research on flora

    Collect and analyse data about plants in order to discover their basic aspects such as origin, anatomy, and function.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  89. Cope with challenging demands

    Maintain a positive attitude towards new and challenging demands such as interaction with artists and handling of artistic artefacts.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  90. Define measurable marketing objectives

    Outline the measurable performance indicators of the marketing plan such as market share, customer value, brand awareness, and sales revenues.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  91. Ensure compliance with airport security measures

    Ensure compliance with airport security measures prior to the boarding of planes.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  92. Follow safety precautions in work practices

    Apply principles, policies and institutional regulations aimed at guaranteeing a safe work place for all employees.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  93. Handle knives for meat processing activities

    Handle knives for meat processing activities.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  94. Maintain credit history of clients

    Create and maintain the credit history of clients with relevant transactions, supporting documents, and details of their financial activities.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  95. Manage content metadata

    Apply content management methods and procedures to define and use metadata concepts, such as the data of creation, in order to describe, organise and archive content such as…

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  96. Manage government funding

    Monitor the budget received through government funding, and ensure there are enough resources to cover the costs and expenses of the organisation or project.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  97. Manage stock rotation

    Oversee stock levels, paying attention to expiry dates to diminish stock loss.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  98. Monitor basic patients signs

    Monitor and analyse basic patient vital signs as vital signs of heart, respiration, and blood pressure.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  99. Observe healthcare users

    Observe healthcare users and record significant conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents, notifying a supervisor or physician when required.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

  100. Operate railway communication systems

    Operate railway communication systems.

    practical skillneeded in 8 occupations

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