Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 32 of 100

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

Items 3,101–3,200 of 9,995

  1. Deal with arrivals in accommodation

    Handle arrivals, guest's luggage, check-in clients in line with company standards and local legislation ensuring high levels of customer service.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  2. Define security policies

    Design and execute a written set of rules and policies that have the aim of securing an organisation concerning constraints on behaviour between stakeholders, protective…

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  3. Design a solar absorption cooling system

    Design an absorption cooling generation system with solar regeneration by heat tube collectors.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  4. Design heat pump installations

    Design a heat pump system, including calculations of heat loss or transmission, needed capacity, mono- or bivalent, energy balances, and noise reduction.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  5. Design original furniture

    Master and develop industrial aesthetics through ongoing research of new shapes, adapted to the function of the objects the research deals with (domestic objects, urban…

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  6. Design passive energy measures

    Design systems that achieve energy performance using passive measures (i.e. natural light and ventilation, control of solar gains), are less prone to failures and without…

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  7. Develop account strategy

    Create the strategic goals and actions for future interaction with an account for the organisation.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  8. Develop chemical products

    Research and create new chemicals and plastics used in the production of a variety of goods such as pharmaceuticals, textile, building materials and household products.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  9. Develop information standards

    Develop norms or requirements that establish uniform technical criteria, methods, processes and practices in the information management based on professional experience.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  10. Develop the look of a production

    Develop the overall look or style of a theatre, opera, television, or film set.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  11. Dispose non-food waste within the food industry

    Dispose non-food waste within the food industry applying environmentally accepted procedures to dispose it.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  12. Ensure cost efficiency in food manufacturing

    Ensure that the whole process of food manufacturing from receipt of raw materials, production, to food manufacturing and packaging processes is cost-effective and efficient.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  13. Ensure maintenance of trains

    Oversee train equipment maintenance and rail security.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  14. Exert expenditure control

    Analyse expenditure accounts against the income and usages of different company units, companies, or organisms at large.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  15. Fasten rubber goods

    Fasten ferrules, buckles, straps, to rubber goods.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  16. Feed mirror machine

    Feed the glass silvering machine with mirror glass.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  17. Handle broken glass sheets

    Handle the damaged glass sheets so that they do not collapse into the kiln by closing the roll of the drawing kiln.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  18. Handle different pottery materials

    Treat different recipes of clay and mud according to the genre (such as china) or the expected strength, look, colour, tradition or innovation in the creative process.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  19. Handle fuels

    Handle and store fuels and assess their potential risks and dangers.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  20. Help clients cope with grief

    Provide support to clients having experienced the loss of close family or friends and help them to express their grief and recover.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  21. Inspect building systems

    Inspect buildings and building systems such as plumbing or electrical systems to confirm compliance with regulations and requirements.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  22. Inspect education institutions

    Inspect the operations, policy compliance and management of specific educational institutions in order to ensure they comply with education legislation, manage operations…

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  23. Inspect engine rooms

    Inspect engine rooms to detect the presence of any hazardous materials, and to ensure legal compliance.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  24. Inspect government incomes

    Inspect the resources available to a national or local government organisation, such as tax incomes, to ensure that the incomes are compliant with the income expectations, that no…

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  25. Inspect wood materials

    Carry out a thorough inspection of wood material using appropriate methods, instruments, tools, and other apparatus.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  26. Interact with the board of directors

    Present the results of the company, answer questions in regards to the organisation, and receive guidelines on the future perspectives and plans for the company.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  27. Load animals for transportation

    Load and unload animals safely into containers or cages for transportation.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  28. Load equipment

    Handle safe loading of equipment in given restrictive conditions.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  29. Maintain agricultural machinery

    Maintain agricultural facilities and equipment in order to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  30. Maintain nuclear reactors

    Repair and perform routine maintenance on equipment which controls nuclear chain reactions to generate electricity, ensure that the equipment functions safely and compliant with…

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  31. Maintain pipeline coating properties

    Perform maintenance to pipelines and their coating properties by applying chemicals and techniques.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  32. Maintain septic tanks

    Maintain effluent sewer systems which use septic tanks to collect sewage, and separate solid waste from it, from residential buildings or organisations.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  33. Maintain vehicle service

    Monitor the health of vehicles and take measures to optimise service and execute repairs.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  34. Maintain wigs

    Organise, maintain and repair wigs and hairpieces.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  35. Make artistic food creations

    Use ingredients, mixes and instruments to create artistic food preparations e.g. cakes.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  36. Manage carbonation levels

    Managing temperature and pressure as to reach set carbonation levels in beverages.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  37. Manage farm supplies

    Manage farm supplies by taking care of the purchase and storing procedures.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  38. Manage production of destination promotional materials

    Oversee creation, production and distribution of touristic catalogues and brochures.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  39. Manage website

    Provide different services related to website management such as monitoring online traffic, managing content, providing website support and making estimations and improvements to…

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  40. Manufacture man-made fibres

    Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture man-made fibers, ensuring that the product meets the required specifications, keeping…

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  41. Manufacture medicines

    Formulate and compound medicines performing pharmaceutical calculations, selecting the appropriate route of administration and dosage form for the medicine, the appropriate…

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  42. Monitor developments used for food industry

    Identifying and exploring developments and innovation in technology and materials in the food industry.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  43. Monitor filling machines

    Monitoring filling, weighting, and packing machines.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  44. Monitor national economy

    Supervise the economy of a country and their financial institutions such as banks and other credit institutions.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  45. Offer advice on diet-related concerns

    Offer advice on dietary concerns such as overweight or elevated cholesterol levels.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  46. Operate hot glue gun

    Operate the electric machine used to apply hot melt adhesive to join two pieces of material.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  47. Operate plastic machinery

    Operate machines and equipment used for creating plastic parts and products such as injection, extrusion, compression or blow moulding machines.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  48. Operate water purifying equipment

    Operate and adjust equipment controls to purify and clarify water, process and treat wastewater, air and solids, recycle or discharge treated water, and generate power.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  49. Organise information

    Arrange information according to a specified set of rules.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  50. Pack leather

    Enclose or protect products for distribution and storage.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  51. Participate in medical inventory control

    Monitor the condition of a medical inventory.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  52. Perform food safety checks

    Carry out food safety checks in order to assure compliance with requirements, regulations, and other good food manufacturing practices.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  53. Perform government ceremonies

    Perform the ritual tasks and duties, according to traditions and regulations, as a representative of the government during an official government ceremonial event.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  54. Perform preventive maintenance on fire fighting vehicles

    Keep firefighting vehicles ready for use at any time.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  55. Plan act lighting

    Lay out the lighting of your act.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  56. Plan allocation of space

    Plan best allocation and utilisation of space and resources, or re-organise current premises.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  57. Plan footwear manufacture

    Design the manufacturing process for each footwear model.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  58. Prevent technical problems with stage equipment

    Anticipate possible problems with mechanical and electromechanical stage equipment.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  59. Problem-solving with digital tools

    Identify digital needs and resources, make informed decisions on most appropriate digital tools according to the purpose or need, solve conceptual problems through digital means…

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  60. Provide information on school services

    Present information on the educational and support services of a school or university to students and their parents, such as career guidance services or offered courses.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  61. Provide legal advice on investments

    Provide advice to organisations on the legal procedures, drafting of the contracts, and tax efficiency operations involved in corporate investments and their legal repercussions.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  62. Read books

    Read the latest book releases and give your opinion on them.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  63. Record treated patient's information

    Record information accurately relating to the progress of the patient during therapy sessions.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  64. Rig lights

    Rig, connect, try out and de-rig lighting equipment.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  65. Set management priorities in pipeline networks

    Set the priorities for the performance of activities in pipeline networks.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  66. Set up basic recording

    Set up a basic stereo audio recording system.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  67. Set up water filtration system

    Place the appropriate filtration units for water filtration and connect them to the source and destination pipes.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  68. Stimulate students' independence

    Encourage students with special needs to perform tasks independently, without the help from a caregiver and teach them personal independence skills.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  69. Supervise the maintenance of military equipment

    Plan and supervise the routine maintenance and repair work of military equipment and weaponry to ensure proper working order.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  70. Tabulate survey results

    Collate and organise the answers gathered in interviews or polls in order to be analysed and draw conclusions from them.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  71. Teach secondary education class content

    Instruct students in the theory and practice of the secondary school course of your specialisation, taking into account the age of the students and modern teaching methods.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  72. Test materials

    Test the composition, characteristics, and use of materials in order to create new products and applications.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  73. Test production input materials

    Test the supplied materials prior to their release into processing, ensuring the results are complying with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and to the suppliers` COA…

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  74. Treat contaminated water

    Treat contaminated water using a variety of techniques such as lagoons and reed beds.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  75. Use traditional illustration techniques

    Create drawings using traditional illustration techniques such as watercolour, pen and ink, airbrush art, oil painting, pastels, wood engraving, and linoleum cuts.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  76. Adapt to new design materials

    Without neglecting more traditional techniques and materials, monitor materials innovation such as new resin, plastic, paints, metals, etc.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  77. Administer lactic ferment cultures to manufacturing products

    Add specified quantity of lactic ferment cultures to food preparations such as pasteurised milk to obtain starter for sour dairy products, such as buttermilk, cheese, and sour…

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  78. Advise on care products for pets

    Provide advice on basic care products, such as supplements and vitamins, that can be used on various types of pets.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  79. Analyse medication's impact on brain

    Consult on pharmaceutical drug trials that might impact the central nervous system.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  80. Animate 3D organic forms

    Vitalise digital 3D models of organic items, such as emotions or face movements of characters and place them in a digital 3D environment.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  81. Assemble goods

    Assemble goods coming from in manufacturing processes or in removing activities.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  82. Assess administrative burden

    Evaluate the administrative burden and costs related to the management and administration of EU funds, such as managing, certifying and auditing individual programmes and…

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  83. Assess areas for power line installation

    Assess areas in order to identify whether it would be suitable for the installation of underground or overhead power lines and cables, and to assess the energy needs of the area…

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  84. Assess heating and cooling systems

    Select heating and cooling systems, specifically in relation with the buildings' architectural design and building functions.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  85. Assist with emergencies

    Take immediate action when an accident or medical emergency happens on-board.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  86. Attend book fairs

    Attend fairs and events to get familiar with new book trends and to meet with authors, publishers, and others in the publishing sector.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  87. Collect industrial waste

    Collect non-hazardous or hazardous waste which is produced by industrial activities, such as paints, chemicals, industrial byproducts, and radioactive waste.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  88. Conduct frisk

    Conduct frisks, or pat downs, with individual to ensure there are no illegal or dangerous items concealed on their person, in a manner appropriate and compliant with regulations.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  89. Cook dairy products

    Prepare eggs, cheese and other dairy products, combined with other products if necessary.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  90. Cook meat dishes

    Prepare meat dishes, including poultry and game.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  91. Create 3D CAD footwear prototypes

    Be able to read and understand visual elements and technical design specifications from hand-made or computer-made sketches, pictures and drawings.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  92. Create advertisements

    Use your creativity to draft advertiments.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  93. Create media plan

    Determine how, where and when advertisments will be distributed in various media.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  94. Create musical forms

    Create original musical forms, or write within existing musical formats like operas or symphonies.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  95. Create rough cut

    Deliver a programme/film following the first editing process.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  96. Create underwriting guidelines

    Create guidelines for the assessment of risks and determining whether acceptance of liability and granting payments is worth the risk for the organisation.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  97. Decide on insurance applications

    Assess applications for an insurance policy, taking into account the risk analyses and client information, in order to deny or approve the application and set in motion the…

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  98. Design 2D pattern for footwear 3D visualisation

    Prepare the 2D pattern, identify the positioning of elements and possibility of type and properties of footwear choice, for visualisation on the 3D avatar as well as the rendering…

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  99. Design plans to address undesirable behaviour in animals

    Gather information about the animal behaviour issues, interpret relevant information about the animal, assess the impact of external factors, and assess husbandry/management…

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

  100. Design training programmes for animals

    Assess the training needs of the animal and select appropriate methods and activities to meet training objectives.

    practical skillneeded in 6 occupations

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