Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 34 of 100

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

Items 3,301–3,400 of 9,995

  1. Assess the colour curing of tobacco leaves

    Assess colour curing of tobacco leaves to determine the stage of curing and aging of the leaf.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  2. Assess users' interaction with ICT applications

    Evaluate how users interact with ICT applications in order to analyse their behaviour, draw conclusions (for instance about their motives, expectations and goals) and improve…

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  3. Assist in general veterinary medical procedures

    Assist veterinarians by preparing both the animal and the equipment for medical procedures, and providing care and support to the animal undergoing a medical procedure.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  4. Clean optical components

    Clean optical components after every cycle in the manufacturing process.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  5. Conform with production requirements

    Conform with production requirements by reading the production schedule and adjusting temperature to the actual humidity, size and type of the products which will be dried.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  6. Coordinate dock operations

    Coordinate cargo shipments in and out of dock.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  7. Coordinate remote communications

    Direct network and radio communications between different operational units.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  8. Cultivate crops for biomass

    Carry out the cultivation of crops for bio-mass, process of crops for bio-mass.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  9. Design wearing apparel

    Use analytical skills, creativity, and recognise future trends in order to design wearing apparel.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  10. Develop a translation strategy

    Perform research to better understand a translation issue and develop the translation strategy that would remediate the encountered problems.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  11. Encourage counselled clients to examine themselves

    Support and encourage the clients to analyse and be aware of some aspects in their life that may have been distressing or impossible to tackle so far.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  12. Execute safety assurance exercises

    Organise and execute safety exercises; ensure safety in potentially dangerous situations.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  13. Exercise stewardship

    Exercise stewardship to ensure the efficient and responsible planning and management of resources.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  14. Fill the mixing tank

    Fill the mixing tank with the chemical ingredients, allowing also the water through the valves at the indicated mark on the tank wall.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  15. Follow hygienic practices in fishery operations

    Comply with the right regulations and practices for hygienically handling fishery related tasks and responsibilities in fishery operations.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  16. Follow procedures in the event of an alarm

    Follow safety procedures in the event of an alarm; act according to company instructions and procedures.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  17. Follow safety precautions in fishery operations

    Comply with policies and institutional regulations to guarantee a safe workplace for employees in fishery and aquaculture operations.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  18. Give feedback on changing circumstances

    Respond appropriately to changing circumstances in an activity session.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  19. Grind meat

    Use various types of machinery to grind animal parts into minced meat.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  20. Identify customer objectives

    Identify individual motives resulting in short, medium and long term fitness goals.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  21. Inspect aquaculture equipment

    Inspect aquaculture harvesting tools and machinery to ensure that they work properly.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  22. Integrate measures in architectural designs

    Integrate measurements, taken at sites or included in the project, into the design and drafting of architectural projects.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  23. Interpret electronic design specifications

    Analyse and understand detailed electronic design specifications.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  24. Keep sawing equipment in good condition

    Make sure sawing equipment is always in good and safe working condition.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  25. Load cargo

    Gather goods to be transported and place them in a transportation vehicle.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  26. Maintain a non-emotional involvement

    Keep a broader perspective and stay non-attached to the emotions and feelings expressed by the client during counselling sessions.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  27. Manage dispatch software systems

    Manage dispatch software systems to execute tasks such as work order generation, route planning, and other activities.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  28. Manage hospitality revenue

    Oversee a hospitality revenue by understanding, monitoring, predicting and reacting to consumer behaviour, in order to maximise revenue or profits, maintain budgeted gross profit…

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  29. Manage information sources

    Identify relevant internal and external information sources and providers.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  30. Monitor freezing processes

    Monitoring freezing processes to ensure product is adequately frozen.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  31. Monitor interventions in the outdoors

    Monitor, demonstrate and explain the use of equipment according to the operational guidelines issued by manufacturers.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  32. Motivate fitness clients

    Positively interact with and motivate fitness clients to participate in regular physical activity and promote fitness exercise as a part of a healthy lifestyle.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  33. Operate hand pruning equipment

    Efficiently perform hand pruning by using specific pruning tools like shears, lopping shears, saw, a small pocket scale to weigh the pruned material, and twine.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  34. Operate solar thermal energy systems for hot water and heating

    Use solar tube collectors systems to generate and store domestic potable hot water and heating, in order to increase energy performance.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  35. Oversee all travel arrangements

    Make sure that travel arrangements run according to plan and ensure effective and satisfactory service, accommodation and catering.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  36. Perform pathology consultations

    Perform pathology consultations by preparing a complete report and making recommendations in response to a request from another health care professional or a medico-legal…

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  37. Perform transcranial magnetic stimulation

    Perform non-invasive electromagnetic stimulation of the brain using a rapidly changing magnetic field, in order to cause activity in specific or general parts of the brain and…

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  38. Position engraving equipment

    Position and clamp work pieces, plates, or rollers in holding fixtures.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  39. Post-process medical images

    Perform post-processing on medical images, or develop X-ray films, checking processed images to determine if further care is necessary.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  40. Prepare containers for beverage distillation

    Prepare containers or drums for beverage distillation.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  41. Prepare specialised meat products

    Prepare specialised meat products, minced meat, salt-cured meat, smoked meat, and other meat preparations such as pickled meat, sausages, crumbed meat, veal olive, and chipolata.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  42. Provide customised products

    Make and develop custom-made products and solutions for customer's specific needs.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  43. Provide safeguarding to individuals

    Help vulnerable individuals assess risks and make informed choices by proving information on indicators of abuse, measures to avoid abuse and steps to take in the case of…

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  44. Provide test results to medical staff

    Record and pass test results to medical staff, who use the information to diagnose and treat patient`s illness.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  45. React acordingly to unexpected events outdoors

    Detect and respond to the environment changing conditions and their effect on human psychology and behaviour.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  46. Respond to healthcare users' extreme emotions

    React accordingly when a healthcare user becomes hyper-manic, panicky, extremely distressed, agressive, violent, or suicidal, following appropriate training if working in contexts…

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  47. Respond to individuals' extreme emotions

    React and help appropriately in case of extreme emotional reactions of individuals in a crisis situation, extreme distress or who are traumatised.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  48. Secure cargo in stowage

    Secure cargo stowage with basic knowledge of stowing methods; ensure efficient and safe transport of goods.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  49. Select optimal distribution channel

    Choose the best possible distribution channel for the customer.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  50. Show good manners with players

    Be polite and show good manners towards players, by-standers and other audience.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  51. Tend meat packaging machine

    Use machinery to package meat products under modified atmosphere, extending its shelf life.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  52. Train animals and individuals to work together

    Train animals and individuals to work together, including the match between individuals and animals, the design of integrated training programmes for people and animals…

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  53. Use equipment for safe stowage

    Use tools and equipment to perform safe stowage and ensure proper loading and securing of goods.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  54. Use laboratory equipment

    Make correct use of laboratory equipment when working in a laboratory.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  55. Use tools for construction and repair

    Construct and repair ships and equipment using hand tools, machine tools, and measuring instruments.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  56. Accompany people

    Chaperon individuals on trips, to events or appointments or to go shopping.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  57. Adjust burner controls

    Adjust the heat in the burner regulating the thermostat according to the prescribed temperature following each product specification.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  58. Adjust filament tension

    Adjust the tension of the filament to be wound.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  59. Adjust glass sheets

    Adjust glass sheets` thickness, according to the gauge readings, using asbestos pads on the sides of the kilns` cooling jacket.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  60. Adjust ICT system capacity

    Change the scope of an ICT system by adding or reallocating additional ICT system components, such as network components, servers or storage to meet capacity or volume demands.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  61. Advice on security risk management

    Provide advice on security risk management policies and prevention strategies and their implementation, being aware of the different kinds of security risks a specific…

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  62. Advise on loans of art work for exhibitions

    Evaluate the condition of art objects for exhibition or loan purposes and decide whether an artwork is able to withstand the stresses of travel or exposition.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  63. Advise on safety measures

    Provide advice to individuals, groups or organisation on safety measures applicable for a specific activity or in a specific location.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  64. Advocate health

    Advocate for health promotion, well-being and disease or injury prevention on behalf of clients and the profession to enhance community, public and population health.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  65. Analyse shipping rates

    Access information about shipping rates and compare the information across providers.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  66. Apply different roasting methods

    Employ different methods to roast cocoa beans, such as oven roasting, air roasting, drum roasting, coffee roaster, and hot air gun.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  67. Assemble jewellery parts

    Assemble and thread different jewellery parts together such as pearls, locks, wire, and chains by soldering, clamping, welding or lacing the materials.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  68. Assess an area as a tourism destination

    Evaluate an area by analysing its typology, characteristics and its application as a tourist resource.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  69. Assess museum object condition

    Work together with the collection manager or restorer, to evaluate and document the condition of a museum object for a loan or an exhibition.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  70. Assist VIP guests

    Help VIP-guests with their personal orders and requests.

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  71. Balance participants' personal needs with group needs

    Apply a variety of approaches in your practice that balances the needs of each individual with that of the group as a whole.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  72. Carry out meteorological research

    Participate in research activities on weather-related conditions and phenomena.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  73. Check the production schedule

    Check the daily and long term schedules for rehearsal, training, performances, season, tour, etc., taking into account the project timeline and all the preparations required by…

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  74. Check travel documentation

    Control tickets and travel documents, allocate seats and note food preferences of people on tour.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  75. Clean ships

    Remove dirt from the ship by sweeping, scrubbing and washing the deck and other areas.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  76. Clean waste materials from machines

    Clean waste materials from machine using the adequate equipment or appliances as to ensure smooth operations, avoid accidents, and maintain clean working place.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  77. Communicate schedules to the people concerned

    Convey relevant scheduling information.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  78. Conduct background research for plays

    Research historical backgrounds and artistic concepts of plays.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  79. Conduct psychological assessement

    Assess patient`s behaviour and needs via observation and tailored interviews, administering and interpreting psychometric and idiosyncratic assessments.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  80. Conform to cosmetics regulatory requirements

    Ensure conformance to regulatory requirements applied in personal care products such as cosmetics, fragrances and toiletry.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  81. Connect armature windings

    Connect the coils of wire on the armature to the commutator segments.

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  82. Control grape quality

    Discuss the quality and quantity of the grapes with viticulturists throughout the growing season.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  83. Create data sets

    Generate a collection of new or existing related data sets that are made up out of separate elements but can be manipulated as one unit.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  84. Create editorial board

    Create the outline for each publication and news broadcast.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  85. Create website wireframe

    Develop an image or set of images that display the functional elements of a website or page, typically used for planning a website's functionality and structure.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  86. Decide on loan applications

    Take into account the risk assessment and analysis and perform the final reviewing of the loan application in order to approve or deny the loan, and set in motion the necessary…

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  87. Design customer experiences

    Create customer experiences to maximise client's satisfaction and profitability.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  88. Design web-based courses

    Create web-based training and instruction courses using dynamic and static online tools to deliver learning outcomes to the audience of the course.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  89. Design yarns

    Developing structural and colour effects in yarns and threads by using yarn and thread manufacturing techniques.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  90. Determine quality of engraving

    Quality control of engravings and etchings; check for cuts, burns, rough spots and irregular or incomplete engraving.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  91. Determine visual concepts

    Determine how best to represent a concept visually.

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  92. Develop business case

    Gather relevant information in order to come up with a well-written and well-structured document that provides the trajectory of a given project.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  93. Develop musical ideas

    Explore and develop musical concepts based on sources such as imagination or environmental sounds.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  94. Develop plans related to client discharge

    Organise discharge planning, when applicable, across a range of healthcare settings, communicating effectively and ensuring that the client and carers are involved in the decision…

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  95. Develop staff

    Lead employees to meet the organisations expectations for productivity, quality and goal accomplishment.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  96. Display betting information

    Answer betting queries and put betting information on display.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  97. Distribute control signals

    Distribute control signals between light boards, dimmers and other lighting equipment.

    practical skillneeded in 5 occupations

  98. Draw stage layouts

    Manual drawing or sketching of stage layouts.

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  99. Dump batches

    Dump the batches into conveyors making sure the specifications such as the mixing time are followed.

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  100. Empathise with outdoor groups

    Identify the outdoor activities permitted or suited in an outdoor setting based on the group's needs.

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