Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 36 of 100
Things you need to be able to do at work. The ones the most occupations require come first.
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- Apply fish harvest methods
Apply fish harvest methods effectively and in a manner which minimises the stress caused to fish.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Apply regulations regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages
Comply to government regulations concerning the sale of alcoholic beverages and obtain a license if required.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Arrange tables
Organise and dress tables to accommodate special events.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Assess nicotine levels in tobacco leaves
Assess levels of nicotine in tobacco leaves by referring to the curing and fermentation methods of the tobacco, by using different tools and equipment for testing, and by relying…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Assess the compatibility of individuals and animals to work together
Ensure work harmony between humans and animals, regarding to physical characteristics, capacity, temperament and potential.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Assist passengers in emergency situations
Assist train passengers in emergency situations, following specific procedures to ensure their safety; minimise the damage that unexpected situations may cause.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Attach accounting certificates to accounting transactions
Collate and link documents such as invoices, contracts, and payment certificates in order to back up the transactions made in the accounting of the company.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Breed stock
Breed and raise livestock such as cattle, poultry, and honeybees.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Check for defects in railcars
Ensure that freight cars are free of all safety defects that could lead to derailing or loss of freight while in transit.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Clean up spilled oil
Safely clean up and dispose of spilled oil.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Collect customer data
Collect customer data such as contact information, credit card or billing information; gather information to track down purchase history.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Collect financial data
Gather, organise, and combine financial data for their interpretation and analysis in order to predict possible financial scenarios and performance of a company or project.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Combine multiple fields of knowledge
Combine inputs and considerations from a variety of diverse spheres (e.g. technical, design, engineering, social) in the development of projects or in the daily performance of a…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Communicate specialised veterinary information
Communicate the relevance of and the advances in the area of specialisation to general practice veterinarians and to non-veterinarians.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Compute average weight of cigarettes
Compute the average weight of cigarettes in a sample.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Conduct airport security screening
Monitor passenger flow through the screening checkpoint and facilitate the orderly and efficient processing of passengers; inspect luggage and cargo following screening procedures.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Conduct impact evaluation of ICT processes on business
Evaluate the tangible consequences of the implementation of new ICT systems and functions on the current business structure and organisational procedures.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Conduct research on reproductive medicine
Research and analyse human reproduction and development biology topics, with a focus on maternal and fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, reproductive endocrinology and…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Conserve forests
Strive to conserve and restore forest structures, biodiversity and ecological functions.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Construct working platform
Attach working platforms which approach or touch the structure to be worked on when the structural elements of the scaffolding structure have been completed.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Coordinate government activities in foreign institutions
Coordinate the activities of the home country's government in foreign institutions, such as decentralised government services, resource management, policy management, and other…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Create collection conservation plan
Create a comprehensive, high-level overview conservation plan for the collection.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Create craft prototypes
Fabricate and prepare prototypes or models of objects to be crafted.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Create cultural venue outreach policies
Draw up outreach policies for the museum and any art facility, and a programme of activities directed at all target audiences.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Create database diagrams
Develop the database design models and diagrams which establish the structure of a database by using modelling software tools to be implemented in further processes.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Create furniture frames
Construct a strong frame out of materials such as wood, metal, plastic, laminated boards, or a combination of the materials for furniture.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Create incident reports
Fill in an incident report after an accident has happened at the company or facility, such as an unusual event which caused an occupational injury to a worker.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Create new fight sequences
Observe participants in groups or one by one to identify their potential.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Cue a performance
Plan the technical actions and interventions during an artistic performance.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Deal with killing animals processes
Cope with the process of slaughtering and handling carcasses without distress.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Design smart grids
Design and calculate the smart grid system, based on heat load, duration curves, energy simulations etc.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Design woven fabrics
Designing and developing structural and colour effects in woven fabrics by using the weaving technique.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Direct movement experiences
Assist clients or patients in moving in a structured or improvisatory manner for expressive purposes.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Disaggregate the production plan
Splits production plan in daily, weekly, and monthly plans with clear objectives and targets required.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Disinfect surfaces
Apply the correct cleaning procedures, taking into account safe handling of disinfectants, to remove contaminants, pollutants, and bacterial risks, from various surfaces, such as…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Dye hair
Dye hair using a special solution to change its colour.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Ensure animal welfare in slaughtering practices
Respect the needs of livestock and apply the regulations regarding animal welfare in the meat and meat products manufacturing sector.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Ensure consistency of published articles
Ensure that articles are consistent with the genre and theme of the newspaper, journal or magazine.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Ensure passenger comfort
Ensure the safety and comfort of train passengers; help passengers to get on and off the train using any mechanical aids as necessary.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Evaluate tender
Ensure that tenders are assessed in an objective and legally compliant way and against exclusion, selection and award criteria defined in the call for tender.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Explain features in accommodation venue
Clarify guests' accommodation facilities and demonstrate and show how to use them.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Find a replacement for stage manager
Take over tasks from the stage manager as required.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Follow manufacturer guidelines in use of airport equipment
Follow advice provided by manufacturers on the use and maintenance of the different vehicles, equipment, and instruments used in airports.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Inform on fiscal duties
Inform organisations and individuals on their specific fiscal duties and the legislation and regulations involving fiscal processes, such as tax duties.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Inspect cables
Examine cables and lines to detect possible breakage or damage.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Inspect mine safety conditions
Inspect mining areas to ensure safe working conditions and equipment.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Install ventilation equipment
Install equipment to enable the ventilation of a structure.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Maintain ground
Mow grass, rake leaves, and remove fallen limbs and trash.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Maintain ICT server
Diagnose and eliminate hardware faults via repair or replacement.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Maintain internet protocol configuration
Apply Internet Protocol Configuration (ipconfig) to gather data on Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) configuration values in order to identify devices and…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Maintain treatment records
Keep accurate records and file reports related to the prescribed treatment or medication.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Maintain vehicle delivery documentation
Ensure that vehicle delivery documents are made up accurately and on time.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Manage data for legal matters
Collect, organise and prepare data for analysis and review during investigation, regulatory filings and other legal processes.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Manage electricity transmission system
Manage the systems which ensure the transmission of electrical energy from electricity production facilities to electricity distribution facilities, through power lines, ensuring…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Manage medical supply chains
Ensure that medicines are stored in appropriate facilities and environmental conditions to ensure stability, quality and safety of the medicinal product over its shelf life…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Manage production systems
Organize, manage, and maintain all aspects of production, including product design, production planning, and production control systems (for example by the use of the computer…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Manage project changes
Manage requested or identified changes to the original project planning, assess the need to implement the changes and communicate them to the different project stakeholders.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Manage sales channels
Monitor, control and prospect new direct and intermediary ways to bring services and products to the market.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Manufacturing of confectionery
Managing the development and production of bakers' confectionery, also called flour confections, including pastries, cakes, and similar baked goods.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Mark designs on metal pieces
Mark or engrave designs on metal pieces or pieces of jewellery, closely following design specifications.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Monitor amusement park safety
Follow up activities to ensure permanent safety and decent behaviour of park visitors; remove unruly visitors if needed.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Monitor customer behaviour
Oversee, identify and observe the evolution of the customer's needs and interests.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Monitor forest health
Monitor forest health to make sure all necessary actions are taken by the forestry workers team.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Monitor ingredient storage
Monitor ingredient storage and expiry dates via weekly reporting leading to good stock rotation and reduction of waste.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Operate railway freight monitoring technologies
Operate monitoring and inspection technologies that can be used to check crucial parameters of freight transportation conditions or vehicle-track systems.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Organise mail deliveries
Organise mail and small package deliveries in an efficient, confidential, and safe manner.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Organise stage
Making sure the scene elements like props and furniture are placed according to specifications, procuring the costumes and wigs and making sure everybody is ready in the right…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Organise vehicle breakdown support
Take all the measures necessary to provide technical support and assistance in case of vehicle breakdown.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Organise wine cellar
Systematise the wine cellar to ensure an appropriate amount and variation of wine and carry-out efficient and effective stock rotation.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Pave asphalt layers
Use different grades of asphalt to lay the asphalt layers of a road.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Perform carbonation processes
Perform carbonation processes which refer to the infusion of carbon dioxide under high pressure in order to obtain effervescent beverages such as sodas, sparkling wines, and…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Perform ideation activities
Implement the different techniques to generate ideas.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Perform stem cell transplantation
Carry out bone marrow stem cell transplants.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Perform welding inspection
Inspect and assure the quality of welded metals using diverse testing techniques.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Plan pyrotechnical effects
Plan the pyrotechnical effects for a performance.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Prepare documentation for international shipping
Prepare and process official documents for international shipping.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Prepare exercise session
Prepare equipment and facilities for the session ensuring compliance with industry and national guidelines for normal operating procedures and plan timings and sequences for the…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Prepare lifeboats
Prepare lifeboats in ships before departure, ensure full functionality in case of emergency, follow regulatory instructions for lifesaving boats.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Prepare purchasing reportings
Prepare documentation and files related to product purchases.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Prepare sound equipment on stage
Set up, rig, connect, test and tune audio equipment on stage.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Prepare tableware
Guarantee that plates, cutlery and glassware are clean, polished and in good condition.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Promote a positive image of nursing
Present and preserve a positive image of nursing in specific environments of the healthcare and educational spectra.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Promote employment policy
Promote the development and implementation of policies which aim to improve employment standards, and reduce unemployment rates, in order to acquire governmental and public…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Promote ethical eating
Campaign for and promote ethical considerations in food choices and nutritional behaviours of consumers, related among others to the protection of the environment, food shortages…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Promote human rights implementation
Promote the implementation of programs which stipulate agreements, binding or non-binding, concerning human rights in order to further improve efforts to decrease discrimination…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Provide charity services
Provide services for charity causes, or perform an independent activity related to community service, such as providing food and shelter, performing fundraising activities for…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Provide comprehensive care for patients with surgical conditions
Provide comprehensive care of critically ill patients with underlying surgical conditions.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Read pre-drafted texts
Read texts, written by others or by yourself, with the proper intonation and animation.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Repair vessel mechanical systems
Repair mechanical systems of vessels while on-board.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Review patient's medical data
Assess and review relevant medical data of patients such as X-rays, medical history and laboratory reports.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Rewrite musical scores
Rewrite original musical scores in different musical genres and styles; change rhythm, harmony tempo or instrumentation.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Sand between coats
Smoothen the surface of a workpiece by sanding it in between applying coats in order to obtain a clear, stronger coat.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Select photographic equipment
Select appropriate photographic equipment and background properties, and adapt it according to subjects, materials, and conditions.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Set prices of menu items
Fix the prices of main course dishes and other items on the menu.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Set up light board
Install, connect and try out light board in a live performance environment.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Set up photographic equipment
Choose the best position and orientation of the camera to capture the scene, along with other necessary equipment.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Set up projection equipment
Install and connect equipment for projection in an artistic context.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Set up technical stage equipment
Install mechanical and technical stage equipment.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Stay up-to-date with hair style trends
Keep abreast of current and future fashion trends in hair styles.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Supervise equipment
Start up and shut down equipment; identify and troubleshoot technical problems and conduct minor repairs.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
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