Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 37 of 100
Things you need to be able to do at work. The ones the most occupations require come first.
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- Support nurses
Support nurses with the preparation and delivery of diagnostic and treatment interventions.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Teach music principles
Instruct students in the theory and practice of music, whether recreationally, as part of their general education, or with the aim of assisting them in pursuing a future career in…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Transpose designs to engravings
Examine diagrams, sketches, blueprints and samples, and calculate how they are to be engraved onto work pieces.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Undertake clinical audit
Undertake internal clinical audit through the collection of statistical, financial and other data related to service delivery.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Use hand tools
Utilize tools that are powered by hand, such as screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, drills and knives to manipulate materials and help create and assemble various products.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Use packaging equipment
Use fastening and packaging tools such as plastic strapping, applicators and adhesives, marking and labelling equipment, and tape.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Verify formal ICT specifications
Check capabilities, correctness and efficiency of intended algorithm or system to match certain formal specifications.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Weigh shipments
Weigh shipments and calculate the maximum weights and dimensions, per package or per item, for each consignment.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Adapt props
Adapt existing props for use in a specific production.
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- Adjust curing ovens
Adjust the temperature of the curing ovens by turning dials so that it is set to the correct parameters.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Advise customers on seafood choices
Provide advice on the available seafood and on ways of cooking and storing it.
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- Advise on tree issues
Advise organisations or private individuals on planting, caring for, pruning or removing trees.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Analyse education system
Analyse various aspects of the school and education system, such as the relation between the cultural origin of the students and their educational opportunities, the…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Analyse reports provided by passengers
Analyse reports submitted by passengers (i.e. on unforeseen occurrences or incidents such as vandalism or theft) in order to inform strategic decision making.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Analyse the comments of selected audiences
Identify and summarise recurring and distinctive elements in comments from selected, trusted audiences.
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- Analyse theatre texts
Understand and analyse theatre texts; take an active part in the interpretation of the artistic project; conduct thorough personal research in textual material and dramaturgy.
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- Analyse unemployment rates
Analyse data and perform research concerning unemployment in a region or nation in order to identify causes for unemployment and possible solutions.
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- Apply flux
Apply a chemical cleaning agent, such as ammonium chloride, rosin, hydrochloric acid, zinc chloride, borax, and others, that removes the oxidation from metals being joined during…
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- Assist guest departure
Aid guests during their departure, receive feedback on satisfaction and invite guests to come back once more.
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- Assist in developing marketing campaigns
Provide assistance and support in all the efforts and actions required to implement a marketing campaign such as contacting advertisers, preparing briefings, setting up meetings…
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- Attach PEX pipe
Make attachments between PEX pipes and between PEX and other materials.
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- Calculate purchasing levels of raw materials
Estimate the adequate quantities of raw materials to be purchased and required to meet the production objectives based on the prospects and forecasts.
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- Chair a meeting
Chairing a meeting for a group of people, in order to formulate plans and decisions that are carried out by the company.
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- Check train engines
Ensure that train engines comply with regulations before commencing a journey.
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- Clean amusement park facilities
Eliminate dirt, rubbish or impurities in amusement park facilities such as booths, sporting equipment, vehicles and ride units.
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- Clean particular areas manually
Perform cleaning activities in specific areas by hand, when the surface is small or obstructed and the only means to clean such places is manually.
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- Clean stalls
Clean stalls to remove all soiled bedding to prevent moisture and fumes from building up and to cut down on potential parasite problems.
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- Clean vehicle exterior
Wash, clean, polish and wax vehicle's exterior glass and chrome parts.
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- Clear pipelines
Clear pipelines by pumping water or other substances through them, or wash the pipelines manually or using suitable machinery.
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- Collect statistics on medical records
Perform statistical analysis of various medical records of the healthcare facility, referring to the number of hospital admissions, discharges or waiting lists.
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- Compile appraisal reports
Compile full reports of appraisals of properties, businesses, or other goods and services being appraised using all the data gathered during the appraisal and valuation process…
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- Conduct fish populations studies
Study captive fish populations to determine survival, growth, and migration.
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- Conduct radiotherapy computer planning
Produce a three-dimensional plan of the distribution of radiation across the anatomical area to be treated.
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- Conduct underwater surveys
Conduct subaquatic surveys to measure and map the underwater topography and morphology of bodies of water in order to aid the planning of aquaculture projects, the construction of…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Consult with industry professionals
Communicate with engineers, designers, survey technicians and representatives involved in survey projects.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Contribute to the programmer's reflection process
Discuss previous seasons and projects in order to link them to to artistic trends, styles, etc.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Create flower arrangements
Select suitable flora and foliage to create floral arrangements and match arrangements with decorative accessories such as pieces of ceramic and vases.
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- Define set painting methods
Define painting methods and materials.
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- Design a solar heating system
Design a solar thermal energy system.
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- Design application interfaces
Create and program application interfaces, their operations, inputs and outputs and underlying types.
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- Design building envelope systems
Design an envelope system as a part of complete building energy system, taking into account energy saving concepts.
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- Design customised maps
Design maps taking into account the customer's specifications and requirements.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Design spatial layout of outdoor areas
Design the spatial layout and functional and architectural appearance of outdoor areas.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Develop economic policies
Develop strategies for economic stability and growth in an organisation, nation, or internationally, and for the improvement of trade practices and financial procedures.
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- Develop employment policies
Develop and supervise the implementation of policies which aim to improve employment standards such as working conditions, hours, and pay, as well as reduce unemployment rates.
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- Develop food production processes
Develop processes and techniques for food production or food preservation.
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- Develop tourist information materials
Create documents such as leaflets, brochures or city guides to inform tourists about local, cultural, social and historical activities and places of interest.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Develop water purification methods
Develop strategies for the development and use of water purification equipment and plans, by aiding in the design of equipment, planning purification procedures, and identifying…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Document project progress
Record the project planning and development, the work steps, the required resources and the final results in order to present and keep track of the realised and ongoing projects.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Educate the public about wildlife
Speak with groups of adults and children to teach them how to enjoy the forest without harming it or themselves.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Ensure compliance with gas distribution schedule
Monitor the operations of a gas distribution facility and gas distribution systems in order to ensure that the distribution goals are met, and the gas supply demands are met.
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- Ensure maintenance of railway machinery
Keep rolling stock in functional condition and maintain railway machinery.
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- Ensure quality control in packaging
Implement and monitor activities so that all requirements of packing procedures and packing standards are met at all times.
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- Filter liquids
Separated solids that will not readily sediment from their suspending liquid by passing the mixture through filters.
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- Foster dialogue in society
Foster intercultural dialogue in civil society on a variety of controversial topics such as religious and ethical issues.
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- Handle harvested fish
Handle harvested fish in a manner which maintains flesh quality.
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- Handle warranty for digital equipment
Provide internal customers with warranty documentation used for digital equipment.
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- Hold metal work piece in machine
Manually position and hold a, potentially heated, metal work piece for the machine to perform the necessary metalworking processes on it.
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- Implement a management system
Make and monitor the changes in business processes that are needed to create a system that collectively manage different parts of the business of an organisation.
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- Implement data warehousing techniques
Apply models and tools such as online analytical processing (OLAP) and Online transaction processing (OLTP), to integrate structured or unstructured data from sources, in order to…
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- Improve translated texts
Revise, read, and improve human or machine translations.
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- Inform clients of healthy lifestyle benefits
Provide accurate information about the role of physical activity and stimulate exercisers with controlled health conditions to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle behaviour.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Inspect aircraft manufacturing
Conduct inspections in the aviation industry; inspect plants where aircraft parts are manufactured to ensure safety and quality control.
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- Inspect drainage channels
Maintain and clear gutters, sewer systems, and other water carrying facilities to ensure proper drainage and prevent damage to infrastructure such as roads and railways.
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- Inspect sewers
Inspect sewage drains in order to detect explosive gases using gas analysis equipment.
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- Inspect silo systems
Inspect silo systems to minimise any harmful emissions during their use.
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- Inspect water wells
Examine water wells for pollution and conformity with construction standards.
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- Install heating furnace
Place a furnace which heats air to be distributed around a structure.
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- Install signal repeaters
Set up and configure devices which enhance strength of signal of a communication channel to enable proper reception and reproduction in further places.
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- Instruct in military duties
Give theoretical and practical classes to future soldiers concerning their military duties and activities.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Integrate engineering principles in architectural design
Integrate engineering principles in architectural design under the guidance of engineers from different fields.
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- Keep records of merchandise delivery
Keep records of goods deliveries; report discrepancies to control costs in order to maintain correct inventory levels.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Liaise with book publishers
Establish working relationships with publishing companies and their sales representatives.
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- Liaise with sports organisations
Liaise with local sports councils, regional committees and national governing bodies.
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- Maintain desalination control system
Maintain a system to obtain potable water from saline water.
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- Maintain drilling equipment
Maintenance and repair of a variety of drilling equipment.
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- Maintain farm equipment
Use oil, grease guns, and hand tools to lubricate, adjust, and make minor repairs to farm equipment.
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- Maintain furniture machinery
Maintain machinery and equipment in order to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order.
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- Maintain irrigation systems
Inspect and assess irrigation systems according to agreed time schedules.
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- Make legal decisions
Make decisions in legal cases in order to reach an official conclusion which has to be enforced, creating a decision which is legally binding for the parties involved in the case.
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- Manage cultural facility
Manage the daily operations of a cultural facility.
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- Manage desalination control system
Manage a system for the removal of salt in order to obtain potable water.
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- Manage forest fires
Protect life, property and resources by preventing forest fires.
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- Manage ICT data classification
Oversee the classification system an organisation uses to organise its data.
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- Manage performance light quality
Perform light checks and adjust for optimal light quality before and during performance.
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- Manage security clearance
Manage the systems and monitor the functioning of the security clearance system and staff working to ensure security of the facility, to ensure no non-authorised individuals…
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- Mark stone workpieces
Mark planes, lines and points onto a stone workpiece to show where material will be removed.
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- Measure water depth
Measure the depths of a body of water by using depth measuring equipment such as a depth gauge.
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- Modify textile designs
Edit sketches and digital textile designs until they meet up with customers' requirements.
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- Monitor artistic activities
Monitor all the activities of an artistic organisation.
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- Monitor extraction logging operations
Monitor logging operations and oversee formation testing and sampling operations.
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- Monitor ICT research
Survey and investigate recent trends and developments in ICT research.
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- Monitor loan portfolio
Control the ongoing credit commitments in order to detect anomalies related to the schedules, refinancing, approval limits etc., and to identify improper disbursements.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Monitor milled food products
Monitor milled food products to make sure they comply with production requirements and quality standards.
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- Monitor policy proposals
Monitor documentation and processes which deal with proposals of new policies and methods of implementation to identify any problems and inspect their compliance with legislation.
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- Monitor security measures
Oversee and control the implementation of prevention, security, and surveillance measures in order to assess their effectiveness and to make adjustments in case of unsatisfactory…
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- Mount optical components on frames
Mount optical components, such as lenses, and precision mechanical components, such as frames, into assemblies and adjust.
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- Negotiate settlements
Negotiate with insurance companies and insurance claimants in order to facilitate agreement on a settlement which the insurance company has to provide for the claimant, such as…
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- Negotiate with property owners
Negotiate with owners of properties who wish to rent or sell them in order to obtain the most beneficial agreement for the potential renter or buyer.
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- Observe freight shipment loaders
Observe process of freight loading; ensure that crew complies with all applicable regulations and procedures; stow heavy and potentially dangerous cargo.
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