Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 45 of 100
Things you need to be able to do at work. The ones the most occupations require come first.
Items 4,401–4,500 of 9,995
- Represent union members
Replace and speak for the members in negotiations with management about workplace topics and represent the union at conferences and negotiations.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Research human behaviour
Analyse, study, and explain human behaviour, uncover the reasons why individuals and groups behave as they do, and look for patterns in order to predict future behaviour.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Review ship documentation
Review ship documentation related to cargo shipping permits, public health information, crew members and activities, and other compliance regulation.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Rinse glass
Rinse the glass following the bevelling process using water in order to remove the abrasive residue.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Run a projection
Operate projection equipment safely and efficiently to project images on a background in an artistic or cultural context.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Select costumes
Find the right costume for a certain role and actor.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Select engraving templates
Select, prepare and install engraving templates; operate cutting tools and routers.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Select event providers
Evaluate and select the right providers of the right services, according to the customer's specific requirements.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Sell souvenirs
Exchange souvenirs for money by displaying them in an attractive way and communicating with customers.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Set sales promotions
Reduce the selling price of products, in order to maximise revenue at various periods of the year.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Set up a multi-track recording
Make the necessary preparations to record music or other sounds on several tracks.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Set up sound reinforcement system
Set up an analogue sound reinforcement system in a live situation.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Sketch leather goods
Be able to use various sketching and drawing techniques, including artistic representation, by hand or by computer, being aware of proportion and perspective, to sketch and draw…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Study court hearings
Read and interpret court hearings in order to format and process the outcome information of these events.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Supervise advocacy work
Manage the aim to influence political, economic and social decisions.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Supervise forestry workers
Supervise and coordinate the staff that works in the forestry areas.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Supervise students in social services
Supervise social work students while they are on social work placement.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Support individuals on nutrition changes
Encourage and support individuals in their strive to keep realistic nutritional goals and practices in their day to day diet.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Synchronise sound with images
Synchronise recorded sound with footage.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Teach biology
Instruct students in the theory and practice of biology, more specifically in biochemistry, molecular biology, cellular biology, genetics, developmental biology, haematology…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Teach chemistry
Instruct students in the theory and practice of chemistry, more specifically in biochemistry, chemical laws, analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, nuclear…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Teach economic principles
Instruct students in the theory and practice of economics and economic research, and more specifically in topics such as production, distribution, financial markets, economic…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Teach history
Instruct students in the theory and practice of history and historical research, and more specifically in topics such as history of the Middle Ages, research methods, and source…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Teach mathematics
Instruct students in the theory and practice of quantities, structures, shapes, patterns, and geometry.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Tend dip tank
Tend a manufacturing machine designed to coat workpiece surfaces by applying dip-coating machine processes, monitor and operate it according to regulations.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Tend tumbling machine
Tend a machine designed to smoothen metal or stone surfaces by having the different pieces rub against each other inside a tumbling barrel, monitor and operate it according to…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Test construction material samples
Randomly select samples from a batch of construction materials and test their quality visually and using a variety of tests to gauge their relevant characteristics.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Test electromechanical systems
Test electromechanical systems, machines, and components using appropriate equipment.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Test medicinal products
Test medicinal products and their effects and interactions in a laboratory.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Train employees in mine safety
Organise mine safety training sessions for workers, supervisors and management.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Translate foreign language
Translate words, sentences, and concepts from a foreign language into your mother tongue or another foreign language.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Use cutting equipment
Use knives, cleavers, meat saws, bandsaws, or other equipment to perform meat cutting and trimming.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Use firearms
Shoot one or several types of firearm being aware of safe handling techniques, aim of the firearm and the fire.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Use oxygenation equipment
Operate different water oxygenation systems according to requirements: surface aerators, paddle wheel aerators, column/cascade aerators, and pure oxygenation systems.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Use radar navigation
Operate modern radar navigation equipment to ensure safe vessel operations.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Use specialised equipment
Use specialised equipment such as electron microscope, telemetry, digital imaging analysis, global positioning systems, and computer modelling in studies and analyses of…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Verify engraving accuracy
Examine design results to verify engraving accuracy, rework engraving where needed.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Wash fibres
Remove the chemical solution of the digesting process, making paper pulp soft and fibrous.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Wash stone
Wash the stone chips obtained while drilling, by using water hose.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Work independently in agriculture
Perform tasks individually in livestock and animal production services by taking decisions without help.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Work with blacksmithing hand tools
Work with hammers, chisels, anvils, tongs, vises, forges, and others to create hand-made metal products by performing blacksmithing operations.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Work with video and motion picture production team
Work with the cast and crew members to establish requirements and budgets.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Write technical reports related to trees
Compose written adequate reports about tree-realted issues for parties such as engineers, solicitors, or mortgage and insurance companies, for example if tree roots are causing…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Adjust measuring machines
Adjust the tension and the position of the belt on the measuring machines` spindles, following the belt-size chart specifications.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Administer hydrotherapy
Formulate treatment plans and provide hydrotherapy treatment.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Advise on archaeological sites
Consult geological maps and data and analyse aerial photographs; provide advice on site selection and archaeological issues.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Advise on eligibility of expenditures
Assess the eligibility of expenditures in projects financed with EU resources against the applicable rules, guidelines and cost methodologies.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Advise on plant fertilizer
Discuss and recommend different types of fertilisers, and explain when and how they should be prepared and applied.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Advise on preparation of diet food
Formulate and supervise nutrition schemes to meet special dietary needs, such as low-fat or low-cholesterol diets, or gluten free.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Advocate for consumer matters in production plants
Conduct regulatory oversight activities inside production plants concerning consumer matters, e.g. misbranding, consumer protection, etc.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Analyse animal locomotion
Analyse animal locomotion either by eye or using instrumentation for measuring body movements, body mechanics, and muscle activity.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Analyse curriculum
Analyse the existing curricula of educational institutions and from government policy in order to identify gaps or issues, and to develop improvements.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Analyse fish samples for diagnosis
Analyse samples or lesions from farmed aquatic species for professional diagnosis and treatments.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Anticipate change in car technology
Stay up-to-date with latest trends in car technology and anticipate change in the field.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Apply deep tissue massage
Apply precise techniques and pressures to bring changes to specific tissue layers in the body.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Apply finish to concrete
Finish concrete using a variety of techniques like polishing and acid staining.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Assemble robots
Assemble robotic machines, devices, and components according to engineering drawings.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Assess each stage of the creative process
Assess and keep track of the work accomplished, analysing it for the artistic intent.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Assess equid footcare requirements
Inspect the horse's leg, foot and hoof while they are stationary as well as in motion to check for irregularities, interference, peculiarities in gait (how the horse walks) or…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Assess felled timber quality
Evaluate felled timbers by measuring and assessing volume and quality using appropriate methods and tools.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Assess felled timber volume
Measure the amount of timber felled using appropriate equipment.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Assess hydrogen production technologies
Compare technological and economic characteristics of different options to produce hydrogen.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Assist in epilepsy surgery
Assist the surgeon in setting up and performing intra-operative electrocorticographic recordings while supervising the technician.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Assist in military logistics
Assist the upper management of a military organisation in the supply of goods and resources to military troops on the field and on base, and the disruption of enemy flow of…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Assist with litigation matters
Provide assistance with the management of litigation matters, including document collection and investigation.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Attach horseshoes
Attach the horseshoe safely, securely and in the correct position according to plan.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Attend design meetings
Attend meetings to discuss the status of current projects and to be briefed on new projects.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Build garden masonry
Create types of masonry specific for gardens such as walls, stairs, etc.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Build props
Build props from a variety of materials, working with the design staff to create the appropriate prop for the production.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Calibrate optical instruments
Correct and adjust the reliability of optical instruments, such as photometers, polarimeters, and spectrometers, by measuring output and comparing results with the data of a…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Carry out forum moderation
Supervise communication activity on a web forum and other discussion platforms by assessing if the content adheres to forum regulations, enforcing rules of conduct, and ensuring…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Carry out interviews to select artistic team members
Determine the content, physical and material conditions of the interview.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Classify insurance claims
Process incoming claims in order to assess their nature and categorise them according to the different types of insurance and claims handling procedures, in order to ensure proper…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Communicate analytical insights
Obtain analytical insights and share them with relevant teams, in order to enable them to optimise supply chain (SC) operations and planning.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Compute engraving dimensions
Measure and compute dimensions of lettering, designs and patterns to be engraved.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Conduct chemical testing on basic metals
Perform examinations and tests on all kinds of metals in order to ensure high quality and chemical resistance.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Conduct erosion control
Manage erosion control processes and projects.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Conduct extensive international travel
Conducting extensive travelling around the world to performing business related tasks.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Conduct physical examinations
Conduct physical examination of healthcare users, looking for signs of dysfunction and sub-optimal function and analysing the patient`s systems, posture, spine and reflexes.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Contain fires
Take the appropriate measures to prevent fires from spreading.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Cook fish
Prepare fish dishes.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Coordinate charity services
Coordinate the provision of charity services to a community or institution in need, such as the recruitment of volunteers and staff, allocation of resources, and managing the…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Create campaign schedule
Create a timeline and establish final goals for the procedures and tasks of a political or otherwise promotional campaign.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Create crop protection plans
Monitor crops for issues with crop protection.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Create sculptures
Create decorative sculptures by hand, using a variety of techniques and materials.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Create wigs
Design and maintain wigs and hairpieces.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Define database physical structure
Specify the physical configuration of database files on a given media.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Demonstrate technical expertise of your dance style
Demonstrate, describe or correct movement with your participants to enable them learn about their body and the dance style one is delivering in the participants.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Design database backup specifications
Specify procedures to be performed on databases which ensure the copying and archiving of data for possible restoration in case of a data loss event.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Design optical systems
Design and develop optical and imaging systems, products, and components, such as lasers, microscopes, optical fibre, cameras, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Design props
Draw prop sketches and define prop materials and building methods.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Detect product defects
Report in case the product arrives with a defect from previous processes.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Determine cargo loading sequence
Determine freight loading sequence aiming to increase the efficiency of operations.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Develop agricultural policies
Develop programmes for development of new technologies and methodologies in agriculture, as well as the development and implementation of improved sustainability and environmental…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Develop agricultural production plans
Develop plans for planting, calculate crop input requirements for all stages of the growth.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Develop long-term treatment course for disorders in the glandular system
Develop a long-term treatment course for the patient suffering from disorders in the glandular system, monitoring the patient regularly or as required, to determine whether there…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Develop new installations
Design and develop new facilities and installations, conduct feasibility studies.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Develop outreach training plans
Develop training plans for outreach and visitor service assistants, guides and volunteers.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Develop statistical software
Participate in the various development stages of computer programs for econometric and statistical analysis, such as research, new product development, prototyping, and…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Dispose of chemicals
Dispose of chemicals and treatments safely according to site waste management procedures.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
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