Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 50 of 100
Things you need to be able to do at work. The ones the most occupations require come first.
Items 4,901–5,000 of 9,995
- Prepare trial accounting balances
Ensure that all transactions are recorded in the books of the company and totalise all the debits and the credits of the accounts to find out balance in the accounts.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Present menus
Hand out menus to guests while assisting guests with questions using your mastery of the menu.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Prevent health and safety problems
Identify safety and health issues and come up with solutions to prevent accidents.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Prevent money laundering in gambling
Take steps to prevent the abuse of the casino for avoiding taxation or obscuring the origin of money.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Prioritise emergencies
Determine the level of risk of an emergency situation and balance the dispatch of ambulances to emergency situations accordingly.'.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Process latex mixtures
Process latex mixtures using control panels in order to obtain rubber products such as foam rubber sheets, balloons or finger cots.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Produce confectionery from chocolate
Produce different kinds of confectionery from chocolate mass.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Produce content for tourism brochures
Create content for leaflets and tourism brochures, travel services and package deals.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Promote psycho-social education
Explain mental health issues in simple and understandable ways, helping de-pathologise and de-stigmatise common mental health stereotypes and condemning prejudicial or…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Provide anaesthetics to animals
Select, administer, and monitor anaesthetics in animals in preparation for surgery.'.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Provide customer follow-up
Provide customers with cordial, prompt communication to accept orders, notify them in the event of shipment issues, and provide quick resolutions.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Provide information on the effects of physiotherapy
Provide information on therapeutic outcomes and any inherent risks to the client making sure he/she understands, acting in accordance with ethical principles and local/national…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Provide library information
Explain the use of library services, resources and equipment; provide information about library customs.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Read railway circuit plans
Read and comprehend circuit plans during initial construction, during troubleshooting, maintenance, and testing activities and while repairing or replacing components.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Recruit members
Carry out assessment and recruitment of members.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Rehearse artist fly movements
Help the artist rehearse their flying movements using the appropriate equipment.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Repair ICT devices
Maintain and repair ICT related equipment such as laptops, desktops, tablets, mobile devices, communications equipment, printers and any piece of computer related peripheral.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Roast malt
Roast malt following the adequate procedures, paying attention to the time of roasting to obtain specified colour or hardness.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Schedule fishing
Design and implement more effective fishing manoeuvres; given the meteorological conditions and the extractive system.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Select equipment required for moving activities
Select the appropriate tools and equipment required to successfully move objects.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Select photos
Review sets of images and select the best work.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Select spraying pressure
Select the optimal spraying pressure taking into account the kind of paint or primer being sprayed, the sprayed material, the spraying environment and other factors.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Select well equipment
Select and purchase the appropriate equipment for different functions within the well.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Sell train tickets
Sell train tickets to railway travellers, taking into account destinations, schedules, and discounts available.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Set brand positioning
Develop a clear identity and unique position in the market; communicate with stakeholders and distinguish from competitors.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Set the operation speed of manufacturing machines
Define the adequate speed at which a manufacturing machine should operate in order to provide the required output in manufacturing processes.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Shape nails
Shape nails by cutting and smoothening the ends of the nails, with the use of files, scissors or emery boards.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Shunt rolling stock in marshalling yards
Shunt rolling stock to form trains in marshalling yards.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Sketch designs on workpieces
Sketch or scribe layouts and designs on workpieces, plates, dies or rollers.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Sort tobacco leaves
Sort tobacco leaves according to colour and condition.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Sterilise working environment
Make sure all working equipment, jewellery and skin is made sterile, before performing skin treatment or body modifications such as tattooing or piercing, to prevent infections or…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Stock fish
Place fish into holding units.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Store contaminated materials
Package and store materials which pose risks to health and safety due to contamination, and awaiting disposal or treatment, in a manner compliant with safety regulations.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Strive for excellence in musical performance
Continually commit to perfecting your instrumental or vocal performance.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Study groundwater
Prepare and conduct field studies in order to determine groundwater quality.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Supervise aquaculture facilities
Supervise aquaculture facilities and identify equipment needs.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Supervise court hearings
Supervise the procedures during a court hearing to ensure they are compliant with regulations, occur in an orderly and honest manner, and to ensure that no moral or ethical…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Support veterinary diagnostic procedures
Prepare equipment and animals for veterinary diagnostic tests.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Temper chocolate
Heat and cool chocolate using marble slabs or machines in order to obtain the desired characteristics for different applications like shininess of the chocolate or the way it…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Tend dairy processing machines
Operate machines to process milk and other dairy products.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Tend equipment for oil extraction
Tend equipment that strains stearin from vegetable oils, such as soybean oil, corn oil, and cottonseed oil to produce salad oil.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Tend twisting machines
Set up, operate, and maintain twisting machines to spin two or more fibres together into a yarn.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Test concrete
Test concrete hardness so that it is according to specifications and ready to be removed from moulds.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Test wind turbine blades
Test new designs of wind turbine blades which are meant for usage on wind farms, ensuring that the blades are functional and safe for usage on the target wind farm.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Train artists in flying
Train artists in operating fly harnesses and flying systems/rehearse fly movements.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Transfer patients to and from ambulance vehicles
Transfer patients safely to and from ambulance vehicles by making use of appropriate equipment and manual handling skills that prevent harming the patient during transportation.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Translate requirement concepts into content
Develop digital content by following given requirements and guidelines.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Translate spoken language simultaneously
Translate what a speaker says accurately and completely at the same rate of speech without any lag time.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Type error-free documents
Type documents and written content in general avoiding any grammatical or spelling errors.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Type on electronic devices
Type fast and flawless on electronic devices such as computers in order to ensure a quick and accurate data entry.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Understand different types of locks and their operation
Master various engineering constructions and functions of bridges and locks in the field of navigation.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use aquaculture heavy equipment
Perform manual operations such as manually lift, transfer position and set down a load.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use equipment for hair care
Use tools to cut, trim or shave hair, such as scissors, clippers, razors and combs.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use experience map
Examine all the interactions and touchpoints people have with a product, brand or service.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use metalworking tools
Use the appropriate metalworking tools to manipulate metal objects or surfaces.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use of specialised instruments in otorhinolaryngology
Correctly and efficiently use the appropriate instruments for otorhinolaryngologic procedures, such as laryngeal mirrors, the flexible laryngoscope, the nasal speculum, the…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use thermal management
Provide thermal management solutions for product design, system development and electronic devices used to protect high power systems and applications in demanding environments.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use warehouse marking tools
Label containers and container tags or products; use warehouse marking and labelling tools.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Validate biomedical analysis results
Clinically validate the results of the biomedical analysis, according to the expertise and authorization level.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Weigh animals for food manufacturing
Weigh and classify bodies of animals and assign the carcass to a slaughterhouse customer.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Work in drilling teams
Work confidently within a drilling team on a drilling rig or oil platform with each doing a part but all subordinating personal prominence to the efficiency of the whole.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Work independently on exhibitions
Work autonomously on the development of a framework for artistic projects such as locations and workflows.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Write security reports
Compile data on inspections, patrols and security incidents into a report for management purposes.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Adjust priorities
Adjust priorities quickly in response to frequently changing circumstances.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Adjust the rubber machines
Set up the rubber machines as required by specifications, regulating their speed, pressure and temperature.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Admit basic metals to furnace
Prepare and select the materials ready to furnace.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise customers on audiology products
Guide customers on how to use and maintain audiology products and accessories for optimal results.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise customers on audiovisual equipment
Recommend and provide customer advice on various brands and types of audio and video equipment, according to the customer's personal preferences and needs.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise customers on delicatessen selection
Provide customers with information on delicatessen and fine foods.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise customers on power requirements of products
Explain to customers the power required for the appliance or product purchased.
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- Advise customers on wood products
Advise others on the applicability, suitability, and limitations of wood products and wood based materials.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise horse owners on farriery requirements
Discuss and agree the farriery and hoof care requirements of the equine with the responsible person.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise on livestock disease control
Advise livestock owners of economic aspects of disease eradication.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise on maritime regulations
Provide information and advice on maritime laws, vessel registration, and safety regulations.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise on pregnancies at risk
Identify and provide advice on the early signs of risk pregnancies.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise on vehicle characteristics
Provide advice to customers on the features, functionality and controls of a vehicle, such as colours, seating types, fabric, etc.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise politicians on electoral procedures
Advise politicians before and during elections on campaigning procedures and on the politician's public presentation and courses of action which may beneficially influence…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Allocate locker space
Provide clients with locker rooms and locker keys to secure their belongings in the facility, keeping track of the available space left.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Analyse call centre activities
Research data such as call time, waiting time for customers and review company targets to seek measures to improve service level and customer satisfaction.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Analyse information processes
Analyse internal processes, implement procedural or policy changes to improve internal operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Analyse latex samples
Analyse the already weighted samples of latex in order to check if the specified parameters, such as density, are according to the formula.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Analyse library users' queries
Analyse library users' requests to determine extra information.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Analyse network configuration and performance
Analyse essential network data (e.g., router configuration files, routing protocols), network traffic capacity and performance characteristics of ICT networks, such as wide area…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Analyse recorded sources
Analyse recorded sources such as government records, newspapers, biographies, and letters in order to uncover and interpret the past.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Anticipate foreseeable problems on the road
Anticipate problems on the road such as punctures, pursuit driving, understeering or, oversteering.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Apply ICT terminology
Use specific ICT terms and vocabulary in a systematic and consistent manner for documentation and communication purposes.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Apply immigration law
Apply immigration legislation during the checking of a person's eligibility to enter a nation, in order to ensure legislation is complied with upon entry or to deny the person…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Apply various lifting techniques
Use different methods for lifting heavy objects using a crane.
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- Arrange event needs
Ensure that event needs such as audio-visual equipment, displays or transportation are met.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Arrange printer sheets
Fully arrange or separate a printed product's pages on a printer sheet in order to reduce paper waste and printing time by using an imposition proof.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assemble electromechanical systems
Put together electromechanical equipment and machinery according to specifications.
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- Assemble instrumentation equipment
Build systems and instruments which measure, control, and monitor processes.
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- Assemble measuring equipment
Assemble and fit together the different components of the measuring equipment, such as circuit boards, control units, sensors, transmitters, and cameras, to create precision…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assemble plastic parts
Align and arrange plastic parts in order to assemble complete products, using the appropriate hand tools.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assess candidates
Evaluate the candidates’ vocational competences, skills and knowledge through tests, interviews, simulations, and evidence of prior learning according to a pre-defined standard or…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assess coverage possibilities
Examine the reports dealing with damage appraisal or injury examination in order to verify whether the insured's damages or injuries are covered in their insurance policies, and…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assess health services within the community
Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of health services for the community with a view to its improvement.
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- Assess impact of industrial activities
Analyse data to estimate the impact of industrial activities on resource availability and groundwater quality.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assess telecommunication infrastructure issues
Evaluate problems in telecommunication infrastructure by using specialised methods, applications and tools to find weaknesses and stress points in a network and elements of the…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assist clients with personal development
Help clients determine what they want to do with their lives and assist in setting personal and professional goals, by prioritising and planning the steps necessary to reach these…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
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