Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 53 of 100

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

Items 5,201–5,300 of 9,995

  1. Perform scenes for filming

    Perform the same scene several times in a row independently from the plot until the shot is deemed satisfactory.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  2. Perform test in cigarette-making machine

    Test a sample from cigarette-making machine for the weight of each cigarette.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  3. Perform vascular surgery therapeutic procedures

    Perform vascular surgical interventions, such as arterial exposure and control, repair of vascular trauma, aortic reconstruction, repair of aortic aneurysms, carotid surgery…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  4. Perform vessel maintenance and cleaning

    Follow the First Mate's instructions in assisting with equipment maintenance such as painting or varnishing, splicing lines, and wash-down chores.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  5. Place sanitary equipment

    Place sanitary equipment, such as toilets and sinks.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  6. Plan construction of houses

    Draw up blueprints for the construction of houses and other types of buildings.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  7. Plan fabric manufacturing process

    Plan and optimise the operations, technologies, machineries for knitting, weaving, and spinning manufacturing processes according to the structures to be realised.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  8. Plan procedures for cargo operations

    Plan a series of logistical procedures for cargo operations staff.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  9. Position cross slide of a lathe

    Position, by turning a specific lever, the cross slide of a lathe machine perpendicularly, calculating the size of the workpiece and the type of lathe cutting tools used for ideal…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  10. Practice emergency stops

    Practice emergency stops.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  11. Prepare bills of lading

    Prepare bills of lading and associated shipping documentation in accordance with customs and legal requirements.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  12. Prepare flight reports

    Prepare reports showing flight departure and arrival locations, passenger ticket numbers, food and drink inventories, condition of cabin equipment, and potential problems…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  13. Prepare floor for underlayment

    Make sure the floor is free of dust, protrusions, moisture and mould.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  14. Prepare for job interview

    Make someone ready to deal with job interviews, by advising on communication, body language and appearance, going through frequently asked questions, and identifying personal and…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  15. Prepare licence agreements

    Make the legal contract ready, granting permission to use equipment, services, components, applications and intellectual property.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  16. Prepare pasta

    Prepare pasta with the adequate ingredients and the adequate equipment as to conform with the recipe, taste, shape, and aspect according to regulations and customers preferences.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  17. Prepare raw materials for man-made fibres manufacturing

    Settle the supply of raw materials that need to go into the processing phase such as spinning, in order to prepare the fibres for manufacturing purposes.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  18. Prepare rehearsals

    Decide on the content of a rehearsal.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  19. Prepare rubber materials

    Prepare and place correctly the rubber materials in order to be assembled.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  20. Prepare subgrade for road pavement

    Make sure the surface underneath the road is ready to be paved.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  21. Prepare surface for hardwood floor laying

    Make sure the base is properly prepared.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  22. Prepare wall for wallpaper

    Make sure the wall is prepared for papering.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  23. Preset props

    Arrange props on the stage in preparation of a performance.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  24. Prevent damage to electrical devices on board

    Protect on board electrical equipment; identify anomalies and malfunctions in the electro-technology of vessels.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  25. Produce scanned images

    Produce scanned images that satisfy different categories and are free of potential defects.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  26. Promote foot health

    Provide information and guidance on means to keep one's feet healthy by wearing appropriate footwear or avoiding unhealthy practices such as fungal infections.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  27. Protect important clients

    Keep clients safe who have extraordinary level of risk by organising and providing the relevant security.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  28. Protect workpiece components from processing

    Cover parts from being treated with chemicals in order to protect them.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  29. Provide assistance to lecturer

    Assist the lecturer or professor by doing several educational tasks including helping with the preparation of lessons or the grading of students.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  30. Provide clinical advice to team members

    Provide regular or ad-hoc supervision and advise team members on clinical matters.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  31. Provide clinical psychological counselling

    Provide clinical psychological counselling in relation to health impairments, their conditions and the possibilities for change.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  32. Provide footwear advice to patients

    Inform patients on the types of footwear available and suitable for their feet conditions or disorders to increase foot well being.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  33. Provide health psychological advice

    Provide health psychological expert opinions, reports and advice in regard to health related risk behaviour and its causes.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  34. Provide necessary documents

    Provide access to and information on the necessary documentation the client needs to process, and inform on regulations concerning the procedures.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  35. Provide secured transportation

    Manage secured transportation of cash or other valuable cargo, like securities, jewellery or important individuals.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  36. Provide specialist pharmaceutical care

    Provide specialised personalised support for patients who administer their own medication.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  37. React to mining emergencies

    Quickly respond to emergency calls.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  38. Read pictograms

    Interpret pictograms that indicate characteristics and required measures for handling objects through visual representations.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  39. Recommend orthotic devices

    Suggest patients to use tailor-made insoles, padding and arch supports to relieve feet pain.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  40. Recommend wines

    Offer recommendations to customers on available wines and advise combinations of wines with specific dishes on the menu.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  41. Register information on arrivals and departures

    Write down information about visitors, patrons or employees, such as identity, the company they represent and time of arrival or departure.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  42. Register visitors

    Register visitors after greeting them.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  43. Reinforce concrete

    Reinforce concrete by inserting reinforcing steel members.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  44. Repair clocks

    Identify problems on clocks or watches, check for deterioration, disassemble parts, regulate, adjust, and replace deficient components.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  45. Repair patterns

    Repair and rework various kinds of templates and patterns in manufacturing processes.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  46. Report chimney defects

    Inform property owners and relevant authorities on any chimney malfunctions.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  47. Report harvested fish production

    Observe and report fish harvest and variations from expected harvest quota.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  48. Report mine machinery repairs

    Record repair and maintenance tasks executed on mine machinery.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  49. Represent clients in courts

    Assume the position of representation in behalf of clients in courtrooms.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  50. Research market prices for antiques

    Perform research to stay informed on the market prices of antique items, in order to set correct prices for antique merchandise.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  51. Respect publication formats

    Submit text material for printing purposes.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  52. Revise translation works

    Compare and perform bilingual editing by reading the translated work and comparing it to the original text.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  53. Rewire electronic musical instruments

    Rewire any lose wiring or solder any loose ends of electronic musical instruments.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  54. Satisfy aesthetic requirements

    Satisfy aesthetic requirements and create a design that is in line with what is expected of you in terms of visuals and artistry.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  55. Select artwork developed by staff members

    Review and approve designs, artwork, photography, and graphics developed by other staff members.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  56. Select manuscripts

    Select manuscripts to be published.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  57. Sell software maintenance contracts

    Sell software maintenance services for permanent support of sold products.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  58. Sell software personal training

    Sell personal training services to customers who bought software products from the shop.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  59. Sell software products

    Sell software programs and applications to customers according to their personal needs.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  60. Set up cybersecurity training programmes

    Design, develop and deliver educational activities (such as lectures and cyber ranges) to cover needs and/or raise awareness on cybersecurity.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  61. Set up drilling rigs

    Build up the drilling rig and prepare it for use after selecting an appropriate drilling location.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  62. Sew protective workwear

    Sew protective workwear using resistant materials and special stitching techniques.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  63. Stay up-to-date with music and video releases

    Stay informed about the latest music and video releases in all output formats: CD, DVD, Blu-Ray, vinyl, etc.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  64. Study human population

    Analyse data about the human population in a specific geographic area in order to uncover trends such as mortality rate, migration, and fertility rates.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  65. Study human societies

    Gather and analyse data in order to examine how humans respond to change, how power systems come into place, how cultural movements arise, etc.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  66. Study prices of wood products

    Be aware of current market studies and forecasts concerning supply, demand, trade and prices of wood and related products.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  67. Study the relationships between quantities

    Use numbers and symbols to research the link between quantities, magnitudes, and forms.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  68. Study traffic flow

    Study the synergy between vehicles, chauffeurs, and the transportation infrastructure such as roads, road signs and lights in order to create a road network where traffic can move…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  69. Supervise art gallery staff

    Supervise the activities and performance of art gallery employees.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  70. Supervise housekeeping operations

    Oversee the day-to-day service and cleaning of rooms and public areas to ensure continuous operations.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  71. Supervise mine construction operations

    Prepare and oversee mine construction operations e.g. shaft and tunnel constructions.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  72. Support victims of human rights violations

    Support individuals or groups who have been a target of abuse, discrimination, violence or other acts which violate human rights agreements and regulations in order to protect…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  73. Synchronise with mouth movements

    Synchronise sound recording with the mouth movements of the original actor.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  74. Take pharmaceutical inventory

    Take stock of medications, chemicals, and supplies, entering the inventory data into a computer, receiving and storing incoming supplies, verifying the supplied quantities against…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  75. Teach business principles

    Instruct students in the theory and practice of business practices and principles, and more specifically business analysis processes, ethical principles, budget and strategy…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  76. Teach energy principles

    Instruct students in the theory and practice of energy, with the aim of assisting them in pursuing a future career in this field, more specifically in maintenance and repair of…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  77. Teach principles of literature

    Instruct students in the theory and practice of literature, more specifically in reading and writing techniques, etymology and literary analysis.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  78. Teach religious studies class

    Instruct students in the theory and practice of religious studies, more specifically in critical analysis applied to ethics, various religious principles, religious texts…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  79. Teach train driving principles

    Provide on-site trainings to trainees on how to operate and drive trains.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  80. Teach university class

    Instruct university students in the theory and practice of a certain subject or field taught by an assistant lecturer or professor with the aim of enriching their knowledge.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  81. Tell a story

    Tell a true or ficticious story so as to engage an audience, having them relate with the characters in the story.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  82. Tend compressor engine

    Tend the gas compression engines by starting them, monitoring the process of gas compression and performing small maintenance tasks.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  83. Tend discharge conveyor

    Operate and monitor the equipment used to move bulk material, such as blended granules, from one place to another.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  84. Tend knitting machine

    Operate knitting machines keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  85. Tend textile drying machines

    Operate textile drying machines keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  86. Tend vines

    Plant, thin, weed, sucker and tie vines.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  87. Test oxygen purity

    Test the purity and the moisture content of the processed oxygen making use of the burette moisture meter.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  88. Test performance of power plants

    Analyse the performance of power plants by operating the plant at maximum output for a predetermined period of time so guaranteed performance can be established and legal quality…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  89. Test pyrotechnical effects

    Test pyrotechnical effects before a performance to make sure they work smoothly and safely.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  90. Test system accessibility for users with special needs

    Examine whether software interface complies with standards and regulations so that the system can be used by people with special needs.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  91. Transfer soap

    Place the soap from the crutcher machine to the chilling rollers chamber.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  92. Translate spoken language consecutively

    Translate what a speaker says when the speakers pauses after two or more sentences, accurately and completely and based upon your notes.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  93. Transport blood samples

    Ensure that the blood samples collected are transported safely and correctly, following strict procedures to avoid contamination.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  94. Transport drilling rigs

    Move and relocate drilling rigs from one site to another with a specialised transportation truck.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  95. Treat nails

    Wrap nails to repair them or make them stronger and more resilient.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  96. Understand the physical language of a live performance

    Decipher the meaning of movements in various choreographic sequences, and interpret the body language used.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  97. Undertake procedures to meet requirements for flying aircraft heavier than 5,700 kg

    Ensure that operation certificates are valid, validate that take-off mass is a minimum of 5,700 kg, verify that the minimum crew is adequate according to flight needs and…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  98. Use accounting systems

    Employ accounting systems for recording and managing the accounts, obligations, and rights that the company possesses.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  99. Use dairy test materials

    Use the appropriate equipment for a range of tests on dairy in order to obtain reliable results.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  100. Use deinking chemicals

    Handle surfactants or deinking chemicals, which remove ink from fibres.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

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