Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 54 of 100
Things you need to be able to do at work. The ones the most occupations require come first.
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- Use of air traffic services document
Utilise Air Traffic Services document to prevent collisions between manoeuvring aircraft; ensure orderly flow of air traffic.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use technology for forensics
Operate specialised tools used for forensic investigations.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use thermal analysis
Use software tools such as Icepak, Fluens and FloTHERM as a means to develop and optimize thermal control designs in order to cope with a wide range of difficult problems…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use typesetting software
Use specialised computer programs to arrange the type of texts and images to be printed.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Use waterway traffic control systems
Operate various systems of waterway traffic control.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Wash hair
Use shampoo to clean clients' hair and scalp, use hair conditioners to create volume or make hair more smooth and shiny and afterwards dry the hair with a blow dryer or a towel.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Wash oils
Wash oils to reduce the soap left over in the oil after the first stage of refining.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Wash the dishes
Wash plates, glasses, silverware and cooking gear used for a meal, by hand or by use of a dish washer.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Watch food product trends
Examine findings and behaviours as to understand trends, features, or qualitative wishes of customers.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Weigh raw materials at reception
Perform weighing procedures to estimate the quantity of the raw materials.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Work effectively with animal-related organisations
Develop and sustain relationships with other organisations such as charities, government agencies, Non-Governmental Organisations and representative bodies, in relation to…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Work out orchestral sketches
Make up and work out details for orchestral sketches, such as adding extra vocal parts to scores.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Work safely with hot materials
Take care when handling hot materials.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Wrap yarn around bobbins
Perform wrapping of yarns around bobbins or spools by using adequate equipment for the process.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Acclimatise timber
Acclimatise wooden materials to make sure they will not change size after installation, which may cause damage or produce an otherwise inadequate result.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Acquire licences for the use of weapons
Coordinate with technical staff on legal aspects such as licenses, authorisations and assurances related to weapons and munition.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Acquire system component
Obtain hardware, software or network components which match other system components in order to expand it and perform necessary tasks.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Adapt costumes
Adapt, stitch or sew stage outfits for performing actors.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Adapt text culturally
Adjust text so it is culturally and linguistically acceptable to the reader, while preserving the original message and nuance of the text.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Adhere to standards of national and international safety programmes
Comply with national and international safety standards, e.g. in aviation.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Adjust solutions' consistency
Adjust the consistency of a chemical solution by cooking it or by injecting steam in order to dissolve it.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Administer contrast media
Use and administer contrast agents to enhance the visibility of the body in medical imaging.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Administer treatments to fish
Administer treatments to fish, including vaccination of fish by immersion and injection, continually monitoring fish for signs of stress.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advertise an art collection
Write catalogues, research documents, articles, reports, policies, standards and project grant proposals.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise clients on interior design options
Provide clients with detailed advice on interior design options and possibilities; discuss fittings and furniture, fabrics and colour schemes.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise customers on books selection
Provide customers with detailed advice on books available in the store.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise customers on the preparation of beverages
Provide information and tips to customers related to the preparation of beverages such as cocktails and with advice on storage conditions.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise customers on type of computer equipment
Provide customers with professional advice on computers and software.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise customers on usage of vehicles
Provide advice to customers related to the types of cars for sale, such as engine types and different fuels (hybrids, diesel, electric) and answer questions about gas mileage and…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise on bankruptcy proceedings
Guide and advise clients on the formalities, procedures and the actions that can ameliorate the losses in case of bankruptcy.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise on fitted ventilation systems
Investigate and advise on a ventilation system that fits the energy demands but also guarantees good indoor air quality according to minimum indoor air quality levels.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise on housing
Inform and support individuals or tenants in finding available housing opportunities, according to their particular needs, as well as liaise with authorities, in order to help…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise on learning methods
Provide advice to help students study in a way that suits them best, propose different techniques such as using visual highlighting or speaking out loud, and help them draw up…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise on mine production
Provide advice on the preparation of schedules and reports on mine production, facilities, systems and production processes and production rates to assess operational…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise on participation in financial markets
Consult and provide guidance on the legal changes the company has to undergo in order to participate in the financial market such as writing dividend policies, defining the…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise on sporting equipment
Provide customers with advice on specific types of sporting equipment, e.g. bowling balls, tennis rackets and skis.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise on training courses
Provide information on possible training options or qualifications and available funding resources, depending on the needs and educational background of the individual.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Advise supervisors
Advise supervisor of problems, changes, or suggestions for more effective regulation practice or development activity.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Analyse apple juice for cider production
Analyse apple juice before fermentation and the cider during and afterwards.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Analyse health problems within a given community
Assess the healthcare needs and problems of a community.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Analyse oil operations data
Record and process oil operating data.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Analyse pipeline database information
Retrieve and analyse different types of information extracted from the databases of pipelines companies.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Analyse telescope images
Examine images taken by telescopes in order to study phenomena and objects outside Earth's atmosphere.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Apply advanced driving techniques
Being capable to effectively steer a vehicle in extreme situations using defensive, evasive or offensive driving.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Apply for patents
Defend the interests of the inventor or manufacturer when appealing for patents at the relevant patent office.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Apply house wrap
Cover exterior surfaces with house wrap to prevent moisture from entering a structure, while allowing it to exit.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Apply prespotting
Remove stains in dry-cleaning by using the pre-spotting technique.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Apply wood kiln drying technologies
Dry timber stacks with modern and dated kiln technologies, such as dehumidification, solar, vacuum and conventional drying.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assemble automotive batteries
Manufacture batteries for motor vehicles by using hand tools, power tools or automated machines.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assess crop damage
Identify and evaluate damage to crops due to disorders, adverse physical soil conditions, unsuitable pH, nutrient imbalances and deficiencies, the misuse of crop protection…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assess ergonomics of the workplace
Assess ergonomics of the workplace in relation to the human resources, analysing how people interact with machinery, equipment, and work spaces.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assess social work students
Assess the appropriate evaluation of students undergoing social work practice.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assist amusement park visitors
Assist visitors entering or exiting rides, boats, or ski lifts.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assist customers in selecting music and video recordings
Provide customer advice in a music and video store; recommend CD's and DVD's to customers according to their individual preferences using comprehension of a wide variety of genres…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assist passengers with timetable information
Listen to railway travellers and respond to their enquiries related to train times; read timetables to assist travellers with the planning of a trip.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assist pool users
Offer guidance to pool users within the facility and help them with any requirements such as towel provision or restroom direction.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assist students with their enrolment
Help the accepted students with the enrolment in a certain programme.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Assist with personal administration issues
Assist individuals with administration activities such as shopping, banking or paying bills.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Authenticate documents
Authenticate official documents, ensuring that their composition and the manner in which they were signed and officiated is compliant with regulations, and thus establishing the…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Calculate dividends
Calculate the payments made by corporations as distribution of their profit to the shareholders, ensuring that the shareholders receive the correct amount in the correct format…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Carry out cross merchandising
Place a particular item in more than one location within the store, in order to attract customer attention and increase sales.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Carry out de-icing activities
Spread salt or other chemical products on the ice-covered surface in public spaces to ensure de-icing and safe usage of such spaces.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Carry out evacuation of airport in an emergency
Assist in the evacuation of airport passengers, staff, and visitors in emergency situations.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Carry out flow cytometry
Integrate and interpret data generated from flow cytometry histograms into the diagnostic, such as diagnose malignant lymphoma, using flow cytometry technology.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Carry out project activities
Carry out project activities based on the project work plan and schedule.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Carry out shipping orders for parts
Transfer tools, materials and equipment to warehouse locations for shipping.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Change soap filter
Change the soap filter from the plodder machine by unbolting the filter cap, inspecting it and replacing it according to specifications.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Change watch battery
Select a battery for a watch based on the brand, type and style of the watch.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Choose proper primer coat
Carefully select a primer from the same range as the paint to ensure optimal coating and paint colour quality when applying one over the other.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Clean horse's legs
Wash and brush the legs of a horse.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Clean printed circuit board
Clean the printed circuit boards and components as necessary before, during, and after the assembly process.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Clean vehicle engine
Remove grease and dirt from the engine and other mechanical vehicle parts.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Coach team on visual merchandising
Coach sales team on in-store visual merchandising; help employees to interpret guidelines; train employees in effective execution of visual concept.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Collaborate on international energy projects
Provide expertise with regard to energy saving and energy efficiency for the realisation of international projects, including projects in the field of development cooperation.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Collect domestic waste
Collect non-hazardous waste from residential areas and homes in order to remove it from the area and transport it to a waste treatment and disposal facility.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Communicate expectations of fight actions
Agree with the director or choreographer on key ideas expected from the fight action and develop them.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Communicate with jury
Communicate with the jury of a court hearing in order to ensure they're fit for jury duty in the trial, will be able to remain impartial and make sound decisions, and to ensure…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Compile reservoir performance plans
Make up detailed development plans of the performance of the reservoir.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Complete administration
Manage the terms of the grant, the follow-up procedures and recording dates and payments.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Conduct airport environmental studies
Prepare and conduct environmental studies, air quality modelling, and land use planning studies.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Conduct laboratory chemical research on metals
Perform all laboratory chemical quality control tests for basic metals under national and international standards, applying methods of preparing samples and procedures of doing…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Conduct religious missions
Conduct missions, developed in a religious context, in foreign countries in order to provide aid and charity services, teach locals on religious matters and found religious…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Conduct security screenings
Monitor human flow through the screening checkpoint and facilitate the orderly and efficient processing of people; inspect luggage and handbags following screening procedures.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Confer with library colleagues
Communicate with colleagues and collaborators; make collection decisions and determine present and future library services to offer.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Configure plants for food industry
Design plants configuration, including sources and equipment for the food industry so that they can be readily adapted to suit the product range and the process technologies…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Consider time zones in execution of work
Work considering multiple time zones and plan activities depending on the voyage times and respective operating times of ports around the world.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Consult with sound editor
Consult on the sounds required with the sound editor.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Contact talent agents
Contact agents in charge of finding jobs for writers, actors, musicians, and other professionals in the entertainment and broadcasting businesses and maintain good relations with…
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Contribute to the formulation of correctional procedures
Contribute to the formulation of regulations and procedures concerning the operations of correctional facilities.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Convert currency
Convert valuta from one currency to another at a financial institution such as a bank at the right exchange rate.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Coordinate oil well operations
Coordinate well operations such as shutdowns and major projects.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Coordinate timber sales
Efficiently coordinate timber selling in a profitable way.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Correct dentofacial deformities
Surgically realign and reconstruct the upper and lower jaws into proper dental and facial relationships to improve the patient`s bite and facial appearance.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Counsel patients on fertility treatments
Inform patients about the fertility treatment options available, their implications and risks in order to help them take an informed decision.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Create digital files
Create digital files in the computer system after quality checking printing or scanned documents for malfunctions.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Create event-specific menus
Develop menu items for special events and occasions such as banquets, conventions and catered business meetings.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Create individual treatment programmes
Develop treatment programmes to suit each individual patient, helping patients achieve more independence and confidence in their daily lives.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Create landscape designs
Use creative ideas to conceptualize landscape projects by making designs, drawings and sketches.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Create puppets
Construct hand, string, rod and shadow puppets from materials such as wood, papier maché, Styrofoam, wires, metal and rubber, using hand and machine tools.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Cut tiles
Cut tiles to the right size and shape using a wet tile saw.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
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