Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 55 of 100

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

Items 5,401–5,500 of 9,995

  1. Deal with air traffic issues

    Deal with issues affecting the airline e.g. air traffic control problems and adverse weather conditions.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  2. Define prop materials

    Decide what materials the props will be made from, and document the conclusions.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  3. Define the corporate structure

    Study different company structures and define that one that best represent the interest and goals of the company.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  4. Deliver group sessions on nutrition

    Deliver information on good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to groups.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  5. Demonstrate emergency procedures

    Provide information on and demonstrate emergency procedures to passengers.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  6. Demonstrate specialisation in a dance tradition

    Demonstrate an embodied understanding of dance and dance-making, and an informed artistic viewpoint of your chosen dance style, that enables you to reconstruct or create a…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  7. Describe the flavour of different beers

    Describe the taste and aroma, or flavour of different beers using the adequate lingo and relying on experience to classify beers.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  8. Design district heating and cooling energy systems

    Design a district heating and cooling system, including calculations of heat loss and cooling load, determining of capacity, flow, temperatures, hydraulic concepts etc.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  9. Design drainage well systems

    Design systems which are found in residential properties as well as in public properties such as on streets and public building rooftops, and which function to drain excess water…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  10. Design microelectronics

    Design and develop microelectronic systems, products, and components according to specifications, such as microchips.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  11. Design plant waste procedures

    Participate in mine tailings and waste dump design and management, as per geotechnical, operational and statutory requirements.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  12. Design puppets

    Design and construct puppets and movement control mechanism, based on sketches and/or scripts, for artistic and entertainment purposes.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  13. Design solar energy systems

    Develop design specifications for solar energy systems and their components.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  14. Design ventilation network

    Draft ventilation network.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  15. Determine characteristics of mineral deposits

    Prepare and conduct geological mapping, logging, sampling and assay of drill core and other subsurface rock samples.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  16. Determine property boundaries

    Establish the boundaries of properties using surveying equipment.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  17. Determine salaries

    Determine salaries for employees.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  18. Develop a rehabilitation programme

    Develop a rehabilitation programme to help patients rebuild their skills and restore their confidence.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  19. Develop an artistic network

    Generate awareness of a show or event through public relations initiatives.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  20. Develop biocatalytic processes

    Develop fuels or fine chemicals from biomass by using microorganisms such as enzymes or yeast.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  21. Develop policies on religion-related matters

    Develop policies concerning religion-related matters such as religious freedom, the place of religion at school, promoting religious activities etc.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  22. Develop production line

    Develop the production line of a designed product.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  23. Develop program ideas

    Develop ideas for television and radio programs in accordance with the studio's policy.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  24. Develop programming schedule

    Develop a schedule for the broadcast of television and radio programs.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  25. Develop sewerage networks

    Develop systems and methods of construction and installation of waste water transportation and treatment equipment, which is used to transport waste water from residences and…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  26. Develop waste management processes

    Develop equipment, methods, and procedures which can be applied in various types of waste treatment and disposal facilities in order to improve efficiency of waste management…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  27. Direct amusement park clients

    Guide visitors to rides, seats, and attractions.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  28. Display warnings around dive site

    Ensure that warning devices are displayed in the area around a dive site, so as to keep it clear of any equipment other than that associated with the diving operation.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  29. Distribute technical information on operation of vehicles

    Distribute information resources such as drawings, diagrams, and sketches that describe in detail the technical characteristics of vehicles.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  30. Dive with scuba equipment

    Use scuba equipment to dive without air supply from the surface.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  31. Document security incidents in the store

    Prepare documentation and specific reports of the security threats, observations and incidents, such as shoplifting, that occur in the store, to be used as evidence against the…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  32. Draw up artists' measurements

    Draw up the measurements and sizes of performing artists for clothing purposes.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  33. Draw up costume patterns

    Draw and cut out costume patterns using scissors and measuring instruments.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  34. Drive waste collection vehicle

    Drive a heavy truck which is equipped for waste collection services in a safe manner, compliant with road legislation and waste management legislation.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  35. Enable access to services

    Enable access to the different services which may be available to people with precarious legal status such as immigrants and offenders on probation in order to secure their…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  36. Enforce customer's debt repayment

    Monitor customers to pay all debts and amounts due; negotiate return of merchandise.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  37. Engage artistic staff

    Search for and engage appropriate staff for upcoming artistic events and productions by recruiting talented and competent employees in order to carry out high-quality artistic…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  38. Enhance website visibility

    Promote the website to users, business partners and search engines.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  39. Ensure core uniformity

    Oversee uniformity of cores; use casting machinery and equipment and tools such as a hand press.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  40. Ensure implementation of safe driving practices

    Establish principles and standards of safe driving among staff.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  41. Ensure that shipment contents correspond with shipping documentation

    Ensure that the content of shipments corresponds with the respective shipping documentation.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  42. Estimate restoration costs of antique items

    Estimate the price of the restoration process of antique products taking into consideration the time required for restoration.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  43. Estimate value of used goods

    Examine items owned by an individual in order to determine its current price by assessing damage and taking into account the original retail price and the current demand for such…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  44. Evaluate dogs

    Assess whether certain dogs are ready to work as a guide dog or not, whether certain dogs should be withdrawn from the training programme, need extra training or a different…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  45. Evaluate industrial hygiene

    Assess hygiene in industrial environments by evaluating chemical, physical, and biological agents to ensure the health of people working with them.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  46. Exchange money for chips

    Exchange legal tender for gaming chips, tokens or ticket redemption.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  47. Fell trees

    Fell trees safely and effectively to specification.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  48. Follow research on special needs education

    Keep up to date with new studies and related upcoming regulations concerning education for students with special needs.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  49. Follow-up patients with heart attack

    Ensure follow-up care following a heart attack, such as examining the patient at regular intervals.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  50. Forecast account metrics

    Make predictions on the movement of account measurements and data which give insight into an organisation's financial state in order to aid analyses and evaluate potential risks.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  51. Form bed for glass

    Form a bed for glass on the metal trays by spreading plasters of paris using rollers or pallete knifes.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  52. Gather information to substitute parts

    Gather information from sources such as manuals and manufacturers; identify appropriate replacements for broken, rare or obsolete parts.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  53. Give shiatsu massages

    Perform massages on clients to reduce their stress and pain according to the shiatsu principles, based on the theoretical framework of traditional Chinese medicine.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  54. Give swimming lessons

    Instruct children, adults, beginners and advanced students on swimming techniques and water safety.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  55. Guide concrete hose

    Guide the concrete hose while the pump is operating.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  56. Hand props to actors

    Hand the right props to actors before each scene.

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  57. Handle tenant changeover

    Discuss administrative matters with the previous and future tenants and inspect the rented accomodation (rooms, apartments, houses) to make sure that the renovation and…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  58. Hang advertising posters

    Collect advertising posters and hang them on the respective advertising space.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  59. Identify music with commercial potential

    Identify if music has commercial potential or not by listening to demos.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  60. Identify parts requested by customers

    Ask the client questions in order to identify the specific parts he needs, taking into account the car type and year of construction; search for the exact parts described.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  61. Identify patients' behaviours

    Analyse and identify patient`s functional and dysfunctional behaviours.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  62. Identify poisons

    Identify poisons, or any chemical that kills or injures an organism.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  63. Identify requirements of the work in the artistic performance

    Identify the expectations of the choreographer and artistic director.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  64. Identify research topics

    Determine issues on social, economic or political level in order to explore them and to do research on them.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  65. Identify trees to fell

    Identify trees to fell and position machine to fell trees in the required direction, in both clear-fell and thinning.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  66. Improve customer interaction

    Permanently refine and improve the quality of customer interaction and customer satisfaction; make continuous efforts to improve business standards.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  67. Influence voting behaviour

    Influence the public during a political or other legislative campaign which requires voting in order to ensure that they vote for the party, individual or motion which is…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  68. Insert charges into drill holes

    Transport explosives and safely load explosives into drill holes.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  69. Inspect drilling equipment

    Ensure that all drilling equipment works correctly and safely; inspect machines before as well as during drilling operations.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  70. Inspire enthusiasm for nature

    Spark a passion for the natural character of fauna and flora and human interaction with it.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  71. Install artwork in gallery

    Organise tools and equipment; ensure correct and safe installation of the art piece.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  72. Install firestops

    Attach fire resistant collars or material to pipes and ducts to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through wall or ceiling openings.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  73. Install heat pump

    Install heat pumps, which use the physical properties of substances called refrigerants to extract heat from an environment and release it to a warmer environment, counter to…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  74. Install machinery

    Build the pre-assembled components of a machine on site, adjust it according to specifications and put it into operation.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  75. Install transport equipment batteries

    Install batteries in transport equipmentby using hand and power tools.

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  76. Install water purity mechanism

    Install different types of mechanisms that prevent impurities from getting into the recovered water.

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  77. Install water reservoir

    Set up different types of water reservoirs either above ground or in a prepared hole.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  78. Integrate biogas energy in buildings

    Design and calculate installations for heating and potable hot water (PWH) making use of biogas.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  79. Interact through digital technologies

    Interact through a variety of digital technologies and understand appropriate digital communication means for a given context.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  80. Interpret diagnostic procedures for vascular surgery

    Interpret procedures such as venography, angiography in vascular surgery and interpret invasive and non-invasive imaging modalities such as CT scan, MR imaging, and ultrasound.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  81. Investigate competition restrictions

    Investigate practices and methodologies used by businesses or organisations which restrict free trade and competition, and which facilitate market dominance by a single firm, in…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  82. Investigate occupational injuries

    Assess, manage, and report cases of occupational illness, disease, or injury, establishing if this is a single case or if there is wider incidence.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  83. Investigate road accidents

    Investigate road vehicle accidents and conduct post-accident debriefing conferences.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  84. Issue fines

    Recognise a violation in legislation, and issue the appropriate fine to the offender compliant with regulations and ensuring the person is aware of the specific violation they…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  85. Keep food laboratory inventory

    Monitor stocks of food analysis laboratories.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  86. Keep written records of cargo

    Keep written records of the quantity of goods loaded or unloaded.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  87. Lacquer wood surfaces

    Apply one or several layers of lacquer to a wood surface to coat it.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  88. Lay bricks

    Lay bricks in the specified pattern and apply a layer of mortar to create walls.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  89. Lay sewer pipe

    Use the appropriate equipment, such as a hydraulic grappler, to lay sewer pipes into a prepared trench.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  90. Lay tiles

    Firmly place the tiles on a surface prepared with adhesive.

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  91. Lead a team in forestry services

    Direct a forestry team or crew and guide them to the common goal of completing a variety of forestry related assignments and tasks.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  92. Lead police investigations

    Lead investigations in police cases, which involves establishing an investigation strategy, contacting experts, being able to use different methods and points of view, and leading…

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  93. Liaise with auditors

    Participate in discussions with the auditors conducting inspections of the organisation's accounts and inform the managers about the results and conclusions.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  94. Light a show

    Light a show based on concrete production needs.

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  95. Maintain computer hardware

    Diagnose and detect malfunctions in computer hardware components and systems and remove, replace, or repair these components when necessary.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  96. Maintain correspondence records

    Sort correspondence and attach previous records or files of correspondence with incoming mails.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  97. Maintain costumes

    Collect, check, maintain and repair costumes.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  98. Maintain dance training

    Participate in training sessions and classes to ensure the highest possible level of technical proficiency, physical ability, and physical fitness.

    practical skillneeded in 3 occupations

  99. Maintain engraving equipment

    Regular maintenance of cutting wheels and other mechanic engraving tools.

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  100. Maintain gaming equipment

    Maintenance of gaming tools, equipment and supplies.

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