Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 60 of 100

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

Items 5,901–6,000 of 9,995

  1. Advocate for healthcare users' needs

    Promote patient and family needs in different settings such as inpatient, outpatient, at home, and in the community.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  2. Air-cure tobacco

    Air-cure tobacco by hanging the tobacco in a well-ventilated barn and allow it to dry over a period of four to eight weeks.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  3. Analyse data for policy decisions in trade

    Analyse data about a specific company, retailer, market or store formula.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  4. Analyse large-scale data in healthcare

    Carry out large-scale data gathering such as questionnaire surveys, and analyse the obtained data.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  5. Analyse milled cocoa density

    Analyse milled cocoa density according to the requirements and product specifications.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  6. Anticipate logistics requirements for port operations

    Anticipate port logistics according to vessel departure and arrival.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  7. Apply clinical chiropractic competencies in sport

    Apply specialized knowledge, skills, and competencies of chiropractic techniques and principles to provide care in all sport and sport injuries with safe, clinically appropriate…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  8. Apply fishery biology to fishery management

    Manage fisheries resources by applying specific techniques based on fishery biology.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  9. Apply floor adhesive

    Apply a suitable adhesive to a floor or underlay to keep a floor covering, such as carpet or linoleum, in place.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  10. Apply nail polish

    Remove previously applied nail polish, using liquid remover or swabs, clean customers' nails and apply undercoat and clear or colored polish onto nails with brushes.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  11. Apply navy operation procedures

    Apply the procedures involved in naval operations on base or during missions on ships, ensuring that operations are compliant with naval regulations.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  12. Apply primer

    Cover surfaces with primer according to requirements and specifications.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  13. Apply psychological intervention strategies

    Use various intervention strategies to treat patients in clinical psychology.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  14. Apply signalling control procedures

    Control train movements; operate railway signals and block systems to ensure that trains operate safely, on correct routes, and on time.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  15. Apply specialised veterinary knowledge

    Resolve problems which are beyond the competence of a general practice veterinarian.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  16. Apply sport games rules

    Develop and sustain the ability to apply rules, within the spirit of the sport activity and competition, and in a professional and respectful manner.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  17. Apply techniques of occupational therapy

    Apply occupational therapy techniques, such as retraining, and splinting in the rehabilitation and recovery of patients, and advising patients on their daily activities.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  18. Apply territory planning

    Plan the most cost-effective coverage of a sales territory with the available sales resources.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  19. Appraise gemstones

    Assess and analyse cut and polished gemstones, determine if they are natural or synthetic and verify their worth.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  20. Arrange permit for market stall

    Apply for permission at the local authorities to set up a stall on streets, squares and indoor market places.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  21. Assemble optoelectronics

    Prepare, construct, and assemble optoelectronic components and systems, such as lasers and imaging systems, using soldering, micro-fabrication, and polishing techniques.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  22. Assemble toys

    Fit body parts and accessories together using different tools and techniques depending on the toy materials such as gluing, welding, screwing or nailing.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  23. Assemble visitor supplies

    Collect and check all required supplies and equipment before departure.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  24. Assess carriers

    Evaluate carrier performance.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  25. Assess environment of animals

    Evaluate the domain of the animal including the quantification of ventilation, space and living quarters and measure them against the "five freedoms": freedom from hunger or…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  26. Assess feeding behaviour of larvae

    Monitor feeding behaviour in order to decide on suitability of feed composition, weaning larvae from live prey to dry feed or pellets.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  27. Assess fermentation levels of tobacco leaves

    Assess fermentation stage of tobacco leaves.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  28. Assess licence applications

    Assess the applications from organisations or individuals requesting a specific licence in order to ascertain whether they are eligible for this licence, and to either approve or…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  29. Assess radiation response

    Analyse the patient's response to radiation treatment and determine the course of action to be taken such as interrupting the treatment.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  30. Assess structural integrity of ship for maritime usage

    Assess the structural integrity of a ship and determine its suitability for continued use in maritime activities.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  31. Assess studio production

    Ensure that actors the production cycle possess the right resources and have an achievable production and delivery timescale.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  32. Assess vessel capability

    Assess vessel capability utilising different methods and drawing on information from the deck crew.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  33. Assess vessel status

    Assess the status of the operating radar, satellite, and computer systems of a vessel.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  34. Assess visual impact of displays

    Analyse feedback from customers and co-workers on the visual impact of displays and showcases.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  35. Assist healthcare users achieve autonomy

    Assist healthcare users to achieve autonomy.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  36. Assist in administering veterinary anaesthetics

    Assist the veterinary surgeon in administering anaesthetics to animals including the maintenance and monitoring of anaesthesia during veterinary procedures.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  37. Assist in the conducting of flight checks

    Assist pre-flight and in-flight checks in order to detect problems and provide solutions to them, together with the flight captain, the first pilot or the inflight engineer.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  38. Assist on pregnancy abnormality

    Support the mother in case of abnormality signs during the pregnancy period and call the doctor in emergency cases.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  39. Assure quality of tobacco leaves

    Assure quality of tobacco leaves by examining leaves for colour variations, tears, tar spots, tight grain, and size under specifications.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  40. Attach clock cases

    Attach clock or watch case to enclose and protect the clockwork or module.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  41. Attach clock dials

    Attach dials or clock faces to clocks or watches.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  42. Attach clock hands

    Attach the hour, minute, and second clock or watch hands to the clockface using hex nuts and wrenches.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  43. Attend castings

    Go to castings in order to promote yourself and show your abilities.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  44. Attend to fitness clients under controlled health conditions

    Recognise the standards and professional limitations when working with vulnerable clients.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  45. Avoid backlogs in receiving raw materials

    Avoid backlogs in the procurement, receiving, production and bulk outloading to maintain a fluent receiving point of raw materials.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  46. Balance tyres

    Measure the static and dynamic balance of tyres using sensors, bubble balancers and spin balancers, and adjust by fitting weights on the wheel to correct any unbalance and avoid…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  47. Bond rubber plies

    Bond plies by insert the finished belt between the pressure rollers and rolling the belt onto the windup rack.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  48. Brush rubber cement

    Brush rubber cement on closures and valves or on the sides of the already processed rubber plies.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  49. Build devices into props

    Build mechanical or electrical devices into props.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  50. Calculate compensation payments

    Calculate the amount due by the insurance company in case of a legitimate claim, authorise the financial transfer and address reclamations to other insurance companies if needed.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  51. Calculate cost of covering

    Estimate the cost and the required amount of wall/floor covering by reading floor and wall plans in order to calculate the surfaces that need to be covered.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  52. Calculate costs of repair operations

    Calculate material and labour costs of repair operations.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  53. Calculate debt costs

    Calculate the amount of money owed by applying basic numeracy principles.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  54. Calculate oil deliveries

    Make up receipts and calculate deliveries of oil and other petroleum products.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  55. Care for the new-born infant

    Take care of the newly born baby by performing actions such as feeding him/her at regular hours, checking his/her vital signs and changing diapers.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  56. Carry objects

    Carry and relocate objects from one place to another adhering to health and safety regulations.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  57. Carry out an autopsy

    Open the deceased person`s body and remove the organs for examination, interpreting the findings in the context of the clinical history.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  58. Carry out geological explorations

    Perform exploration activities for mines and fields with the aim of analysing the properties of the area and finding minerals.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  59. Carry out preventive airport maintenance

    Carry out preventive maintenance on airport equipment and facilities in order to maintain safety, regularity, and efficient operation of air traffic.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  60. Carry out purchasing operations in the timber business

    Carry out purchasing operations within the scope of personal responsibility and with due regard to production efficiency and business objectives.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  61. Carry out scientific research in observatory

    Perform research in a building equipped for the observation of natural phenomena, especially in relation to celestial bodies.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  62. Centre lenses

    Adjust optical axis and mechanical axis of lenses so that they would coincident.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  63. Change shelf labels

    Change labels on shelves, according to the location of products displayed on vending machines.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  64. Check price accuracy on the shelf

    Ensure accurate and correctly labelled prices for the products on the shelves.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  65. Check ride communications

    Check and make sure that all the communication functions of an assigned ride operate properly.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  66. Check ride safety restraints

    Control the ride safety restraints to see if everything works in a normal, safe manner.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  67. Check subjects

    Gather and check all relevant information on a person, company or other subject in the context of an investigation.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  68. Check wine quality

    Control the quality of wines and report corked or spoiled wines and return them to suppliers.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  69. Clear the bar at closing time

    Free the bar at closing time by politely encouraging patrons to leave at closing time according to policy.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  70. Climb on railcars

    Have the physical abilities to climb on and into railcars following adequate security procedures.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  71. Coat printed circuit board

    Add a protective layer of coating to the finished printed circuit board.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  72. Collaborate through digital technologies

    Use digital tools and technologies for collaborative processes, and for co-construction and co-creation of resources and knowledge.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  73. Collect aquatic resources

    Collects spat and seaweed, as well as shellfish or any other aquatic animal (i.e. crustacean and echinoderms) or vegetable resource.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  74. Collect ICT data

    Gather data by designing and applying search and sampling methods.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  75. Collect tourist information

    Gather and compile relevant touristic information from a variety of sources.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  76. Collect visitor fees

    Collect fees from visitors and group members.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  77. Communicate performance aspects

    Use body gestures to shape the music, communicating desired tempo, phrasing, tone, colour, pitch, volume, and other live performance aspects.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  78. Communicate vessel requirements

    Provide advice to ship and fleet management on cargo requirements, cleaning of the tank, stability and stress, and how to continue to meet all statutory requirements for the…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  79. Compile airport certification manuals

    Compose and keep up-to-date airport certification manuals; provide exhaustive information on airport facilities, equipment and procedures.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  80. Comply with operational standards for vessels

    Make sure that the design and condition of the vessels are up to par for the operation.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  81. Comply with specifications of aerodrome manual

    Follow standards and specific prescriptions from the aerodrome manual, which contains characteristics, policies and procedures for the safe operation of the airport.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  82. Conduct chiropractic examination

    Undertake chiropractic assessment, collecting data by physical examinations and evaluating anatomic findings through the use of observation, palpation, percussion, auscultation…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  83. Conduct guest soloists

    Guide guest solo musicians in addition to ensemble members.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  84. Conduct physiotherapy assessment

    Undertake physiotherapy assessment, incorporating data collected from subjective, physical examinations and information derived from other relevant sources, maintaining clients`…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  85. Conduct quality assurance inspections on fuel operations

    Obtain and visually inspect fuel samples, examine fuel tank water, temperature, and fuel levels to ensure the highest quality in operations.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  86. Conduct regular aviation research

    Conduct research on a regular basis in order to stay up-to-date with aviation safety standards and procedures.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  87. Connect oil well heads

    Prepare oil wellheads for connection to oil stock tanks.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  88. Conserve water resource

    Strive to conserve ground irrigation water.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  89. Control gas-fired furnace for malt roasting

    Light and control gas-fired furnace that heats malt drying kilns.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  90. Control pumping operations in petroleum production

    Control plant operations and gas and oil pumping equipment.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  91. Cooperate with funeral directors

    Make arrangements and work together with funeral directors who provide funeral services for people buried on the cemetery under your responsibility.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  92. Coordinate cargo handling

    Organize stowing with a plan of load distribution to get the stability of the vessel and security.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  93. Coordinate efforts of stakeholders for destination promotion

    Monitor with relevant stakeholders, such as business owners and government institutions to develop a cooperative product or promotion campaign.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  94. Coordinate music with scenes

    Coordinate the selection of music and sounds so they match the mood of the scene.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  95. Coordinate public-private partnerships in tourism

    Oversee public and private partners to achieve touristic development.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  96. Coordinate redecoration of hospitality establishment

    Lead redecoration of hospitality establishment by staying up to date with trends in decoration, fabrics and textiles and implementing necessary changes in order to meet changing…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  97. Coordinate technical standards for global interoperability

    Ensure cooperation between various stakeholders in order to achieve standardisation of technical and operational aspects of surveillance systems.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  98. Coordinate the allocation of Mode S radars to Interrogator Codes

    Ensure correct and safe operation of Mode S Secondary Surveillance Radars.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  99. Coordinate transport fleet

    Coordinate and supervise transport fleet in all of its traffic functions; maintain service levels while keeping costs at a minimum.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  100. Coordinate with tram maintenance department

    Cooperate with tram maintenance department to ensure that tram operations and inspections take place as scheduled.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

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