Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 63 of 100

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

Items 6,201–6,300 of 9,995

  1. Manage water flows and catchments

    Manage water flows and catchments in ponds, lagoons and sluices.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  2. Manipulate dental material

    Manipulate materials used in dental procedures such as waxes, plastics, precious and non-precious alloys, stainless steel, porcelains and composites or polymer glass.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  3. Manipulate rubber products

    Use tools and equipment in order to form rubber parts or rubber end products, by performing operations such as cutting, shaping or cementing.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  4. Match goods with appropriate packaging according to security procedures

    Relate goods to be packed with the required security equipment following appropriate security procedures.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  5. Measure company's sustainability performance

    Keep track of sustainability indicators and analyse how well the company is doing in sustainability performance, in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals or the global…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  6. Measure oil tank temperatures

    Insert thermometers inside oil tanks to obtain temperature information.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  7. Measure ship tonnage

    Measure ships to identify cargo hold and storage capacities.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  8. Meet deadlines for preparing legal cases

    Plan and adjust timings in order to prepare legal documents, collect information and evidence, and contact clients and lawyers in order to prepare the case properly.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  9. Meet the requirements of legal bodies

    Ensure the practice methods and procedures used are in compliance with the regulations and requirements of the legal governing authority in the field.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  10. Mix spirit flavourings according to recipe

    Mix flavourings and other ingredients such as fruit acids to produce brandies, cordials, and fortified beverages.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  11. Model electromagnetic products

    Model and simulate the designed electromagnets or products utilising electromagnetism using technical design software.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  12. Model sets

    Produce plans, drawings and models of sets.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  13. Monitor airport service performance

    Assess the day-to-day service quality delivered by the different departments of an air transport operator to its customers.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  14. Monitor artwork market

    Estimate value and price of artwork.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  15. Monitor concrete curing process

    Monitor the process where the poured concrete cures or sets.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  16. Monitor curriculum implementation

    Monitor the steps taken in educational institutions to implement the approved learning curriculum for said institution to ensure adherence and the use of proper teaching methods…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  17. Monitor customer safety on apron

    Monitor passenger safety on apron and ramp area during boarding and deplaning; provide assistance to passengers.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  18. Monitor distillation processes

    Identify and report problems or potential hazards by monitoring instruments, indicators and meters.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  19. Monitor grounds maintenance

    Supervise ground operations, such as mulching, weeding, bush-hogging, sweeping all walk areas, removing snow, repairing fences, and picking up trash.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  20. Monitor kitchen supplies

    Oversee stock levels for supplies used in the kitchen.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  21. Monitor patient's health condition

    Frequently examine the mental or physical health condition of a patient, monitor the use of medication and report on their condition to your superiors or to the patient's family.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  22. Monitor patients' medication

    Monitor medicines use and patient adherence to ensure positive clinical outcomes are achieved and patient needs are met.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  23. Monitor production costs

    Monitor the costs of each department during each production phase to make sure they are within budget.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  24. Monitor tank thermometer

    Monitor the tank in order to prevend explosion or decomposition due to an accumulation of heat.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  25. Monitor the use of kitchen equipment

    Oversee correct use of kitchen equipment, such as knives, colour coded chopping boards, buckets and cloths.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  26. Monitor ticketing

    Keep track of ticket sale for live events.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  27. Monitor trends in interior design

    Monitor trends in interior design by any means including attending professional design fairs, dedicated magazines, classical and contemporary artistic creation in cinema…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  28. Mould doughs

    Operate moulding by crafting or using different equipment to have a certain shape of doughs.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  29. Mount clock wheelwork

    Mount the wheelwork components of clocks and watches and attach with screws.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  30. Negotiate contracts with event providers

    Negotiate contracts with service providers for an upcoming event, such as hotels, convention centres, and speakers.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  31. Negotiate land acquisition

    Negotiate with landowners, tenants, mineral rights owners or other stakeholders of land containing mineral reserves in order to buy or lease the land.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  32. Negotiate library contracts

    Negotiate contracts for library services, materials, maintenance and equipment.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  33. Negotiate prices for transport of cargo

    Negotiate prices for cargo transport.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  34. Negotiate with suppliers for visual material

    Negotiate with suppliers on the delivery of visual equipment; stay within the budget at all times.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  35. Observe celestial objects

    Study the relative positions and movements of stars and planets, by using and interpreting data provided by specialised software and publications such as ephemeris.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  36. Operate biogas plant

    Operate equipment which treats energy crops and waste from farms, called anaerobic digesters.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  37. Operate breathing equipment

    Operate breathing equipment and machines to ensure the patient is administred oxygen during surgery.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  38. Operate call distribution system

    Apply assigning methods (mostly used in call centres) to provide clients with the best possible service by connecting them with the most suitable agent.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  39. Operate control panels

    Use control panels to steer mechanisms, like automatic gates or machines.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  40. Operate dishwashing machine

    Handle dishwashing machines with used plates, glass, service utensils and cutlery.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  41. Operate electronic payment terminals

    Operate electronic payment terminals to collect credit or debit card payments from the travellers.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  42. Operate laser plate maker machine

    Maintain and handle laser plate making equipment, which converts electronic data to plates without the use of photographic film.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  43. Operate LED-based panel signal boxes

    Work with high tech LED-based signal boxes; a signaller flips switches and pushes buttons to manipulate train movements on stretches of track up to 50 miles long.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  44. Operate maritime communication equipment

    Operate and maintain maritime communication devices.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  45. Operate on-board computer systems

    Operate on-board computer systems in heavy trucks and vehicles; communicate with yard management computer system.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  46. Operate port communications systems

    Operate telephone and radio systems, and more complex communication systems used in inland waterway ports, in the coordination of port operations.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  47. Operate rollers

    Operate the rollers to bond the plies and tread.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  48. Operate signal generator

    Use electronic devices or software tone generators that produce digital or analog repeating or non-repeating electronic signals in order to design, test and repair electronic and…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  49. Operate switching locomotives

    Operate locomotives for switching, coupling and uncoupling rail cars for loading and unloading freight.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  50. Operate train signalling equipment

    Operate train signals to indicate whether or not train drivers may proceed.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  51. Operate video equipment

    Use of various types of video equipment.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  52. Operate water-heating equipment

    Operate water-heating equipment, such as electrical equipment, heat exchangers, heat pumps and solar heaters.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  53. Optimise fleet usability

    Optimise fleet utilisation, visibility, efficiency and profitability through the use of special ship management software.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  54. Order customisation of orthopedic products for customers

    Order customised orthopaedic products for customers, according to their individual requirements.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  55. Order products

    Order products for customers according to their specifications and provisions.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  56. Organise a repertoire

    Sort and order a collection as a whole in such a way that its parts can be found by following the organising principles.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  57. Organise event participants' registration

    Organise the official registration of event participants.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  58. Outline blockchain-based identity management

    Outline blockchain-based identity management and access control in terms of how they work, what their benefits are compared to current solutions, and how they can be applied for…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  59. Oversee cargo storage requirements

    Oversee the implementation of requirements in the storage of customer cargo.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  60. Oversee delivery of fuel

    Oversee fuel deliveries to service station.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  61. Oversee operational safety on trains

    Oversee all operations in a defined area, as part of a team that manages operational safety and train services for a specific geographical location.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  62. Oversee vineyard floor activities

    Oversee the application of herbicides under vineyard trellis and the mowing of the rows.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  63. Parallel park vehicles

    Parallel park motorised vehicles in a variety of spaces.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  64. Participate in training sessions

    Observe a training session.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  65. Perform asset recognition

    Analyse expenditures to verify whether some may be classified as assets in the case where it is likely that the investment will return profit over time.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  66. Perform bilateral interpretation

    Understand and interpret oral statements in both directions of a language pair, while maintaining the speaker’s communicative intent.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  67. Perform bunkering

    Perform bunkering, the process of supplying fuels to ships for their own use.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  68. Perform daily maintenance on ship machinery

    Perform daily maintenance tasks on machinery in ships, such as pumps, piping systems and ballast systems.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  69. Perform dental clinical examination

    Perform a comprehensive examination of the patient`s teeth and gums, collecting data using clinical, radiographic, and periodontal techniques as well as dental charting and other…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  70. Perform dental radiographs

    Take and develop dental radiographs or x-rays for patients, by properly positioning the patient and film/image receptor to take intra- and extra-oral radiographs, applying all…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  71. Perform euthanasia on animals

    Kill painlessly an animal suffering from an incurable and painful disease.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  72. Perform farm equipment hygiene

    Clean and sanitise equipment used in milking: milk storage tanks, collection cups, and udders of the animals.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  73. Perform frames' repairs

    Repair/replace damaged frames or glasses for customers.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  74. Perform gross post mortem examination on animals

    Perform gross examination of an animal's corpse to diagnose the aetiology and pathophysiology of disease or death of animals and for the safety and quality of animal products…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  75. Perform gynecological examination

    Conduct a thorough examination and screening tests of the female patient`s genitals, taking a pelvic pap smear to ensure there is no abnormality, such as cancerous tissue or…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  76. Perform kiln fermentation of tobacco leaves

    Place tobacco leaves in the kiln with the lid shut.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  77. Perform nutrition analysis

    Determine and calculate the nutrients of food products from available sources including food labels.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  78. Perform oral health diagnosis

    Inquire about the state of oral hygiene, perform an examination, do imaging investigations and interpret the findings to set a diagnosis.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  79. Perform quick hair changeovers

    Quickly make changes to a performer's hairstyle during a performance.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  80. Perform reconstructive plastic surgery

    Surgically correct problems caused by traumatic injuries, infection and disease, congenital abnormalities, developmental abnormalities and cancer or tumours.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  81. Perform routine maintenance of ship engines

    Perform routine maintenance tasks on all ship engine systems.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  82. Perform safety data analysis

    Use different safety databases to perform analyses of information on actual or potential safety threats.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  83. Perform surgical procedures on animals

    Apply operative manual and instrument specific techniques on an animal with the intention of modifying physiological status, and/or restoring normal organ or tissue function or…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  84. Perform therapeutic musical repertoire

    Perform appropriate undergraduate repertoire in music therapy sessions, according to the needs of the patient.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  85. Perform toys finishing

    Put the finishing touches to toys such as painting details, adding embroideries or markings, mounting hair, eyes and teeth.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  86. Perform trellis repairs

    Perform repairs on trellis in order to support grapes.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  87. Perform vehicle tests

    Test, inspect and maintain vehicles; refresh oil and change tires; balance wheels and replace filters.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  88. Place orders for clothing merchandise

    Order clothing items and accessories from manufacturers and wholesale stores; place orders depending on stock needs and availability.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  89. Place V-belts on rack

    Place the V-belts on rack after collapsing the drum where the belts were cut.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  90. Plan daily ship operations

    Plan the day-to-day activities on board ships, including tasks related to navigational safety, cargo, ballast, tank cleaning and tank inspections.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  91. Plan employees work in vehicle maintenance

    Schedule work schemes for employees in vehicle maintenance.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  92. Plan railway incident mitigation measures

    Plan, anticipate, and develop mitigation measures to respond to rail incidents, unexpected situations, and emergencies.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  93. Plan road fleet maintenance

    Assess the yearly programme for fleet maintenance; execute fleet maintenance activities without disturbing regular operations.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  94. Plan the dispatching of products

    Arrange and plan for sending the goods according to the schedule.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  95. Plan tiling

    Plan the position of the tiling on the surface.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  96. Pose in front of a camera

    Perform poses in front of cameras in order to advertise products.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  97. Position straightening rolls

    Position the rolls of a straightening press automatically or manually by using button commands to move the rolls over pieces of sheet metal, steel, or plastic in order to flatten…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  98. Position V-belts on covering machine

    Position the V-belts on the covering machines` pulleys, raising them in order to keep the belt taut.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  99. Position V-belts on notching machine

    Tend machines that notch and measure information on rubber V-belts.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  100. Practice circus disciplines

    Have a very high level of practical and technical skills and competences of one or several chosen circus disciplines in order to enter into the professional circus field.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

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