Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 71 of 100

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

Items 7,001–7,100 of 9,995

  1. Paint tyres

    Paint the completed and cleaned tyres in order to obtain the finished product.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  2. Participate in vine maintenance

    Participate in the maintenance of vines, trellising, pruning, weeding and watering.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  3. Participate in vine preparation

    Participates in vine preparation, harrowing, laying stakes, chains and pins, planting vines.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  4. Perform account allocation

    Allocate transactions on an account by matching the total value, only a part of it or a group of transactions to the original invoice, and by posting financial information such as…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  5. Perform aircraft maintenance

    Carry out inspection and maintenance on aircraft parts according to the maintenance procedures and documentation, and perform repair work to remedy functional and deterioration…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  6. Perform copywriting

    Write creative texts targeted to a specific audience for marketing and advertising purposes and ensure that the message convinces potential customers to buy a product or a service…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  7. Perform dental hygiene interventions

    Intervene in dental hygiene to eliminate and control local etiologic factors, in order to prevent caries, periodontal diseases and other oral conditions, or control them when they…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  8. Perform environmental remediation

    Carry out activities which ensure the removal of sources of pollution and contamination from the environment, in compliance with environmental remediation regulations.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  9. Perform eye surgery

    Treat conditions that may involve eye surgery through performing corrective surgery, cataract surgery, glaucoma surgery, orbital surgery or ophthalmic plastic surgery.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  10. Perform financial market business

    Perform or monitor business operations on the money market and on the capital market such as the lending or receiving of deposits, swap transactions or short selling.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  11. Perform forensic accounting

    Perform audits and evaluations of financial information, accounts, financial products, and stewardship of companies.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  12. Perform forest analysis

    Develop situation analysis reports on biodiversity and genetic resources relevant to forestry.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  13. Perform gravity measurements

    Perform geophysical measurements using gravity meters which are either on the ground or airborne.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  14. Perform ground-handling maintenance procedures

    Ensure safety during ground-handling procedures, maintain ground service equipment, and conduct equipment checks.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  15. Perform high risk work

    Perform high risk tasks and work that requires close adherence to specific rules and procedures to ensure safe operations.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  16. Perform in a public space

    Use bodily actions to interrupt and interact with the structure of the public space.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  17. Perform maintenance on fire alarm systems

    Monitor the fire alarm system in the building and maintain emergency lights and smoke detectors by performing regular testing.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  18. Perform mathematical calculations in pest management

    Make calculations to prepare the appropriate dose of pest control substance, in accordance to the surface affected and the type of rodent or insect in question.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  19. Perform milk control tests

    Conduct and report on quality tests on milk samples taking into account regulatory aspects.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  20. Perform necessary checks before moving aircraft onto stand

    Perform a series of standard checks before bringing aircraft into a stand.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  21. Perform occupation analyses

    Perform an occupation analysis with regard to how an activity is experienced by an individual, taking into account the influences on performance.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  22. Perform oil tests

    Perform oil sample tests in order to determine product quality; operate centrifugal testing equipment to assess levels of water, bottom sediment or foreign materials.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  23. Perform PESTEL analysis

    Analyse political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal factors to identify the external aspects that influence an organisation, and therefore, could have an…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  24. Perform rail operations risk management

    Identify risk factors related to various areas of rail operations.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  25. Perform repairs on bicycles

    Identify mechanical/technical bicycle problems, perform intermediate or permanent repairs, taking into account individual customer requests.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  26. Perform routine maintenance on railway engines

    Perform routine tasks to maintain railway engines, such as replacing oil and lubricating engines.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  27. Perform vision rehabilitation

    Maximise the remaining sight in people with low vision using rehabilitation strategies and magnification aids.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  28. Perform wagon coupling

    Performs wagon coupling in marshalling yards.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  29. Place carpet

    Lay the carpet in the right location and remove wrinkles.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  30. Plan artistic production activities

    Allocate staff and resources to different activities in the artistic production.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  31. Plan dog grooming work

    Assess customer wishes and plan dog grooming work; assess the dog's head shape and its type of coat, recognising signs of abnormalities, and select the appropriate methods and…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  32. Plan food plant production activities

    Prepare food plant production plans by scheduling the main activities within agreed budgetary and service levels.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  33. Plan future capacity requirements

    Develop a solid business plan for future capacity requirements; determine whether or not a company is capable of meeting demands for its products or services.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  34. Plan music therapy sessions

    Make a treatment plan, outlining possible strategies and musical experiences that might be helpful in meeting the patient`s needs, setting clear goals for the patients to achieve…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  35. Plan public housing

    Plan the construction of public housing while adhering to architectural regulations and urban planning principles.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  36. Plan software testing

    Create and supervise tests plans.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  37. Plan spa services

    Direct diverse spa services and programs according to company or facility quality standards and guidelines.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  38. Plan test flights

    Draft the test plan by describing maneuver-by-maneuver for each test flight in order to to measure take-off distances, rate of climb, stall speeds, manoeuvrability and landing…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  39. Plant according to guidelines

    Plant according to guidelines including instructions on digging, staking and maintenance.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  40. Plaster surfaces

    Apply plaster to a prepared surface manually or using a mechanical plaster spreader.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  41. Position base plates

    Position the base plates, the metal footing components that support the scaffolding structure.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  42. Position glass on trays

    Position the glass on the specific kiln trays using the tongs.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  43. Position sole plates

    Set the sole plates, wooden boards on which a scaffolding structure rests.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  44. Post-process meat

    Develop meat products as a result of various processing methods such as cured meat cuts, raw-fermented sausages, dried meat products, etc.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  45. Post-process of fish

    Develop fish products as a result of various processing methods such as cured fish cuts, frying, etc.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  46. Pour terrazzo

    Pour the prepared terrazzo mixture on the planned floor section.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  47. Prepare correspondence for customers

    Draught, prepare and issue correspondence to customers informing about pending bills, merchandising communication, apology letters, or greeting mails.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  48. Prepare documents for scanning

    Prepare documents for scanning by determining logical breaks and unitization of hard copy documents and assembling and reassembling these afterwards.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  49. Prepare doses of medication according to patient needs

    Ensure the patient receives the appropriate dose and form of medication.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  50. Prepare fish treatment plan

    Prepare health treatment plans to meet specific fish disease requirements.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  51. Prepare fruit ingredients for use in beverages

    Cut or blend fruits for use in preparation and decoration of drinks such as cocktails and aperitifs.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  52. Prepare kiln firebox

    Prepare the firebox and give indications to other workers on lighting fires.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  53. Prepare loan contracts

    Compose loan contracts; understand and implement accompanying insurance conditions.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  54. Prepare oils

    Select the appropriate oils for the client, mix and blend them in order to create individualised compounds with specific needs and ratios for clients, keeping records of applied…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  55. Prepare patients for dental treatment

    Seat and drape the patient, explaining treatment procedures to patient if required.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  56. Prepare pizza

    Make pizza dough and topping ingredients like cheese, tomato sauce, vegetables and meat and decorate, bake and serve pizzas.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  57. Prepare real estate contract

    Create a contract between two parties for the purchase, sale or rental of real estate.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  58. Prepare resources for loading activities

    Assess the number of workers and types of equipment needed to load or unload freight.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  59. Prepare road directions

    Explore the different routes to the filming locations.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  60. Prepare sophrology session

    Plan and prepare the equipment and facilities for the sophrology session and plan timings and sequences for the session, creating a relaxing and comforting environment.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  61. Prepare speeches

    Write speeches on multiple topics in a way to hold the attention and interest of an audience.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  62. Prepare surface for enamelling

    Remove any grease, oil grime or dust from the surface and make the enamelling area of even thickness in order to achieve even colour distribution while firing.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  63. Prepare treatment plan for art therapy

    Make a treatment plan outlining possible art therapy strategies such as drawing, painting, sculpture, and collage with patients ranging from young children to the elderly, looking…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  64. Prepare warranty documents for electrical household appliances

    Compose warranty forms for electrical household equipment sold to customers.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  65. Prescribe corrective lenses

    Prescribe eyeglasses and contact lenses, according to measurements and tests conducted.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  66. Preserve airport maintenance equipment

    Keep sweepers, mowers, and other airport maintenance equipment ready for use in order to remove contaminants from aircraft operating areas and to ensure the height of grass on…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  67. Press soap into sheets

    Paint liquid soap onto water soluble paper.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  68. Prevent premature drying

    Take the precautionary steps to avoid a product or a surface from drying to quickly, for example by covering it with a protective film or by humidifying it regularly.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  69. Process dairy farm products

    Carry out on-farm processing of diary products using appropriate methods and equipment, following food hygiene regulations.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  70. Process harvested honey

    Harvest and process honey according to health, safety and biosecurity regulations.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  71. Process timber using hand-fed machinery

    Use hand-fed machinery for timber processing.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  72. Produce guitar components

    Choose the appropriate tonewood, materials and tools, and build the different guitar components such as the sound board, fretboard, headstock, neck and bridge.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  73. Produce harp components

    Choose the appropriate tonewood and other materials and tools, and build the different harp parts such as the column, sound board, pedals, tuning pins and strings.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  74. Produce harpsichord components

    Choose the appropriate materials and tools, and build the components of musical instruments such as harpsichords, clavichords or spinets.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  75. Produce organ components

    Choose the appropriate materials and tools, and build the different parts of an organ such as wind chests, pipes, bellows, keyboards, pedals, organ consoles and cases.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  76. Produce piano components

    Choose the appropriate materials and tools, and build the different piano parts such as frames, pedal mechanisms, keyboards and strings.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  77. Produce samples

    Take a sample from the manufacturing machine, present it to a supervisor, make sure the right adjustments are made and quality or company standards are met.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  78. Produce violin bows

    Choose the appropriate materials and tools, build the stick, pad, screw and frog, select and strech the horsehair, and finish the wooden surface.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  79. Produce violin components

    Choose the appropriate tonewood, materials and tools, and build the different parts of an instrument of the violin family such as the lower, upper and C bouts, the fringerboard…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  80. Program home alarm systems

    Select the right settings for the specific situation where the alarm system will operate.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  81. Promote agricultural policies

    Promote the inclusion of agricultural programmes on a local and national level, in order to acquire support for agricultural development and sustainability awareness.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  82. Promote health in specialised care

    Identify health promotion and education needs for patients within the field of specialisation and develop and implement strategies as appropriate.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  83. Promote sustainable interior design

    Develop an environmental friendly interior design and promote the use of cost-effective and renewable materials.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  84. Promote sustainable packaging

    Apply safe and healthy packaging policies; maximise the use of recycled or renewable source materials; implement clean production technologies.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  85. Promote youth work in the local community

    Disseminate information on the advantages of youth work in the local community and help create synergies with third parties that support and promote youth work in general.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  86. Protect the environment from the impact of the digital technologies

    Be aware of the environmental impact of digital technologies and their use.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  87. Provide advice on pet training

    Provide suitable customer advice on how to train pets such as cats and dogs; explain training procedures and the use of accessories.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  88. Provide athletic equipment to clients

    Supply towels, bathing suits and other equipment and supplies to clients in the spa or swimming facility.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  89. Provide clinical psychological assessment

    Provide clinical psychological assessment in relation to health and health-related and health-conditioned behaviour and experience, as well as clinical disease patterns and their…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  90. Provide clinical psychological expert opinions

    Provide clinical psychological expert opinions and reports regarding the performance, personality traits, behaviours and mental disorders.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  91. Provide clinical psychological support in crisis situations

    Offer psychological support and emotional guidance to patients facing crises situations.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  92. Provide community development services

    Provide community based social services to specific groups, individuals or families by assessing their needs, collaborating with appropriate organisations and authorities and…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  93. Provide context to news stories

    Provide substantial context to national or international news stories to explain things in more detail.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  94. Provide counselling on abortion

    Provide information and counselling services to young women facing the decision of undertaking abortion, discussing about the causes and consequences and helping them make an…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  95. Provide domestic care

    Assess the support needs of individuals and provide care to people who are usually disabled, in their own homes.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  96. Provide emergency training

    Provide training and development in first aid, fire rescue and emergency situations for employees on the site.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  97. Provide guidelines for content development

    Develop standards and structures for content development such as formats, styles, layout, structures, content types, terminology, XML and DITA.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  98. Provide health psychological analysis

    Advise organizations and institutions in regard to health conditions, measures of health promotion, health care and rehabilitation by providing them with health psychological…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  99. Provide health psychological concepts

    Develop, implement and evaluate health psychological concepts.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  100. Provide health psychological diagnosis

    Analyse persons and groups of persons using health psychological methods in relation to the various aspects of health behaviour and its causes.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

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