Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 72 of 100

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

Items 7,101–7,200 of 9,995

  1. Provide health psychological treatment advice

    Provide treatment advice to persons and groups of persons of all ages in relation to the various aspects of mental health related risk behaviours such as diet, exercise, substance…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  2. Provide homologation management services

    Provide technical services to vehicle manufacturers in the homologation process.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  3. Provide instruction in orthodontic procedures

    Lead orthodontic procedures, providing clear instructions to dental staff and technical assistants.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  4. Provide legal information on medical devices

    Provide the healthcare staff with information about the clinical tests undertaken on a specific medical device, the legal documentation concerning its marketability and sales…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  5. Provide legal legitimacy to the transfer of assets

    Witness and assist on the transfer of assets, property, and goods which require the attestation of an authorised official.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  6. Provide private transport services

    Perform private transport services ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  7. Provide rigging plans

    Provide rigging and lifting plans; accept and support project supplied lifting plans.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  8. Provide social guidance over the phone

    Give social support and advice to individuals over the phone listening to their concerns and reacting accordingly.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  9. Provide victim assistance

    Provide support to victims of crimes to help them cope with the situation, including with crime victimization.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  10. Put uncut recordings into computer

    Put uncut footage and sound into files on the computer.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  11. Put up price tags

    Put price tags on products and ensure the prices are correctly displayed.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  12. Rack wines

    Rack wines by siphoning the wine off of sediments that settle out to the bottom of vessels such as carboy.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  13. Raise awareness on local community's priorities

    Intervene and implement programs or activities that raise awareness of issues relevant for the respective local community, such as social or economic inequality, gender issues…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  14. Read hallmarks

    Read and understand stamps on metal object to indicate the purity, date of production, and producer of the item.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  15. Read heat meter

    Interpret the measuring equipment which records the consumption of thermal energy by measuring heat transfer fluid and temperature changes, and record the results correctly.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  16. Rear food fish

    Spawn and rear food fish or exotic fish for commercial use.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  17. Receive goods

    Control documentation, unloading and booking of goods with which the receipt from a vendor or from production is posted.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  18. Recognise patients' reaction to therapy

    Respond to significant changes, patterns and dangers in the patient's response to therapy.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  19. Recommend books to customers

    Make book recommendations based on the customer's reading experience and personal reading preferences.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  20. Record audio materials

    Record materials such as books, newspapers, and educational materials in audio format.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  21. Record lessons learnt from your sessions

    Recognise and record any lessons learnt from your sessions both for individuals in your group and yourself.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  22. Rectify spirits

    Rectify spirits by repeatedly or fractionally distilling it to remove water and undesirable compounds.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  23. Rehearse with fellow actors

    Rehearse lines and acting with fellow actors to be attuned to each other.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  24. Remove debris

    Remove the waste from a construction or demolition site, or debris caused as consequence of a natural disaster, in order to secure the area and facilitate further working…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  25. Remove glass from windows

    Remove glass from windows without causing damage.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  26. Remove wallpaper

    Remove existent wallpaper, or traces of it, from a wall without damaging the wall.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  27. Repair household appliances

    Following the manufacturer's blueprints, perform parts replacement or repair of household devices such as stoves, boilers, washing machines, refrigerators and dish washers.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  28. Repair prosthetic-orthotic devices

    Perform repairs, fix and modify prosthetic-orthotic devices according to the specifications.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  29. Repair sailing equipment

    Disassemble, repair and re-assemble equipment and components used for sailing such as sails, ropes and masts.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  30. Report major building repairs

    Notify the supervisors or managers concerning the need to undertake major repairs or adjustments to the building.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  31. Report outcome of blast

    After examining the blast area, report whether the blast was successful or not.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  32. Report to gaming manager

    Report incidents such as giving signs to other players and laundering money to the gaming manager without necessarily disturbing the gaming process.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  33. Represent special-interest groups' members

    Replace and speak for the members of special-interest groups in negotiations about policies, safety and working conditions.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  34. Rescue animals

    Rescue animals found in situations which present an immediate or potential threat to their welfare.'.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  35. Respond to inquiries in written form

    Draft concise and to-the-point answers in order to reply, in a written form, to entering inquiries formulated in written formats as well.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  36. Restrict bridge traffic

    Following investigations, restrict the operation of traffic over a bridge depending on its present condition or state of repair.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  37. Review criminal acts

    Analyse illegal acts committed by individuals in order to uncover a pattern of action, motive, and demographics.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  38. Safely detonate explosives

    Follow procedures in safely detonating explosives for mining purposes.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  39. Schedule artistic activities

    Plan, design and facilitate a schedule of artistic activities for individuals and groups.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  40. Schedule mine production

    Generate mining plans on a weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual basis as appropriate.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  41. Scoop medicinal preparations

    Scoop medicinal preparations into the capsulating machine's filling hopper.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  42. Select apples

    Select ripe and unripe apples considering the quantity of starch in them to turn into sugar.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  43. Select auxiliary equipment for photographic work

    Bring the appropriate auxiliary equipment according to the environment of the photographic work, whether you are stationary or mobile.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  44. Select items for auction

    Research and select products to be auctioned.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  45. Select music for training

    Select suitable music for exercise to help performers achieve an artistic goal, in dance, singing, or other musical pursuits.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  46. Sell bicycles

    Sell new or second-hand bicycles, mountainbikes, race bicycles or electric bicycles, and bicycle accessories.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  47. Sell building materials

    Sell building materials and construction equipment like glass, bricks, floor tiles and roofing.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  48. Sell clothing items to customers

    Sell clothing items and accessories, according to the customer's personal preferences.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  49. Sell floor and wall coverings

    Sell rugs, curtains, linoleum samples and carpets in an attractive way, so that customers are incited to buy.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  50. Sell orthopedic goods

    Sell a variety of orthopaedic tools and products of different sizes and styles, such as ankle braces, arm slings and back supports.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  51. Sell pet accessories

    Sell pet accessories such as pet clothing, bowls, toys, clothing, etc.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  52. Sell second-hand merchandise

    Sell second-hand goods by promoting the available merchandise in the store.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  53. Sell tyres

    Identify the customer` needs, advise them on the right type of tyres and process payments.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  54. Set up advertising material

    Prepare the urban furniture and fix the advertising material to it, following all safety precautions and working standards.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  55. Set up documentation control system

    Set up and maintain documentation control system.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  56. Sew puppet clothing

    Sew clothing for puppets by hand or machine.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  57. Sew signatures

    Open signature and place it over the machine feed arm, releasing the signature.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  58. Shape candles

    Cut and trim candles to specified sizes, using handtools such as knives or hand dies.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  59. Shape sheet metal objects

    Use the appropriate tools and measurements to bend, fold and curve sheet metal objects into the correct shape.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  60. Signal for explosion

    Set safety perimeter and safety signalisation around blast area; ensure that blast site is clear and safe before explosions.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  61. Split bricks

    Use the appropriate tools to trim, split and shape bricks for use in walls.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  62. Spread fertiliser

    Spread fertiliser solutions to enhance plant growth.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  63. Store sorted waste

    Store waste materials, products, and appliances which have been sorted into separate categories for recycling or disposal into the appropriate containers and storage equipment or…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  64. Study acquisition of language

    Examine how people learn languages, from childhood or in later stages of life, how this knowledge interacts with other cognitive processes, and how it can differ from one language…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  65. Study radar images

    Analyse radar images to study phenomena on Earth's surface.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  66. Supervise betting shop staff

    Observe, supervise and schedule the daily tasks of betting shop employees.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  67. Supervise biofilter systems

    Supervise biofilter systems used to control water and air pollution.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  68. Supervise casino staff

    Observe, supervise and schedule the daily tasks of casino employees.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  69. Supervise chiropractic students

    Supervise chiropractic students in the workplace and share own expertise with them; train them so that they can perform well in the workplace.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  70. Supervise daily library operations

    Supervise daily library processes and operations.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  71. Supervise horticultural crews

    Supervise the horticultural crews by planning, assigning and evaluating their daily activities.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  72. Supervise practical courses

    Prepare the content and the material required for practical lessons, explain technical notions to students, answer their questions and evaluate their progress on a regular basis.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  73. Supervise routine maintenance of airport lighting systems

    Supervise routine maintenance tasks for airport lighting systems.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  74. Supervise video and motion picture editing team

    Supervise multimedia artists and other members of the video and motion picture editing team to make sure editing is done on time and according to the creative vision of the…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  75. Support young victims of sexual assault

    Work with children and adolescents in order to encourage them to speak about the traumatising sexual assault experience and gain self-confidence when expressing themselves.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  76. Synchronise pumphouse activities

    Ensure synchronicity between pump houses; pursue continuous product flow and minimal product contamination.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  77. Synthesise research publications

    Read and interpret scientific publications that present a research problem, the methodology, its solution and hypothesis.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  78. Take artistic vision into account

    Take the artistic and creative vision of the organisation into account when selecting a project.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  79. Take referred patients

    Take referred patients, including self-referred ones and referrals from other professionals such as teachers, psychologists, therapists and psychiatrists.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  80. Teach anthropology

    Instruct students in the theory and practice of anthropology or the development and behaviour of human beings, more specifically the development of cultures, languages and the…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  81. Teach boating principles

    Instruct students in the theory and practice of piloting a boat, more specifically in courses such as water navigation, boating knots, overboard recoveries, and docking.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  82. Teach communication methods

    Select augmentative or alternative communication methods for patients, such as automated devices and sign language, and instruct patients how to use them.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  83. Teach communication sciences

    Instruct students in the theory and practices of mass media, communication methods, journalistic practices, and persuasive communication.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  84. Teach dentistry

    Instruct students in the theory and practice of dentistry, and more specifically in topics such as dental anatomy, oral surgery, orthodontics, and anaesthetics.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  85. Teach electricity principles

    Instruct students in the theory and practice of electricity, with the aim of assisting them in pursuing a future career in this field, more specifically in maintenance and repair…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  86. Teach fire fighting principles

    Instruct students in the theory and practice of fire fighting, more specifically in courses such as rescue operations, principles of building construction, and flammable liquids…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  87. Teach first aid principles

    Instruct students in the theory and practice of first aid, more specifically in emergency treatments of minor injuries or illness including respiratory failure, unconsciousness…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  88. Teach flying practices

    Instruct students in the practice of flying different types of planes safely, provide instruction on the on-board instrumentation, required board documents, and the checklist to…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  89. Teach further education

    Instruct adult students, not participating in standard higher education, in the theory and practice of one or several subjects with the aim of self-enrichment, ranging from…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  90. Teach hospitality principles

    Instruct students in the theory and practice of serving customers, with the aim of assisting them in pursuing a future career in this field, more specifically in an accommodation…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  91. Teach nursing principles

    Instruct students in the theory and practice of nursing, with the aim of assisting them in pursuing a future career in this field, more specifically in topics such as medicine…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  92. Teach political science

    Instruct students in the theory and practice of political science, and more specifically in topics such as politics, political systems, and history of politics.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  93. Teach principles of social work

    Instruct students in the theory and practice of social work including social work knowledge, skills, and values to prepare them in engaging in culturally competent social work…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  94. Teach reading strategies

    Instruct students in the practice of discerning and understanding written communication.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  95. Teach sign language

    Instruct students with hearing impairments in the theory and practice of sign language, and more specifically in the understanding, use, and interpretation of these signs.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  96. Teach sociology

    Instruct students in the theory and practice of sociology, and more specifically in topics such as empirical observations, human behaviour, and development of societies.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  97. Teach tourism principles

    Instruct students in the theory and practice of the subject travel and tourism, with the aim of assisting them in pursuing a future career in this field, and more specifically in…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  98. Teach transport technology principles

    Instruct students in the theory and practice of transport technology, with the aim of assisting them in pursuing a future career in this field, more specifically in courses such…

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  99. Tend air-cleaning system

    Operate machine that carries beans and grains through air-cleaning system to remove foreign matter.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

  100. Tend anodising machine

    Tend the different stations of a metalworking machine designed to form anode electrodes as part of the anodising process.

    practical skillneeded in 2 occupations

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