Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 80 of 100

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

Items 7,901–8,000 of 9,995

  1. Conduct specialised orthoptic tests

    Conduct specialised tests such as colour vision test, Ishihara, Farnsworth, D-15, Pseudo-isochromatic colour plates, ophthalmic photography and corneal light reflex testing…

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  2. Conduct spontaneous child deliveries

    Carry out spontaneous child delivery, managing the stress related to the event and all the risks and complications that may arise, performing operations such as episiotomies and…

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  3. Conduct threat intelligence

    Conduct cyber threats intelligence by collecting, analysing, and interpreting data about potential cyber threats.

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  4. Conduct visits to the postmortem room

    Guide all visitors to the post-mortem room, making sure they wear the appropriate protective clothing and follow correct procedures.

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  5. Configure electronic equipment

    Ensure that electronic equipment is set up correctly.

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  6. Configure media integration systems

    Define and configure the relation between incoming and outgoing signals for performing art and event applications.

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  7. Conform to alcohol regulations

    Ensure legal standards and specifications, such as the alcohol levels of EU and the country of export, are met.

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  8. Conform with clay thickness

    Conform with the specified clay thickness by pouring the excess slip from moulds while watching the clay level through the mould opening.

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  9. Confront offenders

    Confront offenders such as shoplifters with their acts by presenting evidence such as video recordings.

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  10. Connect blasting circuit

    Connect, inspect and test the blasting circuit.

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  11. Connect vehicle maintenance and operations departments

    Establish communication between maintenance and operations planning departments.

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  12. Consider weather conditions in flight decisions

    Delay or cancel flights if unsafe weather conditions might endanger the safety of aircraft, passengers or crew.

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  13. Construct cores

    Construct cores for the casting of objects in plaster, clay or metal.

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  14. Construct greens and grounds

    Construct and reconstruct playing fields and bunkers, tees at greens.

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  15. Consult on beer presentation

    Consult on the presentation of beers, labelling, and the image of the beer according to the taste and the perception of the client.

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  16. Consult on malt beverages

    Provide consultancy services to companies producing single malt beverages, supporting them in blending new creations.

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  17. Consult shipping rates

    Seek information about shipping rates and compare these rates between different providers of goods or commodities.

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  18. Contextualise records collection

    Comment, describe, and provide context for the records in a collection.

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  19. Contribute to high level health strategic decisions

    Contribute to decision-making at clinical, management and policy level, such as the allocation of health funds.

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  20. Contribute to the development of a creative choreography

    Help the choreographer develop his or her artistic intent.

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  21. Control food safety regulations

    Implement strict control of food safety standards ensuring production, transportation, storage or livestock breeding is according to law and regulations.

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  22. Control games

    Be fully aware of table action, taking control of games to ensure smooth running and appropriate speed, prioritising attention according to the experience of the dealer and the…

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  23. Control glass fibres flow

    Control and adjust the parameters to maintain the appropriate pressure, temperature and flow rate of the molten fibreglass through the spray jets.

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  24. Control levels of nicotine per cigar

    Control the levels of nicotine present in the leaves of tobacco to maintain required levels of nicotine in each cigar and comply with relevant regulations, if any.

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  25. Control limestone flow

    Control the flow of limestone by adjusting the scale of flow into the kiln using rheostats.

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  26. Control odours from prepared animal feeds production

    Control the odours generated during grinding, heating, and cooling, the discharge of liquid waste, and other emissions.

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  27. Control open-fire kettles

    Control open-fire kettles, steam-jacketed kettles, batch cookers, or continuous pressure cookers to cook gum, candy, and other confectionery ingredients according to formula.

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  28. Control pyrotechnics stock

    Check the expiration period of the stock in order to remove the already expired pyrotechnics.

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  29. Control reorder points

    Determine the level of inventory which triggers an action to replenish stock of each material.

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  30. Control slate chutes

    Control the slate chutes by adjusting the gates using the gauges.

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  31. Control taxi schedules

    Control the plans and schedules for organising taxi operations in urban areas.

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  32. Control the opening and closing of train doors

    Control the opening and closing of train doors during stops.

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  33. Control the production of game meat for human consumption

    Support the hygienic handling of dead game.

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  34. Control train arrivals

    Monitor and control arrival of trains into train stations.

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  35. Control train departures

    Monitor and control departure of trains; prepare outbound trains with the required number of carriages and provide safety assurance.

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  36. Convert scribbles into virtual sketches

    Use software to convert the roughly drawn representation of a design into a two-dimensional geometrical sketch that they can further develop to obtain the final concept.

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  37. Convey medical routine information

    Convey routine information to patients, relatives, and members of the public.

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  38. Cool candles in baths

    Dip the candles or molds into a water bath in order to accelerate cooling and create a shinier surface.

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  39. Cool workpiece

    Cool down the workpiece to keep it safe and comfortable to work with.

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  40. Cooperate to resolve information issues

    Meet up and communicate with managers, salesmen, and others to facilitate cooperation and resolve problems.

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  41. Coordinate activities across hospitality rooms division

    Lead activities among maintenance staff, reception staff and housekeeping in a hospitality establishment.

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  42. Coordinate automotive repair and maintenance service

    Coordinate the repair and maintenance services for automobiles and pursue the maximum usage of automotive repair equipment.

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  43. Coordinate membership work

    Provide internal coordination for membership work such as oversee implementation of efficient membership processes, systems and strategies and ensure affiliate information is…

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  44. Coordinate new sites preparation

    Choose and prepare locations for new trees, making use of controlled burning, bulldozers, or herbicides to clear vegetation and logging debris.

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  45. Coordinate rail services

    Effectively manage a team within a variety of rail services such as rail information and communication systems, station and train accessibility, hygiene and cleanliness, safety…

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  46. Coordinate road haulage operations

    Plan and coordinate road haulage, distribution, and passenger transport operations; ensure that passengers and goods reach their destinations in a safe and timely manner.

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  47. Coordinate sale of video and motion picture production products

    Coordinate the selling of movies and television series on different media such as DVD, BluRay, in cinema theatres, and others so they reach the target audience.

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  48. Coordinate shipments of waste materials

    Organise the transportation of hazardous or non-hazardous waste from a client to a waste treatment, storage, or disposal facility, and ensure that all procedures are compliant…

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  49. Coordinate the activities of chimney sweeps

    Plan and prepare the work schedule of chimney sweepers under your supervision, to achieve efficiency and respond to client demands and requests.

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  50. Coordinate the running of a performance

    Coordinate all actions and activities during a performance in order to ensure a coherent and artistically sound result, faithful to the artistic project.

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  51. Cope with challenging circumstances in the mining sector

    Maintain a positive attitude during challenging situations in mines.

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  52. Cope with decompression

    Ascend from a dive in stages or slowly according to a decompression plan in order to give the body time to adapt to the lowered pressure.

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  53. Cope with unusual stimuli in the mortuary facility

    Deal with strong smells and traumatic sights of deaths from road traffic collisions, suicides or suspicious death cases and keep calm and mental clarity.

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  54. Correct fitness customers

    Observe customers who are exercising and suggest corrections and adaptations as necessary to ensure techniques and procedures (posture, range of motion, control, timing and form)…

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  55. Correct temporomandibular joint abnormalities

    Correct joint abnormalities by realigning the teeth to improve the patient`s bite and help the jaw fit together properly.

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  56. Counsel on communication disorders

    Counsel patients and caregivers on how to cope with communication disorders.

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  57. Counsel patients on improving hearing

    Counsel and instruct patients with hearing problems to help them improve their communication, guiding them to solutions like sign language or lip-reading.

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  58. Counsel patients on improving speech

    Counsel and instruct clients in techniques to mitigate speech impairment such as sign language or lip-reading.

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  59. Cover V-belts with fabric

    Cover V-belts drawing fabric through the crimping device while the machine is rotating the guide roll on which the belt is set.

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  60. Create 3D texture map

    Add detail, colour or surface texture to a computer-based 3D-model or graphic.

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  61. Create a rhyme scheme structure

    Create and develop a rhyme scheme for a song in order to write lyrics according to that scheme.

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  62. Create a shooting script

    Create a script including camera, lighting and shot instructions.

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  63. Create animal structure

    Manufacture the form of the animal and mount the bones to form the animal's structure using wires, cotton and clay.

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  64. Create brand guidelines

    Develop and implement guidelines for strategic brand handling by all stakeholders; discuss relevant content such as future expectations and brand guidelines; be prepared to face…

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  65. Create camelbacks

    Create camelbacks by selecting the appropriate measures, rolling them by hand and cutting them using knives.

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  66. Create ceramic work by hand

    Hand-build a ceramic piece of work without use of the pottery wheel, using only hand tools.

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  67. Create coffee flavour profiles

    Creates coffee flavour profiles based on the characteristics perceived from the coffee such as coffee’s body, fragrance/aroma, acidity, bitterness, sweetness, and…

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  68. Create definitions

    Create clear definitions for words and concepts.

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  69. Create digital game characters

    Develop a typology of characters for digital games and identify their exact role in the gameplay and the narrative.

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  70. Create enamels

    Using samples, create recipes for specific enamels.

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  71. Create food production plan

    Delivers the production plan within agreed budgetary and service levels.

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  72. Create freight rate databases

    Develop and maintain freight rate databases for use by supply chain departments in order to determine and adopt the most cost-efficient modes of transportation.

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  73. Create innovative desserts

    Develop new desserts that match with items on the current food and beverage menus.

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  74. Create master models

    Make vulcanised rubber moulds that can be used for the lost wax casting process.

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  75. Create model

    Create sketches, drawing, three-dimensional models, and models in other media in preparation for a work of art.

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  76. Create open drainage systems

    Build drainage systems in compliance with technical specifications.

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  77. Create plant displays

    Create plant displays from interior or exterior plants to serve as borders in a formal or informal garden, hanging baskets, planting containers or indoor green walls.

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  78. Create theatre workbooks

    Create a stage workbook for the director and the actors and work extensively with the director prior to the first rehearsal.

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  79. Create tube hinges

    Assemble tube hinges for stained glass objects, e.g. windows or boxes.

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  80. Create V-shape wrap

    Create V-shape wrap using the rollers to press the belts.

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  81. Crush grapes

    Crush grapes manually or mechanically and produce wine.

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  82. Cultivate hops

    Carry out the cultivation of hops for the production of beer and other purposes.

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  83. Curate artwork for exhibitions

    Make decisions about the type of work gallery exhibitions will show.

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  84. Cure composite workpiece

    Take the necessary steps to let a composite workpiece cure.

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  85. Curl hair

    Curl a person's hair using the appropriate techniques and products.

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  86. Customise guns

    Make modifications or attach custom-made components on guns based on the wishes of a particular customer.

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  87. Customise travel package

    Personalise and present custom-made travel packages for customer's approval.

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  88. Customize diets to animals

    Formulate diets and rations to maximise animal growth, reproduction, health, and/or performance.

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  89. Cut carpet

    Cut the carpet with a sharp knife according to the cutting plan.

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  90. Cut ornamental design

    Cut decorative designs from a work piece of various materials, such as metal or wood, using hand tools or semi-automatic equipment.

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  91. Cut rubberized fabrics

    Cut the fabric after each revolution of the belt.

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  92. Cut slabs

    Cut the slabs that reach the end of the conveyor.

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  93. Deal cards

    Deal cards to house hands; compare these hands with players' hands to determine winners, in games such as Blackjack.

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  94. Deal with unforeseen incidents in hospitality

    Handle unexpected incidents following the appropriate protocol by solving, organising, reporting and documenting them.

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  95. Decide on fragrance titles

    Create the fragrance titles so that they reflect the smell of the newly developed fragrance.

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  96. Decide on infestation treatment type

    Based on the evaluation of the infestation type and source, plan the treatment type to be applied such as fumigation, poison paste or bait, traps, spraying insecticides.

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  97. Decide on type of genetic testing

    Find the appropriate tests for a particular patient, considering tests on molecular genetics, cytogenetics, and specialised biochemistry.

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  98. Decide quantity of explosives required

    Calculate the exact amount of explosives needed, based on the amount of material that needs to be removed, budgetary constraints and noise concerns.

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  99. Define an approach to your fight dicipline

    Do an analysis of the work and expertise in fight discipline and use this to find an approach in directing fight actions with the choreographer/director.

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  100. Define evaluation objectives and scope

    Clarify the purpose and scope of the evaluation, frame its questions and boundaries.

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