Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 82 of 100
Things you need to be able to do at work. The ones the most occupations require come first.
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- Differentiate between airfield lighting
Identify the differences between various types of airfield lighting e.g. incandescent lighting and LED.
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- Differentiate between maxillofacial tissues
Distinguish abnormally hard and soft tissues of the maxillofacial complex from normal tissues.
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- Differentiate honey depending on the origin
Differentiate types of honey depending on the origin, such as honeydew honey, blossom honey, monofloral honey, and polyfloral honey.
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- Dig wells
Operate drilling machinery and tools to sink wells in the specified locations.
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- Disarm land mine
Disarm explosives and ammunition contained within land mines according to regulations to prevent and permanently avoid detonation and to ensure safety.
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- Discuss plays
Study and discuss stage performances with other stage professionals.
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- Discuss the end point of therapeutic intervention
Identify a possible end point of therapeutic interventions with the patient in accordance with their original goals.
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- Discuss weight loss plan
Talk with your client in order to discover their nutritional and exercise habits.
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- Dismantle concrete pumps
Dismantle all the assemblies of concrete pumps such as the pipe and the robotic arm, and prepare the mobile concrete pump for road traffic.
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- Dispatch ambulance
Send the appropriate emergency response vehicle to the indicated location in order to offer support to individuals who find themselves in life-threatening situations.
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- Display library material
Assemble, sort and arrange library materials for display.
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- Display medical problems
Emphasize significant medical issues in a way that the attention of any healthcare professional using the record is directed on them.
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- Dispose prepared animal feeds waste
Dispose prepared animal feeds waste while striving to minimise the environmental impact of feed compositions.
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- Dispose soot from the sweeping process
Dispose and transport soot from the sweeping process in an appropriate manner and according to local and national regulations.
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- Disseminate flight information
Compose and disseminate flight information to others within the company.
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- Distribute programmes at the venue
Provide guests with leaflets and programmes related to the event taking place.
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- Document prior learning assessments
Observe a performance and use existing templates to protocol answers and information collected during tests, interviews, or simulations.
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- Document restoration
Record the type and state of the object to be restored as well as the restoration processes applied by means of pictures, drawings and written accounts.
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- Document seismic research
Compose seismic related documents and work logs, by compiling charts and reports.
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- Draft the rules of the mediation service
Communicate and enforce the rules of mediation for an adequate provision of the service such as taking turns to speak, avoiding interruptions, and having a cooperative attitude.
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- Draw up artistic programming policy
Formulate ideas, possible plans and concepts concerning the artistic policy in the medium and short term.
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- Draw up choreography
Document and preserve the choreography of a production, the choreographer’s intention and vision.
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- Drive ambulance under emergency conditions
Drive and operate ambulance in response to emergency situations, at a safe and controlled speed, complying with laws, regulations and standards for this type of activity.
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- Drive ambulance under non-emergency conditions
Drive and operate ambulance in non-emergency situations, usually to transport patients to various locations, as required by their health condition and the medical indications.
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- Drive carriage
Handle a horse-drawn carriage by instructing the horses through use of the reins and spoken commands.
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- Drive heavy duty trucks for snow removal
Drive specialised trucks required to remove snow from various building structures and other public spaces.
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- Drive tunnel boring machine
Steer the tunnel boring machine based on input from navigation devices.
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- Dry dog's coat for further treatment
Dry a dog’s coat and skin and prepare it for styling and finishing, using the appropriate equipment and products.
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- Dry paper manually
Press a sponge on the pulp and screen to press water or chemical solutions out, forcing the pulp fibres to bond together.
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- Eject filled capsules
Depress the pedal to eject the already closed capsules into the receiving container.
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- Electroform
Electroform music or computer data from a glass master on a nickel submaster in a chemical bath.
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- Enable patients to explore artworks
Enable patients to discover and explore works of art and the artistic production process.
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- Encourage healthy behaviours
Encourage the adoption of healthy behaviours such as exercise, a healthy diet, oral hygiene, health checks and preventative medical screenings.
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- Enforce company values
Implement and monitor the values and ethical principles of the company, throughout the chain stores under its supervision.
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- Enforce park rules
Enforce environmental laws and rules related to forest management.
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- Engage passers-by in conversation
Engage people in places with heavy foot traffic in conversations to get them interested in a cause or campaign, to gather funds, or to obtain support for a cause in general.
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- Engineer seismic equipment
Develop, try out, adjust and repair seismic equipment.
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- Enlarge negatives
Place negatives under an enlarger so they can be printed on photographic paper.
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- Ensure ambulance roadworthiness
Check, prior to service, that the ambulance is working properly and that no technical defaults are risking the continuation of the ambulance service.
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- Ensure compliance with gaming laws
Ensure full compliance within the requirements of the local gambling regulations and laws, Company policy and procedures, including Employment Law and any other relevant…
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- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations
Determine whether a healthcare institution is in compliance with legislation and regulations.
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- Ensure consistency of translation works in multiple target languages
Guarantee the consistency and preservation of meaning in the various languages in which works have been translated.
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- Ensure contract termination and follow-up
Guarantee compliance with all contractual and legal requirements and correctly schedule contract extensions or renewals.
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- Ensure coquille uniformity
Oversee uniformity of coquilles; use casting equipment and tools such as welding machines.
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- Ensure correct signalling during rail maintenance
Ensure that the correct flag or signal system is in place during emergencies, maintenance activities, or whenever there is a need to re-route trains or other railroad vehicles.
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- Ensure envelope quality
Check if the scoring, folding, and gumming quality is correct for envelope and flap dimensions, squareness, and throat size by examining the materials and machine output.
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- Ensure flock safety
Protect the flock from wolves and other predators.
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- Ensure food quality
Pay attention to the quality of the food that is served to visitors or customers according to food standards.
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- Ensure health and safety in escort services
Implement and monitor health and safety practices to ensure health and safety of both the client and oneself.
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- Ensure incident free execution of voyages
Ensure incident free execution of the voyages of international charter ships carrying crude, chemical and/or clean oil cargos, and optimise chartered vessel performance.
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- Ensure inspections of facilities
Plan and make sure that a regular inspection system is in place to ensure they are fit for purpose and to prevent hazards and further risks.
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- Ensure longevity of choreography
Update a work for a remount or transpose the work from one location to another.
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- Ensure maintenance of the advertising furniture
Regularly inspect, clean and maintain the advertising panels and related furniture such as public benches, streetlights, recycling bins for glass or batteries and bus stations…
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- Ensure no harmful effects on feed additives
Ensure that feed additives undergo scientific evaluation to assess if the additive has any harmful effects on human or animal health or on the environment.
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- Ensure private property security
Make sure that gates and doors are locked, windows are closed and alarm systems are active, in order to prevent burglaries or theft.
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- Ensure responsible sourcing in food supply chains
Strive to ensure food supply chain products and ingredients are sourced sustainably.
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- Ensure safe operation of railway during repairs
Ensure that all safety measures have been applied when works are being carried out on railway track, bridges, or other components.
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- Ensure steady circulation of trams
Ensure that a sufficient number of trams and lines are operational and schedules are executed as planned.
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- Ensure temperature control for fruits and vegetables
Store vegetables and fruit in the right temperature conditions, in order to ensure freshness and extend shelf life.
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- Ensure the longevity of the fight actions
Transfer the work from one location to another when necessary.
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- Ensure the positioning of the patient for surgery
Create conditions for the most advantageous positioning of the patient in preparation for surgery, working from the surgeon`s indications, making sure the patient is safe and…
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- Ensure the provision of resources for physical activity
Ensure the physical resources (equipment, materials, premises, services and energy supplies) required to carry out planned physical activities and sports in the organisation.
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- Ensure trains run to schedule
Ensure the timely arrival of trains at their destinations in compliance with railway schedules.
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- Ensure tram system power supply
Ensure that the power supply to the overhead electric wires is maintained.
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- Ensure vehicle preparation for pick-up
Ensure that vehicle is fully operational and ready to use; prepare vehicle for customer pick-up.
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- Enter receipt of coffee inventory
Enter receipts of coffee inventory into resource planning system.
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- Entertain guests interactively
Amuse guests of a facility by involving them in amusement activities in order to make their stay more enjoyable and active.
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- Establish connections with young people
Build positive, non-judgemental relationships with young people by being open, tolerant and non-judgemental.
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- Establish draft annual schedules for vessels
Establish draft annual schedules and maintain the schedules of vessels as requirements change.
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- Establish site security routines
Set up security routines on site.
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- Establish usage policies
Establish, disseminate and update usage policies for licenses.
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- Estimate amount of paint
Estimate total amount of paint required to cover certain areas.
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- Estimate consumption of water
Estimate, measure and register consumption of water required for watering of greens or grounds areas.
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- Estimate distances
Ability to correctly estimate distances in order to operate the machine without accidents.
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- Evaluate animal pregnancy
Perform pregnancy evaluation using common methods such as using on-farm milk progesterone test, treatment of non-pregnant cows with prostaglandin, and pregnancy diagnosis by…
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- Evaluate entertainment programme
Assess and improve the entertainment programme on offer by obtaining guest feedback and making use of available resources.
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- Evaluate implementation of safety procedures
Investigate and evaluate whether safety procedures have been established and implemented appropriately.
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- Evaluate information services using metrics
Use bibliometrics, webometrics and web metrics to evaluate information services.
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- Evaluate nutritional value of feeds
Evaluate the chemical and nutritional value of feeds, feed supplements, grass and forage for commercial animals.
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- Evaluate own dance abilities
Develop self-understanding of physical capabilities and limitations.
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- Evaluate practice in psychotherapy
Analyse existing psychotherapy models and their applicability to individual clients.
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- Evaluate semen
Ensure collected semen is of good quality and quantity.
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- Evaluate the psychological impact of hearing problems
Evaluate how hearing problems affect patients psychologically in their educational, professional or social environment.
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- Evaluate the psychological impact of speech problems
Evaluate how speech problems affect patients psychologically in their educational, professional or social environment.
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- Examine animals
Examine animals in case thay are injured, sick, or having a disease.
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- Examine area after blast
Control blast area to check whether all explosives were safely detonated; declare blast area safe.
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- Examine conservation issues
Assess the nature of the object to be conserved or restored, and examine the causes of any deterioration.
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- Examine cost of antiquarian goods
Assess the price and value of second-hand or antiquarian items.
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- Examine damaged windshields
Examine chips and cracks on windshields and window glass of motor vehicle to assess the damage.
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- Examine healthcare facility
Ensure compliance of healthcare institutions with related regulations.
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- Examine meters in connections
Examine connections to detect if meters of connections are unauthorised or illegally tampered.
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- Examine trusts
Examine documents relating to relationships between settlors and trustees in which the trustee holds property for the beneficiaries of the trust, in order to ensure the property…
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- Execute advertising for vehicles
Contribute to vehicle promotion using various media e.g. websites or newspapers.
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- Execute conversion testing
Plan, execute and measure conversion tests and experiments to test the possibility to convert one data format into another.
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- Execute necessary procedures prior to take off
Perform a series of actions prior to aircraft take-off; this includes starting the main and auxiliary engines, correctly positioning the chocks, FOD check, unplugging GPU, etc.
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- Execute social engineering tests
Perform simulated social engineering attacks to identify vulnerabilities in an organization's security posture.
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- Exercise neutrality in mediation cases
Conserve neutrality and strive to keep a bias-free position in the solution of disputes between parties in mediation cases.
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- Expand the network of providers
Broaden range of services to clients by seeking opportunities and proposing new local service providers.
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- Explain bingo rules
Make the bingo rules clear before the game to the audience.
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- Explain characteristics of computer peripheral equipment
Explain to customers the features of computers and peripheral computer equipment; inform customers on memory capacity, processing speed, data input, performance, etc.
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Check which skills you already have
Pick an occupation you are interested in and answer 34 questions (about 8 minutes). You will see which of its required skills you already have and which are missing. The basic report is free.