Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 83 of 100
Things you need to be able to do at work. The ones the most occupations require come first.
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- Explain use of equipment for pets
Explain how to correctly use and maintain pet equipment such as birdcages and aquaria.
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- Extract coppice
Cut coppice to promote healthy re-growth of the coppice stool.
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- Extract fatty acid
Extract fatty acid obtained through the conversion of creamy latex into coagulated slurry which is further processed in the soap conversion tanks.
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- Extract products from coquilles
Remove finished products from coquilles and examine them in detail for anomalies.
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- Fabricate mouth models
Fabricate, trim and polish plaster and stone models of the mouth and teeth, working from impressions taken by a dental clinician.
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- Facilitate the bidding process
Set the starting bid for items to be auctioned, and continue to ask for more bids; stimulate buying desire of bidders.
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- Fasten treads and risers
Securely fasten the treads of a staircase and their vertical counterparts, the risers, to the structural support element or elements of the stair.
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- Feed fibreglass machine
Feed the machine with raw fibreglass according to specifications of the end-products to be developed.
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- Feed glass fibre into pultrusion machine
Make sure the glass fibre material is taken in by the pultrusion machine without jams or defects.
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- Feed press cylinders
Power press cylinders with paper and adjust its feed and tension controls according to the required paper size.
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- Feed soap chips machine
Feed the soap bars into the soap chips machine hopper.
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- Feed the clay mixing machine
Feed the clay mixing machine with the specified ingredients in order to obtain brick and tile products.
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- Feed the nitrator
Feed the nitrator with mixed acids or toluene compounds making sure the types and quantities are as according to specifications.
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- Feed the slate mixer
Feed the mixer conveyor with the specified amounts and colors of slate granules by pulling the levers which allow depositing materials.
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- Fill cylinders
Fill cylinders setting the pressure gauge according to specifications and listening for the buzzer which announces that the filling is complete.
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- Fill kettle
Fill kettle with the specified amounts of ingredients.
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- Fill nail holes in wood planks
Fill holes left by nails in wood planks with wood putty.
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- Fill sacks
Fills sacks with feeds coming from a sack holder machine.
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- Fill the rubber processing machine
Load the processing machine with the correct raw or semi-processed materials such as rubber, pigment or other chemicals according to the formula specification.
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- Filter wine
Filter the wine to remove any solid residue.
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- Finish animal structure
Finish the animals structure by attaching other parts and accessories to the structure, such as a nose, ears, eyes or tail.
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- Finish barrels
Pour water into the barrel to let it cool, replace working hoops with permanent iron hoops using manual techniques and machines, drill a hole on the side and plug it.
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- Finish carpet edges
Finish carpet edges cleanly and securely.
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- Finish concrete sections
Finish electrolytic cells` concrete sections using grinders or trowels.
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- Finish costumes
Finish costumes by adding zippers, elastics, buttonholes, decorative stitching, jewellery, rosettes, and other decorations.
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- Finish shells
Gauge finished shells by using acceptance jigs.
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- Fire the surface
Use stainless steel mesh and place the painted piece in the kiln, oven or furnace in order to melt the colour and let it flow.
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- Fit carpet seams
Securely attach two pieces of carpet at the edges.
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- Fit ceiling tiles
Attach ceiling tiles to an existing ceiling to mask imperfections, provide visual interest, or change the physical characteristics of the room.
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- Fit contact lenses
Measure the curvature of the cornea or front surface of the eye to assure that the fitting curve of the lens properly fits the curvature of the anterior surface of the eye.
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- Fit dental appliances
Fit dental appliances in the patient`s mouth to alter the position of teeth and jaws or realign teeth.
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- Fit low vision aids
Assure the proper specialised visual appliance is fitted for the partially sighted person.
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- Fit mechanised equipment
Fit mechanical equipment such as hoists and winches to various types of car chassis.
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- Follow code of ethics for biomedical practices
Deal with complex ethical issues and conflicts in biomedical science by following certain codes of ethics during healthcare practice.
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- Follow environmentally sustainable work practices in the veterinary sector
Contribute to the protection of the environment by complying with the sustainability principles, policies, and regulations related to working with animals.
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- Follow ethical code of conduct in assessment situations
Carry out interviews, tests, simulations and assessment of evidence of prior learning according to accepted principles of right or wrong, including fairness, transparency…
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- Follow interpreting quality standards
Follow the agreed upon standards to ensure that the requirements for interpreters are met and to guarantee unity.
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- Follow reporting procedures
Apply and follow the procedures for reporting any damage, breakages and/or complaints or disagreements to the appropriate supervisory authority.
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- Follow-up actions resulting from railway facilities inspections
Follow-up actions resulting from inspection into railway facilities and the identification of malfunctions or discrepancies in station platforms, vending machines, station kiosks…
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- Follow up nutrition care plan
Note the patient`s response to the diet program and calculate and record dietary intake of patients on medical records.
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- Forecast human population trends
Compare existing data about the human population with geographic and sociological knowledge in order to predict trends in human population.
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- Forecast meteorological conditions
Conduct surveys of meteorological conditions; prepare weather forecast for airport.
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- Form continuous bands
Form continuous bands by cutting the plies at the right splice points and by pressing their ends together.
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- Formulate findings
Use analyses to answer evaluation questions and, where appropriate, to develop recommendations.
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- Gather information on theme of the show
Gather relevant information on the theme you are discussing in the show or on the guests who make an appearance in the program to make sure you are up to date.
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- Generate reconciliation reports
Compare production plans to actual production reports and generate reconciliation reports.
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- Give theory lessons to pilots
Instruct futures pilots on flight-related theoretical subjects such as the aircraft structure, the principles of flight, the flight controls and instruments, weather theory, and…
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- Grade candles
Rate candles according to type, colour and size.
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- Grade veneer
Assess the quality of veneer looking for flaws, tears, and irregularities and evaluating its aesthetic value based on criteria such as colours and patterns.
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- Groom carpets
Inspect the rug and use a groom to set the nap in the direction in which the knots are tied.
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- Grow cultures used in monitoring experiments
Grow cultures for use in monitoring experiments to make sure that correct laboratory quality control procedures are carried out.
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- Guide learners in using assistive technologies
Instruct and guide learners on how to use assistive technologies appropriate to their specific learning challenge: such as word prediction, text-to-speech or speech recognition.
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- Guide staff
Lead and manage team in order to keep them informed about a variety of rules and regulations regarding to grants.
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- Hand out flyers
Give flyers and leaflets to passers-by on the street.
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- Hand out product samples
Hand out brochures, coupons, product samples; come up with new incentives to persuade customers to buy products/services.
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- Handle building materials
Move building materials and supplies from receiving area to destination area; operate a hand truck or forklift.
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- Handle customer requests related to cargo
Handle requests of port users and customers in the field of containers, shipping arrangements or cargo.
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- Handle cybersecurity incidents
Detect, identify, analyze, and respond, to cybersecurity incidents in an organization's systems or network.
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- Handle frozen semen
Correctly identify, carefully handle and thaw the straws of frozen semen that have been kept in liquid nitrogen storage.
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- Handle honeycombs
Handle honeycombs carefully.
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- Handle horses during dental procedures
Handle, position and immobilise horses safely for dental procedures.
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- Handle hot limestone
Handle hot limestone by scooping it using a shovel in order to prepare the samples to be analysed.
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- Handle larval weaning process
Carry out actions to raise species, such as gradually shift the nutrition of babies from live prey to dry substances.
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- Handle radiopharmaceuticals
Properly label and store radiopharmaceuticals to be used for treatment.
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- Handle requests for new product items
Pass end user requests for new products to the relevant business function; update catalogue after approval.
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- Handle saw securely
Store, carry, and protect the saw, thereby using cases, sheaths, and blade guards.
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- Handle shipment documentation
Check bills, purchase orders and other documentation in order to verify the correct shipment of goods.
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- Handle touristic quantitative data
Gather, process and present quantitative data in the touristic sector about attractions, events, travelling and accommodation.
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- Handle waste rock
Handle the waste materials collected during the development operations.
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- Handle wine sales
Handle all aspects of wine sales.
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- Handle working animals
Handle and care for working animals.
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- Harness horses to carriage
Hitch the horse(s) to the carriage by correctly fastening the reins and rigging ropes.
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- Haul cement
Haul the cement from storage, making sure they are cleaned and bundled accordingly in bulk or bags.
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- Heat lacquer mixture
Heat the prepared mixture in order to obtain the wax on the top of the solution.
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- Heat up vacuum forming medium
Switch on the medium heater to heat the vacuum forming medium to the right temperator before using the vacuum to press it onto the mould.
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- Heed the altering anodising properties
Heed the possible alteration of the metal workpiece during the anodising process, such as the expanding thickness of the raised metal surface, when setting up the machining…
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- Help document artistic work at all stages
Document the artistic work for later reference.
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- Help set performance schedule
Take the necessary steps to develop a performance schedule.
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- Host wine-tasting events
Hosting and attending wine-tasting events in order to share information relating the last trends in the industry, for network purposes and self updating.
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- Hunt animals
Hunt animal wildlife and birds.
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- Identify cause of nutritional imbalance
Recognize the possible root causes of nutritional disproportions and their physiological or psychological nature.
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- Identify drying defects in wood
Identify a range of possible drying defects in wood and their mutual causes.
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- Identify electoral violations
Determine electoral violations such as fraud, manipulation of voting results and the use of violence.
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- Identify emerging issues in humanitarian area
Recognize arising problems and trends in a proactive way on a national, regional or international level in order to respond rapidly.
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- Identify health objectives
Identify the individual motives of the customer and define short, medium and long term fitness goals.
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- Identify infestation source
Inspect buildings and surroundings to identify the source and extent of damage done to property by pests.
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- Identify information needs of young people
Inquire and identify the information needs of young people and adapt services and approach towards their individual or collective needs.
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- Identify land mines
Identify the presence and state of land mines to ensure an area is cleared, to assess the danger of detonation, and to perform demining activities.
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- Identify pricing opportunities
Adapt prices to maximize revenue, including price-marked packs, for brand performance and business development.
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- Identify props
Determine the props needed for each scene by reading and analysing the script.
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- Identify sanding grits
Distinguish different grits of sandpaper in order to obtain a rougher or finer finish of the wood.
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- Identify skills gaps
Search and spot possible skills gaps of individuals by using skills assessment tests and tools.
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- Identify stress points of customer interaction
Determine inefficiencies, anomalies or inconsistencies in the way customers see your brand, service or product.
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- Identify the dietetic professional quality of care
Ensure the highest quality of care provided through dietetic interventions and nutrition-based advice.
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- Identify the healthcare user’s personal capacity
Identify the healthcare user's personal capacity to act in all spheres of life taking account of environmental factors with regard to the social, cultural, physical and…
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- Immerse gemstones in chemical liquid
Use chemical solutions to identify the properties of gemstones.
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- Implement airside vehicle control provisions
Implement the provisions of the handbook for the movement of vehicles and persons airside.
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- Implement cryptographic constructs
Implement cryptographic constructs such as hash functions, symmetric-key algorithms, and asymmetric-key algorithms, in the context of specific applications.
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- Implement evaluation methods in music therapy
Implement methods for evaluating and measuring client progress and the effectiveness of therapeutic strategies.
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- Implement ICT coding conventions
Apply guidelines for ICT programming techniques, such as conventions, code design patterns and practices to achieve higher security, reliability, better readability and…
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