Practical skills: list by number of occupationsPage 97 of 100

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

Items 9,601–9,700 of 9,995

  1. Keep records of animal inseminations

    Create and maintain records of animal inseminations including dates and other data.

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  2. Keep signs legible

    Keep signs legible through all seasons.

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  3. Keep track of expenses

    Make sure that project expenses are duly recorded.

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  4. Keep up-to-date to design industry trends

    Stay updated with new trends and developments in the design industry.

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  5. Keep up with language evolution

    Study the evolution of the language and integrate language changes into the performance of job activities.

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  6. Lay marquetry

    Lay marquetry, decorative parquet surface including curved elements usually cut with laser equipment.

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  7. Lay stones

    Place stone blocks or paving stones, which have been cut to the right size and thickness beforehand, to build stone walls and stairs, to lay pavement or to insert door and window…

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  8. Lead a team in hospitality service

    Guide and direct a team towards a common goal such as the contentment of the customers and a good customer service and interaction.

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  9. Lead drilling crews

    Collaborate and guide members of a drilling crew by specifying their mining objectives, actions, and expectations required from them.

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  10. Learn the choreographic material

    Rehearse to learn the choreographic material, convey the choreographers intent and the nuances and details of the choreography, and develop your role in the piece, factoring the…

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  11. Liaise with buyers to plan products for the store

    Discuss stock levels and product ranges with buyers.

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  12. Liaise with railway stakeholders for accident investigations

    Keep in contact with industry stakeholders involved with the accident or incident under investigation.

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  13. Limit load to prevent damage

    Limit the size of the load on a skidder to avoid instability of the machine, loss of load, and damage to the product and the environment, including roads and tracks.

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  14. Load film

    Process images and video footage from photographic equipment.

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  15. Locate fossils

    Determine the location of fossils using radar scanners and other equipment.

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  16. Locate microchip in animals

    Scan the animal carefully, using the correct procedure for the type of scanner, to locate the possible presence of a microchip.

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  17. Maintain availability of spare parts

    Maintain an adequate stock of spare parts for all kinds of equipment and ensure their availability for use when necessary.

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  18. Maintain barrels

    Replace damaged pieces such as rotten planks, barrelheads, and fittings.

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  19. Maintain broadcast equipment

    Maintain, check, and repair broadcast equipment to ensure continuity of operations.

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  20. Maintain catalogues of antiquarian goods

    Make up inventories of antiquarian products in order to facilitate the search of customers.

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  21. Maintain check-out area cleanliness

    Keep check-out areas in a clean and orderly condition.

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  22. Maintain dental instruments

    Ensure all dental instruments and components are properly stored and taken care of so they maintain their functionality and appearance.

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  23. Maintain gas mileage records

    Keep records of vehicle mileage and fuel consumption.

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  24. Maintain genetic registers

    Maintain accurate genetic registers for a long period of time, as they continue to be relevant to patients` descendants` and succeeding generations.

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  25. Maintain hammer mill

    Maintain machinery and equipment used to crush or shred various materials to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order.

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  26. Maintain inventory of vehicle cleaning supplies

    Maintain an inventory of cleaning products and materials for vehicle cleaning purposes.

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  27. Maintain microelectromechanical systems

    Diagnose and detect malfunctions in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and remove, replace, or repair these components when necessary.

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  28. Maintain projection equipment

    Maintain, test and repair the projection equipment to safeguard the quality of the images and sound.

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  29. Maintain prostheses

    Maintain performance prostheses to keep them in good condition for as long as possible.

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  30. Maintain prosthetic-orthotic laboratory equipment

    Check the condition of the prosthetic-orthotic laboratory equipment used.

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  31. Maintain records of phone calls

    Keep track of the phone calls made.

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  32. Maintain records related to vehicle operation

    Keep up-to-date records of passengers, mileage, gasoline use, destination address and trip purpose.

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  33. Maintain soap production equipment

    Maintain equipment by performing small repairs such as replacing stainers.

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  34. Maintain stage weapons

    Check, maintain and repair stage weapons.

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  35. Maintain vessel steering mechanisms

    Maintain and repair, if necessary, the mechanisms such as propellers that make the steering of vessels possible.

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  36. Maintain wood board machinery

    Handle various machinery and equipment used to join wood together to create wooden or cork boards, to ensure that it is clean and in safe, working order.

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  37. Make abstracts

    Write abstracts and resumes of documents summarising the most important points.

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  38. Make radiographic images

    Produce radiographic images to detect flaws in objects.

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  39. Make recommendation on nutrition to public policy makers

    Advise public policy makers on nutrition-related issues, such as nutrition labeling, food fortification, and standards for school food programs.

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  40. Manage advocacy strategies

    Oversee and lead processes of a strategic advocacy plan.

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  41. Manage athletes touring abroad

    Plan, coordinate and evaluate international tours for athletes.

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  42. Manage bank vault

    Monitor, verify and manage the vault’s money supply, check the stored valuables of the safe and carry out other vault formalities.

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  43. Manage buildings' damp problems

    Use damp proofing treatment and repairs to eliminate such problems which can damage the structure of walls or furniture, wallpaper, plaster and paintwork.

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  44. Manage ethical dilemmas in genetic testing

    Deal with ethical limits of what genetic testing can provide in specific clinical situations.

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  45. Manage fitness goals

    Make up personal training programmes; set fitness goals for clients and work towards them; refer clients to a more suitable professional.

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  46. Manage grain storage

    Transport grain to silos to be stored.

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  47. Manage mechanically controlled livestock production environments

    Ensure any equipment malfunctions within the mechanically controlled livestock production environment, are dealt with and reported to appropriate person where they are above your…

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  48. Manage occupational therapy students

    Supervise and manage the work of occupational therapy students, students from related professions and assistants.

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  49. Manage online gambling

    Set up, coordinate and manage online gambling activities.

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  50. Manage online volunteers

    Manage a team of volunteers that are working online, recruiting them via online tools and facilitating online meetings to establish goals and evaluate their activities.

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  51. Manage overdue library materials

    Compile lists of overdue materials, notify clients that their materials are overdue.

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  52. Manage periodic calibration plans

    Identify the measurement equipment, periodicity, and methodology for calibrating equipment considering an acceptable error margin.

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  53. Manage plans for the storage of organic by-products

    Implement methods and procedures for the storage of organic by-products in line with existing legislation and health and safety policies.

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  54. Manage plans for the utilisation of organic by-products

    Implement plans for the utilisation of organic by-products.

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  55. Manage publicly traded companies

    Manage companies participating in the financial market with all the implications it brings such as valuation of the company based on the market, scrutiny by regulatory…

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  56. Manage rivers and streams

    Protect and manage rivers and streams as habitats for trout and salmon.

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  57. Manage software localisation

    Organise the transference process of a certain software from one locale to another, in order to expand the number of users, by modifying content through the use of user interface…

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  58. Manage stable

    Ensure welfare of horses in the stable.

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  59. Manage storage operations

    Select and manage suitable storage area for the traded goods.

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  60. Manage technical security systems

    Verify the operation of technical security systems such as cameras, badge readers or X-ray machines.

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  61. Manage the lightering operation

    End the lightering operation if required to protect the safety of the vessels, the crew or the environment.

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  62. Manage time in tourism

    Plan the time sequence of travel programme itineraries.

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  63. Manage vault access

    Ensure access to vaults is granted to authorised persons and open the vault for financial transactions.

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  64. Manipulate plaster

    Manipulate the properties, shape and size of plaster.

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  65. Manipulate prosthetic-orthotic device materials

    Alter the materials used for prosthetic-orthotic devices such as metal alloys, stainless steel, composites or polymer glass.

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  66. Manoeuvere and load small vessel

    Manoeuver the vessel in accordance with established rules and respecting maritime seamanship in order to preserve safety.

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  67. Map the mantle of the Earth

    Study seismic waves in order to map the mantle of the Earth and detect tectonic movement.

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  68. Mark film reels

    Mark beginning, end, and light and sound extinguishing or increasing markers on the reel.

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  69. Measure fruits or vegetables

    Measure fruits or vegetables, using gauges or weight.

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  70. Measure reservoir volumes

    Estimate the volume of an oil and gas reservoir by measuring its areal extent, rock pore volume, and the fluid content within the pores.

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  71. Modify casts for prostheses

    Fabricate and fit casts for prostheses for patients with partial or total absence of limb; measure, model and produce casts for prostheses and evaluate their fit on the patient.

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  72. Monitor banking sector development

    Observe changes in the national and international banking industry such as the introduction of new laws, innovative trends and products, or the level of cooperation between banks.

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  73. Monitor casino client satisfaction

    Welcome casino customers; ask their opinion about casino service and quality.

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  74. Monitor composting

    Mix the biodegradable materials respecting the appropriate proportion and monitor the degradation process of organic waste.

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  75. Monitor excavated material

    Monitor the excavated material to determine the type and structure of the material and decide on any actions to be taken.

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  76. Monitor fisheries

    Monitor commercial fisheries to ensure appropriate inventories are maintained.

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  77. Monitor forage grazing plans

    Supervise the forage plan for grazing following the chosen production system.

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  78. Monitor performers

    Identify professional, technical and performance skills and talents in each performer.

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  79. Monitor recommendation follow-up

    Engage with key-stakeholders and decision makers to periodically assess progress on the actions planned to address the recommendations of the evaluation.

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  80. Monitor sports equipment

    Keep track of all equipment that is being used, including exercise equipment, sporting equipment and other equipment such as towels.

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  81. Monitor tunnel boring machine supplies

    Make sure the tunnel boring machine is supplied with tunnel segments, water for cooling, quick-setting mortar for the segments, and other necessary supplies.

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  82. Monitor workload

    Monitoring the overall workload of a production in order to keep it within legal and human limits.

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  83. Mount photos

    Frame and hang up finished photographs and posters.

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  84. Nail floor boards

    Put the new board into position avoiding existing holes in the joists.

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  85. Negotiate with key stakeholders in the automotive retail sector

    Negotiate contractual or delivery targets with primary stakeholders such as vehicle manufacturers.

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  86. Operate ash handling equipment

    Monitor and control the different types of machines, such as dewatering bins or vibrating ash conveyor, used to remove ash from under the boiler, cool it and dry it to make it fit…

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  87. Operate biogas meter

    Use measuring equipment which is capable of measuring in a biogas atmosphere in order to measure biogas emissions, more specifically of methane and carbon dioxide levels.

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  88. Operate compression rollers

    Set up and monitor the piece of machinery that applies pressure on material in order to flatten it and reduce its volume.

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  89. Operate continuous miner

    Operate a continuous miner, a machine with a large rotating steel drum equipped with tungsten carbide teeth that cut minerals from the seam.

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  90. Operate cremation equipment

    Handle equipment used for the cremation of deceased individuals, such as cremators, incinerators, cremulators and magnets.

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  91. Operate dairy farms

    Operate farms for the long-term production of milk and other dairy products, such as butter, cheese, yogurt, and other common household staples, which will be used for human…

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  92. Operate dragline

    Use large dragline excavators to remove overburden above coal, lignite, and other minerals.

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  93. Operate dump truck

    Operate articulated or rigid dump trucks used in mining operations for moving overburden or minerals.

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  94. Operate gas turbines

    Operate equipment which uses thermal energy to produce electricity by injecting gas into pressurised air and igniting it to generate a high-temperature flow that will set the…

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  95. Operate gear shaper

    Tend the machine used to carve out the inner teeth of gears.

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  96. Operate hammer mill

    Operate a mill that uses little hammers to shred various material into smaller pieces.

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  97. Operate letterpress

    Operate machine which produces printed materials by applying ink on specific raised sections of a surface, which is then pressed against desired print output media.

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  98. Operate LHD

    Operate an LHD, a rubber tired, electric or diesel-operated piece of equipment used for cleaning roadways and hauling supplies underground.

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  99. Operate longwall mining equipment

    Operate longwall mining equipment such as shearers and plows, electric pieces of heavy mining equipment which cut minerals, usually coal or lignite, on a longwall face.

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  100. Operate manual embossing press

    Set up and use the manual press to emboss paper stock or sheets in a chase (gauge pins), which is then locked in a bed of press.

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