What you might record

What to explain out loud

1. What you are doing, and for whom.
2. Where things are kept, and why there.
3. The small tricks you use to do it faster or better.
4. What you check before you call it done.

Tasks

• Cooking a mealCook a full meal, from taking out the ingredients to serving it.
• Washing upWash, dry and put away dishes, pots and cutlery.
• Laundry by machineSort, load, hang or dry, and fold clothes.
• Washing clothes by handSoak, scrub, rinse and wring clothes at a sink or washboard.
• IroningIron shirts, trousers and sheets, then hang or fold them.
• Making beds and tidyingMake the bed, put things away, dust and sweep.
• Cleaning the bathroomScrub the toilet, sink and shower and mop the floor.
• Putting groceries awayUnpack the bags, check dates and store food in the fridge and cupboards.
• Small home repairsChange a bulb, fix a hinge, unclog a drain, put up a shelf.
• Plants and petsWater the plants, feed a pet and clean up after it.

What to explain out loud

1. Which product you use on which surface, and why.
2. The order you clean in: top to bottom, dry to wet, clean to dirty.
3. How you know a room or surface is finished.
4. What you never mix, and what protection you wear.

Tasks

• Making up guest roomsMake beds, change linens, dust and vacuum a guest room.
• Hotel bathroom deep cleanScrub the shower, tub, toilet and fittings of a guest bathroom.
• Hotel laundry and linen roomSort, wash, dry and fold sheets and towels.
• Pool or spa area upkeepSkim, vacuum, and clean the edges and filters of a pool or spa.
• Restroom cleaning and restockingDisinfect fixtures and surfaces, and refill paper and soap.
• Event restroom sanitationClean, sanitize and restock portable or venue restrooms at an event.
• Hard-floor treatmentScrub, strip or polish hard floors by machine or by hand.
• Upholstery, mattress or rug deep cleanVacuum, pre-treat stains and extraction-clean fabric and carpet.
• Window and glass cleaningClean glass with cleaner or a squeegee and wipe frames and sills.
• Industrial laundryRun industrial washers and dryers for institutional linens or uniforms.
• Halls and common areasVacuum, dust and wipe lobbies, halls and shared spaces.
• Sweeping and moppingSweep or wash floors indoors or outdoors with a broom, mop or squeegee.
• Commercial kitchen deep cleanDegrease hoods, fryers and flat-tops.
• Kitchen trash and recyclingHaul bags to the dumpster or waste room and fit fresh liners.

What to explain out loud

1. Each ingredient and quantity, in the words your kitchen uses.
2. Why you cut, mix or cook it that way.
3. How you check it is right: look, smell, weight, temperature.
4. Hygiene steps: hands, gloves, surfaces, keeping raw and cooked apart.

Tasks

• DishwashingScrape, load and run the machine, or hand-wash pots and pans.
• Food prepWash, peel and chop ingredients before service.
• Line cookingCook orders on the stove, grill, fryer or oven, then plate and pass them.
• Arepas, tortillas or pupusasShape and cook corn dough on a griddle.
• Juice and coffee barMake juices, smoothies and coffee drinks to order.
• Bakery productionMix, shape and bake bread and sweet doughs.
• Cake decoratingDecorate cakes, pastries and desserts.
• Boxed-meal assemblyPortion, seal and label meals in batches.
• Fresh countersCut, grind or portion meat, or trim and rotate produce in a store.
• Butcher meat cuttingBreak down primal cuts, trim, slice and portion at the counter.
• Food line inspectionWatch a line for contaminants, foreign objects or defects and remove failed items.
• Production line operationFeed materials, watch the process and keep product moving.
• Food packaging and sealingFill, seal and label packages at a packing station.
• Equipment washdownWash, rinse and sanitize equipment and floors in a plant.
• Weighing and batchingWeigh, dose and mix ingredients in batches.
• Coffee roastingRoast beans in batches for flavor and consistency.
• Coffee roaster upkeepClean and maintain roasting equipment.
• Mixing and sugar millMeasure and mix ingredients, then feed and run the sugar mill.
• Filled candy machineFeed and run the machine, check the mix and adjust the output.
• Candy coatingCoat machine-made candy by hand with chili powder and sugar.
• Portion checksWeigh portions from an automatic machine for quality control.
• Sorting and tray setupUnbox and separate trays, then feed the line in order.
• Pre-packagingPlace candy in trays and bags and fill display boxes.

What to explain out loud

1. The name of each tool and material, including local names.
2. How you measure and mark before you cut or fix anything.
3. Why this step comes before the next one.
4. The safety gear you wear and the risk it protects you from.

Tasks

• Site cleanupSweep, sort debris and load dumpsters during a build.
• DrywallLift and fix sheets, tape and mud joints, sand seams.
• Wall paintingPrep, seal, prime, and roll or brush interior or exterior walls.
• Masonry and structureLay block or brick, mix mortar, pour concrete, tie rebar.
• Plastering and finishingApply render, skim coat or other wall and ceiling finishes.
• Tiling and groutingLay tile and fill the joints evenly with grout.
• Roofing and waterproofingLay roof tiles, waterproof slabs and wet areas, fit gutters and flashing.
• Site supervisionWalk the site, give instructions, answer questions and keep the work on track.
• Faucets and toiletsInstall or replace faucets and toilets.
• Plumbing repairFix leaks, replace valves, service tanks or pumps.
• Pipe cutting and fittingMeasure, cut and join PVC, CPVC or PPR pipe.
• Water heaters and shower headsInstall electric shower heads, water heaters or gas units.
• Outlets, switches and lightsInstall, replace or test outlets, switches and light fixtures.
• Air conditioner installationMount units, core the wall, run the lines and the drain.
• Air conditioner serviceClean filters and coils, wash the unit, clear the drain.
• Doors and locksHang doors and fit or change locks.
• Ceiling fans and lampsMount and wire ceiling fans and light fittings.

What to explain out loud

1. The wood, board or plastic you are using, and why.
2. How you hold and guide each tool.
3. How you check that a joint, edge or finish is good.
4. What you do with dust, offcuts and fumes.

Tasks

• Furniture assemblyCut and fit joints and fasten the parts together.
• Cutting, sanding and finishingSaw, sand and edge-band wood.
• Hardware fittingInstall and adjust hinges, handles and drawer slides.
• Furniture paintingPrep surfaces, then brush, roll or spray the paint.
• Pallets and cratesCut boards, nail and stack pallets, crates and rough work.
• Workshop reorganizationPut tools away and clean the shop.
• Chair assemblyAssemble chair parts with a drill and fasteners.
• Spray finishing chairsStain, seal or paint wooden or metal chairs with a spray gun.
• Hand-sanding chairsSand wooden chairs by hand between coats.
• Cushion fittingPad plastic chair frames and staple the cover in place.
• Trimming plastic partsRemove flash from injection-molded parts with a cutter.
• Plastic chair productionMold, assemble and finish plastic chairs.

What to explain out loud

1. The crop, plant or animal, with its local name.
2. How you tell what is ready, sick or damaged.
3. Why you do this at this time of day or season.
4. How you handle the animals or the products safely.

Tasks

• Gardening and groundskeepingMow, trim and prune lawns and gardens.
• Picking, planting and sortingPick, plant or sort crops by hand or with hand tools.
• Potting and soil prepFill pots, bags or trays with soil.
• Greenhouse and nursery workWater, prune and transplant plants.
• IrrigationLay lines, connect emitters, fix leaks and clogs.
• Brush cutting and weedingRun a brush cutter, hoe or clear overgrowth.
• Crop sprayingMix and apply crop protection with a backpack pump or a tractor.
• Coffee pickingPick ripe coffee cherries by hand and carry the harvest.
• Banana and plantain harvestCut, carry and pack the bunches.
• Animal feedingMeasure and give feed, hay, silage and water.
• Pen cleaningScrape, wash and disinfect pens and enclosures.
• Egg collectionGather eggs, remove damaged ones and pack the trays.
• Livestock handlingMilk, vaccinate, sort or weigh animals.
• Golf course upkeepMow greens and fairways, rake bunkers, move the pins.
• Sports court upkeepSweep or wash courts, brush and water clay, set up nets and lines.

What to explain out loud

1. How the shelf, aisle or truck is organized, and why.
2. How you lift and carry without getting hurt.
3. How you check that the order, count or delivery is right.
4. What you do when something is missing or damaged.

Tasks

• Shelf restockingBring stock to the floor, fill and face the shelves.
• Price tags and signsApply or swap price tags, labels and promotional signs.
• Cart retrievalCollect carts and baskets and return them to their place.
• Store receivingUnload and check deliveries, put stock away, stage online orders.
• Cashier and baggingScan items, take payment and bag the purchase.
• Market stallSet up, stock and take down a market stall.
• Order pickingWalk pick paths and pull items by scanner or list.
• Packing and palletizingPack, seal and label cartons and stack them on pallets.
• Warehouse receivingUnload trucks, check shipments, stage pallets.
• Loading trucksLoad and secure outbound pallets and cartons.
• Inventory countsWalk the aisles, scan bins and record quantities.
• Household or office movesWrap, box, carry and reassemble furniture.
• Recycling lineSort recyclables into the right chute or bin.
• Guest luggageMove luggage between the hotel entrance, storage and rooms.

What to explain out loud

1. The part you are working on and what it does.
2. The symptom, and how you found the cause.
3. Each step in order, with the pressure, torque or quantity you use.
4. How you test the job before handing the vehicle back.

Tasks

• Vehicle maintenance and repairInspect and repair brakes, fluids and faults found in diagnostics.
• Oil changeDrain the oil, change the filter, refill fluids.
• Battery replacementTest and change a car or motorcycle battery.
• Brake padsTake off the wheels and change the brake pads.
• Tire serviceRepair, mount, inflate and balance tires and wheels.
• Motorcycle serviceService the oil, chain, brakes and tires.
• Car washWash, rinse, dry and hand-wax the outside of a vehicle.
• Interior cleaningVacuum and wipe the seats, mats and trunk.
• DetailingMachine-polish paint, correct defects, apply coatings.
• Fuel attendantFuel vehicles, top up fluids, check tire pressure.
• Bike maintenanceCheck and adjust tires, brakes, drivetrain and bearings.
• Bike tiresCheck for wear and debris, reseat the tire and inflate it to pressure.

What to explain out loud

1. What the machine or station does, and what goes in and comes out.
2. The settings you check before you start.
3. What a defect looks like and what you do with it.
4. How you stop the machine safely.

Tasks

• Line assemblyFit, screw and check parts at a bench or on a line.
• Machine tendingLoad material, run the cycle, unload parts.
• Trimming and finishing partsRemove sprues, runners and flash.
• MetalworkCut, shape and assemble metal parts.
• WeldingWeld parts with MIG, TIG or stick.
• Sign makingDesign, cut or paint signs from foam and similar materials.
• Applying labelsLabel containers and check alignment and adhesion.
• Inspecting and sortingCheck containers and caps for defects and sort them by type and quality.
• Label machine setupSet up and calibrate a label press.
• Label machine runOperate a normal production run.
• Label roll inspectionFeed the roll, spot a defect, mark and remove it, resume.
• Label machine maintenanceClean, lubricate and check for wear.
• Plaster and tile moldingPour plaster or silicone into molds to make tiles or pieces.
• Packing parts and materialPack parts or loose material into boxes, bags or containers for shipment.
• Lab product testingPrepare samples, run instruments and record results.
• Pharmaceutical device quality checksCheck dimensions, seals and function, and remove failed items.

What to explain out loud

1. The material, how it feels and how it behaves.
2. The technique by name, and where you learned it.
3. The mistakes beginners make and how you avoid them.
4. How you know a piece is ready for the next step.

Tasks

• Ceramic castingPour slip into molds, check for leaks, unmold and shelve the pieces.
• Mold makingMake, inspect and repair the molds used in production.
• Sponge finishingClean and smooth ceramic pieces before firing.
• GlazingDip pieces in glaze by hand or with tongs.
• Ceramic paintingPaint details on pieces with a brush.
• Kiln loadingPlace pieces on racks with even spacing for firing.
• Cutting leather and fabricLay out, mark and cut pieces by hand or by machine.
• EmbroideryHoop, thread and run the machine, then trim and finish.
• ShoemakingLast the uppers, attach the soles and finish the shoes.
• Hammock and bag weavingWeave hammocks or bags by hand or on a loom.
• Sewing and alterationsHem, take in or mend clothes on a machine.
• Bead weavingLadder, brick and peyote stitch for earrings, bands and bracelets.
• Cigar makingAssemble, trim and finish cigars from filler, binder and wrapper.

What to explain out loud

1. What was wrong, and how you diagnosed it.
2. The tool for each step, and why that one.
3. The measurements you aim for.
4. How you test the result.

Tasks

• Phone, tablet and computer repairReplace screens and batteries and troubleshoot hardware.
• Appliance repairDiagnose and fix fridges, washing machines and small appliances.
• Restringing and setupsChange strings and adjust playability.
• FretworkRepair, level and dress frets.
• Nut fittingFit and adjust a new nut so the strings sit right.
• Tuner replacementReplace or upgrade tuning machines.
• Pickups and electronicsInstall, replace or build instrument electronics.
• Pedalboard buildsAssemble and wire effects pedalboards.
• Body routingRout instrument bodies to fit new hardware.
• Finish repairFix damage and wear on an instrument finish.
• Fretboard inlaySet custom inlays into a fretboard.

What to explain out loud

1. What the client asked for, and how you plan it.
2. Each product and tool, and why.
3. How you keep the client or the pet calm and safe.
4. How you clean your tools between clients.

Tasks

• Haircut and stylingWash, cut, dry, style and finish hair.
• BarberingFade, line up and shave with clippers and a razor.
• MakeupPrepare the skin and apply makeup for an event.
• NailsShape, buff and polish nails; manicure and pedicure.
• Brows and lashesShape, tint and fill brows; apply or lift lashes.
• Pet groomingBathe, brush and trim a pet.

What to explain out loud

1. The plan for the space, and the order you build it in.
2. How you lift, secure and test each piece.
3. What has to be ready before the guests arrive.
4. How you take it down and pack it.

Tasks

• Stage setup and teardownBuild or strike stage sections, risers and truss.
• Sound and lighting cablesRun, tape down and coil cables.
• Sound system and sound checkStack, wire and patch speakers and amplifiers, then run a check.
• Flower prepReceive, clean and organize fresh flowers.
• BouquetsDesign and arrange bouquets for a wedding party.
• Personal flowersMake boutonnieres and other wearable pieces.
• Floral archesBuild an arch and install it on site.
• Flower delivery and setupTransport the flowers and set them up at the venue.
• Tables and catering setupSet tables, linens and the buffet before guests arrive.