Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 2 – Some preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 3.12 | 08/2018 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.12 | 08/2018 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.0 | 08/2018 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.0 | 08/2018 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.0 | 08/2018 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.B.3.m | 3.0 | 08/2018 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trunk Strength | 1.A.3.a.4 | 4.0 | 08/2018 |
| Extent Flexibility | 1.A.3.c.1 | 3.88 | 08/2018 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.75 | 08/2018 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.75 | 08/2018 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.75 | 08/2018 |
| Static Strength | 1.A.3.a.1 | 3.75 | 08/2018 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Measure distance from reference points and mark guidelines to lay out work, using plumb bobs and levels. | Core | 55 | 08/2018 |
| Construct corners by fastening in plumb position a corner pole or building a corner pyramid of bricks, and filling in between the corners using a line from corner to corner to guide each course, or layer, of brick. | Core | 55 | 08/2018 |
| Apply and smooth mortar or other mixture over work surface. | Core | 55 | 08/2018 |
| Calculate angles and courses and determine vertical and horizontal alignment of courses. | Core | 55 | 08/2018 |
| Break or cut bricks, tiles, or blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer, or power saw. | Core | 55 | 08/2018 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.84 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.95 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.06 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.64 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.24 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.16 | 11/2023 |