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 | 07/2011 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.12 | 07/2011 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.0 | 07/2011 |
| Mathematics | 2.A.1.e | 3.0 | 07/2011 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.B.3.m | 3.0 | 07/2011 |
| Time Management | 2.B.5.a | 3.0 | 07/2011 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extent Flexibility | 1.A.3.c.1 | 3.62 | 07/2011 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.62 | 07/2011 |
| Trunk Strength | 1.A.3.a.4 | 3.62 | 07/2011 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.5 | 07/2011 |
| Static Strength | 1.A.3.a.1 | 3.5 | 07/2011 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.25 | 07/2011 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspect the surface to be covered to determine its condition, and correct any imperfections that might show through carpet or cause carpet to wear unevenly. | Core | 85 | 07/2011 |
| Roll out, measure, mark, and cut carpeting to size with a carpet knife, following floor sketches and allowing extra carpet for final fitting. | Core | 85 | 07/2011 |
| Join edges of carpet and seam edges where necessary, by sewing or by using tape with glue and heated carpet iron. | Core | 85 | 07/2011 |
| Cut and trim carpet to fit along wall edges, openings, and projections, finishing the edges with a wall trimmer. | Core | 85 | 07/2011 |
| Plan the layout of the carpet, allowing for expected traffic patterns and placing seams for best appearance and longest wear. | Core | 85 | 07/2011 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.71 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.72 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.34 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.3 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.0 | 11/2023 |