Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 3 – Medium preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.75 | 07/2017 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.B.3.j | 3.62 | 07/2017 |
| Repairing | 2.B.3.l | 3.62 | 07/2017 |
| Troubleshooting | 2.B.3.k | 3.5 | 07/2017 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.38 | 07/2017 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.25 | 07/2017 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.88 | 07/2017 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.75 | 07/2017 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.75 | 07/2017 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.75 | 07/2017 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.62 | 07/2017 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 3.62 | 07/2017 |
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 and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters. | Core | 79 | 07/2017 |
| Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance. | Core | 79 | 07/2017 |
| Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning. | Core | 79 | 07/2017 |
| Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications. | Core | 79 | 07/2017 |
| Open and close switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs. | Core | 79 | 07/2017 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 5.27 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.52 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.3 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.07 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |