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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.0 | 07/2015 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.0 | 07/2015 |
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.0 | 07/2015 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.0 | 07/2015 |
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 2.88 | 07/2015 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 2.88 | 07/2015 |
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 | 3.88 | 07/2015 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.5 | 07/2015 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 1.A.2.b.2 | 3.5 | 07/2015 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 1.A.3.c.4 | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
| Trunk Strength | 1.A.3.a.4 | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.25 | 07/2015 |
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 and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, power saws, knives, or scissors. | Core | 64 | 07/2015 |
| Fit, wrap, staple, or glue insulating materials to structures or surfaces, using hand tools or wires. | Core | 65 | 07/2015 |
| Cover and line structures with blown or rolled forms of materials to insulate against cold, heat, or moisture, using saws, knives, rasps, trowels, blowers, or other tools and implements. | Core | 65 | 07/2015 |
| Distribute insulating materials evenly into small spaces within floors, ceilings, or walls, using blowers and hose attachments, or cement mortars. | Core | 64 | 07/2015 |
| Move controls, buttons, or levers to start blowers and regulate flow of materials through nozzles. | Core | 64 | 07/2015 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 7.0 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.77 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.66 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.25 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.0 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.0 | 11/2023 |