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 | 08/2023 |
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 3.0 | 08/2023 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.0 | 08/2023 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.0 | 08/2023 |
| Time Management | 2.B.5.a | 3.0 | 08/2023 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 2.88 | 08/2023 |
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 | 3.38 | 08/2023 |
| Extent Flexibility | 1.A.3.c.1 | 3.25 | 08/2023 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.25 | 08/2023 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.12 | 08/2023 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 1.A.3.c.4 | 3.12 | 08/2023 |
| Information Ordering | 1.A.1.b.6 | 3.12 | 08/2023 |
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, knives, and scissors. | Core | 88 | 08/2023 |
| Apply, remove, and repair insulation on industrial equipment, pipes, ductwork, or other mechanical systems such as heat exchangers, tanks, and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures. | Core | 88 | 08/2023 |
| Select appropriate insulation, such as fiberglass, Styrofoam, or cork, based on the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material. | Core | 87 | 08/2023 |
| Fit insulation around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required. | Core | 86 | 08/2023 |
| Determine the amounts and types of insulation needed, and methods of installation, based on factors such as location, surface shape, and equipment use. | Core | 88 | 08/2023 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.92 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.23 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.41 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.25 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.0 | 11/2023 |