Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 4 – Considerable preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Considerable skill, knowledge, or experience is 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 | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.75 | 08/2024 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.75 | 08/2024 |
| Mathematics | 2.A.1.e | 3.75 | 08/2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports. | Core | 85 | 08/2024 |
| Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements. | Core | 85 | 08/2024 |
| Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design, performance specifications, or environmental regulations. | Core | 85 | 08/2024 |
| Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information. | Core | 85 | 08/2024 |
| Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions. | Core | 85 | 08/2024 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.6 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 5.3 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.65 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 2.2 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.76 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.1 | 11/2023 |