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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.88 | 07/2015 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.B.3.m | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
| Troubleshooting | 2.B.3.k | 3.62 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.88 | 07/2015 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.88 | 07/2015 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.88 | 07/2015 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.75 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drill and tap holes for rivets, and glue, weld, bolt, or rivet parts together to form prosthetic or orthotic devices. | Core | 91 | 07/2015 |
| Read prescriptions or specifications to determine the type of product or device to be fabricated and the materials and tools required. | Core | 94 | 07/2015 |
| Make orthotic or prosthetic devices, using materials such as thermoplastic and thermosetting materials, metal alloys and leather, and hand or power tools. | Core | 94 | 07/2015 |
| Bend, form, and shape fabric or material to conform to prescribed contours of structural components. | Core | 91 | 07/2015 |
| Construct or receive casts or impressions of patients' torsos or limbs for use as cutting and fabrication patterns. | Core | 91 | 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 |
| Investigative | 4.06 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.68 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 3.12 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.55 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.0 | 11/2023 |