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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repairing | 2.B.3.l | 4.0 | 07/2015 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.B.3.j | 3.88 | 07/2015 |
| Troubleshooting | 2.B.3.k | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.5 | 07/2015 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.38 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.75 | 07/2015 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 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.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring. | Core | 106 | 07/2015 |
| Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed. | Core | 105 | 07/2015 |
| Mount motors to boats, and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests. | Core | 106 | 07/2015 |
| Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs. | Core | 106 | 07/2015 |
| Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters. | Core | 107 | 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 | 3.97 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.78 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.67 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.09 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |