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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.88 | 08/2023 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.75 | 08/2023 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.B.3.j | 3.38 | 08/2023 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.38 | 08/2023 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.38 | 08/2023 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.25 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 4.0 | 08/2023 |
| Spatial Orientation | 1.A.1.f.1 | 3.88 | 08/2023 |
| Far Vision | 1.A.4.a.2 | 3.75 | 08/2023 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.62 | 08/2023 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.62 | 08/2023 |
| Perceptual Speed | 1.A.1.e.3 | 3.62 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses. | Core | 48 | 08/2023 |
| Direct safety operations in emergency situations. | Core | 48 | 08/2023 |
| Secure boats to docks with mooring lines, and cast off lines to enable departure. | Core | 47 | 08/2023 |
| Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids. | Core | 48 | 08/2023 |
| Organize and direct the activities of crew members. | Core | 48 | 08/2023 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.53 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.55 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 3.2 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.22 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.88 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.1 | 11/2023 |