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 | False (No) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.25 | 08/2020 |
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.12 | 08/2020 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.0 | 08/2020 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.0 | 08/2020 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.0 | 08/2020 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.B.3.m | 2.88 | 08/2020 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2020 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 3.88 | 08/2020 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.88 | 08/2020 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.62 | 08/2020 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.62 | 08/2020 |
| Visualization | 1.A.1.f.2 | 3.62 | 08/2020 |
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 gas or electric kilns to fire pottery pieces. | Core | 51 | 08/2020 |
| Mix and apply glazes to pottery pieces, using tools, such as spray guns. | Core | 52 | 08/2020 |
| Raise and shape clay into wares, such as vases and pitchers, on revolving wheels, using hands, fingers, and thumbs. | Core | 52 | 08/2020 |
| Adjust wheel speeds according to the feel of the clay as pieces enlarge and walls become thinner. | Core | 51 | 08/2020 |
| Position balls of clay in centers of potters' wheels, and start motors or pump treadles with feet to revolve wheels. | Core | 52 | 08/2020 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.98 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.53 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 2.27 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.64 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.26 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.01 | 11/2023 |