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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.5 | 06/2010 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.5 | 06/2010 |
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 3.25 | 06/2010 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.25 | 06/2010 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.B.4.e | 3.12 | 06/2010 |
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.12 | 06/2010 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multilimb Coordination | 1.A.2.b.2 | 3.62 | 06/2008 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.62 | 06/2008 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.62 | 06/2008 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.5 | 06/2008 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.38 | 06/2008 |
| Manual Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.2 | 3.38 | 06/2008 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare base for installation by removing unstable or unsuitable materials, compacting and grading the soil, draining or stabilizing weak or saturated soils and taking measures to prevent water penetration and migration of bedding sand. | Core | 75 | 06/2008 |
| Supply and place base materials, edge restraints, bedding sand and jointing sand. | Core | 75 | 06/2008 |
| Discuss the design with the client. | Core | 74 | 06/2008 |
| Set pavers, aligning and spacing them correctly. | Core | 75 | 06/2008 |
| Sweep sand into the joints and compact pavement until the joints are full. | Core | 75 | 06/2008 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.71 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 3.42 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.96 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 1.6 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.36 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.3 | 11/2023 |