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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
| Operation and Control | 2.B.3.h | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.88 | 08/2024 |
| Equipment Maintenance | 2.B.3.j | 3.75 | 08/2024 |
| Repairing | 2.B.3.l | 3.75 | 08/2024 |
| Troubleshooting | 2.B.3.k | 3.75 | 08/2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 4.0 | 08/2024 |
| Control Precision | 1.A.2.b.1 | 3.62 | 08/2024 |
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.62 | 08/2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monitor engine, machinery, or equipment indicators when vessels are underway, and report abnormalities to appropriate shipboard staff. | Core | 47 | 08/2024 |
| Monitor the availability, use, or condition of lifesaving equipment or pollution preventatives to ensure that international regulations are followed. | Core | 47 | 08/2024 |
| Monitor and test operations of engines or other equipment so that malfunctions and their causes can be identified. | Core | 47 | 08/2024 |
| Start engines to propel ships, and regulate engines and power transmissions to control speeds of ships, according to directions from captains or bridge computers. | Core | 47 | 08/2024 |
| Perform or participate in emergency drills, as required. | Core | 47 | 08/2024 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.57 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.7 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 3.68 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 3.55 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.76 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |