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 | 3.88 | 07/2017 |
| Troubleshooting | 2.B.3.k | 3.88 | 07/2017 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.62 | 07/2017 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.62 | 07/2017 |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.B.3.m | 3.62 | 07/2017 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.5 | 07/2017 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Vision | 1.A.4.a.1 | 3.88 | 07/2017 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.88 | 07/2017 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.88 | 07/2017 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 1.A.4.a.3 | 3.88 | 07/2017 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.75 | 07/2017 |
| Finger Dexterity | 1.A.2.a.3 | 3.62 | 07/2017 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain its use, responding to any inquiries or complaints. | Core | 62 | 07/2017 |
| Test circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions, using test meters, circuit diagrams, polarity probes, and other hand tools. | Core | 63 | 07/2017 |
| Test repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation. | Core | 62 | 07/2017 |
| Climb poles and ladders, use truck-mounted booms, and enter areas such as manholes and cable vaults to install, maintain, or inspect equipment. | Core | 63 | 07/2017 |
| Assemble and install communication equipment such as data and telephone communication lines, wiring, switching equipment, wiring frames, power apparatus, computer systems, and networks. | Core | 63 | 07/2017 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.49 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.74 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.42 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.81 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.59 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |