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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.B.2.i | 3.12 | 07/2015 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.12 | 07/2015 |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.B.3.g | 3.12 | 07/2015 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.12 | 07/2015 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.0 | 07/2015 |
| Coordination | 2.B.1.b | 3.0 | 07/2015 |
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 | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 3.62 | 07/2015 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 1.A.2.a.1 | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
| Extent Flexibility | 1.A.3.c.1 | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 3.38 | 07/2015 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Set up service for customers, installing, connecting, testing, or adjusting equipment. | Core | 94 | 07/2015 |
| Travel to customers' premises to install, maintain, or repair audio and visual electronic reception equipment or accessories. | Core | 94 | 07/2015 |
| Measure signal strength at utility poles, using electronic test equipment. | Core | 95 | 07/2015 |
| Inspect or test lines or cables, recording and analyzing test results, to assess transmission characteristics and locate faults or malfunctions. | Core | 94 | 07/2015 |
| Splice cables, using hand tools, epoxy, or mechanical equipment. | Core | 94 | 07/2015 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | 6.42 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 4.16 | 11/2023 |
| Investigative | 2.42 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 2.11 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.6 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.0 | 11/2023 |