| Skills | Description |
|---|---|
| Science | Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. |
| Quality Control Analysis | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
| Mathematics | Using mathematics to solve problems. |
| Installation | Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. |
| Operation Monitoring | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
| Knowledge | Description |
|---|---|
| Engineering and Technology | Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
| Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
| Mathematics | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
| Physics | Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes. |
| Mechanical | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
| Experience | Definition |
|---|---|
| Overall Experience | A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified. |
| Job Training | Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training. |
| Education | Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not. |