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Skill Areas

Learn about the most important skills for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each skill.

Importance*More Info
1.Troubleshooting96
2.Repairing93
3.Active Listening84
4.Installation83
5.Reading Comprehension82
6.Active Learning80
7.Complex Problem Solving79
Critical Thinking79
9.Equipment Maintenance72
10.Learning Strategies71
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Skill Area Scores

Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
96
75
Identify the source of a leak by looking under a machineIdentify the circuit causing an electrical system to failDirect the debugging of control code for a new operating system
Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
93
70
Tighten a screw to get a door to close properlyReplace a faulty hydraulic valveRepair structural damage after an earthquake
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
84
68
Take a customer's orderAnswer inquiries regarding credit referencesPreside as judge in a complex legal disagreement
Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
83
76
Install a new air filter in an air conditionerInstall new switches for a telephone exchange"Install a ""one of a kind"" process production molding machine"
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
82
70
Read step-by-step instructions for completing a formRead a memo from management describing new personnel policiesRead a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
80
71
Think about the implications of a newspaper article for job opportunitiesDetermine the impact of new menu changes on a restaurant's purchasing requirementsIdentify the implications of a new scientific theory for product design
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
79
67
Lay out tools to complete a jobRedesign a floor layout to take advantage of new manufacturing techniquesDevelop and implement a plan to provide emergency relief for a major metropolitan area
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
79
69
Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being lateEvaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate responsesWrite legal brief challenging a federal law
Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
72
63
Add oil to an engine as indicated by a gauge or warning lightClean moving parts in production machineryConduct maintenance checks on an experimental aircraft
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
71
67
Learn a different method of completing a task from a coworkerIdentify an alternative approach that might help trainees who are having difficultiesApply principles of educational psychology to develop new teaching methods