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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Mechanical76
2.Public Safety and Security62
3.Administration and Management56
4.Mathematics53
5.Building and Construction46
6.Production and Processing42
Customer and Personal Service42
8.Education and Training41
Chemistry41
10.Engineering and Technology40
* Importance out of 100

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

Knowledge Area Scores

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
76
65
Replace the filters in a furnaceReplace a valve on a steam pipeOverhaul an airplane jet engine
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
62
40
Use a seatbeltInspect a building site for safety violationsCommand a military operation
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
56
36
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
53
40
Add two numbersAnalyze data to determine areas with the highest salesDerive a complex mathematical equation
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
46
40
Choose the proper type of wood for adding a deck onto a houseFix a plumbing leak in the ceilingBuild a high-rise office tower
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
42
28
Put a computer back into its packing materialsSupervise an appliance assembly lineManage an international shipping company distribution center
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
42
31
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
41
48
Show someone how to bowlLead a quality improvement seminarDesign a training program for new employees
Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
41
36
Use a common household bug sprayUse the proper concentration of chlorine to purify a water sourceDevelop a safe commercial cleaner
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.
40
37
Install a door lockDesign a more stable grocery cartPlan for the impact of weather in designing a bridge