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Ability Areas

Learn about the most important abilities for Fabric Menders, Except Garment. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.

Importance*More Info
1.Arm-Hand Steadiness95
2.Near Vision80
3.Finger Dexterity75
Manual Dexterity75
5.Wrist-Finger Speed70
6.Control Precision60
7.Visual Color Discrimination55
Speed of Limb Movement55
Visualization55
10.Multilimb Coordination50
* Importance out of 100

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

Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
95
57
Light a candleThread a needleCut facets in a diamond
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
80
57
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
75
57
Put coins in a parking meterAttach small knobs to stereo equipment on an assembly linePut together the inner workings of a small wrist watch
Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
75
49
Screw a light bulb into a light socketPack oranges in crates as quickly as possiblePerform open heart surgery with surgical instruments
Wrist-Finger Speed
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
70
51
Use a manual pencil sharpenerCarve roast beef in a cafeteriaType a document at 90 words per minute
Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
60
46
Adjust a room light with a dimmer switchAdjust farm tractor controlsDrill a tooth
Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
55
43
Separate laundry into colors and whitesTrace electrical circuits marked by various colored wiresPaint a color portrait of a live person
Speed of Limb Movement
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
55
26
Saw through a thin piece of woodSwat a fly with a fly swatterThrow punches in a boxing match
Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
55
31
Imagine how to put paper in a typewriter so that the letterhead comes out on topFollow a diagram to assemble a metal storage cabinetAnticipate opponent's as well as your own future moves in a chess game
Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
50
26
Row a boatOperate a forklift truck in a warehousePlay the drum set in a jazz band