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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Plumbers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Customer and Personal Service77
2.Mechanical76
3.English Language74
4.Building and Construction68
5.Mathematics65
6.Public Safety and Security55
7.Chemistry52
8.Design51
9.Sales and Marketing50
10.Education and Training48
* Importance out of 100

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

Knowledge Area Scores

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.
77
56
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
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
76
62
Replace the filters in a furnaceReplace a valve on a steam pipeOverhaul an airplane jet engine
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
74
42
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
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.
68
51
Choose the proper type of wood for adding a deck onto a houseFix a plumbing leak in the ceilingBuild a high-rise office tower
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
65
45
Add two numbersAnalyze data to determine areas with the highest salesDerive a complex mathematical equation
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.
55
40
Use a seatbeltInspect a building site for safety violationsCommand a military operation
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.
52
50
Use a common household bug sprayUse the proper concentration of chlorine to purify a water sourceDevelop a safe commercial cleaner
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
51
46
Draw a straight line 4 3/16 inches longDraw plans for remodeling a kitchenDevelop detailed plans for a high-rise office building
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
50
45
Sell cakes at a bake saleCall a list of clients to introduce them to a new product lineDevelop a marketing plan for a nationwide telephone system
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.
48
39
Show someone how to bowlLead a quality improvement seminarDesign a training program for new employees