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Knowledge Areas

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

Importance*More Info
1.Building and Construction65
2.Design48
3.Mathematics47
4.Customer and Personal Service46
5.Public Safety and Security40
Education and Training40
Administration and Management40
* Importance out of 100

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

Knowledge Area Scores

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.
65
52
Choose the proper type of wood for adding a deck onto a houseFix a plumbing leak in the ceilingBuild a high-rise office tower
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
48
48
Draw a straight line 4 3/16 inches longDraw plans for remodeling a kitchenDevelop detailed plans for a high-rise office building
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
47
40
Add two numbersAnalyze data to determine areas with the highest salesDerive a complex mathematical equation
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.
46
45
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
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.
40
32
Use a seatbeltInspect a building site for safety violationsCommand a military operation
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.
40
46
Show someone how to bowlLead a quality improvement seminarDesign a training program for new employees
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.
40
42
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company