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Ability Areas

Learn about the most important abilities for Segmental Pavers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.

Importance*More Info
1.Multilimb Coordination66
Oral Expression66
Oral Comprehension66
4.Control Precision63
5.Sound Localization60
Gross Body Equilibrium60
Manual Dexterity60
Arm-Hand Steadiness60
Problem Sensitivity60
10.Speech Recognition56
* Importance out of 100

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

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.
66
46
Row a boatOperate a forklift truck in a warehousePlay the drum set in a jazz band
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
66
45
Cancel newspaper delivery by phoneGive instructions to a lost motoristExplain advanced principles of genetics to college freshmen
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
66
50
Understand a television commercialUnderstand a coach's oral instructions for a sportUnderstand a lecture on advanced physics
Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
63
48
Adjust a room light with a dimmer switchAdjust farm tractor controlsDrill a tooth
Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
60
43
Recognize the voice of a coworkerIdentify a former customer's voice over the telephoneUnderstand a speech presented by someone with a strange accent
Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
60
46
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
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.
60
43
Screw a light bulb into a light socketPack oranges in crates as quickly as possiblePerform open heart surgery with surgical instruments
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.
60
45
Light a candleThread a needleCut facets in a diamond
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
60
41
Recognize that an unplugged lamp won't workRecognize from the mood of prisoners that a prison riot is likely to occurRecognize an illness at an early stage of a disease when there are only a few symptoms
Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
56
43
Call numbers in a bingo gameMake announcements over the loudspeaker at a sports eventGive a lecture to a large audience