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Knowledge Areas

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

Importance*More Info
1.Public Safety and Security81
2.Transportation79
3.Customer and Personal Service70
4.Administration and Management63
5.Education and Training61
6.Telecommunications59
7.Psychology58
8.Personnel and Human Resources57
9.Psychology56
Mechanical56
* Importance out of 100

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  Level of proficiency needed
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Knowledge Area Scores

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.
81
69
Use a seatbeltInspect a building site for safety violationsCommand a military operation
Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
79
67
Ride a train to workSteer a large freighter through a busy harborControl air traffic at a busy airport
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.
70
71
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
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.
63
57
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
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.
61
63
Show someone how to bowlLead a quality improvement seminarDesign a training program for new employees
Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
59
50
Dial a phoneInstall a satellite TV dish"Develop a new, world-wide telecommunications network"
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
58
57
Know the capital of the United StatesIdentify Turkey on a world map"Develop a map of the world showing mountains, deserts, and rivers"
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
57
51
Fill out a medical claim formInterview applicants for a secretarial positionDesign a new personnel selection and promotion system for the Army
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
56
60
Monitor several children on a playgroundUnderstand the impact of alcohol on human responsesTreat a person with severe mental illness
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
56
60
Replace the filters in a furnaceReplace a valve on a steam pipeOverhaul an airplane jet engine