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Knowledge Areas

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

Importance*More Info
1.Production and Processing87
2.Mechanical72
Administration and Management72
4.Public Safety and Security70
Customer and Personal Service70
6.Transportation66
7.Building and Construction43
8.Chemistry42
* Importance out of 100

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

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
87
68
Put a computer back into its packing materialsSupervise an appliance assembly lineManage an international shipping company distribution center
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
72
66
Replace the filters in a furnaceReplace a valve on a steam pipeOverhaul an airplane jet engine
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.
72
54
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
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.
70
65
Use a seatbeltInspect a building site for safety violationsCommand a military operation
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
50
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
Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
66
57
Ride a train to workSteer a large freighter through a busy harborControl air traffic at a busy airport
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.
43
47
Choose the proper type of wood for adding a deck onto a houseFix a plumbing leak in the ceilingBuild a high-rise office tower
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.
42
42
Use a common household bug sprayUse the proper concentration of chlorine to purify a water sourceDevelop a safe commercial cleaner