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Generic
Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations
Approved Job Elements
WG-3400 MACHINE TOOL WORK FAMILY
An "x" means the job element is applicable. An empty cell means it does not apply.
| Job element title | Job element number | Where Ability To lead or provide first level supervision is prime | Where Ability To provide production support services is prime | Where Ability To Instruct others is prime | Where ability work of to inspect others is prime | Where Ability To do the common or complex tasks is prime | Where Ability To do the less difficult tasks is prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) |
1 | X | X | ||||
| Ability To: Inspect (Screen-out Element) |
77 | X | |||||
| Instruct (Screen-out Element) |
46 | X | |||||
| Ability To Provide Production Support Services (Screen-out Element) |
78 | X | |||||
| Ability To Lead Or Supervise (Screen-out Element) |
73 | X | |||||
| Operation of Machine Tools | 6-C | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) | 25-E | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Ability To Use Shop Drawings | 75-K | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Measurement and Layout | 80-A | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Ability To Use Hand Tools for Machine Shop | 81-A | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Knowledge of Metals | 82-B | X | X | X | X | X | X |
See Chapter on "Physical Requirements." In addition, some positions require the Ability To distinguish either basic or shades of colors and possession of emotional and mental stability.
To Elements IndexWG-3500 MANUAL LABOR FAMILY
An "x" means the job element is applicable. An empty cell means it does not apply.
| Job element title | Job element number | Where Ability To lead or provide first level supervision is prime | Where Ability To provide production support services is prime | Where Ability To Instruct others is prime | Where Ability To inspect work of others is prime | Where Ability To do the common or complex tasks is prime | Where Ability To do the less difficult tasks is prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) |
1 | X | X | ||||
| Ability To: Inspect (Screen-out Element) |
77 | X | |||||
| Instruct (Screen-out Element) |
46 | X | |||||
| Ability To Provide Production Support Services (Screen-out Element) |
78 | X | |||||
| Ability To Lead Or Supervise (Screen-out Element) |
73 | X | |||||
| Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean and in order) | 25-A | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) | 75-B | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Ability To Use and Maintain tools and Equipment | 81 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Dexterity and Safety | 86 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
See chapter on "Physical Requirements." In addition, some positions require the Ability To distinguish either basic or shades of colors and possession of emotional and mental stability.
WG-3600 MASONRY, PLASTERING, AND ROOFING FAMILY
An "x" means the job element is applicable. An empty cell means it does not apply.
| Job element title | Job element number | Where Ability To lead or provide first level supervision is prime | Where Ability To provide production support services is prime | Where Ability To Instruct others is prime | Where Ability To inspect work of others is prime | Where Ability To do the common or complex tasks is prime | Where Ability To do the less difficult tasks is prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) |
1 | X | X | ||||
| Ability To: Inspect (Screen-out Element) |
77 | X | |||||
| Instruct (Screen-out Element) |
46 | X | |||||
| Ability To Provide Production Support Services (Screen-out Element) |
78 | X | |||||
| Ability To Lead Or Supervise (Screen-out Element) |
73 | X | |||||
| Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) | 25-E | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) | 75-A | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Measurement and Layout | 80-A | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment | 81 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Knowledge of Materials | 82-A | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Dexterity and Safety | 86 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
See Chapter on "Physical Requirements." In addition, some positions require the Ability To distinguish either basic or shades of colors and possession of emotional and mental stability.
WG-3700 METAL PROCESSING FAMILY
An "x" means the job element is applicable. An empty cell means it does not apply.
| Job element title | Job element number | Where Ability To lead or provide first level supervision is prime | Where Ability To provide production support services is prime | Where Ability To Instruct others is prime | Where Ability To inspect work of others is prime | Where Ability To do the common or complex tasks is prime | Where Ability To do the less difficult tasks is prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) |
1 | X | X | ||||
| Ability To: Inspect (Screen-out Element) |
77 | X | |||||
| Instruct (Screen-out Element) |
46 | X | |||||
| Ability To Provide Production Support Services (Screen-out Element) |
78 | X | |||||
| Ability To Lead Or Supervise (Screen-out Element) |
73 | X | |||||
| Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) | 25-E | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Use of Measuring Instructions | 60 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) | 75-A | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment | 81 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Knowledge of Metals | 82-B | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Dexterity and Safety | 86 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
See chapter on "Physical Requirements." In addition, some positions require the Ability To distinguish either basic or shades of and possession of emotional and mental stability.
WG-3800 METAL WORK FAMILY
An "x" means the job element is applicable. An empty cell means it does not apply.
| Job element title | Job element number | Where Ability To lead or provide first level supervision is prime | Where Ability To provide production support services is prime | Where Ability To Instruct others is prime | Where Ability To inspect work of others is prime | Where Ability To do the common or complex tasks is prime | Where Ability To do the less difficult tasks is prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) |
1 | X | X | ||||
| Ability To Inspect (Screen-out Element) |
77 | X | |||||
| Ability To Instruc (Screen-out Element)t |
46 | X | |||||
| Ability To Provide Production Support Services (Screen-out Element) |
78 | X | |||||
| Ability To Lead Or Supervise (Screen-out Element) |
73 | X | |||||
| Knowledge of Equipment, Structure, Materials, etc. (includes constructing repair, and forging | 2-F | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) | 75-A | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Layout and Pattern Development (includes Geometric Projection and Triangulation) | 80-B | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Ability to Use Hand Tools, Power Tools, etc., for Metal Work | 81-C | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Dexterity (Assembly Disassembly Reassembly etc) | 86-E | X | X | X | X | X | X |
See Chapter on "Physical Requirements." In addition, some positions require the Ability To distinguish either basic or shades of colors and possession of emotional and mental stability.
WG-3900 MOTION PICTURE, RADIO, TV, AND SOUND RECORDING WORK FAMILY
An "x" means the job element is applicable. An empty cell means it does not apply.
| Job element title | Job element number | Where Ability To lead or provide first level supervision is prime | Where Ability To provide production support services is prime | Where Ability To Instruct others is prime | Where Ability To inspect work of others is prime | Where Ability To do the common or complex tasks is prime | Where Ability To do the less difficult tasks is prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) |
1 | X | X | ||||
| Ability To: Inspect (Screen-out Element) |
77 | X | |||||
| Instruct (Screen-out Element) |
46 | X | |||||
| Ability To Provide Production Support Services (Screen-out Element) |
78 | X | |||||
| Ability To Lead Or Supervise (Screen-out Element) |
73 | X | |||||
| Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order) | 25-A | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) | 25-E | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprints) | 75-B | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment | 81 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Dexterity and Safety | 86 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
See chapter on "Physical Requirements." In addition, some positions require the Ability To distinguish either basic or shades of colors and possession of emotional and mental stability.
WG-4000 OPTICAL WORK FAMILY
An "x" means the job element is applicable. An empty cell means it does not apply.
| Job element title | Job element number | Where Ability To lead or provide first level supervision is prime | Where Ability To provide production support services is prime | Where Ability To Instruct others is prime | Where Ability To inspect work of others is prime | Where Ability To do the common or complex tasks is prime | Where Ability To do the less difficult tasks is prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) |
1 | X | X | ||||
| Ability To Inspect (Screen-out Element) |
77 | X | |||||
| Ability To Instruct (Screen-out Element) |
46 | X | |||||
| Ability To Provide Production Support Services (Screen-out Element) |
78 | X | |||||
| Ability To Lead Or Supervise (Screen-out Element) |
73 | X | |||||
| Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. | 2-E | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) | 25-E | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Use of Measuring Instruments | 60 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) | 75-A | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment | 81 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Knowledge of Materials | 82-A | X | X | X | X | X | X |
See chapter on "Physical Requirements." In addition, some positions require the Ability To distinguish either basic or shades of colors and possession of emotional and mental stability.
WG-4100 PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING FAMILY
An "x" means the job element is applicable. An empty cell means it does not apply.
| Job element title | Job element number | Where Ability To lead or provide first level supervision is prime | Where Ability To provide production support services is prime | Where Ability To Instruct others is prime | Where Ability To inspect work of others is prime | Where Ability To do the common or complex tasks is prime | Where Ability To do the less difficult tasks is prime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-out Element) |
1 | X | |||||
| Ability To Inspect (Screen-out Element) |
77 | X | |||||
| Ability To Instruct (Screen-out Element) |
46 | X | |||||
| Ability To Provide Production Support Service (Screen-out Element) |
78 | X | |||||
| Ability To Lead Or Supervise (Screen-out Element) |
73 | X | |||||
| Practices in Construction, Structure | 25-C | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) | 25-E | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (other than blueprint reading) | 75-B | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment | 81 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Knowledge of Materials | 82-A | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Dexterity and Safety | 86 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
See chapter on "Physical Requirements." In addition, some positions require the Ability To distinguish either basic or shades of colors and possession of emotional and mental stability.
Page Updated 11 July 2000
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