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Generic
Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations
Approved Job Elements
WG-4200 PIPEFITTING 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Trouble shooting | 96 | 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-4300 PLIABLE MATERIALS 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability.
WG-4400 PRINTING AND REPRODUCTION 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Operation of _________ (specify equipment, machinery, etc. | 6 | 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. (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 |
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-4500 RUBBER 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 | |||||
| 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. (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 |
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-4600 WOOD 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 | |||||
| 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 |
| Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting 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 |
See chapter on "Physical Requirements." In addition, some positions require the Ability To distinguish either basic or shades of colors as well as possession of emotional and mental stability.
WG-4700 GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS 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 | |||||
| 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, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting 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. Applicants must possess emotional and mental stability.
WG-4800 GENERAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE 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 | |||||
| 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, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) | 75-A | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment | 81 | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Trouble shooting | 96 | 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 as well as possession of emotional and mental stability.
WG-4900 PLASTIC MATERIALS MANUFACTURING 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Dexterity and Safety | 86 | 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, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting 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. Applicants must possess emotional and mental stability.
WG-5000 AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY AND KINDRED OCCUPATIONS 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 | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| 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; 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 |
| 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". Applicants must be mentally and emotional stable. Some positions require the Ability To distinguish either basic or shades of colors.
Page Updated 11 July 2000
