Approved Job Elements

WG-8700 MANUFACTURE, REPAIR, AND INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT SUPERVISING 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
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. (includes blueprint reading)	75-A	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.

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WG-8800 AIRCRAFT OVERHAUL 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 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
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. Applicants must possess emotional and mental stability.

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WG-9000 FILM 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 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
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, Specification, etc. (other than blueprints)	75-B	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. Applicants must possess emotional and mental stability.

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APPROVED ELEMENTS FOR WORKER-TRAINEE JOBS

These are Jobs That Require the Ability To Do One Extremely Simple Task at a Time. The Applicant Needs No Skills and No Job-Related Knowledge Before Being Hired.

Job Element Title	Job element number
Likelihood Of Success In Assignments Which Require Interest, Motivation, And Readiness To Do Simple Work (Screen-out Element)	99
Ability To Handle Weights and Loads	18
Ability To Follow Oral Directions	75-H
Dexterity and Safety	86

If heavy weights and loads are involved in the job, ability in Element 18, Ability To Handle Weights and Loads, is required for meeting the screen-out element. Two separate registers may be established: One for work with heavy loads and one for work with light loads.

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APPROVED ELEMENTS FOR SUPPORT JOBS

These are Jobs Which Require the Ability To Do a Series of Simple Tasks. The Applicant Does Not Need Skills and Knowledge of a Particular Line of Work Before Being Selected.

Jobs Where Ability To Learn and Advance Is Not Necessary

An "x" means the job element is applicable. An empty cell means it does not apply.

Job Element Title	Job Element Number	No Special Aptitude Required	Special Aptitude Required
Reliability And Dependability (Screen-out Element)	87	X	X
Ability To Handle Weights and Loads	18	X1	X1
Shop Aptitude and Interest	21
Special Aptitude	22		X23
Ability To Follow Directions in a Shop	75-H	X	X
Dexterity and Safety	86	X	X
Ability To Work as a Member of a Team	100-B

¹If heavy weights and loads are involved in the job, ability in Element 18, Ability to Handle Weights and Loads, is required for meeting the screen-out element. Two separate registers may be established: One for work with heavy loads and one for work with light loads.
²Potential ability in Element 22, Special Aptitude, is also required for meeting the screen-out element.
³Normally, this element is not rated, but is used for selective placement according to the special aptitude needed for the particular job.

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Where Ability To Learn and Advance is Necessary (Helper-Trainee)

An "x" means the job element is applicable. An empty cell means it does not apply.

Job Element Title	Job Element Number	Job Elements that Apply
Reliability And Dependability (Screen-out Element)	87	X
Ability To Handle Weights and Loads	18
Shop Aptitude and Interest	21	X1
Special Aptitude	22
Ability To Follow Directions in a Shop	75-H	X
Dexterity and Safety	86	X
Ability To Work as a Member of a Team	100-B	X

¹Potential ability in Element 22, Special Aptitude, is also required for meeting the screen-out element.

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APPROVED ELEMENTS FOR APPRENTICE JOBS

An "x" means the job element is applicable. An empty cell means it does not apply.

Job Element Title	Job Element Number	Jobs requiring the ability to learn and advance in addition to doing the simple tasks under close supervision (beginning level)	Jobs requiring ability to do the less difficult of the common tasks under close supervision (middle level)	Jobs requiring ability to do common tasks under close supervision (advanced level)
Aptitude and interest for learning trade theory and practice (Screen-out Element)	10	x 1
Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (Screen-out Element)	1		x 1	X
Knowledge of item (specify equipment, machinery, structure, or components that are involved)	2			X
Knowledge of shop practices (specify line of work)	25		X	X
Ability to follow directions in a shop	75-H	x 2	X	X
Ability to use prints and drawings	75-I			X
Reliability and dependability	87	x 3

¹ A written test may be used as one indication of ability in Element 10 or Element 1.
² The same written used for Element 10 may also be used for Element 75-H.
³ Potential ability in this element is required for meeting the screen out element.

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APPROVED ELEMENTS FOR HIGH-LEVEL SUPERVISORY JOBS

Jobs above the first full level of supervision which require the ability to supervise groups of workers through one or more levels of subordinate supervisors

Job Element Title	Job Element Number
Ability to supervise through subordinate supervisors (Screen-out Element)	73-A
* Knowledge of different relevant lines of work	28-A
Ability to plan and organize work	72
* Knowledge of materials	82-A
Ability to work with others	100-A
Ability to meet deadline dates under pressure	103
Ingenuity (ability to suggest and apply new methods)	104

* Omit if not applicable

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