Electricians (Special Class)

Figuring out why a machine or system went wrong and working out what to do about it.

Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs.

Fixing machines or systems.

Being adaptable and coordinating work with other people.

Figuring out the best way to teach or learn something new.

Keeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.

Doing tests and checking products, services, or processes to make sure they are working properly.

Maintaining equipment and deciding what maintenance will be needed in the future.

Figuring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.

Being able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future.

Using maths to solve problems.

Reading work related information.

Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Talking to others.

Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Teaching people how to do something.

Controlling equipment or systems.

Deciding on the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

See details that are up-close (within a few feet).

Notice differences between colours, including shades of colour and brightness.

Listen to and understand what people say.

Communicate by speaking.

Imagine how something will look after it is moved around or changed.

Use general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.

Order or arrange things in a pattern or sequence (e.g., numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you can't solve the problem.

Use lots of detailed information to come up with answers or make general rules.

Bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.

See details that are far away.

Put together small parts with your fingers.

See a pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) hidden in other distracting material.

Use your abdominal and lower back muscles a number of times without 'giving out' or fatiguing.

Come up with different ways of grouping things.

Use your eyes to quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.

Quickly move your hand to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Use your arms and/or legs at the same time while sitting, standing, or lying down.

Keep your hand or arm steady.

Speak clearly so others can understand you.

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving and manipulating objects.

Use your arms, legs and whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling objects.

Checking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems.

Keeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas.

Deciding on goals and putting together a detailed plan to get the work done.

Comparing objects, actions, or events. Looking for differences between them or changes over time.

Getting members of a group to work together to finish a task.

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials for errors, problems or defects.

Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing electronic devices and equipment.

Working out the value, importance, or quality of things, services or people.

Using information to work out the best solution and solve problems.

Understanding the needs of others, developing training programs, and teaching or instructing.

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or checking information or data.

Using your own ideas for developing, designing, or creating something new.

Giving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.

Working out the timing of events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Running, manoeuvring, navigating, or driving things like forklifts, vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Deciding whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Looking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.

Working out sizes, distances, amounts, time, costs, resources, or materials needed for a task.

Work alone and make decisions. Workers are able to try out their own ideas, make decisions on their own, and work with little or no supervision.

Supportive management that stands behind employees. Workers are treated fairly by their company, they are supported by management, and have supervisors who train them well.

Results oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.

Job security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.

Serve and work with others. Workers usually get along well with each other, do things to help other people, and are rarely pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.

Advancement and the potential to lead. Workers are recognised for the work that they do, they may give directions and instructions to others, and they are looked up to in their company and their community.

Practical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

Following set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.

Ideas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.

Starting up and carrying out projects. Leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes require risk taking and often deal with business.

Working with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.

Working with people. Helping or providing service to others.