RATING GUIDE NO. 1

Ability to Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT

Ability to work independently; make decisions; plan operations; show job responsibility; and exercise initiative.

LEVELS OF ABILITY

Most Difficult

-Able to perform with unusual independence as an advanced journeyman who has become an expert in a particular area.

-Able to perform the more difficult tasks in a line of work on one's own initiative and with unusual independence.

Common

Able to perform the common tasks associated with journeyman duties in a line of work on one's own initiative, subject to occasional inspection.

Less Difficult

-Able to do the common tasks associated with journeyman duties in a line of work, under close supervision and subject to inspection at the end of each task.

-Able to decide on one's own which simple tasks in the line of work should be done and to carry out those tasks.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Note: When Rating Guide No. 1 is the screen-out element, it is a summary of all the other elements, and a separate set of questions for this element is not needed.

For jobs at "Common" or" Most Difficult" Levels: Tell about experience you have had that shows you can work on the basis of your own judgment. Show the kinds of work you can do by yourself, without the help of a leader or supervisor. What responsibilities have you been given on jobs, in the Armed Forces, and in your community?

For jobs at "Less Difficult" Levels: What work can you do by yourself, without the help of a leader or supervisor? Give examples of the kind of instructions your supervisor gives you. Does your supervisor or leader tell you exactly what to do before you start each task? Does he or she tell you what to do and expect you to know how to do it on your own? What responsibilities have you been given on jobs, in the Armed Forces, and in your community?

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RATING GUIDE NO. 2

Knowledge of (Specify special equipment, machinery, structure, functions, and/or component parts)

DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT

 Knowledge of installation, malfunction, operation, and methods of adjustment or alignment of special equipment, machines, structures, functional equipment, and component parts (including a knowledge of special problems of equipment, structure, etc., in the special situation as differentiated from similar equipment or structure elsewhere).

This guide is a Master Rating Guide to be applied to each element numbered 2.

LEVELS OF ABILITY

Most Difficult

- Level of knowledge possessed by an expert who is able to give technical direction to otherwise competent workers at the next lower level who have not been exposed to work in a particular area. Able to determine proper operations when difficult and questionable phases of malfunction are found. Applicants who have prepared shop manuals, textbooks, etc., on the basis of their own progressive experience would usually be at this level.

- Level of knowledge equal to that of an instructor in an established program in which this element is an important factor, and who "came up" through practical experience in using the element in his or her work.

Common

Well grounded in knowledge (of acceptable practice) and in theory (if relevant to the line of work) with enough experience to operate in any job that is commonly done, using this knowledge on the basis of the applicant's own judgment and initiative, without need for special advice. Where management's equipment is involved, able to assume responsibility for proper use. A person who has completed an apprenticeship for a trade, in which this element has been well covered, would usually be at least at this level. Job applicants who have graduated from a 4-year trade high school, majoring in a trade that emphasizes this element and who have had subsequent well-rounded experience would be at least at this level if they can demonstrate ability to use this knowledge properly on their own initiative and judgment.

Less Difficult

- Enough knowledge of equipment and practices in the line of work to be able to do routine jobs without assistance, but needs assistance for jobs which demand application of this knowledge in order to solve new problems.

- Lacking a good background in knowledge of the line of work (including theory, if relevant); or lacking ability to apply principles of theory and practice to special situations, but having knowledge of simple equipment, etc., so that he or she can choose proper, simple tasks to do under given circumstances and carry them out. In an apprentice trade, an intermediate mechanic or a person who has graduated from a 4-year trade high school devoted to a trade that emphasizes this knowledge would usually be at least at this level.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

1. Tell how you gained and used this knowledge from the theoretical side (as in books), and from the practical side (as in installing, operating, adjusting, repairing, fabricating, inspecting, etc.).

2. Show the types, models, components, etc., that you can work with.

3. What use have you made of parts manuals and catalogues?

4. To what extent can you use this knowledge on the basis of your own judgment?

5. How much help and explanation must you get from your supervisor or leader?

6. If you ever used this knowledge for supervising or instructing helpers, intermediates, journeymen, or others, what supervision or instruction did you give, and to what kinds of workers?

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RATING GUIDE NO. 2-A

Knowledge of Preventive Maintenance.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT

Ability to maintain operating efficiency of machines, mechanical equipment, physical structures, etc.; preventing faulty operation by knowledge of possible weaknesses; taking necessary steps to ensure continued operation. Includes regular inspecting and testing.

LEVELS OF ABILITY

Most Difficult

- Able to serve as a technical specialist in preventive maintenance problems; for example, giving technical approval for replacement of unusually expensive equipment that can be kept in repair, but that will cost more to maintain than to replace, or that he or she decides is likely to break down, causing severe inconvenience. - Able to make progressive and final check of equipment to detect potential trouble areas involving the more difficult adjustments.

Common

Able to take responsibility for performing the complete set of commonly prescribed preventive maintenance tasks on equipment similar to that used on the job for which the applicant will be employed.

Less Difficult

- Able to perform the common preventive maintenance tasks under close supervision, without responsibility for a complete preventive maintenance job on the whole equipment, that would be expected at the next higher level.

- Able to perform the simpler preventive maintenance tasks.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

A. List the types of equipment, structure, etc., which you have maintained or kept in good order.

B. For each type, note job numbers or other information to show where you did the work.

C. For each of these types, write the number of each statement below that applies to your experience.

(1) Simple maintenance, such as tightening bolts, etc.

(2) Prescribed set of preventive maintenance tasks, under close supervision.

(3) Completed set of prescribed maintenance tasks on my own.

(4) Preventive maintenance, when prescribed instructions are not available.

(5) Specialist in preventive maintenance, being consulted by other journeymen.

D. Give examples of the maintenance work you did.

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RATING GUIDE NO. 2-B

Knowledge of Electrical Equipment.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT

Ability to work with electrical equipment, such as wiring, motors, control equipment, and communications equipment.

WORK EXAMPLES

Kinds of equipment and complexity of equipment are indicated in the sample questions.

LEVELS OF ABILITY

Most Difficult

- Level of knowledge possessed by an expert, able to give technical direction to workers at the next lower level and to explain the details so that subordinate workers can do the work under his or her technical guidance. Able to determine proper operations when difficult and questionable phases of malfunction are found.

- Level of knowledge equal to that of an instructor in an established program in which this element is an important factor, and who "came up" through practical experience in using the element in his or her work.

Common

Well grounded in knowledge (of acceptable practice) and in theory (if relevant) to the line of work, with enough experience to operate in any job that is commonly done, using his or her own judgment and initiative, without need for special advice. Where management's equipment is involved, able to assume responsibility for proper use. A person who has completed an apprenticeship for the trade, in which this element has been well covered, would usually be at least at this level. Persons who have graduated from a 4-year trade high school, majoring in a trade that emphasizes this element and who have had subsequent well-rounded experience, would be at least at this level if they can demonstrate the ability to use this knowledge properly on their own initiative and judgment.

Less Difficult

- Enough knowledge of equipment and practices in the line of work to be able to do routine jobs without assistance, but needs assistance for jobs which demand application of this knowledge in order to solve new problems.

- Able to do simple tasks. In an apprentice trade, an intermediate mechanic or a person who has been graduated from a 4-year trade high school devoted to a trade that emphasizes this knowledge would usually be at least at this level.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

For each item listed below that you worked with, give type and size, and indicate in what jobs you did this work:

-Wiring (Show kind of building or structure, ship, aircraft, automotive, power plant, airfield, etc.).

- Motors (Show type and size).

- Control and regulating equipment. Monitoring circuits.

- Communications: radio, TV, telephone, radar, etc. (Show type and size).

- Other (generators; power lines; electro-mechanical; switchgear; time; fire alarm) (Specify).

For each equipment, write the number of each statement that applies to your experience and give examples of work you did.

1. Work with units, components, accessories (specify units, etc.).

2. Work on complete systems (specify system or systems).

3. Assemble, disassemble.

4. Install, test.

5. Maintain, repair.

6. Troubleshoot.

7. Calibrate.

8. Modify, design.

9. Considered an expert, called on to do unusual jobs (Explain).

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RATING GUIDE NO. 2-C

Knowledge of Installing Electrical Equipment and Wiring (Specify Type)

DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT

Ability to install electrical equipment and wiring, as appropriate in the position to be filled. This element deals with installation as opposed to maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Compare with Element 2-D, Knowledge of Maintaining, Overhauling, and Repairing Electrical Equipment.

WORK EXAMPLES

The following degrees of complexity of electrical equipment and wiring may be found in one or more lines of work:

-Wiring in hazardous locations.

-Motors, power-generating equipment, panel-boards, etc.

-Outlet boxes, fixtures, switches, conduit, etc.

-Installations such as buzzers.

LEVELS OF ABILITY

Most Difficult

-Able to devise the most complex electrical circuits to meet specific needs in the absence of specifications.

-Able to do the more difficult installation in the line of work.

Common

Able to install or replace common electrical equipment and wiring on his or her own initiative.

Less Difficult

-Able to perform tasks listed at the next higher level, but only when close guidance and continuous supervisory advice are available in making decisions.

-Able to make simple electrical installations.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Describe the kinds of electrical installation you have done. What kinds of instructions did you receive? What kinds of electrical circuits, if any, have you had to plan out on your own? For what were they to be used?

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RATING GUIDE NO. 2-D

Knowledge of Maintaining, Overhauling, and Repairing Electrical Equipment

DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT

Skill in maintaining, overhauling, and repairing electrical equipment (Electrical equipment appropriate for the position to be filled should be considered). This element deals with maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair as opposed to installation. Compare Element 2-C, Knowledge of Installing Electrical Equipment and Wiring (Specify type).

WORK EXAMPLES

The following degrees of complexity of electrical equipment may be found in one or more lines of work:

- Electrical cranes, elevators, lift trucks, generators, heavy duty motors, control equipment, etc.

- Generators or motors (not including control equipment), and lighting systems such as those at airports, factories, large buildings, etc.

- Electrical appliances such as fractional horsepower motors, fans, and clocks.

LEVELS OF ABILITY

Most Difficult

- Able to serve as an electrical equipment expert.

- Able to maintain, overhaul, and repair the more complex equipment in the line of work.

Common

Able to maintain, overhaul, and repair common electrical equipment associated with the journeyman job in the line of work.

Less Difficult

- Able to perform functions typical of the journeyman job with supervisory guidance and assistance.

- Able to maintain, overhaul, and repair the simple electrical equipment in the line of work.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

For each item listed below that you worked with, give type and size, and write the job numbers or other item numbers to show where you worked with it.

- Wiring (Show kind of building or structure, ship, aircraft, automotive, power plant, airfield, etc.).

- Motors (Show type and size).

- Control and regulating equipment. Monitoring circuits.

- Communications: Radio, TV, telephone, radar, etc. (Show type and size).

- Other (Generators; Power lines; Electro-mechanical; Switchgear; Time; Fire alarm) (Specify).

Write the number of each statement that applies to your experience.

1. Work with units, components, accessories (specify units, etc.).

2. Work on complete systems (specify system or systems).

3. Assemble, disassemble.

4. Install, test.

5. Maintain, repair.

6. Troubleshoot.

7. Calibrate.

8. Modify, design.

9. Considered an expert, called on to do unusual jobs (Explain).

Give examples of the more difficult work you did.

How much help did you receive from your supervisor in doing the work?

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RATING GUIDE NO. 2-E

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation, Repair, etc.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT

Able to assemble, make, install, test, repair, etc.

WORK EXAMPLES

Degrees of complexity are shown in the sample questions.

LEVELS OF ABILITY

Most Difficult

- Expert, able to give technical direction to workers at the next lower level. Able to determine proper operations when difficult and questionable phases of malfunction are found.

- Level of knowledge equal to that of an instructor in an established program in which this element is an important factor, and who "came up" through practical experience in using the element in his or her work.

Common

Able to do any common job, on the basis of his or her own judgment and initiative, without need for special advice.

Less Difficult

- Able to do routine jobs without assistance, but needs assistance for jobs which demand application of this knowledge in order to solve new problems.

- Able to do simple tasks on the basis of knowledge of equipment.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

List the kinds of equipment you had to assemble, make, install, test, repair, etc., and show type and size of equipment, and where you worked with each. Write the number of each statement below that applies to your experience, and give examples of work you did.

1. Work with units, components, accessories (specify units, etc.).

2. Work on complete systems (Specify system or systems).

3. Assemble, disassemble.

4. Install, test.

5. Maintain, repair.

6. Troubleshoot.

7. Calibrate for accuracy.

8. Modify, design.

9. Considered an expert, called on to do unusual jobs (Explain).

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RATING GUIDE NO. 2-F

Knowledge of Equipment, Structure, Materials etc. (Includes constructing, repair, and forging)

DESCRIPTION OF JOB ELEMENT

Knowledge of sheet metal or structural metal equipment that is being constructed, repaired, forged, etc., such as structural steel, air conditioning ducts, auto bodies and fenders, ships, aircraft metal components, tanks form blocks, etc.

LEVELS OF ABILITY

Most Difficult

- Level of knowledge possessed by an expert, able to give technical direction to otherwise competent workers at the next lower level who have not been exposed to work in a particular area, and to explain the details so they can do the work under the expert's technical guidance. Able to determine proper operations when difficult and questionable phases of malfunction are found. Persons who have prepared shop manuals, textbooks, etc., on the basis of their own progressive experience would usually be at this level.

- Level of knowledge equal to that of an instructor in an established program in which this element is an important factor, and who "came up" through practical experience in using the element in his or her work.

Common

Well grounded in knowledge of acceptable practice and in theory (if relevant) to the line of work, with enough experience to operate in any job that is commonly done, using his or her own judgment and initiative, without need for special advice. Where management's equipment is involved, able to assume responsibility for proper use. Persons who have completed an apprenticeship for the trade, in which this element has been well covered, would usually be at least at this level. Persons who have graduated from a 4-year trade high school, majoring in a trade that emphasizes this element and who have had subsequent well-rounded experience, would be at least at this level if they can demonstrate ability to use this knowledge properly on their own initiative and judgment.

Less Difficult

- Enough knowledge of equipment and practices in the line of work to be able to do routine jobs without assistance, but needs assistance for jobs which demand application of this knowledge in order to solve new problems.

- Lacking a good background in knowledge of the line of work, including theory (if relevant) or lacking ability to apply principles of theory and practice to special situation; but having knowledge of simple equipment, etc., so that he or she can choose proper simple task to do under given circumstances and carry it out. In an apprentice trade, an intermediate mechanic or a person who has graduated from a 4-year trade high school devoted to a trade, that emphasizes this knowledge, would usually be at least at this level.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

List the kinds of sheet metal or structural metal equipment you had to know about. For each kind you list, write the number of each statement below that applies to your experience and give examples of the more difficult work you have done:

1. Had training on this.

2. Had limited experience under close supervision.

3. Can work on this independently.

4. Considered an expert, called on to do unusually difficult jobs.

5. Other (teaching, supervising, etc. - specify).

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