Photonics Technicians — Skills Profile
Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.
Skills Overview
Skills (35)
Knowledge Areas (33)
Computers and Electronics
4.7
Engineering and Technology
4.5
Mechanical
4.5
Mathematics
4.3
Design
3.8
Physics
3.8
English Language
3.5
Customer and Personal Service
3.4
Production and Processing
3.2
Administrative
3.1
Chemistry
3.0
Administration and Management
3.0
Education and Training
2.6
Telecommunications
2.6
Public Safety and Security
2.4
Building and Construction
2.3
Communications and Media
2.3
Law and Government
2.0
Sales and Marketing
1.8
Transportation
1.8
Economics and Accounting
1.7
Personnel and Human Resources
1.7
Foreign Language
1.5
Psychology
1.4
Biology
1.4
Geography
1.4
Sociology and Anthropology
1.2
Medicine and Dentistry
1.1
History and Archeology
1.1
Food Production
1.1
Fine Arts
1.1
Therapy and Counseling
1.1
Philosophy and Theology
1.1
Abilities (52)
Oral Comprehension
4.0
Written Comprehension
3.9
Near Vision
3.9
Oral Expression
3.8
Finger Dexterity
3.8
Problem Sensitivity
3.6
Written Expression
3.4
Information Ordering
3.4
Control Precision
3.4
Deductive Reasoning
3.3
Perceptual Speed
3.3
Inductive Reasoning
3.1
Category Flexibility
3.1
Visualization
3.1
Arm-Hand Steadiness
3.1
Manual Dexterity
3.1
Fluency of Ideas
3.0
Selective Attention
3.0
Multilimb Coordination
3.0
Far Vision
3.0
Visual Color Discrimination
3.0
Speech Recognition
3.0
Speech Clarity
3.0
Originality
2.9
Mathematical Reasoning
2.9
Number Facility
2.9
Speed of Closure
2.8
Flexibility of Closure
2.8
Hearing Sensitivity
2.8
Reaction Time
2.6
Depth Perception
2.6
Time Sharing
2.5
Memorization
2.4
Auditory Attention
2.4
Trunk Strength
2.3
Wrist-Finger Speed
2.1
Static Strength
2.1
Response Orientation
2.0
Rate Control
2.0
Extent Flexibility
1.8
Dynamic Strength
1.5
Stamina
1.5
Explosive Strength
1.4
Gross Body Coordination
1.4
Gross Body Equilibrium
1.4
Spatial Orientation
1.3
Glare Sensitivity
1.3
Speed of Limb Movement
1.0
Dynamic Flexibility
1.0
Night Vision
1.0
Peripheral Vision
1.0
Sound Localization
1.0
Interest Profile (RIASEC)
Realistic
7.0
Conventional
5.5
Investigative
4.2
Artistic
1.0
Social
1.0
Enterprising
1.0