Work
Performed
Worker Requirements
Sample Occupations
Related
Clusters
| CAREER CLUSTER BRIEF |
MANIPULATING |
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CAREER AREA - ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY |
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| Work activities in this group primarily involve the dexterous use of hands, handtools, or special devices to work, move, guide, or place objects or materials. There exists some latitude for judgment in selecting the appropriate tools, objects, or material, and in determining work procedures and conformance to standards, although all these factors are fairly obvious. The work is prevalent in such endeavors as bench crafts, structural work, and hunting and fishing. |
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Worker Requirements |
| Eye-hand coordination; manual and finger dexterity; spatial and form perception; a decided preference for working with the hands; the ability to work within prescribed standards and specifications; and facility in adapting to a routine. |
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Sample Occupations |
| Janitor |
| Fisher |
| Logger |
| Upholsterer |
| Welder |
| Concrete Mason |
| Seaman |
| Line Installer and Cable Splicer |
| Bricklayer and Stonemason |
| Drywall Worker and Lather |
| Insulation Worker |
| Roofer |
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| Craft and Precision Work |
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