Note: The codes in brackets and under the Aptitudes heading are for career development specialists. Under the Interests heading, the code is in upper or lower case letters depending on the degree of importance.
Methodical persons like to have clear rules and organized methods to guide their activities. They prefer working under the direction or supervision of others according to given instructions, or to be guided by established policies and procedures. Methodical persons like to work on one thing until it is completed. They enjoy following a set routine and prefer work that is free from the unexpected.
Directive persons like to take charge and control situations. They like to take responsibility for projects that require planning, decision making and co-ordinating the work of others. They are able to give direction and instructions easily. They enjoy organizing their own activities. They see themselves as independent and self-directing.
Innovative persons like to explore things in depth and arrive at solutions to problems by experimenting. They are interested in initiating and creating different ways to solve questions and present information. They enjoy scientific subjects. Innovative persons prefer to be challenged with new and unexpected experiences. They adjust to change easily.
Work activities involve the entire field of vision - Near and far vision (3) - as well as depth perception and peripheral vision.
Colour discrimination is not relevant in the performance of the work.
Work activities involve communication with colleagues, clients and/or the public on a regular basis.
Work activities involve body postures other than, or in addition to, Sitting (1) and Standing and/or walking (2) such as bending, stooping, kneeling and crouching.
Work activities are carried out by co-ordinating the movements of upper limb(s) simultaneously with lower limb(s).
Work activities involve handling loads between 10 kg and 20 kg.
Examining and evaluating data; frequently presenting alternative action in relation to the evaluation.
Providing entertainment in one or more forms.
Using the body and/or equipment to move, guide, place, install and/or interface with objects, in order to attain specifications and precise standards. Considerable judgment is required to select, adjust and utilize appropriate tools, products and/or materials to accomplish specified objectives.
A normal controlled environment such as an office, hospital or school.
An inside work environment where the temperature or humidity may be considerably different from normal room conditions. In some groups, the nature of the duties affects the temperature or humidity of the work environment.
An outdoor work environment where the worker is exposed to variations in weather conditions and seasonal weather patterns.
An interior space in any form of vehicle or in the cab of heavy equipment operated by the worker.
Working near or with equipment, instruments, machinery or power/hand tools that may be a potential source of accident or injury.
Working in locations that are inherently treacherous and are potential sources of injury. Such work locations include construction sites, underground sites, erected support structures and marine environments.
Work that involves contact with water or other liquids.
* Physical activities
For some occupations in this group, Strength 4 (Heavy) may also apply.
* Environmental conditions
For some occupations in this group, Location L2 (Unregulated inside climate) and L4 (In a vehicle or a cab), Hazards H3 (Equipment, machinery, tools) and H8 (Dangerous locations) and Discomforts D5 (Wetness) may also apply.
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