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State of Alaska > Department of Labor > Research & Analysis Home > Career Lattice > Occupations List

Comparisons of Job Characteristics

Focus Occupation: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians (17-3023)
Associated Occupation: Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (49-2022)

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Knowledge	Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 75

Focus Occupation: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians (17-3023) Associated Occupation: Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (49-2022)
Associated Occupation’s Key Knowledge Elements	Average Rating, All Occupations	Associated Occupation’s Rating	Focus Occupation’s Rating	Evaluation of Focus Occupation
Telecommunications	3.9	19.3	8.4	<<	Extensive education and/or training may be required
Computers and Electronics	8.4	15.4	15.8	0	Current knowledge level may be sufficient
Mechanical	6.8	12.4	11.6	0	Current knowledge level may be sufficient

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Skills	Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 70

Focus Occupation: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians (17-3023) Associated Occupation: Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (49-2022)
Associated Occupation’s Key Skills Elements	Average Rating, All Occupations	Associated Occupation’s Rating	Focus Occupation’s Rating	Evaluation of Focus Occupation
Troubleshooting	4.5	11.8	8.8	<<	Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Quality Control Analysis	5.9	11.5	8.8	<<	Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Operation Monitoring	6.6	11.4	9.4	<	A higher skill level may be required
Repairing	3.4	10.6	8.0	<<	Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Equipment Maintenance	3.5	10.3	7.9	<<	Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Operation and Control	5.4	10.0	6.8	<<	Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Equipment Selection	3.3	9.2	7.0	<<	Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Installation	1.7	7.7	3.3	<<	Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Programming	2.2	5.2	3.6	<<	Extensive development of skills in this area may be required

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Abilities	Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 74

Focus Occupation: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians (17-3023) Associated Occupation: Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (49-2022)
Associated Occupation’s Key Abilities Elements	Average Rating, All Occupations	Associated Occupation’s Rating	Focus Occupation’s Rating	Evaluation of Focus Occupation
Visual Color Discrimination	6.4	12.9	9.6	<<	Extensive improvement in abilities may be required
Finger Dexterity	7.6	12.0	9.9	<	Some improvement in abilities may be required
Manual Dexterity	6.5	11.4	8.4	<<	Extensive improvement in abilities may be required
Visualization	7.5	11.0	9.8	<	Some improvement in abilities may be required
Gross Body Equilibrium	3.2	8.6	1.0	<<	Extensive improvement in abilities may be required
Gross Body Coordination	3.9	8.3	1.1	<<	Extensive improvement in abilities may be required
Glare Sensitivity	2.6	6.1	1.0	<<	Extensive improvement in abilities may be required
Night Vision	2.1	5.9	1.0	<<	Extensive improvement in abilities may be required

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Activities that Both Occupations Have in Common	Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: 73

Focus Occupation: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians (17-3023) Associated Occupation: Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (49-2022)
Work Activities		Exclusivity of Activity
Calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification		67
Communicate technical information		4
Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand		11
Install electronic equipment, components, or systems		62
Install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit		57
Modify electrical or electronic equipment or products		74
Read blueprints		10
Read schematics		34
Read technical drawings		7
Repair electronic components, equipment, or systems		74
Repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment		49
Solder electrical or electronic connections or components		55
Understand detailed electronic design specifications		70
Understand service or repair manuals		40
Understand technical information for electronic repair work		76
Understand technical operating, service or repair manuals		6
Use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment		40
Use hand or power tools		2

Not all positions in these occupations will necessarily perform all of the listed activities. The exclusivity rating is an indication of how unique the activity is amongst all occupations. The maximum rating is 100. High scores indicate that only a small number of occupations engage in that activity.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Tools and Technologies that Both Occupations Have in Common	Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation: n/a

Focus Occupation: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians (17-3023) Associated Occupation: Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers (49-2022)
Tools and Technologies		Exclusivity
Tools and technology data is unavailable for one or both occupations.

Not all positions in these occupations will necessarily use all of the listed tools and technologies. The exclusivity rating is an indication of how unique the tool or technology is amongst all occupations. The maximum rating is 100. High scores indicate that only a small number of occupations use that tool or technology.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

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