Telecommunications Cable Jointers
Overview
Snapshot
Summary
Telecommunications Cable Jointers joint, terminate and repair copper and fibre optic telecommunications cables installed in underground pipes, trenches and overhead systems.
Specialisations: Fibre Optic Cable Splicer, Fibre Optics Jointer.
Formal qualifications are not essential to work as a Telecommunications Cable Jointer. Although some workers have a certificate II or III in data and voice communications, telecommunications technology or telecommunications network.
Tasks
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Installs cabling for telephone, radio, pay tv and computer transmission.
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Joins cables and seals sheaths with lead and thermoplastic.
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Erects, tests and maintains aerial and underground wires and cables, and radio and mobile phone antennae.
Characteristics
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Vocational Education and Training (VET)
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Informal or on-the-job
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Practical
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Medium
Outlook
JSA produces employment projections to show where likely future job opportunities may be. Employment projections data are only produced for occupations at the broad four digit Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) level. While data are not available for this occupation, projections data are available for the parent occupation, Telecommunications Trades Workers, under the outlook section.
Earnings and hours
Working arrangements
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Around 88% of people employed as Telecommunications Cable Jointers work full-time hours, in all their jobs combined. This is 22 percentage points above the all jobs average (66%).
Full-time workers work an average of 43 hours per week in their main job. This is similar to the all jobs average (44 hours per week).
Sources:Full-time share and full-time hours: ABS, 2016 Census, customised report. Compared to the all jobs average.
Industries
Main industries
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Most Telecommunications Cable Jointers work in the Information media and telecommunications industry. They are also employed in industries like:
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report.
Regions
Employment across Australia
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
WA
TAS
NT
ACT
Employment by State and Territory (% Share)
State | Telecommunications Cable Jointers | All Jobs Average |
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NSW | 34.8 | 31.6 |
VIC | 21.3 | 25.6 |
QLD | 19.0 | 20.0 |
SA | 9.9 | 7.0 |
WA | 10.0 | 10.8 |
TAS | 3.7 | 2.0 |
NT | 0.3 | 1.0 |
ACT | 1.0 | 1.9 |
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Around 63% of Telecommunications Cable Jointers live in capital cities, similar to the all jobs average of 62%.
New South Wales has a large share of employment relative to its population size.
The region with the largest share of workers is Adelaide - South.
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Share of workers across Australian states, territories and regions, in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Worker profile
Age and gender
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The median age of Telecommunications Cable Jointers is 38 years. This is similar to the all jobs average of 40 years.
A large share of workers are aged 25 to 34 years.
Females make up 2% of the workforce. This is 46 percentage points below the all jobs average of 48%.
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Age profile and gender share compared to the all jobs average.
Age Profile (% Share)
Age Bracket | Telecommunications Cable Jointers | All Jobs Average |
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15-19 | 2.6 | 5.0 |
20-24 | 12.3 | 9.3 |
25-34 | 28.4 | 22.9 |
35-44 | 19.6 | 22.0 |
45-54 | 18.6 | 21.6 |
55-59 | 10.2 | 9.0 |
60-64 | 6.7 | 6.0 |
65 and Over | 1.6 | 4.2 |
Median Age | 38 | 40 |
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Age profile of workers in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Employment Pathways
Education, training and experience
Formal qualifications are not essential to work as a Telecommunications Cable Jointer. Although some workers have a certificate II or III in data and voice communications, telecommunications technology or telecommunications network.
Registration or licencing may be required.
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Highest Level of Education (% Share)
Type of Qualification | Telecommunications Cable Jointers | All Jobs Average |
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Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 1.0 | 10.1 |
Bachelor degree | 4.3 | 21.8 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 7.2 | 11.6 |
Certificate III/IV | 47.2 | 21.1 |
Year 12 | 17.3 | 18.1 |
Year 11 | 7.3 | 4.8 |
Year 10 and below | 15.7 | 12.5 |
Source: ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Highest qualification completed by workers in this job (in any field of study). Qualifications needed by new workers might be different from the qualifications of workers already in the job.
Skills and Knowledge
Employers look for Telecommunications Trades Workers who are reliable, work well in a team and have a strong work ethic.
Skills
Skills can be improved through training or experience.
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45%
Critical thinkingThinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
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45%
TroubleshootingFiguring out why a machine or system went wrong and working out what to do about it.
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43%
Active listeningListening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
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43%
Complex problem solvingNoticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
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43%
Coordination with othersBeing adaptable and coordinating work with other people.
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43%
Judgment and decision makingFiguring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.
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43%
Operation and controlControlling equipment or systems.
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43%
Operation monitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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43%
Quality control analysisDoing tests and checking products, services, or processes to make sure they are working properly.
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43%
Reading comprehensionReading work related information.
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41%
MonitoringKeeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.
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41%
Serving othersLooking for ways to help people.
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41%
Social perceptivenessUnderstanding why people react the way they do.
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41%
WritingWriting things for co-workers or customers.
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39%
Equipment maintenanceMaintaining equipment and deciding what maintenance will be needed in the future.
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39%
RepairingFixing machines or systems.
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39%
SpeakingTalking to others.
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39%
Time managementManaging your own and other peoples' time to get work done.
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37%
Active learningBeing able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future.
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27%
InstallationInstalling equipment, machines, wiring, or programs.
Knowledge
These are important topics, subjects or knowledge areas.
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79%
TelecommunicationsTransmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
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62%
Customer and personal serviceUnderstanding customer needs, providing good quality service, and measuring customer satisfaction.
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57%
Computers and electronicsCircuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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54%
English languageEnglish language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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52%
Public safety and securityUse of equipment, rules and ideas to protect people, data, property, and institutions.
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51%
Education and trainingCurriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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50%
MechanicalMachines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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43%
Technical designDesign techniques, tools, and principles used to make detailed technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
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42%
MathematicsArithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics.
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40%
Communications and mediaMedia production, communication, and dissemination. Includes written, spoken, and visual media.
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40%
Engineering and technologyUse engineering, science and technology to design and produce goods and services.
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39%
Administration and managementBusiness principles involved in strategic planning, leadership, and coordinating people and resources.
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38%
Production and processingRaw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ways of making and distributing goods.
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36%
Building and constructionMaterials, and methods used to construct or repair houses, buildings, or other structures like highways and roads.
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34%
TransportationMoving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road.
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33%
Sales and marketingShowing, promoting, and selling including marketing strategy, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
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27%
ClericalWord processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office work.
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25%
Personnel and human resourcesRecruiting and training people, managing pay and other entitlements (like sick leave), and negotiating pay and conditions.
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20%
GeographyDescribing land, sea, and air, including their physical characteristics, locations, how they work together, and the location of plant, animal, and human life.
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16%
Law and governmentHow our laws and courts work. Government rules and regulations, and the political system.
Abilities
Workers use these physical and mental abilities..
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54%
Extent flexibilityBend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
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52%
Oral comprehensionListen to and understand what people say.
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52%
Control precisionQuickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
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50%
Oral expressionCommunicate by speaking.
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48%
Multilimb coordinationUse your arms and/or legs at the same time while sitting, standing, or lying down.
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48%
Near visionSee details that are up-close (within a few feet).
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45%
Arm-hand steadinessKeep your hand or arm steady.
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45%
Manual dexterityQuickly move your hand to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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43%
Problem spottingNotice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you can't solve the problem.
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43%
Deductive reasoningUse general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.
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43%
Finger dexterityPut together small parts with your fingers.
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43%
Flexibility of closureSee a pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) hidden in other distracting material.
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43%
Inductive reasoningUse lots of detailed information to come up with answers or make general rules.
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43%
Perceptual speedUse your eyes to quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.
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43%
Static strengthLift, push, pull, or carry things.
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41%
Far visionSee details that are far away.
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41%
Selective attentionPay attention to something without being distracted.
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41%
Sorting or orderingOrder or arrange things in a pattern or sequence (e.g., numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
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41%
Trunk strengthUse your abdominal and lower back muscles a number of times without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
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39%
Speech claritySpeak clearly so others can understand you.
Activities
These are kinds of activities workers regularly do in this job.
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82%
Doing physically active workUse your arms, legs and whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling objects.
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68%
Handling and moving objectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving and manipulating objects.
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62%
Keeping your knowledge up-to-dateKeeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas.
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61%
Monitoring people, processes and thingsChecking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems.
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57%
Planning and prioritising workDeciding on goals and putting together a detailed plan to get the work done.
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53%
Working with the publicGreeting or serving customers, clients or guests, and public speaking or performing.
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52%
Thinking creativelyUsing your own ideas for developing, designing, or creating something new.
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51%
Making decisions and solving problemsUsing information to work out the best solution and solve problems.
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49%
Communicating within a teamGiving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.
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49%
Researching and investigatingLooking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.
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48%
Checking for errors or defectsInspecting equipment, structures, or materials for errors, problems or defects.
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48%
Communicating with the publicGiving information to the public, business or government by telephone, in writing, or in person.
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48%
Looking for changes over timeComparing objects, actions, or events. Looking for differences between them or changes over time.
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46%
Driving vehicles or equipmentRunning, manoeuvring, navigating, or driving things like forklifts, vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
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44%
Collecting and organising informationCompiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or checking information or data.
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44%
Documenting or recording informationEntering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
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44%
Training and teaching othersUnderstanding the needs of others, developing training programs, and teaching or instructing.
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44%
Making sense of information and ideasLooking at, working with, and understanding data or information.
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41%
Working with computersUsing computers to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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39%
Checking compliance with standardsDeciding whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Interests and demands
Learn about the daily activities, and physical and social demands faced by workers. Explore the values and work styles that workers rate as most important.
Interests
Interests are the style or type of work we prefer to do. All interest areas are shown below.
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95%
PracticalPractical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.
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43%
EnterprisingStarting up and carrying out projects. Leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes require risk taking and often deal with business.
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38%
AdministrativeFollowing set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.
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29%
AnalyticalIdeas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.
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14%
CreativeWorking with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.
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14%
HelpingWorking with people. Helping or providing service to others.
Values
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71%
SupportSupportive management that stands behind employees. Workers are treated fairly by their company, they are supported by management, and have supervisors who train them well.
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62%
RelationshipsServe and work with others. Workers usually get along well with each other, do things to help other people, and are rarely pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.
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57%
IndependenceWork alone and make decisions. Workers are able to try out their own ideas, make decisions on their own, and work with little or no supervision.
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52%
Working conditionsJob security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.
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33%
AchievementResults oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.
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33%
RecognitionAdvancement and the potential to lead. Workers are recognised for the work that they do, they may give directions and instructions to others, and they are looked up to in their company and their community.
Demands
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97%
Outdoors, exposed to weatherWork outdoors, exposed to the weather.
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96%
In an enclosed vehicle or equipmentWork in a closed vehicle (e.g., car).
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96%
Contact with peopleHave contact with people by telephone, face-to-face, or any other way.
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95%
Wear common protective or safety equipmentWear equipment like safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets.
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94%
TelephoneTalk on the telephone.
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92%
Using your hands to handle, control, or feelSpend time using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
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91%
Time pressureWork to strict deadlines.
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90%
Freedom to make decisionsHave freedom to make decision on your own.
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89%
Face-to-face discussionsTalk with people face-to-face.
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88%
Being exact or accurateBe very exact or highly accurate.
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86%
TeamworkWork with people in a group or team.
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84%
Unstructured workHave freedom to decide on tasks, priorities, and goals.
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83%
Exposure to contaminantsBe exposed to pollutants, gases, dust or odours.
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83%
Dangerous equipmentWork near dangerous equipment like saws, machinery with open moving parts, or moving traffic.
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82%
Very hot or cold temperaturesWork in very hot or cold temperatures.
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81%
Frequent decision makingFrequently make decisions that impact other people.
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80%
Indoors, not heat controlledWork indoors without heating or cooling (e.g., warehouse without heat).
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80%
Work at heightsWork in high places (e.g., on poles, scaffolding, catwalks, or ladders).
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80%
Contact with the publicWork with customers or the public.
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78%
Spend time standingSpend time standing at work.
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