Picture Framers
Overview
Snapshot
Summary
Picture Framers cut out and assemble mouldings to make picture frames, and frame paintings, photographs, needlework and other artwork.
Tasks
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Fits and fastens frame pieces.
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Mounts backing materials and subjects for framing.
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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Administrative
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Light
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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, Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers, under the outlook section.
Earnings and hours
Working arrangements
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Around 59% of people employed as Picture Framers work full-time hours, in all their jobs combined. This is 7 percentage points below the all jobs average (66%).
Full-time workers work an average of 44 hours per week in their main job. This is the same as the all jobs average.
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 Picture Framers work in the Retail trade 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 | Picture Framers | All Jobs Average |
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NSW | 30.2 | 31.6 |
VIC | 29.3 | 25.6 |
QLD | 17.3 | 20.0 |
SA | 6.2 | 7.0 |
WA | 10.5 | 10.8 |
TAS | 3.5 | 2.0 |
NT | 1.0 | 1.0 |
ACT | 2.0 | 1.9 |
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Around 60% of Picture Framers live in capital cities, similar to the all jobs average of 62%.
Victoria has a large share of employment relative to its population size.
The region with the largest share of workers is Melbourne - Inner.
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 Picture Framers is 50 years. This is higher than the all jobs average of 40 years.
A large share of workers are aged 45 to 54 years.
Females make up 35% of the workforce. This is 13 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 | Picture Framers | All Jobs Average |
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15-19 | 1.3 | 5.0 |
20-24 | 3.7 | 9.3 |
25-34 | 12.9 | 22.9 |
35-44 | 17.7 | 22.0 |
45-54 | 25.6 | 21.6 |
55-59 | 13.3 | 9.0 |
60-64 | 12.1 | 6.0 |
65 and Over | 13.3 | 4.2 |
Median Age | 50 | 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 Picture Framer. Although some workers have a certificate III in picture framing.
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Highest Level of Education (% Share)
Type of Qualification | Picture Framers | All Jobs Average |
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Post Graduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate | 3.8 | 10.1 |
Bachelor degree | 15.6 | 21.8 |
Advanced Diploma/Diploma | 11.3 | 11.6 |
Certificate III/IV | 20.9 | 21.1 |
Year 12 | 24.7 | 18.1 |
Year 11 | 7.3 | 4.8 |
Year 10 and below | 16.4 | 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 Wood Machinists and Other Wood 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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48%
Coordination with othersBeing adaptable and coordinating work with other people.
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45%
Critical thinkingThinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
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43%
MonitoringKeeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.
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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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41%
Active listeningListening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
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41%
Judgment and decision makingFiguring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.
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41%
Reading comprehensionReading work related information.
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41%
Time managementManaging your own and other peoples' time to get work done.
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39%
Active learningBeing able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future.
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39%
Operation monitoringWatching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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39%
SpeakingTalking to others.
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39%
MathematicsUsing maths to solve problems.
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37%
Complex problem solvingNoticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
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37%
Equipment selectionDeciding on the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
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37%
Operation and controlControlling equipment or systems.
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37%
TroubleshootingFiguring out why a machine or system went wrong and working out what to do about it.
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36%
Social perceptivenessUnderstanding why people react the way they do.
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36%
RepairingFixing machines or systems.
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36%
Serving othersLooking for ways to help people.
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34%
Management of personnel resourcesMotivating, developing, and directing people as they work, and choosing the best people for the job.
Knowledge
These are important topics, subjects or knowledge areas.
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81%
Building and constructionMaterials, and methods used to construct or repair houses, buildings, or other structures like highways and roads.
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66%
MechanicalMachines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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60%
Technical designDesign techniques, tools, and principles used to make detailed technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
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58%
MathematicsArithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics.
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52%
Education and trainingCurriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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52%
English languageEnglish language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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51%
Public safety and securityUse of equipment, rules and ideas to protect people, data, property, and institutions.
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50%
Customer and personal serviceUnderstanding customer needs, providing good quality service, and measuring customer satisfaction.
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49%
Administration and managementBusiness principles involved in strategic planning, leadership, and coordinating people and resources.
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47%
Engineering and technologyUse engineering, science and technology to design and produce goods and services.
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39%
ClericalWord processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office work.
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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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37%
PhysicsThe physical laws of matter, motion and energy, and how they interact through space and time.
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35%
ChemistryChemical composition, structure, and properties. How chemicals are made, used, mixed, and can change.
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31%
PsychologyHuman behaviour; differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; research methods; assessing and treating disorders.
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29%
Computers and electronicsCircuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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29%
Personnel and human resourcesRecruiting and training people, managing pay and other entitlements (like sick leave), and negotiating pay and conditions.
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27%
TransportationMoving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road.
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27%
Sales and marketingShowing, promoting, and selling including marketing strategy, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
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24%
Economics and accountingEconomics and accounting, the financial markets, banking and checking and reporting of financial data.
Abilities
Workers use these physical and mental abilities..
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55%
Static strengthLift, push, pull, or carry things.
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54%
Trunk strengthUse your abdominal and lower back muscles a number of times without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
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52%
VisualizationImagine how something will look after it is moved around or changed.
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50%
Near visionSee details that are up-close (within a few feet).
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50%
Extent flexibilityBend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
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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%
Oral comprehensionListen to and understand what people say.
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46%
Manual dexterityQuickly move your hand to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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46%
Far visionSee details that are far away.
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45%
Deductive reasoningUse general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.
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45%
Finger dexterityPut together small parts with your fingers.
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45%
Inductive reasoningUse lots of detailed information to come up with answers or make general rules.
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45%
Oral expressionCommunicate by speaking.
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45%
StaminaExercise for a long time without getting winded or out of breath.
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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%
Arm-hand steadinessKeep your hand or arm steady.
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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%
CategorisingCome up with different ways of grouping things.
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41%
Depth perceptionDecide which thing is closer or further away from you, or decide how far away it is.
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41%
Speech recognitionIdentify and understand the speech of another person.
Activities
These are kinds of activities workers regularly do in this job.
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79%
Handling and moving objectsUsing hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving and manipulating objects.
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71%
Doing physically active workUse your arms, legs and whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling objects.
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61%
Planning and prioritising workDeciding on goals and putting together a detailed plan to get the work done.
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61%
Coordinating the work of a teamGetting members of a group to work together to finish a task.
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55%
Communicating within a teamGiving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.
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54%
Controlling equipment or machinesOperating machines or processes either directly or using controls (not including computers or vehicles).
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52%
Driving vehicles or equipmentRunning, manoeuvring, navigating, or driving things like forklifts, vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
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50%
Monitoring people, processes and thingsChecking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems.
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50%
Guiding and directing staffGuiding and directing staff, including setting and monitoring performance standards.
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48%
Keeping your knowledge up-to-dateKeeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas.
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48%
Building good relationshipsBuilding good working relationships and keeping them over time.
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47%
Researching and investigatingLooking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.
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46%
Scheduling work and activitiesWorking out the timing of events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
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46%
Making decisions and solving problemsUsing information to work out the best solution and solve problems.
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45%
Looking for changes over timeComparing objects, actions, or events. Looking for differences between them or changes over time.
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44%
Checking for errors or defectsInspecting equipment, structures, or materials for errors, problems or defects.
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39%
Checking compliance with standardsDeciding whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
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38%
Communicating with the publicGiving information to the public, business or government by telephone, in writing, or in person.
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36%
Estimating amounts, costs and resourcesWorking out sizes, distances, amounts, time, costs, resources, or materials needed for a task.
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36%
Drafting, laying out, and specifying partsDetailing and describing how devices, parts or equipment are to be made, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
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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100%
PracticalPractical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.
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67%
AdministrativeFollowing set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.
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52%
AnalyticalIdeas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.
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38%
CreativeWorking with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.
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24%
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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14%
HelpingWorking with people. Helping or providing service to others.
Values
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67%
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%
AchievementResults oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.
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62%
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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57%
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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43%
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.
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43%
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.
Demands
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97%
Face-to-face discussionsTalk with people face-to-face.
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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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91%
TeamworkWork with people in a group or team.
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91%
Spend time standingSpend time standing at work.
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90%
Frequent decision makingFrequently make decisions that impact other people.
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90%
TelephoneTalk on the telephone.
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89%
Dangerous equipmentWork near dangerous equipment like saws, machinery with open moving parts, or moving traffic.
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88%
Lead or coordinate a teamLead others to do work activities.
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88%
Freedom to make decisionsHave freedom to make decision on your own.
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87%
Contact with peopleHave contact with people by telephone, face-to-face, or any other way.
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87%
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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85%
Being exact or accurateBe very exact or highly accurate.
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85%
Physically close to peopleWork physically close to other people.
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85%
Impact of decisionsMake decisions that have a large impact on other people.
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84%
Health and safety of othersTake responsibility for the health and safety of others.
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84%
Outdoors, exposed to weatherWork outdoors, exposed to the weather.
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84%
Unstructured workHave freedom to decide on tasks, priorities, and goals.
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84%
Loud or uncomfortable soundsBe exposed to noises and sounds that are distracting or uncomfortable.
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83%
Responsible for outcomesTake responsibility for the results of other people's work.
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79%
Walking and runningSpend time walking and running.
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