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<br /> Appendix 1
<br /> Job Zone Definitions
<br /> 1 Job Zone One: Little or No Preparation Needed
<br /> . No previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is
<br /> needed for these occupations. For example, a person can become
<br /> a general office clerk even if he/she has never worked in an office
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<br /> it' before. These occupations may require a high school diploma or
<br /> GED certificate. Some may require a formal training course to
<br /> obtain a license. Employees in these occupations need from a few
<br /> �N days to a few months of training. Usually, an experienced worker
<br /> *. could show another worker how to do the job. These occupations
<br /> involve following instructions and helping others. Examples include
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<br /> ,7 bus drivers, forest and conservation workers, general office clerks,
<br /> home health aides, and waiters/waitresses.
<br /> --; , -;,- , rtat,,t , 2 Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
<br /> Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may
<br /> ...t. ;„,r.1,.::' art .,.5.. , be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For
<br /> example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing
<br /> drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an
<br /> �� installer with little difficulty. These occupations usually require a
<br /> high school diploma and may require some vocational training or
<br /> job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or
<br /> N '4• firipeart*Ak-A. . bachelor's degree could be needed. Employees in these
<br /> occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of
<br /> working with experienced employees. These occupations often
<br /> ,_. involve using knowledge and skills to help others. Examples
<br /> � H� , include drywall installers, fire inspectors, flight attendants,
<br /> \, pharmacy technicians, salespersons (retail), and tellers.
<br /> , :a. 3 Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
<br /> . �., • Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
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<br /> for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have
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<br /> completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of
<br /> ': vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam,
<br /> in order to perform the job. Most occupations in this zone require
<br /> y 'tk'‘,: training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an
<br /> associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.
<br /> Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of
<br /> training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training
<br /> :. with experienced workers. These occupations usually involve
<br /> using communication and organizational skills to coordinate,
<br /> \ supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples
<br /> include dental assistants, electricians, fish and game wardens,
<br /> legal secretaries, personnel recruiters, and recreation workers.
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