Compare Nuclear Power Reactor Operators & Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians District Of Columbia

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Similar skills & knowledge

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Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

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Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Speaking
Talking to others.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

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skills & knowledge Gaps

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Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Low
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
High

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Very Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Medium

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Medium
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
High

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Associate's degree

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Licensing

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Licensing for Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

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Certification for Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators

2 related certifications

Certification for Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians

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