O*NET Code Connector - OCA Form

U.S. Department of Labor

Employment and Training Administration
Download OCA Form A

ETA-741

OMB No. 1205-0137 (revised)
Expires: 01-31-2010

Occupational Code Assignment (OCA)

Instructions: Please complete the items on the Occupational Code Assignment (OCA) Form - Part A to the best of your ability. Items 1-6 collect contact information. For items 7-22, please provide the most accurate description of the job or occupation that you are attempting to locate in the O*NET system. Once received, an occupational analyst at the National Center for O*NET Development will review your answers to OCA Form - Part A. Upon analysis, the analyst will send you an OCA Form - Part B that will list and explain the code assignment.

*1. Contact Name(s) and Organization (Include name(s) of individual(s) submitting request, as well as name of organization, agency, business, etc.):

Name:

Org:

*2. Contact Address (Include city, state, and zip code.):

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

*4. E-mail Address(es):

*5. Telephone Number(s) (Include area code and 7 digit number, (xxx) xxx-xxxx):

6. Date Submitted:

7/4/08

*7. Occupation (Please enter the title of the job or occupation that you would like reviewed and assigned within the O*NET-SOC classification system.):

*8. Overall Purpose or Summary of Occupation (Summarize the overall objective or purpose of the occupation, such as "plan, direct, and coordinate training activities of an organization."):

*9. Tasks (In order of importance, list the most important and/or regularly performed tasks for this occupation. Please use action verbs, such as "appraises and inventories real and personal property," to begin these task statements. Representative tasks are "direct safety occupations in emergencies" or "prepare daily reports of fuel, oil, and accessory sales."):

Need to enter more Tasks? How many?

*10. Work Activities (In order of importance, list the most important and/or regularly performed generalized work activities for this occupation. Representative generalized work activities are "analyzing data or information," "making decisions or solving problems," or "communicating with people outside the organization."):

Need to enter more Work Activities? How many?

11. Interactions (List the types of people that individuals within this occupation interact with during a typical workweek. Representative interactions are "customers," "supervisor," "accountants," "lawyers," "students," "co-workers," or "patients."):

Need to enter more Interactions? How many?

12. Physical Activities (List the primary physical activities performed within this occupation. Representative physical activities are "load boxes on an assembly line," "climb up and down poles to install electricity," or "walk between work stations in a small office."):

Need to enter more Physical Activities? How many?

13. Skills (In order of importance, list the skills required to perform the tasks and responsibilities of this occupation. Representative skills are "critical thinking," "persuasion," "complex problem solving," "management of financial resources," or "management of personnel resources."):

Need to enter more Skills? How many?

14. Knowledge Areas (In order of importance, list the knowledge areas required to perform the tasks and responsibilities of this occupation. Representative knowledge areas are "sales and marketing," "food production," "foreign language," or "telecommunications."):

Need to enter more Knowledge Areas? How many?

16. Training/Experience (Please indicate the training/experience typically requested or required to qualify for this occupation. Please check all boxes that apply. The information you provide is subject to independent verification.):

On-the-Job Training (please indicate duration of time in months or years):

Apprenticeship (please indicate duration of time in number of years):

On-Site or In-Plant Training (please indicate duration of time in months or years):

Prior Work Experience (please indicate duration of time in months or years):

Indicate Field of Study:

Specific Licensure/Certification Required:

Other:

17. Machines, Equipment, Tools, and Software (METS) (In order of importance, list the machines, equipment, tools, and software used to perform the tasks and responsibilities of this occupation. Representative machines, equipment, tools, and software are "lathe," "hand tools," "environmental monitoring equipment," "personal protective equipment," or "software packages."):

Need to enter more Machines, Equipment, Tools, and Software (METS)? How many?

18. Product(s)/Service(s) (List the product(s)/service(s) delivered by individuals performing the tasks and responsibilities of this occupation. Representative product(s)/service(s) are "bakery goods," "lumber," "printing," "musical instrument rental," "automobile repairs," or "food preparation."):

Need to enter more Product(s)/Service(s)? How many?

19. Industry (In order of importance, list the primary industry or industries where this occupation is found. Representative industries are "construction," "educational services," "manufacturing," or "retail trade." Please include Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)/North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code(s) if known.):

20. Web Sites/Resources (List web sites or other resources where information about the occupation can be found.):

21. Explanation of Submittal (Optional: It may be helpful to indicate the reasons you are seeking this occupational code assignment.):

22. Additional Information/Comments (List any additional information or comments that may help in assigning this job or occupation to an O*NET-SOC occupation. Additional information may include items, such as on-the-job training schedules or curriculum for relevant training programs.):

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. All identifying information will be kept confidential. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Workforce Investment (OWI), Attn: O*NET Project, Mail-Stop S-4231, 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20210 (OMB Control Number 1205-0137).