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Occupational Analysis. An introduction to the DACUM job analysis interactive web site. DACUM. D eveloping A C urricul UM. H P I W. HIGH PERFORMING INCUMBENT WORKER. Walt Disney began by animating and sequencing Mickey Mouse on storyboards. DISNEY. Display Thinking:.
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Occupational Analysis An introduction to the DACUM job analysis interactive web site
DACUM Developing A CurriculUM
H P I W HIGH PERFORMING INCUMBENT WORKER
Walt Disney began by animating and sequencing Mickey Mouse on storyboards. DISNEY
Display Thinking: People work more effectively in groups/teams when they can see the ideas they generate.
DACUM • PANEL OF WORKERS • NEUTRAL FACILITATOR • RECORDERS • OBSERVERS
Occupational AnalysisAssumptions 1. Expert workers are the best source for task analysis. 2. Any occupation can be effectively described in terms of DUTIES, TASKS, and KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & TRAITS.
Method of Job and Task Analysis Small Group Method This method requires a minimum of three incumbent workers to participate in developing the job and task analysis.
Method of Job and Task Analysis Research Method This method requires a person trained in task analysis to research available resources.
Method of Job and Task Analysis Job Observation Method This method requires a worker who is performing the task and a person trained in job and task analysis to observe and analyze the task.
Why use the DACUM Process Cost effective Involves workers in a participatory process that honors their expertise
Why use the DACUM Process Cost effective Involves workers in a participatory process that honors their expertise
Highest Task Analysis Sub Task (“how”) Subsequent review Panels & Management Review Tasks (“what”) Duties Table of Organization Job Definition Job Title Validation Level of Detail Initial DACUM Panel Lowest O/A Inverted Pyramid
Occupational DutiesWorksheet Please identify the major (big) pieces of your occupational pie: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Other 3 2 1 4 5 8 7 6 Definition of Duty: General area of competence that successful workers in the occupation must demonstrate or perform on an ongoing basis.
Task A work activity that has a definite beginning and ending, is observable, consist of two or more definite steps, and leads to a product, service, or decision.
Maintain the Automobile Tasks: Wash the car exterior Vacuum car interior Wax the car Check the car fluid levels Check tire air pressure
MODEL DUTY/TASK CARD VERB MODIFIER NOUN
TYPICAL CARDS (V) Implement (M) Training (N) Program
Knowledge An understanding and familiarity with facts and information.
Skills The ability to perform occupational tasks with a high degree of proficiency.
Traits An innate or learned ability or distinguishing quality that allows an individual to complete a job.
Editing & Prioritizing • The panelist are then led through a series of exercises that help to both edit the profile and identify priority duties and tasks.
Criticality A measure of job duties and tasks that panelists believe to be essential and/or most important components of a job.
Frequency A measure of job tasks that panelists believe to require the largest time commitments.
Training Needs A measure of job tasks that panelists believe should be included in basic and inservice training programs.
The job analysis concludes with a process evaluation and the issuance of training certificates
"The road to success is always under construction.”Lily Tomlin