Virginia Career VIEW
Grades K-5Grades 6-8Grades 9-12ParentsProfessionals
My Folder
Home >> Career Search

Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists

Knowledge


% Subject Description
79.00 Psychology Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
75.00 English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
71.25 Design Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
70.00 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.
66.25 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.
63.75 Mathematics Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
61.25 Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
51.25 Sociology and Anthropology Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
50.00 Administration and Management Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
50.00 Production and Processing Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
50.00 Computers and Electronics Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.



The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet291)

Career Search
  • Overview
  • Description
  • Education
  • Tasks
  • Tools
  • Special Requirements
  • Internships
  • Additional Resources
  • Knowledge
  • Skills
  • Abilities
  • Work Activities
  • Work Styles
  • Work Values
  • Work Context
  • Job Zone
  • Earnings
  • Projections
  • Related Occupations
  • Video
  • Military
  • Proficiency Ratings
  • Titles
  • Print All
  • Related Schools
  • Return To Results

Login to Save.
Virginia Career VIEW © 2025. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy.
Login | About Us | Sitemap | Contact Us Facebook Twitter Instagram
Cancel