Form ETA 741 ETA 741 Occupational Code Assignment

U.S. Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration

Occupational Code Assignment (OCA) Form – Part A
Request Number:

Analyst:

Date of Receipt:

OMB No. 1205-0137
Expires: 05-31-2016

Instructions: An occupational code assignment (OCA) is a process established to help occupational information users relate a job title
or occupational specialty to an O*NET-SOC occupation. The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) is a Standard
Occupational Classification (SOC) based system. The information gathered during the OCA Process: 1) leads to code assignments for
customers, 2) helps update the O*NET lay titles database, and 3) is considered during the O*NET-SOC occupational classification
review and development. 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:
Name:
Org:
4. E-mail Address(es):

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

Zip:

5. Telephone Number(s):

3. Check Appropriate Box:
Employer/Business
Individual
Office of Apprenticeship (OA)
Foreign Labor Certification (FLC)
Other
6. Date (mm/dd/yy) Submitted:

7. Occupation (Please write 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
operations in emergencies” or “prepare daily reports of fuel, oil, and accessory sales.”):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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.”):
1.
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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.”):

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.”):

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.”):
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2.
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5.
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.”):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
15. Education (Please indicate the educational preparation typically requested or required to qualify for this occupation. The information
you provide is subject to independent verification.):
Formal education
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School
Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate – awarded for training
completed after high school
Some College Courses
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate education
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Master’s Degree
Post-Master’s Certificate
First Professional Degree
Doctoral Degree
Post Doctoral Training

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:
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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.”):

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.”):

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 SIC/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 or attach 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 Burden Statement: The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration may not conduct or sponsor, and persons are not required to respond to
this collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Public reporting burden for this collection of information, which is voluntary, is
estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This is public
information and there is no expectation of confidentiality. 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 S4231, 200 Constitution Ave.
NW, Washington, DC 20210 (OMB Control Number 1205-0137).

Please Send Completed OCA Form – Part A
to:
Rod Smith
National Center for O*NET Development,
318 East Main Street
Belleville, Illinois 62220
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 919-715-0778
The National Center for O*NET Development will process your request within 14 business days. If we need additional information to process your
request, we will contact you based on the contact information you provided on the OCA Form – Part A. After completing our analysis of your
request, we will send you an OCA Form - Part B that will list and explain the code assignment.

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