Occupational Map and Certification Information Now Online; MSSC Occupational Map Online at www.msscusa.org/onet/index.cfm 10/15/2003
From: LeeSa Page of NACFAM, 202-429-2220 ext. 102, PageL@nacfam.org, http://www.nacfam.org WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) today announced the release of the MSSC Occupational Map funded under a grant with the Employment & Training Administration. Created as part of the MSSC goal of developing a new occupational information system for production and production-support occupations for all manufacturing sectors, the MSSC Occupational Map includes detailed information on specific occupations including titles, definitions and related certification and apprenticeship programs. The map is available online at http://www.msscusa.org/onet/index.cfm "The value of the MSSC Occupational Map is that it is organized under MSSC concentrations, clustering specific occupations and job titles," states Leo Reddy, industry co-manager of the MSSC and NACFAM founder/CEO. "In a world where titles and jobs change frequently, these concentration areas enable individuals to crosswalk similar jobs and skill sets. The Occupational Map is a new classification for job descriptions." The Occupational Map is organized under the six MSSC concentrations: -- Production -- Quality Assurance -- Logistics and Inventory Control Health -- Safety and Environmental Assurance -- Maintenance, Installation and Repair -- Production Process Development Used in conjunction with O-Net Online, the MSSC Occupational Map will assist workers, students, employers and educators in identifying the tasks and skill sets for specific occupations or for occupations clustered in a concentration area. The concentration clusters show the range of similar occupations and skills, helping individuals identify skill sets that are transferable from one job or industry to another. The comprehensive Occupational Map is available is available in hardcopy from the MSSC. Orders can be placed by calling 202-429-2220 ext. 105. Online searches are available at http://www.msscusa.org/onet/index.cfm. ------ In 1998, the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) began development of a national skill standards system for manufacturing in response to industry's growing need to find skilled workers. In 2001, the MSSC completed the development of the first and fundamental component of the system - the skill standards. The MSSC skill standards, A Blueprint for Workforce Excellence, are the product of over two years of intensive field research involving over 700 companies, 3800 workers, 300 subject matter experts and 30 facilitating organizations, as well as the large number of volunteers who serve on MSSC committees. The MSSC has just completed the initial assessment for the Production concentration and plans on piloting the assessment this fall. More information on the MSSC can be found at http://www.msscusa.org. |