Future of the Technician Workforce Study

Framework for Analysis: Cross Industry Sector Competency Requirements

The second element of MCC’s Workforce Development Framework defines the cross-sector competency requirements of i4.0 technologies as identified by Rochester and Finger Lakes regional businesses and employers.

Table 20: Cross Industry Sector Competency Requirements for the eight i4.0 technology areas.

FOCUS AREAS

KEY INFORMATION

 Additive Manufacturing  Advanced Process Control  Artificial Intelligence  Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality  Automation and Robotics

 Technician Skill Requirements : Knowledge, skill-sets, competencies, and methods, abilities needed for the future technician workforce.  Tools and Equipment : Tools, equipment, software, and other resources that future technicians will be required to use.

 Data Analytics & Data Science  Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)  Mechatronics

The following tables provide detailed information for eight Industry 4.0 technology areas as identified by Rochester and Finger Lakes regional businesses and employers.

Table 21: Cross Industry Sector Competency Requirements for the eight i4.0 technology areas.

KEY INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION OF CONTENT

Technician Skill Requirements : Knowledge, skill-sets, competencies, and methods, abilities needed for the future technician workforce

 Technical Skills : These skills vary across technologies which include: experimental design, measurement, and analytical methods; data collection approaches; experience with design, modeling, and optimization

software; programming and coding methods; and other technology-specific competencies.

 Soft Skills : These skills include critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, project management and process improvement, leadership, and other complementary skills.  In addition to essential Industry 4.0 competencies, Rochester and Finger Lakes businesses and stakeholders identified a range of specific software packages, process equipment, and metrology techniques that are important to their companies’ competitiveness.

Tools and Equipment : Tools, equipment, software, and other resources that future technicians will be required to use

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