SVP 4 Examples...

Specific Vocational Preparation Level 4 Examples

Level 4 Over 3 months up to and including 6 months

4:1 Verifies accuracy of loan applications and prepares file for each loan transaction. Compares original application with credit report. Prepares loan worksheet, insurance record, credit report, and application copy for each loan. 

4:2 Operates machine to reproduce data or ruled forms on paper from type in flat impression bed or plates on revolving cylinder. Selects type or embossed plate and sets it up on cylinder of flat bed of machine. Loads paper in feed tray and makes adjustments to parts, such as inking rolls or ribbon and feeding mechanism. Starts machine which automatically pushes sheets under revolving cylinder or against flat impression bed of type where paper is printed. 

4:3 Assists in care of hospital patients, under direction of nursing and medical staff. Bathes, dresses, and undresses patients. Transports patients to treatment units, using wheelchair, or assists them to walk. Drapes patients for examinations and treatments and performs such duties as holding instruments and adjusting lights. Takes and records temperature, pulse and respiration rates, and food and liquid intake and output as directed. 

4:4 Tends one or more machines that wash commercial, industrial, or household articles, such as garments, blankets, curtains, draperies, fine linens, and rags. Loads or directs workers in loading machine with articles requiring identical treatment. Starts machine and turns valves to admit specified amounts of water, soap, detergent, bluing, and bleach. 

4:5 Guards inmates in penal institution in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures. Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes. Inspects locks, window bars, grilles, doors, and gates for signs of tampering. Guards and directs inmates during work assignments. 

4:6 Controls furnace to relieve internal stresses in metal objects and to soften and refine grain structure. Charges objects directly onto furnace bed or packs them into boxes or tubes sealed with clay to prevent oxidation. Reduces heat and allows objects to cool in furnace or removes objects from furnace and allows them to cool in open air. 

4:7 Drives gasoline- or diesel-powered tractor-trailer combination, usually over long distances, to transport and deliver goods, livestock, or materials in liquid, loose, or packaged form. Inspects truck 
and prepares report on truck condition before and after trips.

4:8 Installs circuit wiring in automobiles, truck trailers, and mobile homes for lights, ignition, and other electrical apparatus, following diagrams and color code. Cuts and locates openings in walls and ceiling for wire, light fixtures, outlet boxes, and fuse holders, using electric drill and router. Threads wires or cables through holes and secures them to frame. Installs fixtures and boxes. Connects terminals to power source to test operation of fixtures. 

4:9 Pours liquid candy into chilled molds to form solid candy figures. Dumps or pours candy into warming pan and turns dial to heat product to pouring temperature. Stirs candy to facilitate melting and pours it into chilled mold. 

4:10 Patrols assigned beat on foot, using motorcycle or patrol car, or on horseback to control traffic, prevent crime or disturbance of peace, and arrest violators. Disperses unruly crowds at public gatherings. Reports to scene of accidents, renders first aid to injured, and investigates causes and results of accident. Inspects public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations. Issues tickets to traffic violators. Directs and routes traffic.