K Knowledge HF-D10.3-003 sector-specific 9 skills
Applying materials knowledge
Knows the properties and behaviour of the materials used and on that basis selects processing, auxiliary substances and storage method for an assignment.
How hrmforce measures this
- Assessment method
- Knowledge test · rho 0.40 (SD 0.13)
- hrmforce instrument
- Knowledge test (client-specific)
- Trainability
- high
- Demand outlook 2026 to 2030
- stable
Test of declarative job knowledge, usually assembled per client.
Behavioural anchors
| Level | Behaviour at this level |
|---|---|
| N1 Guided | Names the most used materials and their prescribed processing and picks the correct material for the job. works under supervision and follows instruction · routine, one variable at a time · own task |
| N3 Proficient | Explains how moisture, heat or load affects a material and selects processing and auxiliary substances accordingly. sets own approach and seeks input proactively · several variables, some ambiguity · own team or process |
| N5 Leading | Assesses new materials for applicability and sustainability, advises on material choice in the organisation and maintains the knowledge base. sets the standard and the policy · strategic, under high uncertainty · organisation, value chain or profession |
N2 and N4 are deliberately not anchored. Raters place them between the anchors, following the O*NET convention.
Underlying skills
These skills inherit the assessment route and the behavioural anchors of this construct.
| T | Skill | Definition | Demand outlook 2026 to 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|
| K | Estimating material behaviour Material behaviour | Predicts how a material reacts to processing, moisture, heat and load and adapts the approach to it. | stable |
| K | Selecting timber species Timber selection | Selects a timber species by hardness, movement, durability class and appearance that suits the application. | stable |
| K | Selecting metals and alloys Metal selection | Selects steel, aluminium or stainless steel by strength, corrosion resistance and machinability for the application. | stable |
| K | Selecting plastics Plastics selection | Selects a plastic by temperature resistance, stiffness, uv stability and machinability for the product. | stable |
| K | Selecting adhesives and auxiliaries Adhesive selection | Selects adhesive, sealant or auxiliary by material combination, open time and load and follows the processing rules. | stable |
| K | Estimating shrinkage and expansion Thermal expansion | Accounts for shrinkage, swelling and expansion caused by moisture and temperature when setting dimensions. | stable |
| V | Storing material as prescribed Material storage | Stores material dry, stacked and at temperature as prescribed and prevents deformation or contamination. | stable |
| K | Reading material certificates and safety sheets Safety data sheet | Reads the material certificate and safety data sheet and extracts requirements for processing and protection. | stable |
| V | Calculating material and cutting loss Material yield calculation | Calculates how much material an order costs including cutting loss and chooses a layout that limits waste. | rising |