A Ability HF-D10.1-001 cross-sector 5 skills
Fine motor skill and manual dexterity
Carries out small and precise movements with fingers and hands when placing, assembling or handling small components and materials in the work situation.
How hrmforce measures this
- Assessment method
- Work sample test · rho 0.33 (SD 0.09)
- hrmforce instrument
- Work sample test
- Competency (50-framework)
- Accuracy
- Trainability
- low
- Demand outlook 2026 to 2030
- stable
The candidate performs a representative work sample under standardised conditions.
This is a selection criterion, not a short-term development goal. Do not put a three-month development plan on it.
Behavioural anchors
| Level | Behaviour at this level |
|---|---|
| N1 Guided | Places simple components in the right position under supervision and follows the working method indicated. works under supervision and follows instruction · routine, one variable at a time · own task |
| N3 Proficient | Assembles small components of varying sizes independently, keeps within tolerances and corrects a deviating placement immediately. sets own approach and seeks input proactively · several variables, some ambiguity · own team or process |
| N5 Leading | Performs the most precise handwork in the process, sets the standard for tolerances and teaches the technique to others. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Precision with small components Fine precision handling | Places very small components in the right position without touching the surroundings or the part itself. | stable |
| A | Steadiness in fine work Hand steadiness | Keeps the hand still and controlled during work that must stay accurate over a longer operation. | stable |
| A | Bimanual coordination in assembly Bimanual coordination | Performs different but connected operations with both hands when assembling a component. | stable |
| A | Modulating grip force Grip force control | Adjusts grip force to the material so that a part is held firmly but does not get damaged. | stable |
| A | Fine motor control with a hand tool Fine tool control | Controls small movements with tweezers, screwdriver or soldering iron during work on a small scale. | stable |