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IS-241.c Decision Making and Problem Solving

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Micro-Credential

Become a contributor for free to openly demonstrate student outcomes, industry alignment & eligibility criteria.

Improves decision-making and problem-solving abilities in emergency situations.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 51-9041.00

Skills

Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlMonitoringSpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingTroubleshooting

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingMechanicalComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Perceptual SpeedRate ControlReaction TimeArm-Hand SteadinessProblem SensitivityManual DexterityNear VisionInformation OrderingFinger DexterityControl Precision

Tasks

  • Adjust machine components to regulate speeds, pressures, and temperatures, and amounts, dimensions,
  • Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.
  • Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards, using measurin

Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareWord processing software

Tools

Air hosesBlow torchesBurnersCompacting machinesComputer numerically controlled CNC ExtrudersCore cuttersDigital bench scalesDigital calipersDigital micrometersFilm windersForming machinesGlass forming machinesHigh speed wrapping machinesHopper dryersLaser micrometers

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SupportIndependenceRelationshipsAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognition
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Occupations this program prepares you for

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Match confidence: medium51-9041.00Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenderstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Micro-Credential)

  • Control buttons and activation sequences — identify and press under direct supervisor guidance during machine startup on a production floor.
  • Machine gauges and indicator lights — observe and recognize normal versus abnormal readings with assistance from a lead operator.
  • Work orders and specification sheets — read and locate key information such as material type and basic machine settings under close direction.
  • Hand tools and measuring devices such as templates and scales — use to check product dimensions under direct supervision at an entry-level production station.
  • Minor jams and loose material buildup — recognize and report to a supervisor before attempting basic clearance on a compacting or forming machine.
  • Machine speed and pressure controls — adjust to pre-set values following step-by-step written instructions provided by a lead operator.
  • Production data such as quantities and material types — record onto standardized paper logs or simple digital forms under supervisor review.
  • Safety protocols and personal protective equipment — follow consistently during all machine operation tasks on the production floor.
  • Defective or substandard product samples — identify visually using provided reference templates and set aside for supervisor review.
  • Basic ERP or spreadsheet software — enter production counts and shift data under guidance from a trainer or lead operator.

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