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How an optician (dispensing) can use AI, task by task

O*NET 29-2081.00: Opticians, DispensingMedian pay $47,260/year (BLS, May 2025)21 tasksJob Zone 3: Medium preparation

Design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for client according to written optical prescription or specification. Assist client with inserting, removing, and caring for contact lenses. Assist client with selecting frames. Measure customer for size of eyeglasses and coordinate frames with facial and eye measurements and optical prescription. Prepare work order for optical laboratory containing instructions for grinding and mounting lenses in frames. Verify exactness of finished lens spectacles. Adjust frame and lens position to fit client. May shape or reshape frames. Includes contact lens opticians.

Your job title Type your own title and every prompt on this page updates to match. Also called: Certified Optician, Contact Lens Technician, Dispensing Optician, Licensed Dispensing Optician (LDO), Licensed Optician, Ophthalmic Dispenser, Optical Technician, Optician, Optometric Technician, Registered Optician.

Where AI fits in this job

AI-ready 5%AI-assist 47%Stays human 48%

Share of the job's tasks, weighted by how important and how frequent each task is (O*NET ratings). 1 AI-ready, 10 AI-assist and 10 human-led tasks out of 21. This measures where AI can help, not whether the job will disappear.

Information & paperwork

Thinking & planning

People & communication

Leading & teaching

Hands-on & physical

Shape of the job: importance of each kind of work activity (O*NET, 1 to 5).

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The most frequent, most important tasks where AI can help right away.

Recommend specific lenses, lens coatings, and frames to suit client needs.Answer questions · Several times a day
Sell goods such as contact lenses, spectacles, sunglasses, and goods related to eyes, in general.Sell & persuade · Several times a day
Maintain records of customer prescriptions, work orders, and payments.Write it up · Several times a day

💪 Lean into these

Core tasks that stay human. These skills get more valuable as the routine work gets automated.

Measure clients' bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers of eyes, using measuring devices.Hands-on care · Several times a day
Assist clients in selecting frames according to style and color, and ensure that frames are coordinated with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions.Hands-on care · Several times a day
Heat, shape, or bend plastic or metal frames to adjust eyeglasses to fit clients, using pliers and hands.Hands-on care · Several times a day

Skills to build & where you could move ↓

🔒 Many of these tasks involve people's information. Remove names and identifying details before using AI, or use only a tool your employer has approved.

AI can draft these 1

AI produces a usable first pass. You review it, fix it and own it.

Prepare work orders and instructions for grinding lenses and fabricating eyeglasses.

Several times a day

AI turns complex material into plain-language handouts.

Show prompt & steps

AI is great at turning complicated material into plain-language guides, handouts, FAQs and how-tos for a specific audience. You check it's accurate.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to prepare work orders and instructions for grinding lenses and fabricating eyeglasses.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, customer and personal service and production and processing.
Audience: [patients: what they already know and what worries them]
Topic: [paste the details about work orders and instructions]

Help me explain this to patients: (1) a 3-sentence plain-language version, (2) one everyday analogy, (3) the 5 questions they're most likely to ask, with short answers, (4) a one-page handout.

10-minute exercise: One-page explainer: work orders and instructions

Step 1Think of what patients ask you most about work orders and instructions.

Step 2Paste the official wording into [Topic] and describe them honestly in [Audience].

Step 3Check every answer is right for your workplace, then try the 3-sentence version on the next patient who asks.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Importance 4.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Prepare detailed work plans.. Also involves: Plan production or operational procedures or sequences..

AI can help you prep these 10

AI speeds up the prep, drafting or thinking. The core of the task is still yours.

Recommend specific lenses, lens coatings, and frames to suit client needs.

Several times a day

AI builds you an answer bank; exceptions and the human touch are yours.

Show prompt & steps

Build a personal answer bank with AI for the questions you get every day. In the moment, the human touch and the judgment about exceptions are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to recommend specific lenses, lens coatings, and frames to suit client needs.

Context: We use First Insight MaximEyes and HealthLine Systems Eyecom; the work draws on sales and marketing, customer and personal service and production and processing.
Need: [mobility, medication, equipment]
Options: [types]

Write clear comparisons and when to refer. Keep answers to 2-3 sentences and flag any that depend on the situation.

10-minute exercise: Device recommendations

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you recommend specific lenses, lens coatings and frames. Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Need] and [Options] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Save the answers you'd actually use and tweak each one the first time you send it.

Don't paste customers' personal details into AI tools. Describe the situation instead.

Importance 4.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Recommend types of assistive devices..

Sell goods such as contact lenses, spectacles, sunglasses, and goods related to eyes, in general.

Several times a day

AI preps talking points and practice; the relationship is yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps you: talking points, objection handling, tailored outreach and negotiation scenarios. The relationship and reading the room are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to sell goods such as contact lenses, spectacles, sunglasses, and goods related to eyes, in general.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, customer and personal service and production and processing.
Product or service: [hearing aids, pharmacy items, clinic service]
Audience: [patients, community]

Draft honest promotional copy and pricing displays. Keep claims honest, list likely objections with responses, and role-play the other side so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Health product marketing

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you sell goods.

Step 2Fill in [Product or service] and [Audience] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Ask for feedback on your answers and write down your best line for the real conversation.

Make sure every claim AI writes about your product is true and allowed. Over-promising is on you.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Merchandise healthcare products or services..

Maintain records of customer prescriptions, work orders, and payments.

Several times a day

AI drafts the structure and wording; the specifics and sign-off are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft the structure and standard wording. The specifics, the judgment calls and the sign-off are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to maintain records of customer prescriptions, work orders, and payments.

Context: We use First Insight MaximEyes and HealthLine Systems Eyecom.
Specialty: [chiropractic, dental, general]
What to capture: [conditions, meds, allergies, history]

Draft a medical history template with prompts. No patient data. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: History-taking template

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you maintain records of customer prescriptions. Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Specialty] and [What to capture] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Check every fact, name and number against your source before it goes anywhere. Recompute every total yourself.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Double-check every number. AI can make arithmetic and rounding mistakes.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Record patient medical histories..

Instruct clients in how to wear and care for eyeglasses.

Several times a day

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to instruct clients in how to wear and care for eyeglasses.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, customer and personal service and production and processing.
Device: [cane, meter, brace]
Patients: [general]

Plan teaching steps and teach-back. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Teaching device use to patients

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you instruct clients. Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Device] and [Patients] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Have the patient demonstrate before they leave.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.3/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment..

Perform administrative duties, such as tracking inventory and sales, submitting patient insurance information, and performing simple bookkeeping.

Several times a day

AI preps the paperwork; approving and paying stay with you.

Show prompt & steps

AI can prep the paperwork, extract details from documents and make checklists. Approving, paying and verifying stay with you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to perform administrative duties, such as tracking inventory and sales, submitting patient insurance information, and performing simple bookkeeping.

Context: We use First Insight MaximEyes and HealthLine Systems Eyecom.
Tasks: [registration, calls, forms]
Rules: [privacy]

Make task checklists and phone scripts. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Medical office tasks

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you perform administrative duties. Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Tasks] and [Rules] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Save the template and use it on the next one. Time both.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Perform clerical work in medical settings.. Also involves: Process medical billing information..

Obtain a customer's previous record, or verify a prescription with the examining optometrist or ophthalmologist.

Daily

AI preps the paperwork; approving and paying stay with you.

Show prompt & steps

AI can prep the paperwork, extract details from documents and make checklists. Approving, paying and verifying stay with you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to obtain a customer's previous record, or verify a prescription with the examining optometrist or ophthalmologist.

Context: We use First Insight MaximEyes and HealthLine Systems Eyecom.
What I verify: [prescriptions, orders, IDs]
Checks required: [your protocol]

Make a verification checklist. No patient details. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Patient information verification

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you obtain a customer's previous record (today). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [What I verify] and [Checks required] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Save the template and use it on the next one. Time both.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Verify accuracy of patient information.. Also involves: Gather medical information from patient histories.; Perform clerical work in medical settings..

Order and purchase frames and lenses.

Daily

AI preps the paperwork; approving and paying stay with you.

Show prompt & steps

AI can prep the paperwork, extract details from documents and make checklists. Approving, paying and verifying stay with you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to order and purchase frames and lenses.

Context: We use First Insight MaximEyes and HealthLine Systems Eyecom.
Supplies: [describe]
Rules: [codes, approvals]

Organize an order list. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Ordering medical supplies

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you order and purchase frames and lenses (today).

Step 2Fill in [Supplies] and [Rules] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Save the template and use it on the next one. Time both.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Importance 4.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Order medical supplies or equipment..

Show customers how to insert, remove, and care for their contact lenses.

Daily

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to show customers how to insert, remove, and care for their contact lenses.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, customer and personal service and production and processing.
Device: [cane, meter, brace]
Patients: [general]

Plan teaching steps and teach-back. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Teaching device use to patients

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you show customers how (today). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Device] and [Patients] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Have the patient demonstrate before they leave.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Instruct patients in the use of assistive equipment..

Arrange and maintain displays of optical merchandise.

Daily

AI preps talking points and practice; the relationship is yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps you: talking points, objection handling, tailored outreach and negotiation scenarios. The relationship and reading the room are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to arrange and maintain displays of optical merchandise.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, customer and personal service and production and processing.
Product or service: [hearing aids, pharmacy items, clinic service]
Audience: [patients, community]

Draft honest promotional copy and pricing displays. Keep claims honest, list likely objections with responses, and role-play the other side so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Health product marketing

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you arrange and maintain displays of optical merchandise (today).

Step 2Fill in [Product or service] and [Audience] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Ask for feedback on your answers and write down your best line for the real conversation.

Make sure every claim AI writes about your product is true and allowed. Over-promising is on you.

Importance 3.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Merchandise healthcare products or services..

Supervise the training of student opticians.

Weekly

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to supervise the training of student opticians.

Context: We use First Insight MaximEyes and HealthLine Systems Eyecom; the work draws on sales and marketing, customer and personal service and production and processing.
Technique: [procedure]
Learners: [providers, assistants]

Plan teaching with demonstration and supervised practice. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Teach clinical techniques

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you supervise the training of student opticians (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Technique] and [Learners] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Swap one AI example for a real story from your own work. Real stories are what people remember.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.2/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Train medical providers..

These stay human 10

They need your hands, your presence or your accountable judgment. Lean into them: they get more valuable as routine work is automated.

📏 Measured in this job (O*NET work context): Face-to-face discussions: every day · Contact with others: constant contact with others · Dealing with the public: extremely important · Physical closeness to others: moderately close (at arm's length)

Measure clients' bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers of eyes, using measuring devices.

Several times a day

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can help around the care: plain-language explanations for patients, study and revision, checklists and paperwork drafts. Use only tools your employer has approved for health information.

Prep prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to measure clients' bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers of eyes, using measuring devices.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, customer and personal service and production and processing.
Measurement: [impressions, body metrics, physiological tests]
Equipment: [tools]

List steps, accuracy tips and common errors. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Measurement routine

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you measure clients' bridge and eye size, temple length. Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Measurement] and [Equipment] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 5.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Measure the physical or physiological attributes of patients..

Assist clients in selecting frames according to style and color, and ensure that frames are coordinated with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions.

Several times a day

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Prep prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to assist clients in selecting frames according to style and color, and ensure that frames are coordinated with facial and eye measurements and optical prescriptions.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, customer and personal service and production and processing.
Device: [glasses, contacts]
Common issues: [fit, comfort]

List fitting and adjustment steps and patient instructions. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Eyewear fitting routine

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you assist clients. Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Device] and [Common issues] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 4.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Fit eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other vision aids.. Also involves: Recommend types of assistive devices..

Heat, shape, or bend plastic or metal frames to adjust eyeglasses to fit clients, using pliers and hands.

Several times a day

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Prep prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to heat, shape, or bend plastic or metal frames to adjust eyeglasses to fit clients, using pliers and hands.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, customer and personal service and production and processing.
Device: [glasses, contacts]
Common issues: [fit, comfort]

List fitting and adjustment steps and patient instructions. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Eyewear fitting routine

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you heat, shape, or bend plastic or metal frames. Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Device] and [Common issues] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Fit eyeglasses, contact lenses, or other vision aids..

Evaluate prescriptions in conjunction with clients' vocational and avocational visual requirements.

Several times a day

Your accountable call. Use AI as a sounding board beforehand.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI as a sounding board before you decide. Ask it to argue the other side, list what you might be overlooking, or organize the evidence.

Prep prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to evaluate prescriptions in conjunction with clients' vocational and avocational visual requirements.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, customer and personal service and production and processing.
Condition: [general, no patient details]
Options: [list]

Compare options on benefits, risks, evidence strength and patient preferences, with sources to verify. Argue the strongest case against my current view and list what extra information would change the decision. I make the final call.

10-minute exercise: Treatment options comparison

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you evaluate prescriptions. Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Condition] and [Options] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Use it to prepare for a shared decision conversation.

Importance 4.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Evaluate treatment options to guide medical decisions..

Verify that finished lenses are ground to specifications.

Several times a day

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Prep prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to verify that finished lenses are ground to specifications.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, customer and personal service and production and processing.
Device: [support, protection]
Specs: [describe]

List build steps and safety checks. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Medical device build

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you verify that finished lenses are ground to specifications.

Step 2Fill in [Device] and [Specs] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 4.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Fabricate medical devices..

Determine clients' current lens prescriptions, when necessary, using lensometers or lens analyzers and clients' eyeglasses.

Several times a day

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Prep prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to determine clients' current lens prescriptions, when necessary, using lensometers or lens analyzers and clients' eyeglasses.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, customer and personal service and production and processing.
Procedure: [dental, therapeutic]
Instruments: [list]

Summarize set-up, sequence and safety. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Instrument use refresher

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you determine clients' current lens prescriptions. Leave out names and identifying details.

Step 2Fill in [Procedure] and [Instruments] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 4.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment..

Assemble eyeglasses by cutting and edging lenses, and fitting the lenses into frames.

Daily

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Prep prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to assemble eyeglasses by cutting and edging lenses, and fitting the lenses into frames.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, customer and personal service and production and processing.
Device: [support, protection]
Specs: [describe]

List build steps and safety checks. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Medical device build

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you assemble eyeglasses (today).

Step 2Fill in [Device] and [Specs] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Fabricate medical devices..

Repair damaged frames.

Daily

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Prep prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to repair damaged frames.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, customer and personal service and production and processing.
Device: [glasses frames, dentures]
Damage: [describe]

List repair steps. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Assistive device repair

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you repair damaged frames (today).

Step 2Fill in [Device] and [Damage] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 3.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Repair medical or dental assistive devices..

Fabricate lenses to meet prescription specifications.

Daily

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Prep prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to fabricate lenses to meet prescription specifications.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, customer and personal service and production and processing.
Device: [support, protection]
Specs: [describe]

List build steps and safety checks. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Medical device build

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you fabricate lenses (today).

Step 2Fill in [Device] and [Specs] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Fabricate medical devices..

Grind lens edges, or apply coatings to lenses.

Daily

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Prep prompt

I work as an optician (dispensing). Part of my job is to grind lens edges, or apply coatings to lenses.

Context: The work draws on sales and marketing, customer and personal service and production and processing.
Device: [support, protection]
Specs: [describe]

List build steps and safety checks. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Medical device build

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you grind lens edges (today).

Step 2Fill in [Device] and [Specs] with the real details, then run the prompt.

Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins.

Importance 3.8/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Fabricate medical devices..

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Skills to build

From O*NET's ratings of how important each skill is in this job, matched to which part of the work it supports.

Stays human Deepen these

They power the human-led work, which is the part of the job AI can't take over.

Operations Monitoringimportance 2.5/5
Used in: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Quality Control Analysisimportance 2.6/5
Used in: Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials

With AI Use these to work with AI

When AI does the first draft, these are the skills you use to brief it and check what comes back.

Speakingimportance 4.0/5
Used in: Training and Teaching Others
Active Listeningimportance 3.9/5
Used in: Training and Teaching Others
Reading Comprehensionimportance 3.8/5
Used in: Training and Teaching Others
Critical Thinkingimportance 3.5/5
Used in: Training and Teaching Others

Where you could move

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Getting into this job

High school diploma is most common (46% of workers)

High school or less 46%
Certificate or some college 29%
Associate's 25%

On-the-job training: 6–12 months
Related experience: 6–12 months
Professional certification: important (3.7/5)

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