Reference Manual (API Version 1.8)

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Knowledge summary

https://services.onetcenter.org/v1.8/ws/online/occupations/[O*NET-SOC Code]/summary/knowledge

JSON XML

{
   "code" : "17-2051.00",
   "report" : "summary",
   "display" : "short",
   "element" : [
      {
         "id" : "2.C.3.b",
         "related" : "https://services.onetcenter.org/v1.8/ws/online/occupations/17-2051.00/related/knowledge/2.C.3.b",
         "name" : "Engineering and Technology",
         "description" : "Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services."
      },
      {
         "id" : "2.C.3.d",
         "related" : "https://services.onetcenter.org/v1.8/ws/online/occupations/17-2051.00/related/knowledge/2.C.3.d",
         "name" : "Building and Construction",
         "description" : "Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads."
      },
      ...
   ]
}

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This response returns the top knowledge descriptors for an occupation. Each element item includes the ID, name, and description of the corresponding Content Model element. The related attribute links to additional occupations where the element is important; see the Related occupations for Knowledge service.

Up to 5 descriptors are returned by default. To see all descriptors important to this occupation, set the optional display parameter to long.

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Summary report