Transferable Skills Assessment Flashcards

Which framework is most commonly used in transferable skills analysis to categorize worker functions?

Answer: Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) worker function hierarchy

The DOT worker function hierarchy (data, people, things) is the foundational framework for classifying transferable skills in vocational evaluation.

A client worked as a medical billing specialist for 12 years and cannot return to that job due to a back injury. Which step should come FIRST in a transferable skills analysis?

Answer: Identify the DOT/O*NET code of the previous occupation

Identifying the occupational code of the previous job is the essential first step because it anchors the skill profile used for comparison.

In the VDARE (Vocational Diagnosis and Assessment of Residual Employability) methodology, what does the term 'residual' specifically refer to?

Answer: Worker traits and functional abilities remaining after impairment

In VDARE, 'residual' refers to the worker traits and physical/mental functional abilities that remain intact after the onset of a disability.

Which of the following best illustrates a 'specific vocational preparation' (SVP) consideration in transferable skills analysis?

Answer: The length of time required to learn a target occupation

SVP refers to the amount of time required to learn the techniques, acquire information, and develop the facility needed for average performance in a job.

A vocational evaluator is performing a TSA for a Social Security Disability hearing. Which software tool is specifically designed to match DOT worker traits against a claimant's RFC?

Answer: SkillTRAN

SkillTRAN is widely used in Social Security contexts to match occupational demands from the DOT against an individual's residual functional capacity.

When transferable skills exist but require minimal additional training, Social Security Administration guidelines generally describe this as:

Answer: Closely related transferable skills

The SSA uses the term 'closely related' when skills transfer with only minimal additional training required to perform another occupation.

Which age threshold does SSA policy treat as significant when evaluating whether transferable skills can be applied in disability determinations?

Answer: Age 50

At age 50, SSA policy begins applying more favorable rules regarding transferability, recognizing the increased difficulty of adapting to new work environments.