Problem solving on the job requires high skill levels as shown in Figure 11. A small number of responses fall at the lower proficiency levels; just one person indicated the lowest level of problem solving skills was required for his position.

Figure 11. Job problem solving by occupation

A high level of problem solving skills is required for non-work activities also. Figure 12 shows proficiency levels distributed in Levels 2 to 4; no one stated the minimum level of problem solving skills was adequate.

Figure 12. Home problem solving by occupation