What are KSAPCs (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Personal Charateristics)?
A job analysis consists of a thorough analysis of the job duties and knowledgees, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics (KSAPCs) required for success in a certain position. A selection plan extracts from the job analysis the key, essential KSAPCs and/or job duties that should be measured by the selection process. The steps for completing a job analysis are available at this site, but what, exactly, are KSAPCs as they pertain to performing a job analysis? Knowledge: A knowledge is a body of information that is applied directly to the performance of a duty. For example: Knowledge of construction standards, codes, laws, and regulations. Skill: A skill is a present, observable competence necessary to successfully perform a learned physical duty. For example: Skill to build basic wood furniture such as bookcases, tables, and benches from raw lumber. Ability: A present competence to perform an observable duty or to perform a non-observable duty that results in a product. For exampl
