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The profile chart that results for the DACUM analysis is a detailed and graphic

portrayal of the tasks or competencies required of successful workers in the

occupation being studied.  DACUM has been used successfully to analyze

occupations a the professional, managerial, supervisory, technical, skilled, and

semiskilled levels.  It has also been used to successfully conceptualize new roles

and positions.

A carefully chosen group of 5-12 experts from the occupational area form the

DACUM committee.  Committee members are recruited directly from business,

industry, government, or the professions.  The committee works under the

guidance of a facilitator for two days to develop the DACUM Research chart.  The

chart contains a list of general areas of competence called DUTIES and several

specific units of work, called TASKS, for each duty.  Brainstorming techniques are

used to obtain the collective expertise and consensus of the committee.  As the

committee determines each task, it is written on a card.  The cards are attached to

the wall in front of the committee.  The completed chart is a detailed graphic

profile of the duties and tasks performed by successful workers in the occupation.

The committee also identifies (1) the general knowledge and skills required of

successful workers, (2) the tools, equipment, supplies and materials used, (3) the worker behaviors considered essential for success, and (4) the future trends and concerns likely to cause job changes.  A trained facilitator carefully guides the structured brainstorming and small group discussion and consensus seeking

process.  The high level of interaction and synergy of the process produces

superior results for all occupational levels.

The DACUM Chart

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