Level ISCO 08 Code Title EN

1 1 Managers

2 11 Chief Executives, Senior Officials and

Legislators
3 111 Legislators and Senior Officials

4 1111 Legislators

4 1112 Senior Government Officials

4 1113 Traditional Chiefs and Heads of

Villages

4 1114 Senior Officials of Special-interest

Organizations

3 112 Managing Directors and Chief

Executives

4 1120 Managing Directors and Chief

Executives

2 12 Administrative and Commercial

Managers

3 121 Business Services and Administration

Managers
4 1211 Finance Managers

4 1212 Human Resource Managers

4 1213 Policy and Planning Managers

4 1219 Business Services and Administration

Managers Not Elsewhere Classified

3 122 Sales, Marketing and Development

Managers

4 1221 Sales and Marketing Managers

4 1222 Advertising and Public Relations

Managers

4 1223 Research and Development

Managers

2 13 Production and Specialized Services

Managers

3 131 Production Managers in Agriculture,

Forestry and Fisheries

4 1311 Agricultural and Forestry Production

Managers

4 1312 Aquaculture and Fisheries Production

Managers

3 132 Manufacturing, Mining, Construction

and Distribution Managers

4 1321 Manufacturing Managers

4 1322 Mining Managers

4 1323 Construction Managers

4 1324 Supply, Distribution and Related

Managers

3 133 Information and Communications

Technology Service managers

4 1330 Information and Communications

Technology Service Managers

3 134 Professional Services Managers

4 1341 Child Care Service Managers

4 1342 Health Service Managers

4 1343 Aged Care Service Managers

4 1344 Social Welfare Managers

4 1345 Education Managers

4 1346 Financial and Insurance Services

Branch managers

4 1349 Professional Services Managers Not

Elsewhere Classified

2 14 Hospitality, Retail and Other Services

Managers

3 141 Hotel and Restaurant Managers

4 1411 Hotel Managers

4 1412 Restaurant Managers

3 142 Retail and Wholesale Trade
Managers

4 1420 Retail and Wholesale Trade

Managers

3 143 Other Services Managers

4 1431 Sports, Recreation and Cultural

Centre Managers

4 1439 Services Managers Not Elsewhere

Classified

1 2 Professionals

2 21 Science and Engineering

Professionals

3 211 Physical and Earth Science

Professionals

4 2111 Physicists and Astronomers

4 2112 Meteorologists

4 2113 Chemists

4 2114 Geologists and geophysicists

3 212 Mathematicians, Actuaries and

Statisticians

4 2120 Mathematicians, Actuaries and

Statisticians

3 213 Life Science Professionals

4 2131 Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and

Related Professionals
4 2132 Farming, Forestry and Fisheries
Advisers

4 2133 Environmental Protection

Professionals

3 214 Engineering Professionals (excluding

Electrotechnology)

4 2141 Industrial and Production Engineers

4 2142 Civil Engineers

4 2143 Environmental Engineers

4 2144 Mechanical Engineers

4 2145 Chemical Engineers

4 2146 Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and

Related Professionals

4 2149 Engineering Professionals Not

Elsewhere Classified

3 215 Electrotechnology Engineers

4 2151 Electrical Engineers

4 2152 Electronics Engineers

4 2153 Telecommunications Engineers

3 216 Architects, Planners, Surveyors and

Designers

4 2161 Building Architects

4 2162 Landscape Architects

4 2163 Product and Garment Designers

4 2164 Town and Traffic Planners

4 2165 Cartographers and Surveyors

4 2166 Graphic and Multimedia Designers

2 22 Health Professionals

3 221 Medical Doctors

4 2211 Generalist Medical Practitioners

4 2212 Specialist Medical Practitioners

3 222 Nursing and Midwifery Professionals

4 2221 Nursing Professionals

4 2222 Midwifery Professionals

3 223 Traditional and Complementary

Medicine Professionals

4 2230 Traditional and Complementary

Medicine Professionals

3 224 Paramedical Practitioners

4 2240 Paramedical Practitioners

3 225 Veterinarians

4 2250 Veterinarians

3 226 Other Health Professionals

4 2261 Dentists

4 2262 Pharmacists

4 2263 Environmental and Occupational

Health and Hygiene Professionals

4 2264 Physiotherapists

4 2265 Dieticians and Nutritionists

4 2266 Audiologists and Speech Therapists

4 2267 Optometrists and Ophthalmic

Opticians

4 2269 Health Professionals Not Elsewhere

Classified

2 23 Teaching Professionals

3 231 University and Higher Education

Teachers

4 2310 University and Higher Education

Teachers

3 232 Vocational education teachers

4 2320 Vocational Education Teachers

3 233 Secondary Education Teachers

4 2330 Secondary Education Teachers

3 234 Primary School and Early Childhood

Teachers

4 2341 Primary School Teachers

4 2342 Early Childhood Educators

3 235 Other Teaching Professionals

4 2351 Education Methods Specialists

4 2352 Special Needs Teachers

4 2353 Other Language Teachers

4 2354 Other Music Teachers

4 2355 Other Arts Teachers

4 2356 Information Technology Trainers

4 2359 Teaching Professionals Not

Elsewhere Classified

2 24 Business and Administration

Professionals

3 241 Finance Professionals

4 2411 Accountants
4 2412 Financial and Investment Advisers

4 2413 Financial Analysts

3 242 Administration Professionals

4 2421 Management and Organization

Analysts

4 2422 Policy Administration Professionals

4 2423 Personnel and Careers Professionals

4 2424 Training and Staff Development

Professionals

3 243 Sales, Marketing and Public

Relations Professionals

4 2431 Advertising and Marketing

Professionals

4 2432 Public Relations Professionals

4 2433 Technical and Medical Sales

Professionals (excluding ICT)

4 2434 Information and Communications

Technology Sales Professionals

2 25 Information and Communications

Technology Professionals

3 251 Software and Applications

Developers and Analysts

4 2511 Systems Analysts

4 2512 Software Developers

4 2513 Web and Multimedia Developers

4 2514 Applications Programmers

4 2519 Software and Applications

Developers and Analysts Not
Elsewhere Classified
3 252 Database and Network Professionals

4 2521 Database Designers and

Administrators

4 2522 Systems Aministrators

4 2523 Computer Network Professionals

4 2529 Database and Network Professionals

Not Elsewhere Classified

2 26 Legal, Social and Cultural

Professionals

3 261 Legal Professionals

4 2611 Lawyers

4 2612 Judges

4 2619 Legal Professionals Not Elsewhere

Classified

3 262 Librarians, Archivists and Curators

4 2621 Archivists and Curators

4 2622 Librarians and Related Information

Professionals
3 263 Social and Religious Professionals

4 2631 Economists

4 2632 Sociologists, Anthropologists and

Related Professionals

4 2633 Philosophers, Historians and Political

Scientists

4 2634 Psychologists

4 2635 Social Work and Counselling

Professionals

4 2636 Religious Professionals

3 264 Authors, Journalists and Linguists

4 2641 Authors and Related Writers

4 2642 Journalists

4 2643 Translators, Interpreters and Other

Linguists

3 265 Creative and Performing Artists

4 2651 Visual Artists

4 2652 Musicians, Singers and Composers

4 2653 Dancers and Choreographers

4 2654 Film, Stage and Related Directors

and Producers
4 2655 Actors

4 2656 Announcers on Radio, Television and

Other Media

4 2659 Creative and Performing Artists Not

Elsewhere Classified

1 3 Technicians and Associate

Professionals

2 31 Science and Engineering Associate

Professionals

3 311 Physical and Engineering Science

Technicians

4 3111 Chemical and Physical Science

Technicians

4 3112 Civil Engineering Technicians

4 3113 Electrical Engineering Technicians

4 3114 Electronics Engineering Technicians

4 3115 Mechanical Engineering Technicians

4 3116 Chemical Engineering Technicians

4 3117 Mining and metallurgical technicians

4 3118 Draughtspersons

4 3119 Physical and Engineering Science

Technicians Not Elsewhere Classified

3 312 Mining, Manufacturing and

Construction Supervisors
4 3121 Mining Supervisors

4 3122 Manufacturing Supervisors

4 3123 Construction Supervisors

3 313 Process Control Technicians

4 3131 Power Production Plant Operators

4 3132 Incinerator and Water Treatment

Plant Operators

4 3133 Chemical Processing Plant

Controllers

4 3134 Petroleum and Natural Gas Refining

Plant Operators

4 3135 Metal Production Process Controllers

4 3139 Process Control Technicians Not

Elsewhere Classified

3 314 Life Science Technicians and Related

Associate Professionals

4 3141 Life Science Technicians (excluding

Medical)

4 3142 Agricultural Technicians

4 3143 Forestry Technicians

3 315 Ship and Aircraft Controllers and

Technicians

4 3151 Ships' Engineers

4 3152 Ships' Deck Officers and Pilots

4 3153 Aircraft Pilots and Related Associate

Professionals

4 3154 Air Traffic Controllers

4 3155 Air Traffic Safety Electronics

Technicians

2 32 Health Associate Professionals

3 321 Medical and Pharmaceutical

Technicians

4 3211 Medical Imaging and Therapeutic

Equipment Technicians

4 3212 Medical and Pathology Laboratory

Technicians

4 3213 Pharmaceutical Technicians and

Assistants

4 3214 Medical and Dental Prosthetic

Technicians

3 322 Nursing and Midwifery Associate

Professionals

4 3221 Nursing Associate Professionals

4 3222 Midwifery Associate Professionals

3 323 Traditional and Complementary

Medicine Associate Professionals

4 3230 Traditional and Complementary

Medicine Associate Professionals

3 324 Veterinary Technicians and

Assistants
4 3240 Veterinary Technicians and
Assistants

3 325 Other Health Associate Professionals

4 3251 Dental Assistants and Therapists

4 3252 Medical Records and Health

Information Technicians

4 3253 Community Health Workers

4 3254 Dispensing Opticians

4 3255 Physiotherapy Technicians and

Assistants

4 3256 Medical Assistants

4 3257 Environmental and Occupational

Health Inspectors and Associates

4 3258 Ambulance Workers

4 3259 Health Associate Professionals Not

Elsewhere Classified

2 33 Business and Administration

Associate Professionals

3 331 Financial and Mathematical Associate

Professionals

4 3311 Securities and Finance Dealers and

Brokers

4 3312 Credit and Loans Officers

4 3313 Accounting Associate Professionals

4 3314 Statistical, Mathematical and Related
Associate Professionals

4 3315 Valuers and Loss Assessors

3 332 Sales and Purchasing Agents and

Brokers

4 3321 Insurance Representatives

4 3322 Commercial Sales Representatives

4 3323 Buyers

4 3324 Trade Brokers

3 333 Business Services Agents

4 3331 Clearing and Forwarding Aents

4 3332 Conference and Event Planners

4 3333 Employment agents and contractors

4 3334 Real Estate Agents and Property

Managers

4 3339 Business Services Agents Not

Elsewhere Classified

3 334 Administrative and Specialized

Secretaries

4 3341 Office Supervisors

4 3342 Legal Secretaries

4 3343 Administrative and Executive
Secretaries

4 3344 Medical Secretaries

3 335 Government Regulatory Associate

Professionals

4 3351 Customs and Border Inspectors

4 3352 Government Tax and Excise Officials

4 3353 Government Social Benefits Officials

4 3354 Government Licensing Officials

4 3355 Police Inspectors and Detectives

4 3359 Government Regulatory

AssociatePprofessionals Not
Elsewhere Classified
2 34 Legal, Social, Cultural and Related
Associate Professionals

3 341 Legal, Social and Religious Associate

Professionals

4 3411 Legal and Related Associate

Professionals

4 3412 Social Work Associate Professionals

4 3413 Religious Associate Professionals

3 342 Sports and Fitness Workers

4 3421 Athletes and Sports Players

4 3422 Sports Coaches, Instructors and
Officials

4 3423 Fitness and Recreation Instructors

and Programme Leaders

3 343 Artistic, Cultural and Culinary

Associate Professionals

4 3431 Photographers

4 3432 Interior Designers and Decorators

4 3433 Gallery, Museum and Library

Technicians

4 3434 Chefs

4 3435 Other Artistic and Cultural Associate

Professionals

2 35 Information and Communications

Technicians

3 351 Information and Communications

Technology Operations and User
Support Technicians
4 3511 Information and Communications
Technology Operations Technicians

4 3512 Information and Communications

Technology User Support
Technicians
4 3513 Computer Network and Systems
Technicians

4 3514 Web Technicians

3 352 Telecommunications and

Broadcasting Technicians

4 3521 Broadcasting and Audio-visual

Technicians
4 3522 Telecommunications Engineering
Technicians

1 4 Clerical Support Workers

2 41 General and Keyboard Clerks

3 411 General Office Clerks

4 4110 General Office Clerks

3 412 Secretaries (general)

4 4120 Secretaries (general)

3 413 Keyboard Operators

4 4131 Typists and Word Processing

Operators

4 4132 Data Entry Clerks

2 42 Customer Services Clerks

3 421 Tellers, Money Collectors and

Related Clerks

4 4211 Bank Tellers and Related Clerks

4 4212 Bookmakers, Croupiers and Related

Gaming Workers

4 4213 Pawnbrokers and Money-lenders

4 4214 Debt Collectors and Related Workers

3 422 Client Information Workers

4 4221 Travel Consultants and Clerks

4 4222 Contact Centre Information Clerks

4 4223 Telephone Switchboard Operators

4 4224 Hotel Receptionists

4 4225 Inquiry Clerks

4 4226 Receptionists (general)

4 4227 Survey and Market Research

Interviewers

4 4229 Client Information Workers Not

Elsewhere Classified

2 43 Numerical and Material Recording

Clerks

3 431 Numerical Clerks

4 4311 Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerks

4 4312 Statistical, Finance and Insurance

Clerks

4 4313 Payroll Clerks

3 432 Material Recording and Transport

Clerks

4 4321 Stock Clerks

4 4322 Production Clerks

4 4323 Transport Clerks

2 44 Other Clerical Support Workers

3 441 Other Clerical Support Workers

4 4411 Library Clerks

4 4412 Mail Carriers and Sorting Clerks

4 4413 Coding, Proofreading and Related

Clerks

4 4414 Scribes and Related Workers

4 4415 Filing and Copying Clerks

4 4416 Personnel Clerks

4 4419 Clerical Support Workers Not

Elsewhere Classified

1 5 Service and Sales Workers

2 51 Personal Service Workers

3 511 Travel Attendants, Conductors and

Guides

4 5111 Travel Attendants and Travel

Stewards

4 5112 Transport Conductors

4 5113 Travel Guides

3 512 Cooks

4 5120 Cooks

3 513 Waiters and Bartenders

4 5131 Waiters

4 5132 Bartenders

3 514 Hairdressers, Beauticians and

Related Workers

4 5141 Hairdressers

4 5142 Beauticians and Related Workers

3 515 Building and Housekeeping

Supervisors

4 5151 Cleaning and Housekeeping

Supervisors in Offices, Hotels and
Other Establishments
4 5152 Domestic Housekeepers

4 5153 Building Caretakers

3 516 Other Personal Services Workers

4 5161 Astrologers, Fortune-tellers and

Related Workers

4 5162 Companions and Valets

4 5163 Undertakers and Embalmers

4 5164 Pet Groomers and Animal Care

Workers

4 5165 Driving Instructors

4 5169 Personal Services Workers Not

Elsewhere Classified

2 52 Sales Workers

3 521 Street and Market Salespersons

4 5211 Stall and Market Salespersons

4 5212 Street Food Salespersons

3 522 Shop Aalespersons

4 5221 Shopkeepers

4 5222 Shop Supervisors

4 5223 Shop Sales Assistants

3 523 Cashiers and Ticket Clerks

4 5230 Cashiers and Ticket Clerks

3 524 Other Sales Workers

4 5241 Fashion and Other Models

4 5242 Sales Demonstrators

4 5243 Door-to-door Salespersons

4 5244 Contact Centre Salespersons

4 5245 Service Station Attendants

4 5246 Food Service Counter Attendants

4 5249 Sales Workers Not Elsewhere

Classified

2 53 Personal Care Workers

3 531 Child Care Workers and Teachers'

Aides

4 5311 Child Care Workers

4 5312 Teachers' Aides

3 532 Personal Care Workers in Health

Services

4 5321 Health Care Assistants

4 5322 Home-based Personal Care Workers

4 5329 Personal Care Workers in Health

Services Not Elsewhere Classified

2 54 Protective Services Workers

3 541 Protective Services Workers

4 5411 Fire Fighters

4 5412 Police Officers

4 5413 Prison Guards

4 5414 Security Guards

4 5419 Protective Services Workers Not

Elsewhere Classified

1 6 Skilled Agricultural, Forestry and

Fishery Workers

2 61 Market-oriented Skilled Agricultural

Workers

3 611 Market Gardeners and Crop Growers

4 6111 Field Crop and Vegetable Growers

4 6112 Tree and Shrub Crop Growers

4 6113 Gardeners, Horticultural and Nursery

Growers

4 6114 Mixed Crop Growers

3 612 Animal Producers

4 6121 Livestock and Dairy Producers

4 6122 Poultry Producers

4 6123 Apiarists and Sericulturists

4 6129 Animal Producers Not Elsewhere
Classified

3 613 Mixed Crop and Animal Producers

4 6130 Mixed Crop and Animal Producers

2 62 Market-Oriented Skilled Forestry,

Fishery and Hunting Workers

3 621 Forestry and Related Workers

4 6210 Forestry and Related Workers

3 622 Fishery Workers, Hunters and

Trappers

4 6221 Aquaculture Workers

4 6222 Inland and Coastal Waters Fishery

Workers

4 6223 Deep-sea Fishery Workers

4 6224 Hunters and Trappers

2 63 Subsistence Farmers, Fishers,

Hunters and Gatherers

3 631 Subsistence Crop Farmers

4 6310 Subsistence Crop Farmers

3 632 Subsistence Livestock Farmers

4 6320 Subsistence Livestock Farmers

3 633 Subsistence Mixed Crop and
Livestock Farmers

4 6330 Subsistence Mixed Crop and

Livestock Farmers

3 634 Subsistence Fishers, Hunters,

Trappers and Gatherers

4 6340 Subsistence Fishers, Hunters,

Trappers and Gatherers

1 7 Craft and Related Trades Workers

2 71 Building and Related Trades Workers

(excluding Electricians)

3 711 Building Frame and Related Trades

Workers

4 7111 House Builders

4 7112 Bricklayers and Related Workers

4 7113 Stonemasons, Stone Cutters,

Splitters and Carvers

4 7114 Concrete Placers, Concrete Finishers

and Related Workers

4 7115 Carpenters and Joiners

4 7119 Building Frame and Related Trades

Workers Not Elsewhere Classified

3 712 Building Finishers and Related

Trades Workers

4 7121 Roofers

4 7122 Floor Layers and Tile Setters

4 7123 Plasterers

4 7124 Insulation Workers

4 7125 Glaziers

4 7126 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters

4 7127 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Mechanics

3 713 Painters, Building Structure Cleaners

and Related Trades Workers

4 7131 Painters and Related Workers

4 7132 Spray Painters and Varnishers

4 7133 Building Structure Cleaners

2 72 Metal, Machinery and Related Trades

Workers

3 721 Sheet and Structural Metal Workers,

Moulders and Welders, and Related
Workers
4 7211 Metal Moulders and Coremakers

4 7212 Welders and Flame Cutters

4 7213 Sheet Metal Workers

4 7214 Structural Metal Preparers and

Erectors

4 7215 Riggers and Cable Splicers

3 722 Blacksmiths, Toolmakers and Related
Trades Workers

4 7221 Blacksmiths, Hammersmiths and

Forging Press Workers

4 7222 Toolmakers and Related Workers

4 7223 Metal Working Machine Tool Setters

and Operators

4 7224 Metal Polishers, Wheel Grinders and

Tool Sharpeners

3 723 Machinery Mechanics and Repairers

4 7231 Motor Vehicle Mechanics and

Repairers

4 7232 Aircraft Engine Mechanics and

Repairers

4 7233 Agricultural and Industrial Machinery

Mechanics and Repairers

4 7234 Bicycle and Related Repairers

2 73 Handicraft and Printing Workers

3 731 Handicraft Workers

4 7311 Precision-instrument Makers and

Repairers

4 7312 Musical Instrument Makers and

Tuners

4 7313 Jewellery and Precious Metal

Workers

4 7314 Potters and Related Workers

4 7315 Glass Makers, Cutters, Grinders and
Finishers

4 7316 Sign Writers, Decorative Painters,

Engravers and Etchers

4 7317 Handicraft Workers in Wood,

Basketry and Related Materials

4 7318 Handicraft Workers in Textile, Leather

and Related Materials

4 7319 Handicraft Workers Not Elsewhere

Classified

3 732 Printing Trades Workers

4 7321 Pre-press Technicians

4 7322 Printers

4 7323 Print Finishing and Binding Workers

2 74 Electrical and Electronics Trades

Workers

3 741 Electrical Equipment Installers and

Repairers

4 7411 Building and Related Electricians

4 7412 Electrical Mechanics and Fitters

4 7413 Electrical Line Installers and

Repairers

3 742 Electronics and Telecommunications

Installers and Repairers

4 7421 Electronics Mechanics and Servicers

4 7422 Information and Communications
Technology Installers and Servicers

2 75 Food Processing, Woodworking,

Garment and Other Craft and Related
Trades Workers
3 751 Food Processing and Related Trades
Workers

4 7511 Butchers, Fishmongers and Related

Food Preparers

4 7512 Bakers, Pastry-cooks and

Confectionery Makers

4 7513 Dairy Products Makers

4 7514 Fruit, Vegetable and Related

Preservers

4 7515 Food and Beverage Tasters and

Graders

4 7516 Tobacco Preparers and Tobacco

Products Makers

3 752 Wood Treaters, Cabinet-makers and

Related Trades Workers

4 7521 Wood Treaters

4 7522 Cabinet-makers and Related Workers

4 7523 Woodworking Machine Tool Setters

and Operators

3 753 Garment and Related Trades

Workers

4 7531 Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and

Hatters

4 7532 Garment and Related Patternmakers

and Cutters
4 7533 Sewing, Embroidery and Related
Workers

4 7534 Upholsterers and Related Workers

4 7535 Pelt Dressers, Tanners and

Fellmongers

4 7536 Shoemakers and Related Workers

3 754 Other Craft and Related Workers

4 7541 Underwater Divers

4 7542 Shotfirers and Blasters

4 7543 Product Graders and Testers (except

Foods and Beverages)

4 7544 Fumigators and Other Pest and

Weed Controllers

4 7549 Craft and Related Workers not

Elsewhere Classified

1 8 Plant and Machine Operators, and

Assemblers

2 81 Stationary Plant and Machine

Operators

3 811 Mining and Mineral Processing Plant

Operators

4 8111 Miners and Quarriers

4 8112 Mineral and Stone Processing Plant

Operators

4 8113 Well Drillers and Borers and Related

Workers
4 8114 Cement, Stone and Other Mineral
Products Machine Operators

3 812 Metal Processing and Finishing Plant

Operators

4 8121 Metal Processing Plant Operators

4 8122 Metal Finishing, Plating and Coating

Machine Operators

3 813 Chemical and Photographic Products

Plant and Machine Operators

4 8131 Chemical Products Plant and

Machine Operators

4 8132 Photographic Products Machine

Operators

3 814 Rubber, Plastic and Paper Products

Machine Operators

4 8141 Rubber Products Machine Operators

4 8142 Plastic Products Machine Operators

4 8143 Paper Products Machine Operators

3 815 Textile, Fur and Leather Products

Machine Operators

4 8151 Fibre Preparing, Spinning and

Winding Machine Operators

4 8152 Weaving and Knitting Machine

Operators

4 8153 Sewing Machine Operators

4 8154 Bleaching, Dyeing and Fabric

Cleaning Machine Operators
4 8155 Fur and Leather Preparing Machine
Operators

4 8156 Shoemaking and Related Machine

Operators

4 8157 Laundry Machine Operators

4 8159 Textile, Fur and Leather Products

Machine Operators Not Elsewhere
Classified
3 816 Food and Related Products Machine
Operators

4 8160 Food and Related Products Machine

Operators

3 817 Wood Processing and Papermaking

Plant Operators

4 8171 Pulp and Papermaking Plant

Operators

4 8172 Wood Processing Plant Operators

3 818 Other Stationary Plant and Machine

Operators

4 8181 Glass and Ceramics Plant Operators

4 8182 Steam Engine and Boiler Operators

4 8183 Packing, Bottling and Labelling

Machine Operators

4 8189 Stationary Plant and Machine

Operators Not Elsewhere Classified

2 82 Assemblers

3 821 Assemblers
4 8211 Mechanical Machinery Assemblers

4 8212 Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Assemblers

4 8219 Assemblers Not Elsewhere Classified

2 83 Drivers and Mobile Plant Operators

3 831 Locomotive Engine Drivers and

Related Workers

4 8311 Locomotive Engine Drivers

4 8312 Railway Brake, Signal and Switch

Operators

3 832 Car, Van and Motorcycle Drivers

4 8321 Motorcycle Drivers

4 8322 Car, Taxi and Van Drivers

3 833 Heavy Truck and Bus Drivers

4 8331 Bus and Tram Drivers

4 8332 Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers

3 834 Mobile Plant Operators

4 8341 Mobile Farm and Forestry Plant

Operators

4 8342 Earthmoving and Related Plant

Operators
4 8343 Crane, hoist and related plant
operators

4 8344 Lifting Truck Operators

3 835 Ships' Deck Crews and Related

Workers

4 8350 Ships' Deck Crews and Related

Workers

1 9 Elementary Occupations

2 91 Cleaners and Helpers

3 911 Domestic, Hotel and Office Cleaners

and Helpers

4 9111 Domestic Cleaners and Helpers

4 9112 Cleaners and Helpers in Offices,

Hotels and Other Establishments

3 912 Vehicle, Window, Laundry and Other

Hand Cleaning Workers

4 9121 Hand Launderers and Pressers

4 9122 Vehicle Cleaners

4 9123 Window Cleaners

4 9129 Other Cleaning Workers

2 92 Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery

Labourers

3 921 Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery

Labourers
4 9211 Crop Farm Labourers

4 9212 Livestock Farm Labourers

4 9213 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm

Labourers

4 9214 Garden and Horticultural Labourers

4 9215 Forestry Labourers

4 9216 Fishery and Aquaculture Labourers

2 93 Labourers in Mining, Construction,

Manufacturing and Transport

3 931 Mining and Construction Labourers

4 9311 Mining and Quarrying Labourers

4 9312 Civil Engineering Labourers

4 9313 Building Construction Labourers

3 932 Manufacturing Labourers

4 9321 Hand Packers

4 9329 Manufacturing Labourers Not

Elsewhere Classified

3 933 Transport and Storage Labourers

4 9331 Hand and Pedal Vehicle Drivers

4 9332 Drivers of Animal-drawn Vehicles and
Machinery

4 9333 Freight Handlers

4 9334 Shelf Fillers

2 94 Food Preparation Assistants

3 941 Food Preparation Assistants

4 9411 Fast Food Preparers

4 9412 Kitchen Helpers

2 95 Street and Related Sales and Service

Workers

3 951 Street and Related Service Workers

4 9510 Street and Related Service Workers

3 952 Street Vendors (excluding Food)

4 9520 Street Vendors (excluding Food)

2 96 Refuse Workers and Other

Elementary Workers

3 961 Refuse Workers

4 9611 Garbage and Recycling Collectors

4 9612 Refuse Sorters

4 9613 Sweepers and Related Labourers

3 962 Other Elementary Workers

4 9621 Messengers, Package Deliverers and

Luggage Porters

4 9622 Odd Job Persons

4 9623 Meter Readers and Vending-machine

Collectors

4 9624 Water and Firewood Collectors

4 9629 Elementary Workers Not Elsewhere

Classified

1 0 Armed Forces Occupations

2 01 Commissioned Armed forces Officers

3 011 Commissioned Armed Forces

Officers

4 0110 Commissioned Armed Forces

Officers

2 02 Non-commissioned Armed Forces

Officers

3 021 Non-commissioned Armed Forces

Officers

4 0210 Non-commissioned Armed Forces

Officers

2 03 Armed Forces Occupations, Other

Ranks

3 031 Armed Forces Occupations, Other

Ranks
4 0310 Armed Forces Occupations, Other
Ranks
Definition

Managers plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate

the overall activities of enterprises, governments
and other organizations, or of organizational units
within them, and formulate
Chief executives, and review
senior officials their
and legislators
formulate and review the policies, and plan, direct,
coordinate and evaluate the overall activities, of
Legislators and senior officials determine,
enterprises, governments and other organizations
formulate, advise on and direct the
implementation of policies of national, state,
regional or local governments or communities, and
of special interest organizations. They make,
Legislators determine, formulate, and direct
policies of national, state, regional or local
governments and international governmental
agencies, and make, ratify, amend or repeal laws,
public
Seniorrules and regulations.
government They include
officials advise elected
governments
on policy matters, oversee the interpretation and
implementation of government policies and
legislation by government departments and
agencies, represent their country abroad and act
Traditional chiefs and heads of villages perform a
variety of legislative, administrative and
ceremonial tasks and duties, determined by
ancient traditions, as well as by the division of
rights and responsibilities between village chiefs
and the local, regional and national authorities.
Senior officials of special-interest organizations
determine, formulate and direct the
implementation of policies of special-interest
organizations, such as political-party
organizations, trade unions, employers'
organizations, trade and industry associations,
humanitarian or charity
Managing directors andorganizations, or sports
chief executives formulate
and review the policies and plan, direct,
coordinate and evaluate the overall activities of
enterprises or organizations (except special-
interest
Managing organizations and
directors and government
chief executives formulate
and review the policies and plan, direct,
coordinate and evaluate the overall activities of
enterprises or organizations (except special-
interest organizations and government
departments) with the support of other managers,
Administrative and commercial managers plan,
organize, direct, control and coordinate the
financial, administrative, human resource, policy,
planning, research and development, advertising,
public relations, and sales and marketing activities
of enterprises and organizations, or of enterprises
Business services and administration managers
plan, organize, direct, control and coordinate the
financial, administrative, human resource, policy
and planning activities of organizations, or of
Finance managers plan, direct and coordinate the
financial operations of an enterprise or
organization, in consultation with senior managers
and with managers of other departments or
Human resource managers, plan, direct and
coordinate policies concerning the personnel,
industrial relations and occupational health and
safety activities of an enterprise or organization, or
Policy and planning managers plan, organize,
direct and coordinate policy advice and strategic
planning activities within government or for non-
government organizations and private sector
This unit group covers business services and
administration managers not classified elsewhere
in Minor Group 121: Business Services and
Administration Managers. For instance, the group
Sales, marketing and development managers
plan, organize, direct, control and coordinate the
advertising, public relations, research and
development, and sales and marketing activities
Sales and marketing managers plan, direct and
coordinate the sales and marketing activities of an
enterprise or organization, or of enterprises that
provide sales and marketing services to other
Advertising and public relations managers plan,
direct and coordinate the advertising, public
relations and public information activities of
enterprises and organizations or of enterprises
Research and development managers plan, direct
and coordinate the research and development
activities of an enterprise or organization or of
enterprises that provide related services to other
Production and specialized services managers
plan direct and coordinate the production of the
goods and the provision of the specialized
professional and technical services provided by an
enterprise or organization either as the manager
of a department
Production or as in
managers theagriculture,
general manager
forestryofand
an
fisheries plan, direct, and coordinate production in
large scale agricultural, horticultural, forestry
aquaculture and fishery operations such as
Agricultural and forestry production managers
plan, direct, and coordinate production in large
scale agricultural, horticultural and forestry
operations such as plantations, large ranches,
Aquaculture and fisheries production managers
plan, direct, and coordinate production in large-
scale aquaculture and fishery operations to catch
and harvest fish and shellfish, and to grow fish
Manufacturing, mining, construction, and
distribution managers plan, organize, and
coordinate the manufacturing, mineral extraction,
construction, supply, storage and transportation
Manufacturing managers plan, direct and
coordinate activities concerned with the
production of goods, the production and
distribution of electricity gas and water, and the
Mining managers plan, direct and coordinate the
production of activities of mining, quarrying and oil
and gas extraction operations, either as the
manager of a department or as the general
Construction managers plan, direct and
coordinate the construction of civil engineering
projects, buildings and dwellings, either as the
manager of a department or as the general
Supply, distribution and related managers plan,
direct and coordinate passenger transportation
systems and facilities and the supply,
transportation, storage and distribution of goods,
Information and communications technology
service managers plan, direct, and coordinate the
acquisition, development, maintenance and use of
computer and telecommunication systems, either
Information and communications technology
service managers plan, direct and coordinate the
acquisition, development, maintenance and use of
computer and telecommunication systems, either
Professional services managers plan, direct and
coordinate the provision of childcare, health,
welfare, education and other professional
services, and manage the branches of institutions
Child care service managers plan, direct, and
coordinate and evaluate the provision of care for
children in before-school, after-school, vacation
and day care centres and services.
Health service managers plan, direct, coordinate
and evaluate the provision of clinical and
community health care services in hospitals,
clinics, public health agencies and similar
Aged care service managers plan, direct
coordinate and evaluate the provision of
residential and personal care services for
individuals and families who are in need of such
Social welfare managers plan, direct and
coordinate the provision of social and community
service programmes such as income support,
family assistance, children’s services and other
Education managers plan, direct, coordinate and
evaluate the educational and administrative
aspects of education services, primary and
secondary schools, colleges and faculties and
Financial and insurance services branch
managers plan, direct, and coordinate the
branches of institutions that provide financial and
insurance services, such as banks, building
This unit group covers managers who plan, direct
coordinate and evaluate the provision of
specialized professional and technical services
and are not classified in Minor Group 121:
Hospitality, shop and related services managers
plan, organize and direct the operations of
establishments which provide accommodation,
hospitality, retail and other services. Competent
Hotel and restaurant managers plan, organize and
direct the operations of establishments that
provide accommodation, meals, beverages and
other hospitality services.
Hotel managers plan, organize and direct the
operations of hotels, motels and similar
establishments to provide guest accommodation
and other services.
Restaurant managers plan, organize and direct
the operations of cafes, restaurants and related
establishments to provide dining and catering
services.
Retail and wholesale trade managers plan,
organize, coordinate and control the operations of
establishments that sell goods on a retail or
wholesale basis. They are responsible for the
Retail and wholesale trade managers, plan,
organize, co-ordinate and control the operations of
establishments that sell goods on a retail or
wholesale basis. They are responsible for the
Other services managers plan, organize, and
control the operations of establishments that
provide sporting, cultural, recreational, travel,
customer contact and other amenity services.
Sports, recreation and cultural centre managers
plan, organize and control the operations of
establishments that provide sporting, artistic,
theatrical and other recreational and amenity
This unit group covers managers that plan, direct
and coordinate the provision of services and are
not classified in Sub-major Group 13: Production
and Specialized Services Managers or elsewhere
Professionals increase the existing stock of
knowledge; apply scientific or artistic concepts
and theories; teach about the foregoing in a
systematic manner; or engage in any combination
Science and engineering professionals conduct
research, improve or develop concepts, theories
and operational methods, or apply scientific
knowledge relating to fields such as physics,
Physical and earth science professionals conduct
research; improve or develop concepts, theories
and operational methods, or apply scientific
knowledge relating to physics, astronomy,
Physicists and astronomers conduct research and
improve or develop concepts, theories and
operational methods concerning matter, space,
time, energy, forces and fields and the
Meteorologists prepare short-term or long-term
weather forecasts used in aviation, shipping,
agriculture and other areas and for the information
of the general public. They conduct research
Chemists conduct research, improve or develop
concepts, theories and operational methods, or
apply scientific knowledge relating to chemistry, to
develop new knowledge or products and for
Geologists and geophysicists conduct research;
improve or develop concepts, theories and
operational methods, or apply scientific knowledge
relating to geology and geophysics in such fields
Mathematicians, actuaries and statisticians
conduct research, improve or develop
mathematical, actuarial and statistical concepts,
theories and operational models and techniques;
Mathematicians, actuaries and statisticians
conduct research and improve or develop
mathematical, actuarial and statistical concepts,
theories and operational methods and techniques
Life science professionals apply knowledge
gained from research into human, animal and
plant life and their interactions with each other and
the environment to develop new knowledge,
Biologists, botanists, zoologists and related
professionals study living organisms and their
interactions with each other and with the
environment, and apply this knowledge to solve
Farming, forestry and fisheries advisers study and
provide assistance and advice on farm, forestry
and fisheries management, including cultivation,
fertilization, harvesting, soil erosion and
Environmental protection professionals study and
assess the effects on the environment of human
activity such as air, water and noise pollution, soil
contamination, climate change, toxic waste and
Engineering professionals (excluding
electrotechnology) design, plan and organize the
testing, construction, installation and maintenance
of structures, machines and their components,
Industrial and production engineers conduct
research and design, organize and oversee the
construction, operation and maintenance of
industrial production processes and installations.
Civil engineers conduct research, advise on,
design, and direct construction; manage the
operation and maintenance of civil engineering
structures; or study and advise on technological
Environmental engineers conduct research,
advise on, design and direct implementation of
solutions to prevent, control or remedy negative
impacts of human activity on the environment
Mechanical engineers conduct research; advise
on, design and direct production of machines,
aircraft, ships, machinery and industrial plant,
equipment and systems; advise on and direct their
Chemical engineers conduct research and
develop, advise on and direct commercial-scale
chemical processes and production of various
substances and items such as crude oil,
Mining engineers, metallurgists and related
professionals conduct research on, design,
develop and maintain commercial-scale methods
of extracting metals from their ores, or minerals,
This unit group covers engineering professionals
not classified elsewhere in Minor Group 214:
Engineering Professionals (excluding
Electrotechnology) or in Minor Group 215:
Electrotechnology engineers conduct research on
and design, advise, plan and direct the
construction and operation of electronic, electrical
and telecommunications systems, components,
Electrical engineers conduct research and advise
on, design and direct the construction and
operation of electrical systems, components,
motors and equipment, and advise on and direct
Electronics engineers conduct research on,
design and direct the construction functioning,
maintenance and repair of electronic systems, and
study and advise on technological aspects of
Telecommunications engineers conduct research
and advise on, design and direct the construction,
functioning, maintenance and repair of
telecommunication systems and equipment. They
Architects, planners, surveyors and designers
plan and design landscapes, building exteriors
and interiors, products for manufacture, and visual
and audio-visual content for the communication of
Building architects design commercial, industrial,
institutional, residential and recreational buildings
and plan and monitor their construction,
maintenance and rehabilitation.
Landscape architects plan and design landscapes
and open spaces for projects such as, parks,
schools, institutions, roads, external areas for
commercial, industrial and residential sites, and
Product and garment designers design and
develop products for manufacture and prepare
designs and specifications of products for mass,
batch and one-off production.
Town and traffic planners develop and implement
plans and policies for the controlled use of urban
and rural land and for traffic systems. They
conduct research and provide advice on
Cartographers and surveyors determine the exact
position of, or prepare and revise digital, graphic
and pictorial maps, charts or other visual
representation of, natural and constructed
Graphic and multimedia designers design visual
and audio-visual content for the communication of
information using print, film, electronic, digital and
other forms of visual and audio media. They
Health professionals conduct research; improve or
develop concepts, theories and operational
methods; and apply scientific knowledge relating
to medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary
Medical doctors (physicians) study, diagnose,
treat and prevent illness, disease, injury, and other
physical and mental impairments in humans
through the application of the principles and
Generalist medical practitioners (including family
and primary care doctors) diagnose, treat and
prevent illness, disease, injury and other physical
and mental impairments and maintain general
Specialist medical practitioners (medical doctors)
diagnose, treat and prevent illness, disease,
injury, and other physical and mental impairments
in humans, using specialized testing, diagnostic,
Nursing and midwifery professionals provide
treatment and care services for people who are
physically or mentally ill, disabled or infirm, and
others in need of care due to potential risks to
Nursing professionals provide treatment, support
and care services for people who are in need of
nursing care due to the effects of ageing, injury,
illness or other physical or mental impairment, or
Midwifery professionals plan, manage, provide
and evaluate midwifery care services before,
during and after pregnancy and childbirth. They
provide delivery care for reducing health risks to
Traditional and complementary medicine
professionals examine patients, prevent and treat
illness, disease, injury, and other physical and
mental impairments and maintain general health
Traditional and complementary medicine
professionals examine patients, prevent and treat
illness, disease, injury, and other physical and
mental impairments and maintain general health
Paramedical practitioners provide advisory,
diagnostic, curative and preventive medical
services for humans more limited in scope and
complexity than those carried out by medical
Paramedical practitioners provide advisory,
diagnostic, curative and preventive medical
services more limited in scope and complexity
than those carried out by medical doctors. They
Veterinarians diagnose, prevent and treat
diseases, injuries and dysfunctions of animals.
They may provide care to a wide range of animals
or specialize in the treatment of a particular animal
Veterinarians diagnose, prevent and treat
diseases, injuries and dysfunctions of animals.
They may provide care to a wide range of animals
or specialize in the treatment of a particular animal
Other health professionals provide health services
related to dentistry, pharmacy, environmental
health and hygiene, occupational health and
safety, physiotherapy, nutrition, hearing, speech,
Dentists diagnose, treat and prevent diseases,
injuries and abnormalities of the teeth, mouth,
jaws and associated tissues by applying the
principles and procedures of modern dentistry.
Pharmacists store, preserve, compound, and
dispense medicinal products and counsel on the
proper use and adverse effects of drugs and
medicines following prescriptions issued by
Environmental and occupational health and
hygiene professionals assess, plan and implement
programmes to recognize, monitor and control
environmental factors that can potentially affect
Physiotherapists assess, plan and implement
rehabilitative programmes that improve or restore
human motor functions, maximize movement
ability, relieve pain syndromes, and treat or
Dieticians and nutritionists assess, plan and
implement programmes to enhance the impact of
food and nutrition on human health.
Audiologists and speech therapists evaluate,
manage and treat physical disorders affecting
human hearing, speech, communication and
swallowing. They prescribe corrective devices or
Optometrists and ophthalmic opticians provide
diagnosis, management and treatment services
for disorders of the eyes and visual system. They
counsel on eye care and prescribe optical aids or
This unit group covers health professionals not
classified elsewhere in Sub-major Group 22:
Health Professionals. For instance, the group
includes occupations such as podiatrist,
Teaching professionals teach the theory and
practice of one or more disciplines at different
educational levels; conduct research; improve or
develop concepts, theories and operational
University and higher education teachers prepare
and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or
more subjects within a prescribed course of study
at a university or other higher educational
University and higher education teachers prepare
and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or
more subjects within a prescribed course of study
at a university or other higher educational
Vocational education teachers teach or instruct
vocational or occupational subjects in adult and
further education institutions and to senior
students in secondary schools and colleges. They
Vocational education teachers teach or instruct
vocational or occupational subjects in adult and
further education institutions and to senior
students in secondary schools and colleges. They
Secondary education teachers teach one or more
subjects at secondary education level, excluding
subjects intended to prepare students for
employment in specific occupational areas.
Secondary education teachers teach one or more
subjects at secondary education level, excluding
subjects intended to prepare students for
employment in specific occupational areas.
Primary school and early childhood teachers
teach a range of subjects at the primary level of
education and organize educational activities for
children below primary school age.
Primary school teachers teach a range of subjects
at the primary education level.

Early childhood educators promote the social,

physical, and intellectual development of children
below primary school age through the provision of
educational and play activities
Other teaching professionals conduct research
and advise on teaching methods, teach people
with learning difficulties or special needs; teach
non-native languages for migration and related
Education methods specialists conduct research
and develop or advise on teaching methods,
courses and aids. They review and examine
teachers' work, the functioning of educational
Special needs teachers teach physically or
mentally handicapped children, young persons, or
adults, or those with learning difficulties or other
special needs. They promote the social,
Other language teachers teach non-native
languages to adults and children who are learning
a language for reasons of migration, to fulfil
employment requirements or opportunities, to
Other music teachers teach students in the
practice, theory and performance of music outside
the mainstream primary, secondary and higher
education systems, but may provide private or
Other arts teachers teach students in the practice,
theory and performance of dance, drama, visual
and other arts (excluding music) outside the
mainstream primary, secondary and higher
Information technology trainers develop, schedule
and conduct training programmes and courses for
computer and other information technology users
outside the mainstream primary, secondary and
This unit group covers teaching professionals not
classified elsewhere in Sub-major Group 23:
Teaching Professionals. For instance, the group
includes those who provide private tuition in
Business and administration professionals perform
analytical, conceptual and practical tasks to
provide services in financial matters, human
resource development, public relations, marketing
Finance professionals plan, develop, organize,
administer, invest, manage and conduct
quantitative analyses of either financial accounting
systems or funds for individuals, establishments
Accountants plan, organize and administer
accounting systems for individuals and
establishments. Some occupations classified here
examine and analyse the accounting and financial
Financial and investment advisers develop
financial plans for individuals and organizations,
and invest and manage funds on their behalf.
Financial analysts conduct quantitative analyses
of information affecting investment programmes of
public or private institutions.
Administration professionals apply various
concepts and theories related to improving the
effectiveness of organizations and the individuals
within the organization.
Management and organization analysts assist
organizations to achieve greater efficiency and
solve organizational problems. They study
organizational structures, methods, systems and
Policy administration professionals develop and
analyse policies guiding the design,
implementation and modification of government
and commercial operations and programmes.
Personnel and careers professionals provide
professional business services related to
personnel policies such as employee recruitment
or development, occupational analysis and
Training and staff development professionals plan,
develop, implement and evaluate training and
development programmes to ensure management
and staff acquire the skills and develop the
Sales, marketing and public relations
professionals plan, develop, coordinate and
implement programmes of information
dissemination to promote organizations, goods
Advertising and marketing professionals develop
and coordinate advertising strategies and
campaigns, determine the market for new goods
and services, and identify and develop market
Public relations professionals plan, develop,
implement and evaluate information and
communication strategies that create an
understanding and a favourable view of
Technical and medical sales professionals
(excluding ICT) represent companies in selling a
range of industrial, medical and pharmaceutical
goods and services to industrial, business,
Information and communications technology (ICT)
sales professionals sell, at the wholesale level, a
range of computer hardware, software and other
information and communications technology
Information and communications technology
professionals conduct research, plan, design,
write, test, provide advice and improve information
technology systems, hardware, software and
Software and applications developers and
analysts conduct research, plan, design, write,
test, provide advice on and improve information
technology systems such as hardware, software
Systems analysts conduct research, analyse and
evaluate client information technology
requirements, procedures or problems, and
develop and implement proposals,
Software developers research, analyse and
evaluate requirements for existing or new software
applications and operating systems, and design,
develop, test and maintain software solutions to
Web and multimedia development professionals
combine design and technical knowledge to
research, analyse, evaluate, design, programme
and modify websites and applications that draw
Applications programmers write and maintain
programmable code outlined in technical
instructions and specifications for software
applications and operating systems.
This unit group covers software and applications
developers and analysts not classified elsewhere
in Minor Group 251: Software and Applications
Developers and Analysts. For instance, the group
Database and network professionals design,
develop, control, maintain and support the optimal
performance and security of information
technology systems and infrastructure, including
Database designers and administrators design,
develop, control, maintain and support the optimal
performance and security of databases.
Systems administrators develop, control, maintain
and support the optimal performance and security
of information technology systems.
Computer network professionals research,
analyse, design, test and recommend strategies
for network architecture and development. They
implement, manage, maintain and configure
This unit group includes database and network
professionals not classified elsewhere in Minor
Group 252: Database and Network Professionals.
For instance, the group includes information
Legal, social and cultural professionals conduct
research, improve or develop concepts, theories
and operational methods; or apply knowledge
relating to the law, storage and retrieval of
Legal professionals conduct research on legal
problems, advise clients on legal aspects of
problems, plead cases or conduct prosecutions in
courts of law, preside over judicial proceedings in
Lawyers give clients legal advice on a wide variety
of subjects, draw up legal documents, represent
clients before administrative boards or tribunals
and plead cases or conduct prosecutions in
Judges preside over civil and criminal proceedings
in courts of law.

This unit group covers legal professionals not

classified elsewhere in Minor Group 261: Legal
professionals. For instance, the group includes
those who perform legal functions other than
Librarians, archivists and curators develop and
maintain the collections of archives, libraries,
museums, art galleries, and similar
establishments.
Archivists and curators collect, appraise and
ensure the safekeeping and preservation of the
contents of archives, artefacts and records of
historical, cultural, administrative and artistic
Librarians and related information professionals
collect, select, develop, organize and maintain
library collections and other information
repositories, organize and control other library
Social and religious professionals conduct
research, improve or develop concepts, theories
and operational methods; apply knowledge
relating to philosophy, politics, economics,
Economists conduct research, monitor data,
analyse information and prepare reports and plans
to resolve economic and business problems and
develop models to analyse, explain and forecast
Sociologists, anthropologists and related
professionals investigate and describe the
structure, origin and evolution of societies and the
interdependence between environmental
Philosophers, historians and political scientists
conduct research into the nature of human
experience and existence, phases or aspects of
human history, and political structures,
Psychologists research into and study the mental
processes and behaviour of human beings as
individuals or in groups, and apply this knowledge
to promote personal, social, educational or
Social work and counselling professionals provide
advice and guidance to individuals, families,
groups, communities and organizations in
response to social and personal difficulties. They
Religious professionals function as perpetuators
of sacred traditions, practices and beliefs. They
conduct religious services, celebrate or administer
the rites of a religious faith or denomination,
Authors, journalists and linguists conceive and
create literary works, interpret and communicate
news and public affairs through the media; and
translate or interpret from one language into
Authors and related writers plan, research and
write books, scripts, storyboards, plays, essays,
speeches, manuals, specifications and other non-
journalistic articles (excluding material for
Journalists research, investigate, interpret and
communicate news and public affairs through
newspapers, television, radio and other media.
Translators, interpreters and other linguists
translate or interpret from one language into
another and study the origin, development and
structure of languages.
Creative and performing artists communicate
ideas, impressions and facts in a wide range of
media to achieve particular effects; interpret a
composition such as a musical score or a script to
Visual artists create and execute works of art by
sculpting, painting, drawing, creating cartoons,
engraving or using other techniques.
Musicians, singers and composers write, arrange,
conduct and perform musical compositions.

Dancers and choreographers conceive and create

or perform dances.

Film, stage and related directors and producers

oversee and control the technical and artistic
aspects of motion pictures, television or radio
productions and stage shows.
Actors portray roles in motion pictures, television
or radio productions and stage shows.

Announcers on radio, television and other media

read news bulletins, conduct interviews, and make
other announcements or introductions on radio,
television, and in theatres and other
This unit group covers all creative and performing
artists not classified elsewhere in Minor Group
265: Creative and Performing Artists. For
instance, the group includes clowns, magicians,
Technicians and associate professionals perform
technical and related tasks connected with
research and the application of scientific or artistic
concepts and operational methods, and
Science and engineering associate professionals
perform technical tasks connected with research
and operational methods in science and
engineering. They supervise and control technical
Physical and engineering science technicians
perform technical tasks to aid in research on and
the practical application of concepts, principles
and operational methods particular to physical
Chemical and physical science technicians
perform technical tasks to aid in research in
chemistry, physics, geology, geophysics,
meteorology and astronomy, and in the
Civil engineering technicians perform technical
tasks in civil engineering research and in the
design, construction, operation, maintenance and
repair of buildings and other structures such as
Electrical engineering technicians perform
technical tasks to aid in electrical engineering
research and in the design, manufacture,
assembly, construction, operation, maintenance
Electronics engineering technicians perform
technical tasks to aid in electronic research and in
the design, manufacture, assembly, construction,
operation, maintenance and repair of electronic
Mechanical engineering technicians perform
technical tasks to aid in mechanical engineering
research, and in the design, manufacture,
assembly, construction, operation, maintenance
Chemical engineering technicians perform
technical tasks to aid in chemical engineering
research and in the design, manufacture,
construction, operation, maintenance and repair of
Mining and metallurgical technicians perform
technical tasks to assist in research and
experiments related to metallurgy, in improving
methods of extracting solid minerals, oil and gas,
Draughtspersons prepare technical drawings,
maps and illustrations from sketches,
measurements and other data, and copy final
drawings and paintings onto printing plates.
This unit group covers physical and engineering
science technicians not classified elsewhere in
Minor Group 311: Physical and Engineering
Science Technicians. For instance, the unit group
Mining, manufacturing and construction
supervisors coordinate, supervise, control and
schedule the activities of workers in
manufacturing, mining and construction
Mining supervisors oversee mining and quarrying
operations and directly supervise and coordinate
the activities of miners working in underground
and surface mines and quarries.
Manufacturing supervisors coordinate and
supervise the activities of process control
technicians, machine operators, assemblers and
other manufacturing labourers.
Construction supervisors, coordinate, supervise
and schedule the activities of workers engaged in
the construction and repair of buildings and
structures.
Process control technicians operate and monitor
switchboards, computerized control systems,
multi-function process control machinery and
maintain processing units in electrical power
Power production plant operators operate, monitor
and maintain switchboards and related equipment
in electrical control centres which control the
production and distribution of electrical or other
Incinerator and water treatment plant operators
monitor and operate computerized control
systems and related equipment in solid and liquid
waste treatment plants to regulate the treatment
Chemical processing plant controllers operate and
monitor chemical plants and related multi-function
process control machinery, and adjust and
maintain processing units and equipment which
Petroleum and natural gas refining plant operators
operate and monitor plants and adjust and
maintain processing units and equipment which
refine, distil and treat petroleum, petroleum-based
Metal production process controllers operate and
monitor multi-function process control machinery
and equipment to control the processing of metal
converting and refining furnaces, metal-rolling
This unit group covers process control technicians
not classified elsewhere in Minor Group 313:
Process Control Technicians. For instance, the
unit group includes those who operate multiple
Life science technicians and related associate
professionals perform a variety of technical tasks
to support life science professionals with their
research, development, management,
Life science technicians (excluding medical)
provide technical support to life science
professionals undertaking research, analysis and
testing of living organisms, and development and
Agricultural technicians perform tests and
experiments, and provide technical and scientific
support to agricultural scientists, farmers and farm
managers.
Forestry technicians perform technical and
supervisory functions in support of forestry
research and forest management, harvesting,
resource conservation and environmental
Ship and aircraft controllers and technicians
command and navigate ships and aircraft; perform
technical functions to ensure safe and efficient
movement and operations; and develop electrical,
Ships’ engineers control and participate in the
operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical,
electrical and electronic equipment and machinery
on board ship, or perform related supporting
Ships’ deck officers and pilots command and
navigate ships and similar vessels, and perform
related functions on shore.
Aircraft pilots and related associate professionals
control the operation of mechanical, electrical and
electronic equipment, in order to navigate aircraft
for transporting passengers, mail and freight, and
Air traffic controllers direct aircraft movements in
airspace and on the ground, using radio, radar
and lighting systems, and provide information
relevant to the operation of aircraft.
Air traffic safety electronics technicians perform
technical tasks concerning the design, installation,
management, operation, maintenance and repair
of air traffic control and air navigation systems.
Health associate professionals perform technical
and practical tasks to support diagnosis and
treatment of illness, disease, injuries and
impairments in humans and animals, and to
Medical and pharmaceutical technicians perform
technical tasks to assist in diagnosis and
treatment of illness, disease, injuries and
impairments.
Medical imaging and therapeutic equipment
technicians test and operate radiographic,
ultrasound and other medical imaging equipment
to produce images of body structures for the
Medical and pathology laboratory technicians
perform clinical tests on specimens of bodily fluids
and tissues in order to obtain information about
the health of a patient or cause of death.
Pharmaceutical technicians and assistants
perform a variety of tasks associated with
dispensing medicinal products under the
guidance of a pharmacist or other health
Medical and dental prosthetic technicians design,
fit, service and repair medical and dental devices
and appliances following prescriptions or
instructions established by a health professional.
Nursing and midwifery associate professionals
provide basic nursing and personal care for
people who are physically or mentally ill, disabled
or infirm, and others in need of care due to
Nursing associate professionals provide basic
nursing and personal care for people in need of
such care due to effects of ageing, illness, injury
or other physical or mental impairment. They
Midwifery associate professionals provide basic
health care and advice before, during and after
pregnancy and childbirth. They implement care,
treatment and referral plans usually established by
Traditional and complementary medicine
associate professionals prevent, care for and treat
human physical and mental illnesses, disorders
and injuries using herbal and other therapies
Traditional and complementary medicine
associate professionals prevent, care for and treat
human physical and mental illnesses, disorders
and injuries using herbal and other therapies
Veterinary technicians and assistants carry out
advisory, diagnostic, preventive and curative
veterinary tasks, more limited in scope and
complexity than those carried out by veterinarians.
Veterinary technicians and assistants carry out
advisory, diagnostic, preventive and curative
veterinary tasks more limited in scope and
complexity than those carried out by, and with the
Other health associate professionals perform
technical tasks and provide support services in
dentistry, medical records administration,
community health, the correction of reduced visual
Dental assistants and therapists provide basic
dental care services for the prevention and
treatment of diseases and disorders of the teeth
and mouth, according to care plans and
Medical records and health information
technicians develop, maintain and implement
health records processing, storage and retrieval
systems in medical facilities and other health care
Community health workers provide health
education, referral and follow up, case
management, basic preventive health care and
home visiting services to specific communities.
Dispensing opticians design, fit and dispense
optical lenses based on a prescription from an
ophthalmologist or optometrist for the correction of
reduced visual acuity. They service corrective
Physiotherapy technicians and assistants provide
physical therapeutic treatments to patients in
circumstances where functional movement is
threatened by injury, disease or impairment.
Medical assistants perform basic clinical and
administrative tasks to support patient care under
the direct supervision of a medical practitioner or
other health professional.
Environmental and occupational health inspectors
and associates investigate the implementation of
rules and regulations relating to environmental
factors that may affect human health, safety in the
Ambulance workers provide emergency health
care to patients who are injured, sick, infirm, or
otherwise physically or mentally impaired prior to
and during transport to medical facilities.
This unit group covers health associate
professionals not classified elsewhere in Sub-
major Group 32: Health Associate Professionals.
For instance, the group includes occupations such
Business and administration associate
professionals perform mostly technical tasks
connected with the practical application of
knowledge relating to financial accounting and
Financial and mathematical associate
professionals place a value on various items and
property, maintain records of financial
transactions, analyse loan application information
Securities and finance dealers and brokers buy
and sell securities, stocks, bonds and other
financial instruments, and deal on the foreign
exchange, on spot, or on futures markets, on
Credit and loans officers analyse and evaluate
financial information on applications for credit and
loans and determine approval or disapproval of
the client for the credit or loan, or recommend to
Accounting associate professionals maintain
complete records of financial transactions of an
undertaking and verify accuracy of documents and
records relating to such transactions.
Statistical, mathematical and related associate
professionals assist in planning the collection,
processing and presentation of statistical,
mathematical or actuarial data and in carrying out
Valuers and loss assessors value property and
various goods and assess losses covered by
insurance policies.
Sales and purchasing agents and brokers
represent companies, governments and other
organizations to buy and sell commodities, goods,
insurance, shipping and other services to
Insurance representatives advise on and sell life,
accident, automobile, liability, endowment, fire,
marine and other types of insurance to new and
established clients.
Commercial sales representatives represent
companies to sell various goods and services to
businesses and other organizations and provide
product-specific information as required.
Buyers buy goods and services for use or resale
on behalf of industrial, commercial, government or
other establishments and organizations.
Trade brokers buy and sell commodities and
shipping services, usually in bulk, on behalf of
their own company or for customers on a
commission basis.
Business service agents establish contacts to sell
various business services such as advertising
space in the media; carry out customs clearance
activities ensuring that necessary documents are
Clearing and forwarding agents carry out customs
clearing procedures and ensure that insurance,
export/import licences and other formalities are in
order.
Conference and event planners organize and
coordinate services for conferences, events,
functions, banquets and seminars.
Employment agents and contractors match
jobseekers with vacancies, find workers for
employers and contract labour for particular
projects at the request of enterprises and other
Real estate agents and property managers
arrange the sale, purchase, rental and lease of
real property, usually on behalf of clients and on a
commission basis.
This unit group covers business services agents
not classified elsewhere in Minor Group 333:
Business Services Agents. For instance, the
group includes those who establish business
Administrative and specialized secretaries provide
organizational, communication and documentation
support services, utilizing specialized knowledge
of the business activity of the organization in
Office supervisors supervise and coordinate the
activities of workers in Major Group 4: Clerical
Support Workers.
Legal secretaries apply specialized knowledge of
legal terminology and procedures in providing
support to legal professionals with communication,
documentation and internal managerial co-
Administrative and executive secretaries perform
liaison, coordination and organizational tasks in
support of managers and professionals and/or
prepare correspondence, reports and records of
Medical secretaries, using specialized knowledge
of medical terminology and health care delivery
procedures, assist health professionals and other
workers by performing a variety of communication,
Government regulatory associate professionals
administer, enforce or apply relevant government
rules and regulations relating to national borders,
taxes and social benefits; investigate facts and
Customs and border inspectors check persons
and vehicles crossing national borders to
administer and enforce relevant government rules
and regulations.
Government tax and excise officials examine tax
returns, bills of sale and other documents to
determine the type and amount of taxes, duties
and other types of fees to be paid by individuals or
Government social benefits officials examine
applications for government, financial or service
programmes to determine eligibility and amount of
benefit or appropriate services, referring
Government licensing officials examine
applications for licences to export or import goods,
set up businesses, build houses or other
structures, or to obtain passports, determine
Police inspectors and detectives investigate facts
and circumstances relating to crimes committed in
order to identify suspected offenders and obtain
information not readily available or apparent
This unit group covers government regulatory
associate professionals not classified elsewhere.
For instance the group includes agricultural,
fisheries, forestry, prices, wages and weights and
Legal, social, cultural and related associate
professionals perform technical tasks connected
with the practical application of knowledge relating
to legal services, social work, culture, food
Legal, social and religious associate professionals
provide technical and practical services and
support functions in legal processes and
investigations, social and community assistance
Legal and related associate professionals perform
support functions in courts of law or in law offices,
provide services related to such legal matters as
insurance contracts, the transferring of property
Social work associate professionals administer
and implement social assistance programmes and
community services and assist clients to deal with
personal and social problems.
Religious associate professionals provide support
to ministers of religion or to a religious community,
undertake religious works, preach and propagate
the teachings of a particular religion and
Sports and fitness workers prepare for and
compete in sporting events for financial gain, train
amateur and professional sportsmen and women
to enhance performance; promote participation
Athletes and sport players participate in
competitive sporting events. They train and
compete, either individually or as part of a team, in
their chosen sport.
Sports coaches, instructors and officials work with
amateur and professional sportspersons to
enhance performance, encourage greater
participation in sport, and organize and officiate in
Fitness and recreation instructors and programme
leaders lead, guide and instruct groups and
individuals in recreational, fitness or outdoor
adventure activities.
Artistic, cultural and culinary associate
professionals combine creative skills and technical
and cultural knowledge in taking and processing
still photographs; design and decoration of theatre
Photographers operate still cameras to
photograph people, events, scenes, materials,
products and other subjects.
Interior designers and decorators plan and design
commercial, industrial, public, retail and residential
building interiors to produce an environment
tailored to a purpose, taking into consideration
Gallery, museum and library technicians prepare
artworks, specimens and artefacts for collections,
arrange and construct gallery exhibits, and assist
librarians to organize and operate systems for
Chefs design menus, create dishes and oversee
the planning, organization preparation and
cooking of meals in hotels, restaurants and other
eating places, on board ships, on passenger trains
This unit group covers artistic and cultural
associate professionals not classified elsewhere in
Minor Group 343: Artistic, Cultural and Culinary
Associate Professionals. For instance, those who
Information and communications technicians
provide support for the day-to-day running of
computer systems, communications systems and
networks and perform technical tasks related to
Information and communications technology
operations and user support technicians provide
support for the day-to-day running of
communications systems, computer systems and
Information and communications technology
operations technicians support the day-to-day
processing, operation and monitoring of
information and communications technology
Information and communications technology user
support technicians provide technical assistance
to users, either directly or by telephone, email or
other electronic means, including diagnosing and
Computer network and systems technicians
establish, operate and maintain network and other
data communications systems.
Web technicians maintain, monitor and support
the optimal functioning of Internet and Intranet
websites and web server hardware and software.
Telecommunications and broadcasting
technicians control technical functioning of
equipment to record and edit images and sound
and for transmitting radio and television
Broadcasting and audio-visual technicians control
technical functioning of equipment to record and
edit images and sound and for transmitting radio
and television broadcasts of images and sounds,
Telecommunications engineering technicians
perform technical tasks connected with
telecommunications engineering research, as well
as with the design, manufacture, assembly,
Clerical support workers record, organise, store,
compute and retrieve information, and perform a
number of clerical duties in connection with
money-handling operations, travel arrangements,
General and keyboard clerks record, organize,
store and retrieve information and perform a wide
range of clerical and administrative tasks
according to established procedures. Competent
General office clerks perform a range of clerical
and administrative tasks according to established
procedures.
General office clerks perform a range of clerical
and administrative tasks according to established
procedures.
Secretaries (general) use typewriters, personal
computers or other word-processing equipment to
transcribe correspondence and other documents,
check and format documents prepared by other
Secretaries (general) use typewriters, personal
computers or other word-processing equipment to
transcribe correspondence and other documents,
check and format documents prepared by other
Keyboard operators input and process text and
data, and prepare, edit and generate documents
for storage, processing, publication and
transmission.
Typists and word processing operators type, edit
and print text using typewriters, personal
computers or other word processors, and record
oral or written matter in shorthand.
Data entry clerks enter coded, statistical, financial
and other numerical data into electronic
equipment, computerized databases,
spreadsheets or other data repositories using a
Customer services clerks deal with clients in
connection with money-handling operations, travel
arrangements, requests for information, making
appointments, operating telephone switchboards,
Tellers, money collectors and related clerks
perform money-handling operations in
establishments relating to banking, postal
services, betting or gambling, pawning and debt-
Bank tellers and related clerks deal directly with
clients of banks or post offices in connection with
receiving, changing and paying out money, or
providing mail services.
Bookmakers and croupiers and related gambling
workers determine odds and receive and pay off
bets on results of sporting or other events, or
conduct games of chance in gambling
Pawnbrokers and money-lenders lend money
against articles deposited as pledges, or against
property or other security.
Debt collectors and related workers collect
payments on overdue accounts and bad cheques
and collect charity payments.
Client information clerks provide or obtain
information in person, by telephone or electronic
means such as email in connection with making
travel arrangements, describing the products or
Travel consultants and clerks provide information
about travel destinations, arrange travel
itineraries, obtain travel and accommodation
reservations and register passengers at check-in
Contact centre information clerks provide advice
and information to clients, respond to queries
regarding a company’s or an organization’s
goods, services or policies, and process financial
Telephone switchboard operators operate
telephone communications switchboards and
consoles to establish telephone connections,
receive caller inquiries and service problem
Hotel receptionists welcome and register guests in
hotels and other establishments that provide
accommodation services. They assign rooms,
issue keys, provide information concerning the
Inquiry clerks respond to personal, written,
electronic mail, and telephone inquiries and
complaints about the organization’s goods,
services and policies, provide information and
Receptionists (general) receive and welcome
visitors, clients or guests and respond to inquiries
and requests including arranging for
appointments.
Survey and market research interviewers interview
people and record their responses to survey and
market research questions on a range of topics.
This unit group includes client information workers
not included elsewhere in Minor Group 422: Client
information workers. For instance, it includes
workers who obtain and process information from
Numerical and material recording clerks obtain,
compile and compute accounting, bookkeeping,
statistical, financial, and other numerical data, and
take charge of cash transactions incidental to
Numerical clerks obtain, compile and compute
accounting, bookkeeping, statistical, financial, and
other numerical data, and take charge of cash
transactions incidental to business matters.
Accounting and bookkeeping clerks compute,
classify and record numerical data to keep
financial records complete. They perform any
combination of routine calculating, posting and
Statistical, finance and insurance clerks obtain,
compile and compute statistical or actuarial data
or perform clerical tasks relating to the
transactions of insurance establishments, banks
Payroll clerks collect, verify and process payroll
information and compute pay and benefit
entitlements for employees within a department,
company or other establishment.
Material recording and transport clerks keep
records of goods produced, purchased, stocked
and dispatched, and of materials needed at
specified production dates, or keep records of
Stock clerks maintain records of goods produced
and production materials received, weighed,
issued, dispatched or put into stock.
Production clerks compute quantities of materials
required at specified dates for manufacturing,
construction and similar production programmes,
and prepare and check production operation
Transport clerks keep records of operational
aspects and coordinate the timing of train, road
and air passenger and freight transport, and
prepare reports for management.
Other clerical support workers sort and deliver
mail, file documents, prepare information for
processing, maintain personnel records, check
material for consistency with original source
Other clerical support workers sort and deliver
mail, file documents, prepare information for
processing, maintain personnel records, check
material for consistency with original source
Library clerks issue and receive library materials,
sort and shelve books, sound and vision
recordings, periodicals, journals, magazines and
newspapers and provide general library
Mail carriers and sorting clerks perform sorting,
recording, delivery and other duties in connection
with mail services from post offices or related
organizations, as well as from or within an
Coding, proofreading and related clerks convert
information into codes, verify and correct proofs,
and perform a number of miscellaneous clerical
duties.
Scribes and related workers write letters and
complete forms on behalf of persons who are
unable to read or write.
Filing and copying clerks file correspondence,
cards, invoices, receipts and other records in
alphabetical or numerical order or according to the
filing system used. They locate and remove
Personnel clerks maintain and update personnel
records such as information on transfers and
promotions, performance evaluations, employee
leave taken and accumulated, salaries,
This unit group covers clerical support workers not
classified elsewhere in Major Group 4: Clerical
Support Workers. For instance, the group
includes, correspondence clerks, press clippers
Service and sales workers provide personal and
protective services related to travel,
housekeeping, catering, personal care, or
protection against fire and unlawful acts, or
Personal service workers provide personal
services related to travel, housekeeping, catering
and hospitality, hairdressing and beauty
treatment, animal care grooming and training,
Travel attendants, conductors and guides provide
various personal services in connection with
travelling by aircraft, train, ship, bus or other
vehicle, and escorting individuals and groups on
Travel attendants and travel stewards ensure the
comfort and safety of passengers, serve meals
and beverages and render personal services,
usually on aircraft and on board ships. They may
Transport conductors check and issue tickets and
ensure the safety and comfort of passengers on
trains, trams, buses and other public transport
vehicles.
Travel guides accompany individuals or groups on
trips, sightseeing tours and excursions and on
tours of places of interest such as historical sites,
industrial establishments and theme parks. They
Cooks plan, organize, prepare and cook meals,
according to recipes or under the supervision of
chefs, in hotels, restaurants and other eating
places, on board ships, on passenger trains and in
Cooks plan, organize, prepare and cook meals,
according to recipes or under the supervision of
chefs, in hotels, restaurants and other eating
places, on board ships, on passenger trains and in
Waiters and bartenders serve food and beverages
in commercial dining and drinking places, clubs,
institutions and canteens, on board ships and on
passenger trains.
Waiters serve food and beverages at tables in
dining and drinking places, clubs, institutions and
canteens, on board ships and on passenger
trains.
Bartenders prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and
non-alcoholic drinks directly to customers over a
bar or counter, or through waiters.
Hairdressers, beauticians and related workers cut
and dress hair, shave and trim beards, give
beauty treatment, apply cosmetics and make-up
and give other kinds of treatment to individuals in
Hairdressers cut, style, colour, straighten and
permanently wave hair, shave or trim facial hair
and treat scalp conditions.
Beauticians and related workers, give facial and
body beauty treatments, apply cosmetics and
make-up and give other kinds of treatment to
individuals in order to improve their appearance.
Building and housekeeping supervisors
coordinate, schedule and supervise the work of
cleaners and other housekeeping staff in
commercial, industrial and residential premises.
Cleaning and housekeeping supervisors in offices,
hotels and other establishments organize,
supervise and carry out housekeeping functions in
order to keep clean and tidy the interiors, fixtures
Domestic housekeepers organize, supervise and
carry out housekeeping functions in private
households and small accommodation
establishments with or without the support of
Building caretakers take care of apartment
houses, hotels, offices, churches and other
buildings and maintain them and associated
grounds in a clean and orderly condition. They
Other personal services workers recount past and
predict future events in persons’ lives, provide
companionship and other personal services,
groom, train and care for animals, provide
Astrologers, fortune-tellers and related workers
recount past and predict future events in persons’
lives by practicing astrology, on the basis of
characteristics of the clients’ palms, samples of
Companions and valets provide companionship
and attend to various needs of the client or
employer.
Undertakers and embalmers arrange funerals and
perform various tasks in the disposal of human
bodies.
Pet groomers and animal care workers feed,
handle, train and groom animals and assist
veterinarians, animal health technologists and
technicians in veterinary facilities, animal shelters,
Driving instructors teach people how to drive
motor vehicles.

This unit group covers personal service workers

not classified elsewhere in Sub-major Group 51:
Personal Service Workers. For instance, those
who provide services and companionship as
Sales workers sell and demonstrate goods in
wholesale or retail shops, at stalls and markets,
door-to-door, via telephone or customer contact
centres. They may record and accept payment for
Street and market salespersons sell goods from
stalls on markets or in streets and prepare and
sell hot or cold food and beverages ready for
immediate consumption in streets and public
Stall and market salespersons sell various goods
from stalls in open-air or covered markets or from
stalls in streets or other open spaces.
Street food salespersons prepare and sell, or sell
previously prepared, hot or cold foods and
beverages ready for immediate consumption in
streets and public places such as stations,
Shop salespersons sell a range of goods and
services directly to the public or on behalf of retail
and wholesale establishments. They explain
functions and qualities of these goods and
Shopkeepers operate small retail shops either
independently or with support from a small
number of others.
Shop supervisors supervise and coordinate the
activities of shop sales assistants, checkout
operators and other workers in retail and
wholesale shops such as supermarkets and
Shop sales assistants sell a range of goods and
services directly to the public or on behalf of retail
and wholesale establishments, and explain the
functions and qualities of these goods and
Cashiers and ticket clerks operate cash registers,
optical price scanners, computers or other
equipment to record and accept payment for the
purchase of goods, services and admissions in
Cashiers and ticket clerks operate cash registers,
optical price scanners, computers or other
equipment to record and accept payment for the
purchase of goods, services and admissions in
Other sales workers display, demonstrate, display
and sell goods, food and services, usually to the
general public, in contexts other than sales in
markets, streets and shops. This group includes
Fashion and other models wear and display
clothing and accessories and pose for
photographs, film and video, advertising, still
photography or for artistic creation.
Sales demonstrators demonstrate goods at
commercial premises, exhibitions and private
homes.
Door-to-door salespersons describe, demonstrate
and sell goods and services and solicit business
for establishments by approaching or visiting
potential customers, usually residents in private
Contact centre salespersons contact existing and
prospective customers, using the telephone or
other electronic communications media, to
promote goods and services, obtain sales and
Service station attendants sell fuel, lubricants and
other automotive products and provide services
such as fuelling, cleaning, lubricating and
performing minor repairs to motor vehicles.
Food service counter attendants serve customers
at food counters and finish preparation of simple
food items in restaurants, cafes, hotels, fast food
outlets, cafeterias, hospitals and other settings.
This unit group includes sales workers not
classified elsewhere in Sub -major Group 52:
Sales Workers.
Personal care workers provide care, supervision
and assistance for children, patients and elderly,
convalescent or disabled persons in institutional
and residential settings. Competent performance
Child care workers and teachers' aides provide
care and supervision for children in schools,
residential homes and child care facilities.
Child care workers provide care and supervision
for children in residential homes and in before-
school, after-school, vacation and day care
centres.
Teachers' aides perform non-teaching duties to
assist teaching staff, and provide care and
supervision for children in schools and pre-
schools.
Personal care workers in health services provide
personal care and assistance with mobility and
activities of daily living to patients and elderly,
convalescent and disabled people in health care
Health care assistants provide direct personal
care and assistance with activities of daily living to
patients and residents in a variety of health care
settings such as hospitals, clinics and residential
Home-based personal care workers provide
routine personal care and assistance with
activities of daily living to persons who are in need
of such care due to effects of ageing, illness,
This unit group covers providers of routine health
and personal care support services not classified
elsewhere in Minor Group 532: Personal Care
Workers in Health Services. For instance, the
Protective services workers protect individuals and
property against fire and other hazards, maintain
law and order and enforce laws and regulations.
Competent performance in most occupations in
Protective services workers protect individuals and
property against fire and other hazards, maintain
law and order and enforce laws and regulations.
Fire fighters prevent, fight and extinguish fires and
assist in other emergencies, protect life and
property and conduct rescue efforts.
Police officers maintain law and order, patrolling
public areas, enforcing laws and regulations and
arresting suspected offenders.
Prison guards watch over and maintain order
among inmates of prisons, reformatories or
penitentiaries.
Security guards patrol or monitor premises to
guard property against theft and vandalism. They
control access to establishments and maintain
order and enforce regulations at public events and
This unit group covers protective services workers
not classified elsewhere in Minor Group 541:
Protective Services Workers. For instance, the
unit group includes lifeguards, crossing guards
Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers
grow and harvest field or tree and shrub crops,
gather wild fruits and plants, breed, tend or hunt
animals, produce a variety of animal husbandry
Market-oriented skilled agricultural workers plan,
organize and perform farming operations to grow
and harvest field or tree and shrub crops and
produce a variety of animals and animal products
Market gardeners and crop growers plan,
organize and perform operations to grow and
harvest field crops, to grow fruit and other tree and
shrub crops, to grow garden vegetables and
Field crop and vegetable growers plan, organize
and perform farming operations to grow and
harvest various types of field crop such as wheat
and other cereals, rice, beetroot, sugar-cane,
Tree and shrub crop growers plan, organize and
perform farming operations to grow and harvest
trees and shrubs, such as fruit and nut trees, tea
and coffee bushes, grape vines, berry-bearing
Gardeners, horticultural and nursery growers plan,
organize and perform operations to cultivate and
maintain trees, shrubs, flowers and other plants in
parks and private gardens, and to produce
Mixed crop growers plan, organize and perform
farming operations to grow and harvest specific
combinations of field crops, field vegetables, tree
and shrub crops, and garden, horticultural and
Animal producers plan, organize and perform
farming operations to breed and raise
domesticated animals, poultry, insects and non-
domesticated animals for the production of meat,
Livestock and dairy producers plan, organize and
perform farming operations to breed and raise
domesticated animals (excluding poultry), such as
cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, horses and camels, for
Poultry producers plan, organize and perform
farming operations to breed and raise chickens,
turkeys, geese, ducks and other poultry to
produce meat, eggs and breeding stock for sale or
Apiarists and sericulturists plan, organize and
perform operations to breed, raise and tend
insects such as honey bees, silkworms, and other
species to produce honey, beeswax, silk and
This unit group covers market-oriented animal
producers not classified elsewhere in Minor Group
612: Animal producers. For instance, the group
includes those engaged in breeding, raising and
Mixed crop and animal producers plan, organize
and perform farming operations to grow and
harvest field, tree and various other crops, as well
as to breed, raise and tend animals and to
Mixed crop and animal producers plan, organize
and perform farming operations to grow and
harvest field, tree and various other crops, as well
as to breed, raise and tend animals and to
Market-oriented skilled forestry, fishery and
hunting workers plan, organize and perform
operations to cultivate, conserve and exploit
natural and plantation forests, breed and raise
Forestry and related workers plan, organize and
perform operations to cultivate, conserve and
exploit natural and plantation forests.
Forestry and related workers plan, organize and
perform operations to cultivate, conserve and
exploit natural and plantation forests.
Fishery workers, hunters and trappers breed and
raise fish, harvest and catch fish, and hunt and
trap animals, for sale or delivery on a regular basis
to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at
Aquaculture workers breed and raise fish and
cultivate mussels, oysters and other forms of
aquatic life, for sale or delivery on a regular basis
to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at
Inland and coastal waters fishery workers, alone
or as members of fishing-vessel crews, catch fish
or gather other forms of aquatic life in inland or
coastal waters for sale or delivery on a regular
Deep-sea fishery workers, as skippers or
members of fishing vessel crews, catch deep-sea
fish for sale or delivery to wholesale buyers,
marketing organizations or at markets.
Hunters and trappers catch and kill mammals,
birds or reptiles mainly for meat, skin, feathers and
other products for sale or delivery on a regular
basis to wholesale buyers, marketing
Subsistence farmers, fishers, hunters and
gatherers grow and harvest field or tree and shrub
crops, vegetables and fruit, gather wild fruits,
medicinal and other plants, tend or hunt animals,
Subsistence crop farmers grow and harvest field
or tree and shrub crops, vegetables and fruit, in
order to provide food, shelter and, in some cases,
a minimum of cash income for themselves and
Subsistence crop farmers grow and harvest field
or tree and shrub crops, vegetables and fruit, in
order to provide food, shelter and, in some cases,
a minimum of cash income for themselves and
Subsistence livestock farmers breed, raise and
tend livestock in order to provide food, shelter
and, in some cases, a minimum of cash income
for themselves and their households.
Subsistence livestock farmers breed, raise and
tend livestock in order to provide food, shelter
and, in some cases, a minimum of cash income
for themselves and their households.
Subsistence mixed crop and livestock farmers
grow and harvest field or tree and shrub crops,
vegetables and fruit, gather wild fruits, medicinal
and other plants, tend or hunt animals, and/or
Subsistence mixed crop and livestock farmers
grow and harvest field or tree and shrub crops,
vegetables and fruit; gather wild fruits and
medicinal and other plants; tend or hunt animals;
Subsistence fishers, hunters, trappers and
gatherers gather wild fruits, medicinal and other
plants, hunt and trap animals, catch fish and
gather various forms of aquatic life in order to
Subsistence fishers, hunters, trappers and
gatherers gather wild fruits, medicinal and other
plants; hunt and trap animals; catch fish and
gather various forms of aquatic life in order to
Craft and related trades workers apply specific
technical and practical knowledge and skills in the
fields to construct and maintain buildings; form
metal; erect metal structures; set machine tools or
Building and related trades workers construct,
maintain and repair buildings, erect and repair
foundations, walls and structures of brick, stone
and similar materials; shape and finish stone for
Building frame and related trades workers
construct, maintain and repair buildings; erect and
repair foundations, walls and structures of brick,
stone and similar materials; and shape and finish
House builders erect, maintain and repair houses
and similar small buildings using either traditional
or modern techniques and materials.
Bricklayers and related workers lay bricks, pre-cut
stones and other types of building blocks in mortar
to construct and repair walls, partitions, arches
and other structures.
Stonemasons, stone cutters, splitters and carvers
cut and shape hard and soft stone blocks and
slabs for the construction and maintenance of
stone structures and monumental masonry, and
Concrete placers, concrete finishers and related
workers erect reinforced concrete frameworks and
structures, make forms for moulding concrete,
reinforce concrete surfaces, cement openings in
Carpenters and joiners cut, shape, assemble,
erect, maintain and repair various types of
structures and fittings made from wood and other
materials.
This unit group covers building frame and related
trades workers not classified elsewhere in Minor
Group 711: Building Frame and Related Trades
Workers. For instance, the unit group includes
Building finishers and related trades workers
cover, apply or install, maintain and repair roofs,
floors, walls, insulation systems, glass in windows
or other frames, as well as plumbing, piping and
Roofers build and repair roofs on all types of
buildings using one or more kinds of material.

Floor layers and tile setters install, maintain and

repair flooring, and cover floors, walls and other
surfaces with carpets, tiles or mosaic panels for
decorative or other purposes.
Plasterers install, maintain and repair plasterboard
in buildings, and apply decorative and protective
coverings of plaster, cement and similar material
to the interiors and exteriors of structures.
Insulation workers apply and repair insulating
materials to buildings, boilers, pipes or
refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
Glaziers measure, cut, finish, fit and install flat
glass and mirrors.

Plumbers and pipe fitters assemble, install, repair

and maintain pipe systems, drains, gutters, ducts
and related fittings and fixtures for water, gas,
drainage, sewerage, heating cooling and
Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics
assemble, install, maintain and repair air
conditioning and refrigeration systems and
equipment.
Painters, building structure cleaners and related
trades workers prepare surfaces and apply paint
and similar materials to buildings and other
structures, vehicles or various manufactured
Painters and related workers prepare surfaces of
buildings and other structures for painting, apply
protective and decorative coats of paint or similar
materials, or cover interior walls and ceilings of
Spray painters and varnishers operate spray
painting and varnishing equipment to apply
protective coatings to manufactured items or
structures.
Building structure cleaners clean exterior surfaces
of buildings and other structures, and remove soot
from chimneys.
Metal, machinery and related trades workers cast,
weld, forge and, by other methods, form metal;
erect, maintain and repair heavy metal structures;
engage in machine-tool setting as well as in fitting,
Sheet and structural metal workers, moulders and
welders, and related workers, make moulds and
cores for casting metal, weld and cut metal parts,
make and repair articles of sheet metal, and
Metal moulders and coremakers make moulds
and cores for casting metal.

Welders and flame cutters weld and cut metal

parts using gas flame, electric arc and other
sources of heat to melt and cut, or to melt and
fuse metal.
Sheet metal workers make, install and repair
articles and parts of articles made out of sheet
metal such as sheet steel, copper, tin, brass,
aluminium, zinc or galvanised iron.
Structural metal preparers and erectors assemble,
erect and dismantle structural metal frames of
buildings and other structures.
Riggers and cable splicers assemble rigging gear
to move and position equipment and structural
components, or install and maintain cables, ropes
and wires on construction sites, buildings or other
Blacksmiths, toolmakers and related trades
workers, hammer and forge bars, rods or ingots of
iron, steel and other metals to make and repair
various kinds of tools, equipment and other
Blacksmiths, hammersmiths and forging press
workers hammer and forge bars, rods, ingots and
plates of iron, steel or other metals, and draw wire
to make and repair various kinds of tools, metal
Toolmakers and related workers make and repair
custom-made and specialised tools, sports guns,
locks, dies, patterns, machinery components and
other metal articles using hand and machine tools
Metal working machine tool setters and operators
set and/or operate various machine tools, working
to fine tolerances.
Metal polishers, wheel grinders and tool
sharpeners polish and grind metal surfaces and
sharpen tools.
Machinery mechanics and repairers fit, install,
maintain and repair engines, vehicles, agricultural
or industrial machinery and similar mechanical
equipment.
Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers fit, install,
maintain, service and repair engines and the
mechanical and related equipment of passenger
cars, delivery trucks, motorcycles and other motor
Aircraft engine mechanics and repairers fit,
service, repair and overhaul aircraft engines and
assemblies, such as airframes, hydraulic and
pneumatic systems.
Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics
and repairers fit, install, examine, service and
repair engines, agricultural and industrial
machinery and mechanical equipment, except
Bicycle and related repairers fit, maintain, service
and repair the mechanical and related equipment
of bicycles, rickshaws, baby carriages,
wheelchairs and similar non-motorized transport
Handicraft and printing workers combine artistic
and manual skills to design, produce, maintain
and decorate precision instruments, musical
instruments, jewellery and other precious-metals,
Handicraft workers combine artistic and manual
skills to design, make, repair, adjust, maintain and
decorate precision instruments, musical
instruments, jewellery and other precious metals,
Precision-instrument makers and repairers make,
calibrate, repair, maintain, adjust and install
mechanical watches and clocks, and nautical,
meteorological, optical and other precision
Musical instrument makers and tuners make,
assemble, repair, adjust and restore musical
instruments and tune them to the required pitch
with hand or power tools. They usually specialize
Jewellery and precious metal workers design,
fabricate, adjust, repair or appraise jewellery,
ceremonial or religious items, gold, silver, other
precious metals, or gems. They cut, file, polish
Potters and related workers prepare pottery,
porcelain ware, sanitary ware, bricks, tiles and
abrasive wheels by hand or by machine.
Glass makers, cutters, grinders and finishers blow,
mould, press, cut, trim, grind and polish glass, and
shape molten glass according to patterns.
Sign writers, decorative painters, engravers and
etchers decorate articles made of wood, metal,
textiles, glass, ceramics and other materials. They
plan, lay out and paint letters, figures, monograms
Handicraft workers in wood, basketry and related
materials apply traditional techniques such as
seasoning, impregnation to prepare wood, straw,
rattan, reeds, clay, shells and other materials, and
Handicraft workers in textile, leather and related
materials apply traditional techniques and patterns
to produce woven fabrics, knitted, embroidered,
woven and other garments and articles for
This unit group covers handicraft workers who
perform traditional handicrafts not classified
elsewhere. For instance, the group includes
traditional handicraft workers in non-precious
Printing trades’ workers compose and set type
prior to printing, set up and operate printing
presses, bind and finish printed products, and
prepare stencils and operate screen printing
Pre-press technicians proof, format, set and
compose text and graphics into a form suitable for
use in various printing processes and
representation in other visual media.
Printers set up and operate digital, letterpress,
lithographic, flexographic, gravure, newspaper
and other printing presses.
Print finishing and binding workers bind books and
other publications, and finish printed products by
hand or machine.
Electrical and electronics trades workers install, fit
and maintain electrical wiring systems and
machinery and other electrical apparatus,
electrical transmission and supply lines and
Electrical equipment installers and repairers
install, fit and maintain electrical wiring systems
and related equipment, electrical machinery and
other electrical apparatus and electrical
Building and related electricians install, maintain
and repair electrical wiring systems and related
equipment and fixtures.
Electrical mechanics and fitters fit, adjust, install
and repair electrical machinery and other electrical
apparatus and equipment in buildings, factories,
motor vehicles, workshops, or other places.
Electrical line installers and repairers install, repair
and join electrical transmission and supply cables
and related equipment.
Electronics and telecommunications installers and
repairers fit, maintain, adjust and repair electronic
equipment such as commercial and office
machines, electronic instruments and control
Electronics mechanics and servicers fit, maintain,
adjust and repair electronic equipment such as
commercial and office machines and electronic
instruments and control systems.
Information and communications technology (ICT)
installers and servicers install, repair and maintain
telecommunications equipment, data transmission
equipment, cables, antennae and conduits and
Food processing, woodworking, garment and
other craft and related trades workers treat and
process agricultural and fisheries raw materials
into food and other products, and produce and
Food processing and related trades workers
slaughter animals; treat and prepare them and
related food items for human and animal
consumptions; make various kinds of bread,
Butchers, fishmongers and related food preparers
slaughter animals, clean, cut and dress meat and
fish, remove bones and prepare related food
items, or preserve meat, fish and other foods and
Bakers, pastry-cooks and confectionery makers
make various kinds of bread, cakes and other
flour products, as well as handmade chocolate
and sugar confectionery.
Dairy products makers process butter and various
types of cheese, cream or other dairy products.

Fruit, vegetable and related preservers process or

preserve fruit, nuts and related foods in various
ways including cooking, drying, salting, or juice or
oil extraction.
Food and beverage tasters and graders inspect,
taste and grade various types of agricultural
products, food and beverages.
Tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers
prepare tobacco leaves and make various tobacco
products.
Wood treaters, cabinet-makers and related trades
workers preserve and treat wood; make, decorate
and repair wooden furniture, vehicles and other
wooden products and components and set-up,
Wood treaters season, preserve and treat wood
and lumber manually or using wood treatment
equipment such as kilns and tanks.
Cabinet-makers and related workers make,
decorate and repair wooden furniture, carts and
other vehicles, wheels, parts, fittings, patterns,
models and other wooden products using
Woodworking machine tool setters and operators
set-up, operate and monitor automatic or semi-
automatic woodworking machines, such as
precision sawing, shaping, planing, boring, turning
Garment and related trades workers fit, alter and
repair tailored clothing; design, and make textile
and fur garments and leather or fur products;
repair, renovate and decorate garments, gloves
Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and hatters
fabricate, fit, alter and repair tailored or hand-
made clothing. They produce made-to-measure
clothing such as suits, overcoats and dresses
Garment and related patternmakers and cutters
create precision master patterns for the production
of garments, other textile, leather or fur products.
They mark, cut, shape and trim textile, light
Sewing, embroidery and related workers sew
together, repair, renovate and decorate garments,
gloves and other products of textile, fur, light
leather and other materials and fabricate tents
Upholsterers and related workers install, repair
and replace upholstery of furniture, fixtures,
orthopaedic appliances, seats, panels, convertible
and vinyl tops and other furnishings of
Pelt dressers, tanners and fellmongers trim,
scrape, clean, tan, buff and dye animal hides,
pelts or skins to produce leather stock and
finished furs for making garments and other
Shoemakers and related workers make, modify
and repair standard, custom or orthopaedic
footwear and natural or synthetic leather articles,
such as luggage, handbags and belts, (except for
Other craft and related workers work under the
surface of water, using underwater breathing
apparatus; position, assemble, and detonate
explosives; inspect and test, raw materials and
Underwater divers work under the surface of
water, with or without the aid of underwater
breathing apparatus, to inspect, install, repair and
remove equipment and structures, conduct tests
Shotfirers and blasters position, assemble, and
detonate explosives at mining, quarrying and
demolition sites.
Product graders and testers (except foods and
beverages) inspect, test, sort, sample and weigh
raw materials, manufactured components and
non-comestible goods produced or sold, to ensure
Fumigators and other pest and weed controllers
use chemicals to remove harmful insects, small
animals, wild plants and other unwanted
organisms, to prevent damage to crops and to
This group covers craft and trade occupations not
classified elsewhere in Major Group 7: Craft and
Related Trades Workers. For instance, the group
includes those who mould, slice, grind and polish
Plant and machine operators, and assemblers
operate and monitor industrial and agricultural
machinery and equipment on the spot or by
remote control; drive and operate trains, motor
Stationary plant and machine operators monitor
and operate stationary industrial plant, machinery
and equipment, or for which mobility is not an
integral part of operation. Competent performance
Mining and mineral processing plant operators
operate and monitor plant and machinery and
operate hand tools to extract rock and minerals
from the earth, process minerals and stone, drill
Miners and quarriers operate plant, machinery
and hand tools to extract rock, mineral ores and
other deposits from underground and surface
mines and quarries.
Mineral and stone processing plant operators
operate and monitor machinery and equipment for
processing rocks, minerals and stone to recover
refined products for immediate use or further
Well drillers and borers and related workers
position, assemble and operate drilling machinery
and related equipment to sink wells, extract rock
samples, liquids and gases or for a variety of other
Cement, stone and other mineral products
machine operators monitor and operate machines
for manufacturing and finishing precast concrete,
bitumen and stone products, and making cast
Metal processing and finishing plant operators,
monitor and operate single-function process
control machinery and equipment to control the
conversion, processing and finishing of mineral
Metal processing plant operators, monitor,
operate, adjust and maintain single-function
process machinery and equipment to process and
convert mineral ores and refine, harden, roll and
Photographic-products machine operators operate
and monitor equipment which makes photographic
film and paper, and which processes exposed
photographic film and makes prints.
Chemical and photographic products plant and
machine operators monitor and operate machines
which process a variety of chemicals and other
ingredients to produce pharmaceuticals, toiletries,
Chemical products plant and machine operators
operate and monitor units and machinery to blend,
mix, process and package a wide range of
chemical products.
Photographic products machine operators operate
and monitor equipment which makes photographic
film and paper, and which processes exposed
photographic film and makes prints.
Rubber, plastic and paper products machine
operators monitor and operate machines which
knead and blend rubber and rubber compounds
and produce various components and products
Rubber-products machine operators monitor and
operate machines which knead and blend rubber
and rubber compounds and produce various
components and products from natural and
Products machine operators monitor and operate
machines which knead and blend compounds to
obtain plastic materials and which make various
plastic components and articles.
Paper products machine operators monitor and
operate machines which produce boxes,
envelopes, bags and other goods from paper,
paperboard, cardboard and similar materials.
Textile, fur and leather products machine
operators monitor and operate various types of
machines which prepare, process and treat fibres,
yarn, thread, leather or fur; produce, modify and
Fibre-preparing, spinning and winding machine
operators operate and monitor machines which
prepare fibres, and spin, double, twist and wind
yarn and thread from natural textile fibres. They
Weaving and knitting machine operators set up,
operate and monitor weaving and knitting
machines which process yarn or thread into
woven, non-woven and knitted products such as
Sewing machine operators monitor and operate
sewing machines to make, repair, darn and
renovate textile, fur, synthetic or leather garments
or embroider ornamental designs on garments or
Bleaching, dyeing and fabric cleaning machine
operators operate and monitor machines that
bleach, shrink, dye and otherwise treat fibres, yarn
or cloth.
Fur and leather preparing machine operators
monitor and operate various machines that
prepare leather or treat fur- or wool-bearing pelts.
They trim, scrape, clean, tan, buff and dye animal
Shoemaking and related machine operators
monitor and operate machines which produce and
repair standard or special footwear, handbags and
other accessories, mainly made of leather.
Laundry machine operators operate laundry, dry
cleaning, pressing and fabric treatment machines
in laundries and dry-cleaning establishments.
This unit group covers textile, fur and leather
products machine operators not classified
elsewhere in Minor Group 815: Textile, Fur and
Leather Products Machine Operators. For
Food and related machine operators set, operate
and attend machinery used to slaughter animals,
trim meat from carcasses; bake, freeze, heat,
crush, mix, blend and otherwise process
Food and related machine operators set, operate
and attend machinery used to slaughter animals,
trim meat from carcasses, and bake, freeze, heat,
crush, mix, blend and otherwise process
Wood processing and papermaking plant
operators monitor, operate, and control machinery
to saw wood, cut veneer, make plywood, produce
pulp and paper, and to otherwise prepare wood,
Pulp and papermaking plant operators operate
and monitor equipment to process wood, pulp and
other cellulose materials in the production of pulp
and to produce coat and finish paper.
Wood processing plant operators monitor,
operate, and control lumber mill equipment for
sawing timber logs into rough lumber, cutting
veneer, making plywood and particle board, and
This unit group includes stationary plant and
machine operators not classified elsewhere in
Sub-major Group 81: Stationary Plant and
Machine Operators. The group includes, for
Glass and ceramics plant operators operate and
monitor kilns, furnaces and other machinery and
equipment used in the manufacture of glass,
ceramics, porcelain, tiles or bricks. They operate
Steam engine and boiler operators maintain and
operate various types of steam engines, boilers,
turbines and auxiliary equipment to provide power
and other utility services for commercial, industrial
Packing, bottling and labelling machine operators
monitor and operate machines which weigh, pack
and label various products, or fill different
containers with products.
This unit group includes stationary plant and
machine operators not classified elsewhere in
Sub-major Group 81: Stationary Plant and
Machine Operators. The group includes, for
Assemblers assemble prefabricated parts or
components to form subassemblies, products and
equipment, according to procedures strictly laid
down. The products worked on may be moved
Assemblers assemble prefabricated parts or
components to form subassemblies, products and
equipment, according to procedures strictly laid
down. The products worked on may be moved
Mechanical machinery assemblers assemble,
according to procedures strictly laid down,
component parts of mechanical machinery such
as engines, motor vehicles, turbines and aircraft.
Electrical and electronic equipment assemblers
assemble or modify, according to strictly laid down
procedures, components of electrical,
electromechanical and electronic equipment.
Assemblers not elsewhere classified assemble,
according to procedures strictly laid down, various
products that do not include electronic, electrical
or mechanical components.
Drivers and mobile plant operators drive and tend
trains and motor vehicles, or drive, operate and
monitor industrial and agricultural machinery and
equipment, or execute deck duties on board ship
Locomotive engine drivers and related workers
drive, or assist in driving, locomotive engines to
transport passengers and freight, take charge of
and safeguard railway freight trains during runs;
Locomotive engine drivers drive, or assist in
driving, locomotive engines to transport
passengers and freight.
Railway brakers, signallers and shunters take
charge of and safeguard railway freight trains
during runs, control the movement of railway traffic
by operating signals, switch rolling stock and
Car, van and motorcycle drivers drive and tend
motorcycles, motorized tricycles, cars or vans to
transport passengers, materials or goods.
Motorcycle drivers drive and tend motorcycles or
motorized tricycles equipped to transport
materials, goods or passengers.
Car, taxi and van drivers drive and tend motor
cars and vans to transport passengers, mail or
goods.
Heavy truck and bus drivers drive and tend heavy
trucks, lorries, buses or street tramcars to
transport goods, liquids, heavy materials, mail or
passengers.
Bus and tram drivers drive and tend buses or
street tramcars to transport passengers, mail or
goods.
Heavy-truck and lorry drivers drive and tend heavy
motor vehicles to transport goods, liquids and
heavy materials over short or long distances.
Mobile plant operators drive, tend, operate and
monitor special-purpose motorized machinery or
equipment used for clearing or preparing land;
digging, moving and spreading earth, rock and
Mobile farm and forestry plant operators drive,
tend, operate and monitor one or more types of
special-purpose motorized, mobile machinery or
equipment used in agricultural, horticultural and
Earthmoving and related plant operators operate
machines to excavate, grade, level, smooth and
compact earth or similar materials.
Crane, hoist and related plant operators operate
and monitor stationary and mobile cranes and
other hoisting equipment.
Lifting-truck operators drive, operate and monitor
lifting trucks or similar vehicles to transport, lift and
stack pallets with goods.
Ship’s deck crews and related workers carry out
deck duties on board ships and similar duties on
board other water-borne craft.
Ship’s deck crews and related workers carry out
deck duties on board ships and similar duties on
board other water-borne craft.
Elementary occupations involve the performance
of simple and routine tasks which may require the
use of hand-held tools and considerable physical
effort. Most occupations in this major group
Cleaners and helpers perform various tasks in
private households, hotels, offices, hospitals and
other establishments, as well as in aircraft, trains
coaches, trams and similar vehicles, in order to
Domestic, hotel and office cleaners and helpers
sweep, vacuum clean, wash, polish, take care of
household linen, purchase household supplies;
perform various tasks in order to keep clean and
Domestic cleaners and helpers sweep, vacuum
clean, wash and polish, take care of household
linen, purchase household supplies, prepare food,
serve meals and perform various other domestic
Cleaners and helpers in offices, hotels and other
establishments perform various cleaning tasks in
order to keep clean and tidy the interiors and
fixtures of hotels, offices and other
Vehicle, window, laundry and other hand cleaning
workers clean windows, showcases or other
surfaces of buildings or vehicles; and press,
launder or dry-clean linen and other textiles by
Hand launderers and pressers launder, press or
dry-clean garments, linen and other textiles by
hand.
Vehicle cleaners wash, clean and polish the
exterior and interior of vehicles.

Window cleaners wash and polish windows and

other glass fittings.

This unit group includes cleaning workers not

classified elsewhere. The group includes, for
instance, those who clean surfaces, materials and
objects, such as carpets, walls, swimming pools
Agricultural, forestry and fishery labourers perform
simple and routine tasks in the production of crops
and livestock, cultivation and maintenance of
gardens and parks, exploitation and conservation
Agricultural, forestry and fishery labourers perform
simple and routine tasks in the production of crops
and livestock, cultivation and maintenance of
gardens and parks, exploitation and conservation
Crop farm labourers perform simple and routine
tasks on farms in the production of crops such as
fruit, nuts, grains and vegetables.
Livestock farm labourers perform simple and
routine tasks in farm production of animals,
including poultry and insects.
Mixed crop and livestock farm labourers perform
simple and routine tasks in farm production of
both crops and animals.
Garden and horticultural labourers perform simple
and routine tasks in operations to cultivate and
maintain trees, shrubs, flowers and other plants in
parks and private gardens, to produce saplings,
Forestry labourers perform simple and routine
tasks to cultivate and maintain natural and
plantation forests, and log, fell and saw trees.
Fishery and aquaculture labourers perform simple
and routine tasks to cultivate, catch and harvest
fish and seafood in aquaculture and inland,
coastal and deep sea fishing operations.
Labourers in mining, construction, manufacturing
and transport perform simple and routine manual
tasks in mining, quarrying, civil engineering,
building, manufacturing, transport and storage
Mining and construction labourers perform simple
and routine manual tasks in mining, quarrying, civil
engineering and building operations.
Mining and quarrying labourers perform routine
tasks in mining and quarrying operations.

Civil engineering labourers perform routine tasks

in connection with the building and maintenance
of roads, railways, dams and other civil
engineering projects.
Building construction labourers perform routine
tasks in connection with building construction and
demolition work.
Manufacturing labourers perform a variety of
simple and routine manual tasks in manufacturing
to assist the work of machine operators and
assemblers.
Hand packers weigh, pack and label materials and
products by hand.

Manufacturing labourers not elsewhere classified

assist the work of machine operators and
assemblers and perform a variety of simple and
routine manual tasks in manufacturing, excluding
Transport and storage labourers propel cycles and
similar vehicles and drive animal-drawn vehicles
to transport passengers or goods, drive animal-
drawn machinery, handle freight and baggage,
Hand and pedal vehicle drivers propel cycles,
hand carts and similar vehicles to deliver
messages and transport passengers or goods.
Drivers of animal-drawn vehicles and machinery
drive animal-drawn vehicles to transport
passengers or goods, as well as animal-drawn
machinery usually in connection with farming.
Freight handlers carry out tasks such as packing,
carrying, loading and unloading furniture and other
household items, or loading and unloading ship
and aircraft cargoes and other freight, or carrying
Shelf fillers stock shelves and display areas and
keep stock clean and in order in supermarkets
and other retail and wholesale shops.
Food preparation assistants prepare and cook to
order a small variety of pre-cooked food or
beverages, clear tables, clean kitchen areas and
wash dishes. Most occupations in this sub-major
Food preparation assistants prepare and cook to
order small variety of pre-cooked food or
beverages, clear tables, clean kitchen areas and
wash dishes.
Fast food preparers prepare and cook to order a
limited range of foods or beverages that involve
simple preparation processes and a small number
of ingredients. They may take orders from
Kitchen helpers clear tables, clean kitchen areas,
wash dishes, prepare ingredients and perform
other duties to assist workers who prepare or
serve food and beverages.
Street and related sales and service workers sell
goods (excluding food) for immediate
consumptions, and provide a variety of services
on streets and in other public places such as
Street and related service workers provide a
variety of services on streets and in other public
places, including cleaning shoes, washing car
windows, running errands, looking after property,
Street and related service workers provide a
variety of services on streets and in other public
places, including cleaning shoes, washing car
windows, running errands, handing out leaflets,
Street vendors (excluding food) sell a usually
limited range of goods (excluding food for
immediate consumption) in streets and public
places such as stations, cinemas or theatres.
Street vendors (excluding food) sell a usually
limited range of goods (excluding food for
immediate consumption) in streets and public
places such as stations, cinemas or theatres.
Refuse workers and other elementary workers
collect, process and recycle garbage from
buildings, yards, streets and other public places.
They keep streets and other public places clean
Refuse workers collect, process and recycle
garbage from buildings, yards, streets and other
public places, or keep streets and other public
places clean.
Garbage collectors collect and remove rubbish
and items for recycling from buildings, yards,
streets and other places.
Refuse sorters identify, collect and sort discarded
items suitable for recycling at dump sites and
recycling enterprises or in buildings, streets and
other public places.
Sweepers and related labourers sweep and clean
streets, parks, airports, stations and other public
places.
Other elementary workers deliver and carry
messages and packages, perform a variety of
simple maintenance and repair tasks, collect
money and stock vending machines, read meters;
Messengers, package deliverers and luggage
porters carry and deliver messages, packages
and other items on foot, within an establishment or
between establishments, to households and
Odd job persons clean, paint and maintain
buildings, grounds and facilities, and undertake
simple repairs.
Meter readers and vending-machine collectors
stock vending machines and collect money from
them or from parking meters and other coin-
boxes, or read electricity, gas or water meters.
Water and firewood collectors collect water and
firewood and transport them on foot or using hand
or animal carts.
This unit group covers elementary workers not
classified elsewhere in Major Group 9: Elementary
Occupations. For instance, the group includes
those who issue and collect parking or admission
Armed forces occupations include all jobs held by
members of the armed forces. Members of the
armed forces are those personnel who are
currently serving in the armed forces, including
Commissioned armed forces officers provide
leadership and management to organizational
units in the armed forces and/or perform similar
tasks to those performed in a variety of civilian
Commissioned armed forces officers provide
leadership and management to organizational
units in the armed forces and/or perform similar
tasks to those performed in a variety of civilian
Commissioned armed forces officers provide
leadership and management to organizational
units in the armed forces and/or perform similar
tasks to those performed in a variety of civilian
Non-commissioned armed forces officers enforce
military discipline and supervise the activities of
those employed in Sub-major Group 03: Armed
Forces Occupations, Other Ranks, and/or perform
Non-commissioned armed forces officers enforce
military discipline and supervise the activities of
those employed in Sub-major Group 03: Armed
forces Occupations, Other Ranks, and/or perform
Non-commissioned armed forces officers enforce
military discipline and supervise the activities of
those employed in Sub-major Group 03: Armed
Forces Occupations, Other Ranks, and/or perform
Armed forces occupations, other ranks include all
conscripted and non-conscripted members of the
armed forces except commissioned and non-
commissioned officers. They perform specific
Armed forces occupations, other ranks include all
conscripted and non-conscripted members of the
armed forces except commissioned and non-
commissioned officers. They perform specific
Armed forces occupations, other ranks include all
conscripted and non-conscripted members of the
armed forces except commissioned and non-
commissioned officers. They perform specific
Tasks include Included occupations

Tasks performed by managers usually include: formulating and Occupations in this major group are
advising on the policy, budgets, laws and regulations of classified into the following sub-
enterprises, governments and other organizational units; major groups:
establishing objectives
Tasks performed and standards
by workers and formulating
in this sub-major and
group usually 11 Chief executives,
Occupations Senior Officials
in this sub-major group
include: presiding over or participating in the proceedings of and Legislators
are classified into the following
legislative bodies, boards of directors and committees; formulating minor groups:
Tasks performed usually include: presiding over or participating in Occupations in this minor group are
and advising on the policy budgets, laws and regulations of
the proceedings of legislative bodies and administrative councils of classified into the following unit
governments, legislative assemblies, local communities and groups:
special-interest organizations; serving on government 1111 Legislators
administrative boards or official committees; investigating matters 1112 Senior Government Officials
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) presiding over or participating in the proceedings of legislative classified here:
bodies and administrative councils of national, state, regional or - City councillor
local governments or legislative assemblies; - Government minister
(b)
Tasksdetermining,
include - formulating and directing policies of national, -Examples
Mayor of the occupations
state, regional
(a) advising or localstate,
national, governments;
regional or local governments and classified here:
legislators on policy matters; - Ambassador
(b) advising on the preparation of government budgets, laws and - City administrator
regulations, including amendments; - Civil service commissioner
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) allocating the use of communal land and other resources classified here:
among households in the community or village; - Village chief
(b) collecting and distributing surplus production of the community - Village head
or village;
(c) settling disputes between members of the community or
village;
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) determining and formulating the policies, rules and regulations classified here:
of the organization; - Chairperson, trade union
(b) planning, directing and coordinating the general functioning of - Director-general, employers'
the organization; organization
(c) reviewing the operations and results of the organization and - Leader, political party
reporting to boards
Tasks performed of directors
usually and
include: governing
planning, bodies,and
directing the -Occupations
President, political party group are
in this minor
organization’s membership and funding agencies;
coordinating the general functioning of an enterprise or classified into the following unit
organization; reviewing the operations and results of the enterprise group:
or organization, and reporting to boards of directors and governing 1120 Managing Directors and Chief
bodies; determining
Tasks include - objectives, strategies, policies and Executives
Examples of the occupations
(a) planning, directing and coordinating the general functioning of classified here:
an enterprise or organization; - Chief executive
(b) reviewing the operations and results of the enterprise, or - Managing director
organization and reporting to boards of directors and governing - Regional manager
bodies;
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
include: formulating and administering policy advice, strategic and are classified into the following
financial planning; establishing and directing operational and minor groups:
administrative procedures; implementing, monitoring and 121 Business Services and
evaluating strategies and policies; providing advice to senior Administration Managers
Managers; directing the development of initiatives for new 122 Sales, Marketing and
Tasks performed usually include: formulating and administering Occupations in this minor group are
Development Managers
policy advice, strategic and financial planning; establishing and classified into the following unit
directing operational and administrative procedures; implementing, groups:
monitoring and evaluating strategies and policies; providing advice 1211 Finance Managers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) planning, directing and coordinating the financial operations of classified here:
an enterprise or organization; - Company secretary
(b) assessing the financial situation of the enterprise or - Finance manager
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
organization, preparing budgets and overseeing financial
(a) planning, directing and coordinating the personnel and classified here:
operations;
industrial relations activities, policies and practices of an enterprise - Industrial relations manager
or organization; - Personnel manager
Tasks include – Examples of the occupations
(a) developing, implementing and monitoring strategic plans, classified here:
programmes, policies, processes, systems and procedures to - Corporate planning manager
achieve goals, objectives and work standards; - Policy manager
In such cases tasks would include: Examples of the occupations
(a) providing administrative, strategic planning and operational classified here:
support, research and advice to senior management on matters - Administrative services manager
such as the management of building facilities and administrative - Cleaning services manager
Tasks performed usually include: formulating and implementing Occupations in this minor group are
services;
policies and plans for advertising, public relations, product classified into the following unit
development, sales and marketing in consultation with other groups:
managers; directing the development of initiatives for new products 1221 Sales and Marketing
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Managers
(a) planning and organizing special sales and marketing classified here:
programmes based on sales records and market assessments; - Marketing manager
(b) determining price lists, discount and delivery terms, sales - Sales manager
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
promotion budgets, sales methods, special incentives and
(a) planning, directing and coordinating the advertising and public classified here:
campaigns;
relations activities of an enterprise or organization; - Advertising manager
(b) negotiating advertising contracts with clients or with - Public relations manager
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
newspapers, radio and television stations, sports and cultural
(a) planning, directing and coordinating research and development classified here:
organizations and advertising agencies;
activities, in-house or commissioned from external research - Product development manager
organizations, to develop new or improved technical processes, - Research manager
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
products, knowledge, or utilization of materials;
include: planning details of activities in terms of output, services are classified into the following
provided, quality, quantity, cost, timeliness and labour minor groups:
requirements; setting standards and objectives; controlling the 131 Production Managers in
operation of plant and of procedures; assuring quality of the goods Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
produced
Tasks and services
performed provided;
usually include: preparing
monitoringtenders
marketand contract
activity and 132 Manufacturing,
Occupations Mining,
in this minor group are
planning production to meet contract requirements and market Construction,
classified into and Distribution
the following unit
demand; establishing and managing budgets, monitoring Managers
groups:
production output and costs, recording information such as farm 1311 Agricultural and Forestry
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Production Managers
(a) monitoring agricultural and forestry market activity and classified here:
planning production to meet contract requirements and market - Forestry manager
demand; - Plantation manager
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) monitoring aquaculture and fishery market activity and classified here:
planning production and fishing activities to meet contract - Aquaculture production manager
requirements and market demand; - Fishing operations manager
Tasks performed usually include: planning details of activities in Occupations in this minor group are
terms of output quality and quantity, cost, timeliness and labour classified into the following unit
requirements; controlling the operation of plant and quality groups:
procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of 1321 Manufacturing Managers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) determining, implementing and monitoring production classified here:
strategies, policies and plans; - Manufacturer
(b) planning details of production activities in terms of output - Manufacturing manager
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
quality and quantity, cost, time available and labour requirements;
(a) conferring with other managers to set production quotas, plan classified here:
extraction sites and develop policies for the removal of raw - Mine manager
materials; - Production manager (mine)
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) interpreting architectural drawings and specifications; classified here:
(b) coordinating labour resources and procurement and delivery of - Civil engineering project manager
materials, plant and equipment; - Construction project manager
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) determining, implementing and monitoring purchasing, storage classified here:
and distribution strategies, policies and plans; - Bus station manager
(b) preparing and implementing plans to maintain required stock - Logistics manager
Tasks performed usually include: consulting with users, Occupations in this minor group are
levels at minimum cost;
management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing classified into the following unit
needs and system requirements and specifying technology to meet groups:
those needs; formulating and directing information and 1330 Information and
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Communications Technology
(a) consulting with users, management, vendors, and technicians classified here:
Service Managers
to assess computing needs and system requirements and - Application development manager
specifying technology to meet those needs; - Chief information officer
Tasks performed usually include: formulating policies and plans for Occupations in this minor group are
the provision of services and operation of establishments; setting classified into the following unit
standards and objectives; developing and implementing groups:
programmes and services to meet the needs of clients; directing 1341 Child Care Services Managers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) developing and implementing programmes to enhance the classified here:
physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young - Child care centre managers
children;
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) providing overall direction and management for the service, classified here:
facility, organization or centre; - Chief public health officer
(b) directing, supervising and evaluating the work activities of - Clinical director
Tasks include - Examples of occupations classified
medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and
(a) providing overall direction and management for a service, here:
other personnel;
facility, organization or centre; - Aged care home director
(b) directing, supervising and evaluating the work activities of - Community aged care coordinator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and
(a) providing overall direction and management for a service, classified here:
other personnel;
facility, organization or centre; - Community centre manager
(b) developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies - Family services manager
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
and standards for staff;
(a) determining educational programmes based on frameworks classified here:
established by education authorities and governing bodies; - College director
(b) implementing systems and procedures to monitor school - Dean (university)
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
performance and student enrolments;
(a) planning, directing and coordinating the activities of staff in the classified here:
branch; - Bank manager
(b) establishing and maintaining relationships with individual and - Building society manager
In such cases tasks would include - Examples of the occupations
business customers;
(a) providing overall direction and management for a service, classified here:
facility, organization or centre; - Archives manager
(b) developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies - Art gallery manager
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
and standards for staff;
include: planning and organizing special functions, sporting, are classified into the following
gaming and entertainment activities and the range and mix of minor groups:
products, stock levels and service standards; promoting and selling 141 Hotel and Restaurant Managers
Tasks performed usually include: planning and organizing special Occupations in this minor group are
functions, sporting, gaming and entertainment activities; directing classified into the following unit
and overseeing reservation, reception, room service and groups:
housekeeping activities; observing liquor, gaming, health and other 1411 Hotel Managers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) directing and overseeing reservation, reception, room service classified here:
and housekeeping activities; - Hotel manager
(b) supervising security arrangements and garden and property - Motel manager
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
maintenance;
(a) planning menus in consultation with chefs and cooks; classified here:
(b) planning and organizing special functions; - Café manager
(c) arranging the purchasing and pricing of goods according to - Catering manager
budget;
Tasks performed usually include - determining product mix, stock Occupations in this minor group are
levels and service standards; formulating and implementing classified into the following unit
purchasing and marketing policies, and setting prices; promoting groups:
and advertising the establishment's goods and services; 1420 Retail and Wholesale Trade
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Managers
(a) determining product mix, stock levels and service standards; classified here:
(b) formulating and implementing purchasing and marketing - Grocery manager
policies, and setting prices; - Retail manager
Tasks performed usually include: planning and organizing the Occupations in this minor group are
range and mix of services or activities provided; ensuring that classified into the following unit
facilities are kept clean and in good condition; keeping abreast of groups:
new trends and developments relevant to the service provided; 1431 Sports, Recreation and
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Cultural Centre Managers
(a) planning and organizing the range and mix of entertainment, classified here:
attractions, cultural activities, and sports and fitness programmes - Amusement park manager
to be offered by the centre; - Billiards or pool hall manager
Examples of the occupations
classified here:
- Camp site manager
- Caravan park manager
Tasks performed by professionals usually include: conducting Occupations in this major group are
analysis and research, and developing concepts, theories and classified into the following sub-
operational methods; advising on or applying existing knowledge major groups:
related to physical sciences, mathematics, engineering and 21 Science and Engineering
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
Professionals
include: conducting research, enlarging, advising on or applying are classified into the following
scientific knowledge obtained through the study of structures and minor groups:
properties of physical matter and phenomena, chemical 211 Physical and Earth Science
Tasks performed usually include: enlarging scientific knowledge Occupations in this minor group are
Professionals
through research and experiments related to mechanics, classified into the following unit
thermodynamics, optics, sonics, electricity, magnetism, electronics, groups:
nuclear physics, astronomy, various branches of chemistry, 2111 Physicistand Astronomers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) conducting research and improving or developing concepts, classified here:
theories, instrumentation, software and operational methods - Astronomer
related to physics and astronomy; - Medical Physicist
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) investigating direction and speed of air movements, pressures, classified here:
temperatures, humidity, physical and chemical transformation of - Climatologist
pollutants and other phenomena such as cloud formation and - Hydrometeorologist
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
precipitation, electrical disturbances or solar radiation;
(a) conducting research and improving or developing concepts, classified here:
instruments, theories and operational methods related to - Chemist
chemistry;
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) conducting research and improving or developing concepts, classified here:
theories and operational methods related to geology and - Geological oceanographer
geophysics; - Geologist
Tasks performed usually include: studying, improving and Occupations in this minor group are
developing mathematical, actuarial and statistical theories and classified into the following unit
techniques; advising on or applying mathematical principles, group:
models and techniques to a wide range of tasks in the fields of 2120 Mathematicians, Actuaries
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
and Statisticians
(a) studying, improving and developing mathematical, actuarial classified here:
and statistical theories and techniques; - Actuary
(b) advising on or applying mathematical principles, models and - Demographer
Tasks performed usually include: collecting, analysing and Occupations in this minor group are
techniques to a wide range of tasks in the fields of engineering,
evaluating experimental and field data to identify and develop new classified into the following unit
natural, social or life sciences;
processes and techniques; providing advice and support to groups:
governments, organizations and businesses about ecological 2131 Biologists, Botanists,
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Zoologists and Related
(a) undertaking research in laboratories and in the field to increase classified here:
Professionals
scientific knowledge of living organisms; to discover new - Animal behaviourist
information; to test hypotheses; to solve problems in areas such as - Bacteriologist
the environment, agriculture and health; and to develop new
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) collecting and analysing data and samples related to produce, classified here:
feed, soil, water quality and other factors affecting farm, forest or - Agronomist
fishery production; - Fisheries adviser
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) conducting research, performing tests, collecting samples, classified here:
performing field and laboratory analysis to identify sources of - Air pollution analyst
environmental problems and recommending ways to prevent, - Conservation officer
Tasks performed usually include: planning and designing chemical Occupations in this minor group are
control and remediate the impact of environmental problems;
process systems, civil engineering projects, mechanical equipment classified into the following unit
and systems, mining and drilling operations, and other engineering groups:
projects; specifying and interpreting drawings and plans, and 2141 Industrial and Production
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Engineers
(a) studying functional statements, organizational charts and classified here:
project information to determine functions and responsibilities of - Industrial efficiency engineer
workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication; - Industrial engineer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) conducting research and developing new or improved theories classified here:
and methods related to civil engineering; - Civil engineer
(b) advising on and designing structures such as bridges, dams, - Geotechnical engineer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
docks, roads, airports, railways, canals, pipelines, waste-disposal
(a) conducting research, assessing and reporting on the classified here:
and flood-control systems, and industrial and other large buildings;
environmental impact of existing and proposed construction, civil - Air pollution control engineer
engineering and other activities; - Environmental analyst
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) advising on and designing machinery and tools for classified here:
manufacturing, mining, construction, agricultural, and other - Aeronautical engineer
industrial purposes; - Engine designer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) conducting research and advising on, and developing classified here:
commercial-scale chemical processes to refine crude oil and other - Chemical engineer
liquids or gases, and to produce substances and items such as - Fuel technologist
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
petroleum derivatives, explosives, food and drink products,
(a) determining the location and planning the extraction of coal, classified here:
metallic ores, non-metallic minerals, and building materials, such - Extractive metallurgist
as stone and gravel; - Mining engineer
In such cases tasks would include - Examples of the occupations
(a) applying knowledge of engineering to the design, development classified here:
and evaluation of biological and health systems and products such - Biomedical engineer
as artificial organs, prostheses and instrumentation; - Explosive ordnance engineer
Tasks performed usually include: conducting research and Occupations in this minor group are
advising on and directing the maintenance and repair of electrical, classified into the following unit
electronic and telecommunications products and systems; advising groups:
on and designing power stations and systems that generate, 2151 Electrical Engineers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) advising on and designing power stations and systems which classified here:
generate, transmit and distribute electrical power; - Electrical engineer
(b) supervising, controlling and monitoring the operation of - Electric power generation engineer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
electrical generation, transmission and distribution systems;
(a) advising on and designing electronic devices or components, classified here:
circuits, semi-conductors and systems; - Computer hardware engineer
(b) specifying production or installation methods, materials and - Electronics engineer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
quality standards, and directing production or installation work of
(a) advising on and designing telecommunications devices or classified here:
electronic products and systems;
components, systems, equipment and distribution centres; - Broadcast engineer
(b) specifying production or installation methods, materials, quality - Telecommunications engineer
Tasks performed usually include: determining the objectives and Occupations in this minor group are
and safety standards and directing production or installation work
constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and classified into the following unit
of telecommunications products and systems;
stakeholders; formulating design concepts and plans that groups:
harmonize aesthetic considerations with technical, functional, 2161 Building Architects
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) developing new or improved architectural theories and classified here:
methods; - Building architect
(b) inspecting sites and consulting clients, management and other - Interior architect
stakeholders to determine type, style and size of proposed
buildings and alterations to existing buildings;
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) developing new or improved theories and methods and classified here:
providing advice on policy related to landscape architecture; - Landscape architect
(b) inspecting sites and consulting clients, management and other
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
stakeholders to determine type, style and size of proposed
(a) determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief classified here:
buildings, parks, roads and other open spaces;
by consulting with clients and stakeholders; - Costume designer
(b) formulating design concepts for clothing, textiles, industrial, - Fashion designer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
commercial and consumer products, and jewellery;
(a) planning layout and coordinating development of urban areas; classified here:
(b) compiling and analysing data on economic, legal, political, - Land Planner
cultural, demographic, sociological, physical and environmental - Traffic planner
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
factors affecting land use;
(a) surveying, measuring and describing land surfaces, mines, classified here:
underground surfaces, sea, river and lake beds; - Aerial surveyor
(b) noting exact position of various features and recording survey - Cadastral surveyor
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
data in digital form;
(a) determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief classified here:
by consulting with clients and stakeholders; - Animator
(b) undertaking research and analysing functional communication - Commercial artists
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
requirements;
include: conducting research and obtaining scientific knowledge are classified into the following
through the study of human and animal disorders and illnesses minor groups:
and ways of treating them; advising on or applying preventive and 221 Medical Doctors
Tasks performed usually include: conducting physical Occupations in this minor group are
examinations of patients and interviewing them and their families classified into the following unit
to determine their health status; ordering diagnostic tests and groups:
analysing findings; prescribing and administering curative 2211 Generalist Medical
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Practitioners
(a) conducting physical examinations of patients and interviewing classified here:
them and their families to determine their health status; - District medical doctor - therapist
(b) ordering laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic - Family medical practitioner
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
procedures and analysing findings to determine the nature of
(a) conducting physical examinations of patients and interviewing classified here:
disorders or illnesses;
them and their families to determine their health status; - Anaesthetist
(b) considering medical information provided by a referring doctor - Cardiologist
Tasks performed usually include: assessing, planning, providing Occupations in this minor group are
or other health care provider;
and evaluating nursing and midwifery care for patients according to classified into the following unit
the practice and standards of modern nursing and midwifery; groups:
coordinating the care of patients in consultation with other health 2221 Nursing Professionals
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) planning, providing and evaluating nursing care for patients classified here:
according to the practice and standards of modern nursing; - Clinical nurse consultant
(b) coordinating the care of patients in consultation with other - District nurse
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
health professionals and members of health teams;
(a) planning, providing and evaluating care and support services classified here:
for women and babies before, during and after pregnancy and - Professional midwife
childbirth according to the practice and standards of modern
Tasks performed usually include: conducting physical Occupations in this minor group are
midwifery care;
examinations of patients and interviewing them and their families classified into the following unit
to determine their health status; developing and implementing group:
treatment plans for physical, mental and psychosocial ailments 2230 Traditional and
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Complementary Medicine
(a) conducting physical examinations of patients and interviewing classified here:
Professionals
them and their families to determine their health status; - Acupuncturist
(b) developing and implementing treatment plans for physical, - Ayurvedic practitioner
Tasks performed usually include: conducting physical Occupations in this minor group are
mental and psychosocial ailments using applications such as
examinations of patients and interviewing them and their families classified into the following unit
acupuncture, ayurvedic, homeopathic and herbal medicine;
to determine their health status and recording patients' medical groups:
information; performing basic or more routine medical and surgical 2240 Paramedical practitioners
Tasks include - Examples of occupations classified
(a) conducting physical examinations of patients and interviewing here:
them and their families to determine their health status, and - Advanced care paramedic
recording patients' medical information; - Clinical officer (paramedical)
Tasks performed usually include: determining the presence and Occupations in this minor group are
nature of abnormal conditions by physical examination, laboratory classified into the following unit
testing and through diagnostic imaging techniques including groups:
radiography and ultrasound; treating animals medically and 2250 Veterinarians
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) determining the presence and nature of abnormal conditions classified here:
by physical examination, laboratory testing and through diagnostic - Animal pathologist
imaging techniques including radiography and ultrasound; - Veterinarian
Tasks performed may include: assessing patients or clients to Occupations in this minor group are
determine the nature of the disorder, illness or problem; developing classified into the following unit
and implementing treatment plans and evaluating and groups:
documenting patients' progress; diagnosing and treating diseases, 2261 Dentists
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) diagnosing diseases, injuries, irregularities and malformations classified here:
of teeth and associated structures in the mouth and jaw using a - Dental Practitioner
range of methods such as radiographs, salivary tests and medical - Dental surgeon
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
histories;
(a) receiving prescriptions for medicinal products from medical classified here:
doctors and other health professionals, checking patients' - Dispensing chemist
medicine histories, and ensuring proper dosage and methods of - Hospital pharmacist
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
administration and drug compatibility before dispensing;
(a) developing, implementing and reviewing programmes and classified here:
policies to minimize potential environmental and occupational risks - Environmental health officer
to health and safety; - Occupational health and safety
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
adviser
(a) administering muscle, nerve, joint functional ability and other classified here:
tests to identify and assess physical problems of patients; - Geriatric physical therapist
(b) establishing treatment goals with patients and designing - Manipulative therapist
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
treatment programmes to reduce physical pain, strengthen
(a) instructing individuals, families and communities on nutrition, classified here:
muscles, improve cardiothoracic, cardiovascular and respiratory
the planning of diets and preparation of food to maximize health - Clinical dietician
functions, restore joint mobility and improve balance and
benefits and reduce potential risks to health; - Food service dietician
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) evaluating hearing, speech and language performance in classified here:
patients to determine the nature of hearing and communication - Audiologist
disorders; - Language therapist
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) examining patients’ eyes and conducting diagnostic tests to classified here:
assess ocular health and determine the nature and extent of vision - Ophthalmic optician
problems and abnormalities; - Optometrist
In such cases tasks would include - Examples of the occupations
(a) interviewing patients and conducting diagnostic tests to classified here:
determine their health status, functional limitations, and the nature - Arts therapist
of physical or mental disorders, illnesses or other health problems; - Chiropractor
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
include: conducting classes, courses or tutorials at a particular are classified into the following
educational level for educational and vocational purposes, minor groups:
including private lessons; conducting adult literacy programmes; 231 University and Higher
Tasks performed usually include: designing and modifying Occupations in this minor group are
Education Teachers
curricula and preparing courses of study in accordance with classified into the following unit
requirements; preparing and delivering lectures and conducting groups:
tutorials, seminars and laboratory experiments; stimulating 2310 University and Higher
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Education Teachers
(a) designing and modifying curricula and preparing courses of classified here:
study in accordance with requirements; - Higher education lecturer
(b) preparing and delivering lectures and conducting tutorials, - Professor
Tasks performed usually include: developing curricula and Occupations in this minor group are
seminars and laboratory experiments;
planning course content and methods of instruction; determining classified into the following unit
training needs of students or workers and liaising with individuals, groups:
industry and other education sectors to ensure provision of 2320 Vocational Education
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Teachers
(a) developing curricula and planning course content and methods classified here:
of instruction; - Automotive technology instructor
(b) determining training needs of students or workers and liaising - Cosmetology instructor
with individuals, industry and other education sectors to ensure
provision of relevant education and training programmes;
Tasks performed usually include: designing and modifying Occupations in this minor group are
curricula and preparing educational courses of study in accordance classified into the following unit
with curriculum guidelines; establishing and enforcing rules for groups:
behaviour and procedures for maintaining order among students; 2330 Secondary education teachers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) designing and modifying curricula and preparing educational classified here:
courses of study in accordance with curriculum guidelines; - High school teacher
(b) establishing and enforcing rules for behaviour and procedures - Secondary education teacher
Tasks performed usually include: preparing programme of learning Occupations in this minor group are
for maintaining order among students;
and giving instruction in a range of subjects at the primary classified into the following unit
education level, planning and organising activities designed to groups:
facilitate children’s development of language, physical and social 2341 Primary school teachers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) preparing daily and longer term lesson plans in accordance classified here:
with curriculum guidelines; - Primary school teacher
(b) instructing children individually and in groups, using various
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
teaching methods and materials (e.g. computers, books, games),
(a) planning and organizing individual and group activities classified here:
adapting to children’s varying needs;
designed to facilitate the development of children's motor skills, - Early childhood educator
cooperative and social skills, confidence and understanding; - Pre-school teacher
Tasks performed usually include: conducting research and Occupations in this minor group are
developing or advising on teaching methods, courses and aids; classified into the following unit
teaching physically handicapped children, young persons or adults groups:
or those with learning difficulties or other with special needs, 2351 Education Methods Specialists
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) researching into current developments in curricula, teaching classified here:
methods and other educational practices, and advising on - Curriculum coordinator
necessary changes and possible improvements; - Curriculum developer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) assessing students' abilities and limitations with regard to classified here:
intellectual, physical, social and emotional impairments, - Learning disabilities special
exceptional intellectual gifts, or other specific problems; education teacher
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) assessing the level of ability and the extent of language classified here:
difficulties of students, and establishing students' needs and - Intensive language teacher
learning goals; - Migrant education teacher
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) assessing the students’ level of ability and determining needs classified here:
and learning goals; - Guitar teacher (private tuition)
(b) planning, preparing and delivering programmes of study, - Piano teacher (private tuition)
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
lessons and workshops for individual students and groups;
(a) assessing the students’ level of ability and determining classified here:
learning needs; - Dance teacher (private tuition)
(b) planning, preparing and delivering programmes of study, - Drama teacher (private tuition)
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
lessons and workshops for individual students and groups;
(a) identifying the information technology training needs and classified here:
requirements of individual users and organizations; - Computer trainer
(b) preparing and developing instructional training material and - Software trainer
In such cases tasks performed would include - Examples of the occupations
aids such as handbooks, visual aids, online tutorials,
(a) assessing students’ level of ability and determining learning classified here:
demonstration models, and supporting training reference
needs; - Literacy tutor (private tuition)
documentation;
(b) planning, preparing and delivering programmes of study, - Mathematics coach (private tuition)
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
lessons and workshops for individual students and groups;
include: collecting, analysing and interpreting information on the are classified into the following
financial viability, cost structures and trading effectiveness of minor groups:
organizations; conducting audits, preparing financial statements 241 Finance Professionals
Tasks performed usually include: preparing and organizing Occupations in this minor group are
financial statements for an organization; reviewing financial classified into the following unit
materials of an organization; providing financial advice to groups:
individuals and organizations; preparing analytic reports 2411 Accountants
(a) advising on, planning and installing budgetary, accounts Examples of the occupations
controlling and other accounting policies and systems; classified here:
(b) preparing and certifying financial statements for presentation to - Accountant
management, shareholders and statutory or other bodies; - Auditor
(a) building and maintaining a client base; Examples of the occupations
(b) interviewing clients to determine financial status and classified here:
objectives, risk tolerance and other information needed to develop - Estate planner
financial plans and investment strategies; - Financial planner
(a) analysing financial information to produce forecasts of Examples of the occupations
business, industry, and economic conditions for use in making classified here:
investment decisions; - Bond analyst
(b) maintaining knowledge and staying abreast of developments in - Investment analyst
Tasks performed usually include: evaluating the structure of Occupations in this minor group are
the fields of industrial technology, business, finance, and economic
organizations and suggesting areas of improvement; ensuring that classified into the following unit
theory;
the operational activities of an organization are consistent with the groups:
policy objectives of the organization; recruiting, training, developing 2421 Management and
(a) assisting and encouraging the development of objectives, Examples of the occupations
Organization Analysts
strategies and plans aimed at achieving customer satisfaction and classified here:
the efficient use of organizations’ resources; - Business consultant
(b) analysing and evaluating current systems and structures; - Management consultant
(a) liaising and consulting with programme administrators and Examples of the occupations
other interested parties to identify policy needs; classified here:
(b) reviewing existing policies and legislation to identify anomalies - Intelligence officer
and out-of-date provisions; - Policy analyst
(a) advising on and performing personnel functions relating to Examples of the occupations
employee recruitment, placement, training, promotion, classified here:
compensation, and employee-management relations or other - Careers adviser,
areas of personnel policy; - Human resource expert
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) identifying training needs and requirements of individuals and classified here:
organizations; - Staff development officer
(b) setting human resource development objectives and - Training officer
Tasks performed usually include: commissioning and undertaking Occupations in this minor group are
evaluating learning outcomes;
market research, analysing the findings and planning advertising, classified into the following unit
marketing and public relations activities; supporting business groups:
growth and development through the preparation and execution of 2431 Advertising and Marketing
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Professionals
(a) planning, developing and organizing advertising policies and classified here:
campaigns to support sales objectives; - Advertising specialist
(b) advising managers and clients on strategies and campaigns to - Marketing specialist
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
reach target markets, creating consumer awareness and
(a) planning and organizing publicity campaigns and classified here:
effectively promoting the attributes of goods and services;
communication strategies; - Press liaison officer
(b) advising executives on the public relations implications of their - Publicity agent
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
policies, programmes and practices preparing and controlling the
(a) compiling lists of prospective client businesses using classified here:
issue of news and press releases;
directories and other sources; - Sales representative (industrial
(b) acquiring and updating knowledge of employers’ and products)
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
competitors’ goods and services, and market conditions;
(a) soliciting orders and selling goods to retail, industrial, classified here:
wholesale and other establishments; - Sales representative
(b) selling technical equipment, supplies and related services to (communications technology)
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
business establishments or individuals;
include: researching information technology use in business are classified into the following
functions; identifying areas for improvement and researching the minor groups:
theoretical aspects and operational methods for the use of 251 Software and Applications
Tasks performed usually include: researching information Occupations in this minor group are
Developers and Analysts
technology use in business functions and identifying areas in which classified into the following unit
improvements could be made to maximise effectiveness and groups:
efficiency; conducting research into the theoretical aspects of and 2511 Systems Analysts
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) consulting with users to formulate and document requirements classified here:
and with management to ensure agreement on systems principles; - Business analyst (IT)
(b) identifying and analysing business processes, procedures and - Computer scientist
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
work practices;
(a) researching, analysing and evaluating requirements for classified here:
software applications and operating systems; - Programmer analyst
(b) researching, designing, and developing computer software - Software designer
systems;
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) analysing, designing and developing Internet sites by applying classified here:
a mixture of artistry and creativity with software programming and - Animation programmer
scripting languages and interfacing with operating environments; - Computer games programmer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) writing and maintaining programme code outlined in classified here:
instructions and specifications in accordance with quality - Applications programmer
accredited standards;
In such cases tasks would include - Examples of the occupations
(a) developing and documenting software testing plans; classified here:
(b) installing software and hardware and configuring operating - Quality assurance analyst
system software in preparation for testing; (computers)
Tasks performed usually include: designing and developing Occupations in this minor group are
database architecture, data structures, dictionaries and naming classified into the following unit
conventions for information systems projects; designing, groups:
constructing, modifying, integrating, implementing and testing 2521 Database designers and
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Administrators
(a) designing and developing database architecture, data classified here:
structures, tables, dictionaries and naming conventions for - Data administrator
information systems projects; - Database administrator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) maintaining and administering computer networks and related classified here:
computing environments including computer hardware, systems - Network administrator
software, applications software and all configurations; - Systems administrator (computers)
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) analysing, developing, interpreting and evaluating complex classified here:
system design and architecture specifications, data models and - Communications analyst
diagrams in the development, configuration and integration of (computers)
In such cases tasks would include - Examples of the occupations
computer systems;
(a) developing plans to safeguard computer files against classified here:
accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure - Data miner
and to meet emergency data processing needs; - Digital forensic specialist
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
include: conducting research on legal problems; drafting laws and are classified into the following
regulations; advising clients on legal cases; pleading and minor groups:
conducting cases in a court of law; presiding over judicial 261 Legal Professionals
Tasks performed usually include: giving clients legal advice, Occupations in this minor group are
undertaking legal business on clients’ behalf, and conducting classified into the following unit
litigation when necessary; presiding over judicial proceedings- and groups:
pronouncing judgement in courts of law. Supervision of other 2611 Lawyers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) giving clients legal advice on a wide variety of subjects and classified here:
undertaking legal business on clients’ behalf; - Attorney
(b) researching legal principles, statutes and previous court - Barrister
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
decisions related to specific cases;
(a) presiding over trials and hearings; classified here:
(b) interpreting and enforcing rules of procedure and making - Chief justice
rulings regarding the admissibility of evidence; - Judge
In such cases tasks would include: Examples of the occupations
(a) giving advice on legal aspects of various personal, business classified here:
and administrative problems; - Coroner
(b) drawing up legal documents and contracts; - Jurist (except lawyer or judge)
Tasks performed usually include: appraising or developing and Occupations in this minor group are
organizing the contents of archives and artefacts of historical, classified into the following unit
cultural and artistic interest, and ensuring their safe-keeping and groups:
preservation; organizing the collections of and exhibitions at 2621 Archivists and Curators
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) evaluating and preserving records for administrative, historical, classified here:
legal, evidential and other purposes; - Archivist
(b) directing or carrying out the preparation of indexes, - Art gallery curator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
bibliographies, microfilm copies and other reference aids to the
(a) organizing, developing and maintaining a systematic collection classified here:
collected material and making them available to users;
of books, periodicals and other printed or audiovisually and digitally - Bibliographer
recorded material; - Cataloguer
Tasks performed usually include: formulating and applying Occupations in this minor group are
solutions to present or projected economic, political or social classified into the following unit
problems; researching into and analysing past events and activities groups:
and tracing the origin and evolution of the human race; studying 2631 Economists
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) forecasting changes in the economic environment for short- classified here:
term budgeting, long-term planning and investment evaluation; - Econometrician
(b) formulating recommendations, policies and plans for the - Economic adviser
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
economy, corporate strategies and investment, and undertaking
(a) conducting research on the origin, development, structure, classified here:
feasibility studies for projects;
social patterns, organizations and interrelationships of human - Anthropologist
society; - Archaeologist
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) researching, mostly by reasoning, into the general causes, classified here:
principles and meanings of the world, human actions, experience - Genealogist
and existence, and interpreting and developing philosophical - Historian
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
concepts and theories;
(a) planning and carrying out tests to measure mental, physical classified here:
and other characteristics such as intelligence, abilities, aptitudes, - Clinical psychologist
potentialities, etc., interpreting and evaluating results, and - Educational psychologist
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
providing advice;
(a) interviewing clients individually, in families, or in groups, to classified here:
assess their situation and problems and determine the types of - Addictions counsellor
services required; - Bereavement counsellor
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) perpetuating sacred traditions, practices and beliefs; classified here:
(b) conducting religious services, rites and ceremonies; - Bonze
(c) undertaking various administrative and social duties, including - Imam
Tasks performed usually include: writing literary works; appraising Occupations in this minor group are
participating in committees and meetings of religious
merits of literary and other works of art; collecting information classified into the following unit
organizations;
about current affairs and writing about them; researching, groups:
investigating, interpreting and communicating news and public 2641 Authors and related writers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) conceiving, writing and editing novels, plays, scripts, poetry classified here:
and other material for publication or presentation; - Author
(b) conducting research to establish factual content and to obtain - Book editor
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
other necessary information;
(a) collecting local, national and international news through classified here:
interviews, investigation and observation, attending public events, - Journalist
seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and - Newspaper editor
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
stage performances;
(a) studying relationships between ancient parent languages and classified here:
modern language groups, tracing the origin and evolution of words, - Interpreter
grammar and language forms, and presenting findings; - Lexicographer
Tasks performed usually include: conceiving and creating visual art Occupations in this minor group are
forms; conceiving and writing original music; devising, directing, classified into the following unit
rehearsing and performing in music, dance, theatrical and film groups:
productions; assuming creative, financial and organizational 2651 Visual Artists
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) conceiving and developing ideas, designs and styles for classified here:
paintings, drawings and sculptures; - Cartoonist
(b) arranging objects, positioning models, and selecting - Ceramic artist
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
landscapes and other visual forms according to chosen subject
(a) creating melodic, harmonic and rhythmic structures to express classified here:
matter;
ideas and emotions in musical form; - Band leader
(b) translating ideas and concepts into standard musical signs and - Composer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
symbols for reproduction and performance;
(a) conceiving and creating dances, which often convey a story, classified here:
theme, idea or mood, by a pattern of steps, movements and - Choreographer
gestures; - Ballet Dancer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) choosing writers, studying scripts to determine artistic classified here:
interpretation, and instructing actors on acting methods; - Documentary director
(b) directing all aspects of dramatic productions on stage, - Film editor
television, radio or in motion pictures, including choice of actors,
and final decisions concerning costumes, set designs, sound or
lighting effects;
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) learning lines and cues and playing parts in dramatic classified here:
productions on stage, commercials, television, radio or in motion - Actor
pictures; - Mime artist
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) reading news bulletins and making other announcements on classified here:
radio or television; - News anchor
(b) introducing performing artists or persons being interviewed, - Radio announcer
In such cases tasks would include: Examples of the occupations
and making related announcements on radio and television, or in
(a) performing amusing antics and telling funny stories; classified here:
theatres, night-clubs and other establishments;
(b) performing tricks of illusion and sleight of hand, and feats of - Acrobat
hypnotism; - Aerialist
Tasks performed by technicians and associate professionals Occupations in this major group are
usually include: undertaking and carrying out technical work classified into the following sub-
connected with research and the application of concepts and major groups:
operational methods in the fields of physical sciences including 31 Science and Engineering
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
Associate Professionals
include: setting up, monitoring and operating instruments and are classified into the following
equipment, conducting and monitoring experiments and tests of minor groups:
systems; collecting and testing samples; recording observations 311 Physical and Engineering
Tasks performed usually include: undertaking and carrying out Occupations in this minor group are
Science Technicians
technical work related to chemistry, physics, geology, meteorology, classified into the following unit
astronomy, engineering or technical drawing; setting up, operating, groups:
and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment; monitoring 3111 Chemical and Physical
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Science Technicians
(a) collecting samples and preparing materials and equipment for classified here:
experiments, tests and analyses; - Chemistry technician
(b) carrying out routine laboratory tests and performing a variety of - Geology technician
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
technical support functions to assist chemical and physical
(a) performing or assisting with field and laboratory tests of soils classified here:
scientists in research, development, analysis and testing;
and construction materials; - Building inspector
(b) providing technical assistance connected with the construction - Building surveyor
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
of buildings and other structures, and with surveys or the
(a) providing technical assistance in research on and development classified here:
preparation of survey reports;
of electrical equipment and facilities, or testing prototypes; - Electrical engineering technician
(b) designing and preparing blueprints of electrical installations - Electric power transmission
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
and circuitry according to the specifications given; engineering technician
(a) providing technical assistance in research and development of classified here:
electronic equipment, or testing prototypes; - Electronics engineering technician
(b) designing and preparing blueprints of electronic circuitry
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
according to the specifications given;
(a) providing technical assistance in research on and development classified here:
of machines and mechanical installations, facilities and - Aeronautics engineering
components, or testing prototypes; technician
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) assisting in research on and development of industrial classified here:
chemical processes, plant and equipment, or testing prototypes; - Chemical engineering estimator
(b) designing and preparing layouts of chemical plants according - Chemical engineering technician
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
to the specifications given;
(a) providing technical assistance to aid in research on and classified here:
development of processes to determine the properties of metals - Metallurgical technician
and new alloys; - Mines inspector
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) preparing and revising working drawings from sketches and classified here:
specifications prepared by engineers and designers for the - Draughtsperson
manufacture, installation and erection of machinery and equipment - Technical illustrator
In such cases tasks would include - Examples of the occupations
or for the construction, modification, maintenance and repair of
(a) collecting data and providing technical assistance regarding: classified here:
efficient, safe and economic utilization of personnel, material and - Engineering technician
equipment; methods of work and sequence of operations and (production)
Tasks performed usually include: overseeing, supervising and co- Occupations in this minor group are
supervision of their implementation; and efficient layout of plant or
ordinating the activities of tradespersons, process control classified into the following unit
technicians, machine operators, assemblers, labourers and other groups:
workers; organizing and planning daily work; preparing cost 3121 Mining supervisors
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) supervising and coordinating the activities of workers who classified here:
extract minerals and other natural deposits from the earth, and - Mine deputy
who operate underground conveyances or heavy equipment in - Mine supervisor
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
surface mines and quarries;
(a) co-ordinating and supervising the activities of process control classified here:
technicians, machine operators, assemblers and other - Area coordinator (manufacturing)
manufacturing labourers; - Assembly supervisor
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) reading specifications to determine construction requirements classified here:
and planning procedures; - Building construction supervisor
(b) organizing and coordinating the material and human resources - Site manager (construction)
Tasks performed usually include: operating electronic or Occupations in this minor group are
required to complete jobs;
computerized control panel from a central control room to monitor classified into the following unit
and optimize processes; controlling process start-up and shut- groups:
down; operating and monitoring switchboards and related 3131 Power production plant
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
operators
(a) operating, monitoring and inspecting various types of energy classified here:
generating power plants; - Distribution control operator
(b) operating and controlling power generating systems and - Electric power plant operator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
equipment including boilers, turbines, generators, condensers, and
(a) operating and monitoring computerized control systems, classified here:
reactors in hydro, thermal, coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear power
machinery and related equipment in wastewater treatment, - Incinerator operator
plants to generate and distribute electrical power;
sewage treatment, and liquid waste plants to regulate flow, - Liquid waste process operator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
treatment and disposal of sewage and wastes, and in water
(a) operating electronic or computerized control panel from a classified here:
central control room to monitor and optimize physical and chemical - Chemical filtering and separating
processes for several processing units; equipment operator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) operating electronic or computerized control panel from a classified here:
central control room to monitor and optimize physical and chemical - Blender operator (petroleum and
processes for several processing units; natural gas refining)
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) coordinating and monitoring the operation of a particular classified here:
aspect of metal processing production through control panels, - Blast furnace operator
computer terminals or other control systems, usually from a central - Central control caster
Examples of the occupations
control room;
classified here:
- Automated assembly line operator
- Industrial robot controller
Tasks performed usually include: conducting tests, experiments, Occupations in this minor group are
laboratory analyses, field research and surveys to collect classified into the following unit
information using accepted scientific methods; keeping records; groups:
assisting in analyzing data and preparing reports; operating and 3141 Life Science Technicians
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(excluding Medical)
(a) assisting in designing, setting up and conducting experiments; classified here:
(b) setting up, calibrating, operating and maintaining laboratory - Bacteriology technician
instruments and equipment; - Biochemistry technician
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) preparing materials and equipment for experiments, tests and classified here:
analyses; - Dairy Technician
(b) collecting and preparing specimens such as soils, plant or - Field Crop Technician
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
animal cells, tissues or parts or animal organs for experiments,
(a) conducting forest inventories, surveys and field measurements classified here:
tests and analyses;
following accepted scientific and operational procedures; - Forestry technician
(b) assisting in and performing technical functions in the - Silviculture technician
Tasks performed usually include: controlling the operation of Occupations in this minor group are
preparation of forest management and harvest plans using
mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment on board ship or classified into the following unit
photogrammetric and mapping techniques and computerized
on aircraft; commanding and navigating ships or aircraft, directing groups:
information systems;
the movements of ships or aircraft; developing electrical, 3151 Ships’ Engineers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) controlling and participating in the operation, maintenance and classified here:
repair of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and - Ships' Engineer
machinery on board ship;
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) commanding and navigating ship or similar vessel at sea or on classified here:
inland waterways; - Pilot (ship)
(b) controlling and participating in deck and bridge-watch - Ship's captain
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
activities;
(a) flying and navigating aircraft in accordance with established classified here:
control and operating procedures; - Aerial crop sprayer
(b) preparing and submitting flight plan or examining standard - Flight Engineer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
flight plan;
(a) directing and controlling aircraft approaching and leaving classified here:
airport and their movement on the ground; - Air traffic controller
(b) directing and controlling aircraft operating in designated
Tasks include - Example of the occupations
airspace sector;
(a) carrying out technical duties related to the development of classified here:
electronic and computerized air navigation systems and - Air traffic safety engineer
equipment, and testing prototypes; - Air traffic safety technician
Tasks performed by workers in the sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
include: testing and operating medical imaging equipment and are classified into the following
administering radiation therapy; performing clinical tests on minor groups:
specimens of bodily fluids and tissues; preparing medications and 321 Medical and Pharmaceutical
Tasks performed usually include: testing and operating Occupations in this minor group are
Technicians
radiographic, ultrasound and other medical imaging equipment; classified into the following unit
administering radiopharmaceuticals or radiation to patients to groups:
detect or treat diseases; performing clinical tests on specimens of 3211 Medical Imaging and
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Therapeutic Equipment Technicians
(a) operating or overseeing operation of radiologic, ultrasound and classified here:
magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for - Diagnostic medical radiographer
diagnostic purposes; - Magnetic resonance imaging
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
technologist
(a) conducting chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, classified here:
urine and spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal and - Blood-bank technician
abnormal components; - Cytology technician
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) preparing medications and other pharmaceutical compounds classified here:
under the guidance of a pharmacist or other health professional; - Dispensing technician
(b) dispensing medicines and drugs to clients and giving written - Pharmaceutical assistant
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
and oral instructions on their use, as prescribed by medical
(a) examining, interviewing, and measuring patients in order to classified here:
doctors, veterinarians or other health professionals;
determine their appliance needs, and to identify factors that could - Dental mechanic
affect appliance fit; - Dental technician
Tasks performed usually include: providing nursing and personal Occupations in this minor group are
care, treatment and advice to patients according to care plans as classified into the following unit
established by health professionals; assisting professional nurses, groups:
midwives and medical doctors in administering medication and 3221 Nursing associate
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
professionals
(a) providing nursing and personal care and treatment and health classified here:
advice to patients according to care plans established by health - Assistant nurse
professionals; - Associate professional nurse
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) providing advice to women, families and communities on classified here:
health, nutrition, hygiene, exercise, birth and emergency plans, - Assistant midwife
breastfeeding, infant care, family planning and contraception, - Traditional midwife
Tasks performed usually include: examining patients and Occupations in this minor group are
lifestyle and other topics related to pregnancy and childbirth;
interviewing them and their families to determine their health status classified into the following unit
and the nature of physical or mental disorders or illnesses or other group:
ailments; recommending and providing care and treatment for 3230 Traditional and
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Complementary Medicine Associate
(a) examining patients and interviewing them and their families to classified here:
Professionals
determine their health status and the nature of physical or mental - Acupuncture technician
disorders or illnesses or other ailments; - Ayurvedic technician
Tasks performed usually include: advising communities and Occupations in this minor group are
individuals on the treatment of animals and their diseases and classified into the following unit
injuries; conducting examinations of animals to make diagnoses or group:
refer more difficult cases to veterinarians when needed; treating ill 3240 Veterinary Technicians and
Assistants
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) advising communities and individuals on the treatment of classified here:
animals and their diseases and injuries; - Artificial inseminator
(b) conducting examinations of animals to make diagnoses or - Veterinary assistant
Tasks performed usually include: providing basic care services for Occupations in this minor group are
refer more difficult cases to veterinarians when needed;
the prevention and treatment of diseases and disorders of the classified into the following unit
teeth and mouth; advising communities and individuals on hygiene, groups:
diet and other preventive measures to reduce potential risks to 3251 Dental Assistants and
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Therapists
(a) advising communities and individuals on dental hygiene, diet classified here:
and other preventive measures to reduce potential risks to oral - Dental assistant
health; - Dental hygienist
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) planning, developing, maintaining and operating a variety of classified here:
health record indexes and storage and retrieval systems to collect, - Clinical coder
classify, store and analyse information; - Disease registry technician
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) providing information to families and communities on a range classified here:
of health issues including nutrition, hygiene, infant and child care, - Community health aide
immunizations, family planning, risk factors and prevention of - Community health promoter
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
common infectious diseases, poisoning prevention, first aid for
(a) examining and taking facial and eye measurements of clients classified here:
for fitting of eyeglasses and other optical devices; - Contact lens optician
(b) providing advice to clients with selection and maintenance of - Dispensing optician
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
eyeglasses and frames, types of contact lenses and other optical
(a) administering manual treatments such as massage therapy or classified here:
devices for performance, safety, comfort and lifestyle;
pressure point therapy; - Acupressure therapist
(b) administering electrical modality treatments, ultrasound and - Electrotherapist
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
other physical therapies using specialized techniques and
(a) interviewing patients and their families to obtain information on classified here:
equipment;
their health status and medical history; - Clinical assistant
(b) assisting medical doctors and other health professionals to - Medical assistant
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
examine and treat patients, including measuring and recording vital
(a) advising employers’ and workers’ representatives on the classified here:
signs, administering medications and performing routine clinical
implementation of government and other rules and regulations - Food sanitation and safety
procedures such as giving injections and removing sutures;
concerning occupational safety and the working environment; inspector
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) assessing health status of persons involved in accidents, classified here:
natural disasters and other emergency situations, and determining - Ambulance officer
needs for immediate and specialized medical assistance; - Ambulance paramedic
In such cases tasks would include: Examples of the occupations
(a) interviewing and examining patients to obtain information on classified here:
their health status and the nature and extent of injury, illness or - Anaesthesia technician
other physical or mental health condition; - Family planning counsellor
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
include: recording and transmitting buy and sell orders for are classified into the following
securities, stocks, bonds or other financial instruments and for minor groups:
foreign exchange for future or immediate delivery; submitting credit 331 Financial and Mathematical
Tasks performed usually include: recording and transmitting buy Occupations in this minor group are
Associate Professionals
and sell orders for securities, stocks, bonds or other financial classified into the following unit
instruments and for foreign exchange for future or immediate groups:
delivery; submitting credit and loan applications to management 3311 Securities and Finance
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Dealers and Brokers
(a) obtaining information about the financial circumstances of classified here:
customers and companies in which investments may be made; - Foreign exchange broker
(b) analysing market trends for securities, bonds, stocks and other - Foreign exchange dealer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
financial instruments, including foreign exchange;
(a) interviewing applicants for personal, mortgage, student and classified here:
business loans; - Loans officer
(b) researching and evaluating loan applicant’s financial status, - Mortgage officer
Tasks include - Example of the occupations
references, credit and ability to repay the loan;
(a) maintaining complete records of all financial transactions of an classified here:
undertaking according to general bookkeeping principles, with - Accounting Assistant
guidance from Accountants; - Bookkeeper
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) assisting in planning and performing statistical, mathematical, classified here:
actuarial and related calculations; - Actuarial assistant
(b) preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of - Mathematical assistant
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
materials and labour required for statistical census and survey
(a) determining the quality or value of raw materials, real estate, classified here:
operations;
industrial equipment, personal and household effects, works of art, - Appraiser
gems and other objects; - Claims assessor
Tasks performed usually include: obtaining information about Occupations in this minor group are
employers’ and competitors’ goods and services; monitoring and classified into the following unit
analysing market trends and conditions; obtaining information groups:
about clients’ needs and identifying suitable products and services; 3321 Insurance Representatives
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) obtaining information about customers’ circumstances classified here:
necessary to determine appropriate type of insurance and - Insurance agent
conditions; - Insurance broker
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) soliciting orders and selling goods to retail, industrial, classified here:
wholesale and other establishments; - After-sales service adviser
(b) selling equipment, supplies and related services to business - Canvasser
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
establishments or individuals;
(a) determining or negotiating contract terms and conditions, classified here:
awarding supplier contracts or recommending contract awards for - Buyer
the purchase of equipment, raw materials, products, services and - Procurement officer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
merchandise for resale;
(a) establishing contact between buyers and sellers of classified here:
commodities; - Commodities broker
(b) discussing buying or selling requirements of clients and giving - Commodity futures dealer
Tasks performed usually include: carrying out customs clearing Occupations in this minor group are
advice accordingly;
procedures for exports or imports; arranging and coordinating classified into the following unit
conference and event services, such as conference facilities, groups:
catering, signage, displays, audiovisual and computer equipment, 3331 Clearing and Forwarding
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Agents
(a) carrying out customs clearing procedures for exports or classified here:
imports; - Clearing agent
(b) ensuring that insurance is in order; - Forwarding agent
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) promoting conferences, conventions and trade shows to classified here:
potential customers; - Conference and event organizer
(b) responding to inquiries concerning services provided and costs - Conference planner
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
for room and equipment hire, catering and related services;
(a) matching jobseekers with vacancies; classified here:
(b) finding workers for vacant posts against a commission from the - Employment agent
employer or worker; - Job placement officer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) obtaining information about properties to be sold or leased, the classified here:
circumstances of their owner and the needs of prospective buyers - Estate agent
or tenants; - Property Manager
In such cases tasks would include - Examples of the occupations
(a) obtaining information about services to be sold and needs of classified here:
prospective buyers; - Advertising salesperson
(b) negotiating contracts on behalf of seller or buyer and - Auctioneer
Tasks performed usually include: coordinating, assigning and Occupations in this minor group are
explaining terms of sale and payment to client;
reviewing the work of clerical support workers; desktop publishing; classified into the following unit
preparing and processing legal documents and papers such as groups:
deeds, wills, affidavits and briefs; implementing and supporting the 3341 Office Supervisors
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) coordinating, assigning and reviewing the work of clerks classified here:
engaged in the following duties: word processing, record keeping - Clerical supervisor
and filing, operating telephones and switchboards; data entry, - Data entry supervisor
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations here:
desktop publishing and other activities involving general office and
(a) preparing and processing legal documents and papers, such - Legal practice manager
as deeds, wills, affidavits and briefs; - Legal secretary
(b) reviewing and proofreading documents and correspondence to
ensure compliance with legal procedures;
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) drafting administrative correspondence and minutes; classified here:
(b) obtaining, proposing and monitoring deadlines and follow-up - Administrative secretary
dates; - Correspondence assistant
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) scheduling and confirming medical appointments and classified here:
communicating messages for medical staff; and patients; - Dental secretary
(b) compiling, recording and reviewing medical charts, reports, - Hospital ward secretary
Tasks performed usually include: patrolling national borders and Occupations in this minor group are
documents and correspondence;
checking persons and vehicles, travel and transport documents classified into the following unit
and goods transported across the border to ensure enforcement of groups:
government rules and regulations; examining tax returns to 3351 Customs and Border
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Inspectors
(a) patrolling national borders and coastal waters to stop persons classified here:
from illegally entering or leaving the country and from illegally - Border inspector
importing or exporting currency or goods; - Customs inspector
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) advising organizations, enterprises and the public on classified here:
government laws, rules and regulations concerning the - Excise officer
determination and payment of taxes, duties and other government - Taxation inspector
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
fees, and on the public’s rights and obligations;
(a) advising individuals and organizations on government laws, classified here:
rules and regulations concerning government benefit programmes - Pensions officer
and the determination and disbursement of payments or referral to - Social benefits officer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
services, as well as on the public’s rights and obligations;
(a) advising individuals on government laws and regulations classified here:
concerning the type of licence required and the conditions - Building permit (licensing) officer
attached to such licences, and on the public's rights and - Business permit (licensing) officer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
obligations;
(a) establishing contacts and sources of information about crimes classified here:
planned or committed, in order to prevent crimes or identify - Police detective
suspected offenders; - Police inquiry agent
In such cases tasks would include - Examples of the occupations
(a) examining places of business to ensure the use of correct classified here:
weights and measures in trade; - Agricultural inspector
(b) monitoring price regulations to assess appropriateness of - Fisheries inspector
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
costs for goods and services to protect consumer interests;
include: providing technical and practical services and support are classified into the following
functions in legal processes and investigations, social and minor groups:
community assistance programmes, and religious and cultural 341 Legal, Social and Religious
Tasks performed usually include: assisting and supporting legal, Occupations in this minor group are
Associate Professionals
social work and religious professionals; obtaining and analysing classified into the following unit
evidence, preparing legal documents and serving court orders; groups:
administering and implementing social assistance programmes 3411 Legal and Related Associate
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Professionals
(a) documenting court proceedings and judgements; classified here:
(b) serving statements of claims, summonses, warrants, - Bailiff
subpoenas and other court orders; - Conveyancing clerk
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) collecting information relevant to clients’ needs and assessing classified here:
their relevant skills, strengths and deficits; - Community development worker
(b) helping persons with disabilities or the elderly to obtain - Community service worker
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
services and to improve their ability to function in society;
(a) undertaking religious works; classified here:
(b) preaching and propagating the teachings of a particular - Faith healer
religious faith; - Lay preacher
Tasks performed usually include: participating in competitive Occupations in this minor group are
sporting events; conducting sports training to develop ability in and classified into the following unit
knowledge of the sport; compiling rules concerning the conduct of groups:
sporting competitions, and controlling the progress of these events; 3421 Athletes and Sports Players
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) participating in competitive sporting events; classified here:
(b) participating in regular practice and training sessions and - Athlete
undertaking private training to maintain the required standard of - Bicycle racer
fitness and skill;
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) identifying strengths and weaknesses of athletes or teams; classified here:
(b) planning, developing and implementing training and practice - Referee
sessions; - Ski instructor
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) planning and carrying out recreational and fitness activities; classified here:
(b) monitoring recreational, sports or fitness activities to ensure - Aerobics instructor
safety and provide emergency or first aid assistance when - Fitness instructor
Tasks performed usually include: operating still cameras to Occupations in this minor group are
required;
photograph people, events, scenes, materials, products and other classified into the following unit
subjects; applying artistic techniques to product design, interior groups:
decoration and sales promotion; mounting and preparing objects 3431 Photographers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) taking photographs for advertising, or other commercial, classified here:
industrial or scientific purposes and to illustrate stories and articles- Aerial photographer
in newspapers, magazines and other publications; - Commercial photographer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief classified here:
by consulting with clients and stakeholders; - Display decorator
(b) researching and analysing spatial, functional, efficiency, safety - Interior decorator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
and aesthetic requirements;
(a) mounting and preparing objects for display; classified here:
(b) designing and arranging exhibit furnishings, display cases and - Gallery technician
display areas; - Library technician
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) planning and developing recipes and menus, estimating food classified here:
and labour costs, and ordering food supplies; - Chef
(b) monitoring quality of dishes at all stages of preparation and - Executive chef
Examples of the occupations
presentation;
classified here:
- Body artist
- Floor manager (broadcasting)
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
include: providing assistance to information and communications are classified into the following
systems users; installing new programmes and equipment; minor groups:
establishing, operating and maintaining network and other data 351 Information and
Tasks performed usually include: operating and controlling Occupations in this minor group are
Communications Technology
peripheral and related computer equipment; monitoring systems classified into the following unit
Operations and User Support
for equipment failure or errors in performance; loading peripheral groups:
Technicians
equipment, such as printers, with selected materials for operating 3511 Information and
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Communications Technology
(a) operating and controlling peripheral and related computer classified here:
Operations Technicians
equipment; - Computer operator
(b) entering commands, using computer terminal, and activating - Computer peripheral equipment
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
controls on computer and peripheral equipment to integrate and operator
(a) answering user inquiries regarding software or hardware classified here:
operate equipment;
operation to resolve problems; - Communications assistant (ICT)
(b) entering commands and observing system functioning to verify - Computer database assistant
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
correct operations and detect errors;
(a) operating, maintaining and troubleshooting network systems; classified here:
(b) operating and maintaining data communications systems other - Computer network technician
than networks; - Network support technician
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) installing, monitoring and supporting the reliability and usability classified here:
of Internet and Intranet websites or web server hardware or - Webmaster
software; - Website administrator
Tasks performed usually include: controlling equipment to record Occupations in this minor group are
sound, edit and mix image and sound recordings; controlling and classified into the following unit
maintaining transmitting and broadcast systems and satellite groups:
systems for radio and television programmes; controlling and 3521 Broadcasting and Audio-visual
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Technicians
(a) controlling equipment to record sound; classified here:
(b) controlling equipment to edit and mix image and sound - Audio-visual operator
recordings to ensure satisfactory quality and to create special - Broadcasting equipment operator
image and sound effects;
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) providing technical assistance connected with research and classified here:
the development of telecommunications equipment, or testing - Engineering technician
prototypes; (telecommunications)
Tasks performed by clerical support workers usually include: Occupations in this major group are
stenography, typing, and operating word processors and other classified into the following sub-
office machines; entering data into computers; carrying out major groups:
secretarial duties; recording and computing numerical data; 41 General and Keyboard Clerks
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
include: recording, preparing, sorting, classifying and filing are classified into the following
information; sorting, opening and sending mail; preparing reports minor groups:
and correspondence of a routine nature; photocopying and faxing 411 General Office Clerks
Tasks performed usually include: recording, preparing, sorting, Occupations in this minor group are
classifying and filing information; sorting, opening and sending classified into the following unit
mail; photocopying and faxing documents; preparing reports and group:
correspondence of a routine nature; recording issue of equipment 4110 General office clerks
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) recording, preparing, sorting, classifying and filing information; classified here:
(b) sorting, opening and sending mail; - General office clerk
(c) photocopying and faxing documents; - Office clerk
Tasks performed usually include: checking, formatting and Occupations in this minor group are
transcribing correspondence, minutes and reports from dictation, classified into the following unit
electronic documents or written drafts to conform to office group:
standards, using typewriter, personal computer or other word 4120 Secretaries (general)
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) checking, formatting and transcribing correspondence, minutes classified here:
and reports from dictation, electronic documents or written drafts to - Secretary
conform to office standards, using typewriter, personal computer or - Typing secretary
Tasks performed usually include: entering data and codes required Occupations in this minor group are
other word processing equipment;
to process information; retrieving, confirming and updating data in classified into the following unit
storage and keeping records of data input; taking records of groups:
proceedings in rapid shorthand using computerized equipment and 4131 Typists and word processing
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
operators
(a) typing written material from rough drafts, corrected copies, classified here:
voice recordings or shorthand using a computer, word processor or - Shorthand typist
typewriter; - Stenographer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) receiving and registering invoices, forms, records and other classified here:
documents for data capture; - Data entry operator
(b) entering numerical data, codes and text from source material - Data input clerk
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
into computer-compatible storage and processing devices;
include: performing money-handling operations in banks, post are classified into the following
offices and betting and gambling establishments, or dealing with minor groups:
travel arrangements; supplying information requested by clients 421 Tellers, Money Collectors and
Tasks performed usually include: dealing with clients of banks or Occupations in this minor group are
Related Clerks
post offices in connection with money operations or postal classified into the following unit
services; receiving and paying off bets on results of sporting groups:
events; conducting gambling games; lending money against 4211 Bank Tellers and Related
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Clerks
(a) process customer cash deposits and withdrawals, cheques, classified here:
transfers, bills, credit card payments, money orders, certified - Bank teller
cheques and other related banking transactions; - Money changer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) determining risks to decide odds and to hedge or refuse bets; classified here:
(b) preparing and issuing lists of approximate odds; - Bookmaker
(c) distributing cards, rolling dice or spinning a roulette wheel; - Croupier
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) evaluating articles offered as pledges, calculating interest, and classified here:
lending money; - Money-lender
(b) returning articles when the loan is paid or, in the event of non- - Pawnbroker
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
payment, selling pledged articles;
(a) tracing and locating debtors; classified here:
(b) telephoning, visiting, or writing to customers to collect money - Bill and account collector
or arrange for later payments; - Charity collector
Tasks performed usually include: preparing itineraries and making Occupations in this minor group are
travel and hotel reservations for clients; greeting and receiving classified into the following unit
clients and visitors; registering accommodation guests; providing groups:
information concerning the goods, services or policies of an 4221 Travel Consultants and Clerks
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) obtaining information about the availability, cost and classified here:
convenience of different types of transport and accommodation, - Airline ticket agent
ascertaining customer’s requirements and advising them on travel - Check-in attendant
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
arrangements;
(a) dealing with incoming calls and messages from clients, classified here:
whether to answer queries, handle calls for service or sort out - Customer contact centre
complaints; information clerk
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) operating switchboards and consoles to connect, hold, classified here:
transfer, and disconnect telephone calls; - Answering service operator
(b) making connections for outgoing calls; - Telephone switchboard operator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) maintaining an inventory of rooms available for occupancy, classified here:
reservations and room assignments; - Hotel front desk clerk
(b) registering arriving guests, assigning rooms; verifying - Hotel receptionist
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
customer’s credit and issuing room keys;
(a) answering inquiries about goods services, and policy and classified here:
providing information about their availability, location, price and - Counter enquiries clerk
related issues; - Information clerk
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) receiving and welcoming visitors, guests or clients; classified here:
(b) making appointments for clients; - Medical office receptionist
(c) dealing with telephone requests for information or - Receptionist
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
appointments;
(a) contacting individuals by telephone or in person and explaining classified here:
the purpose of the interview; - Market research interviewer
(b) asking questions following the outlines of questionnaires and - Public opinion interviewer
In such cases tasks would include - Examples of the occupations
surveys;
(a) interviewing patients to obtain and process information classified here:
required to provide hospital services; - Eligibility interviewer
(b) interviewing applicants for public assistance to gather - Eligibility specialist
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
information pertinent to their application;
include: helping with accounting and bookkeeping records and are classified into the following
computations; calculating unit production costs; calculating wages minor groups:
and in some cases preparing wage packets and paying wages, 431 Numerical Clerks
Tasks performed usually include: helping with accounting and Occupations in this minor group are
bookkeeping records and computations; calculating unit production classified into the following unit
costs; calculating wages and in some cases preparing wage groups:
packets and paying wages; taking charge of cash transactions 4311 Accounting and Bookkeeping
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Clerks
(a) checking figures, postings and documents for correct entry, included here:
mathematical accuracy and proper codes; - Accounts clerk
(b) operating computers programmed with accounting software to - Bookkeeping clerk
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
record, store and analyse information;
(a) processing insurance enrolments, cancellations, claims classified here:
transactions, policy changes and payments; - Actuarial clerk
(b) obtaining and compiling statistical or actuarial data based on - Brokerage clerk
Tasks include - Example of the occupations
routine or special sources of information;
(a) maintaining records of employee attendance, leave and included here:
overtime to calculate pay and benefit entitlements, using manual or - Wages clerk
computerized systems;
Tasks performed usually include: recording goods produced, Occupations in this minor group are
stocked, ordered and dispatched; recording production materials classified into the following unit
received, put into stock or issued; computing quantities of the groups:
production materials required at specified dates and helping with 4321 Stock Clerks
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) arranging and controlling receipt and dispatch of goods and classified here:
keeping relevant records; - Dispatch clerk (stock)
(b) maintaining stock records, verifying issue of goods, estimating - Freight clerk
needs and making requisitions of new stocks;
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) computing quantities, qualities and types of materials required classified here:
by production programme; - Production clerk
(b) preparing production requirements schedules, ensuring that - Schedule clerk (materials)
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
materials are available when needed, and keeping relevant
(a) keeping records of operational aspects and coordinating the classified here:
records;
timing of passenger and freight transport; - Clerical controller (transport
(b) directing train routings within a division or zone of a railway service)
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
system and keeping related records;
include: recording information regarding acquisition, issue and are classified into the following
return of library books; classifying and filing various documents minor group:
and other records; maintaining personnel records; sorting, 441 Other Clerical Support Workers
Tasks performed usually include: recording information regarding Occupations in this minor group are
acquisition, issue and return of library books; classifying and filing classified into the following unit
various documents and other records; maintaining personnel groups:
records; sorting, recording and delivering mail from post offices, as 4411 Library Clerks
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) issuing and receiving library books and other materials; classified here:
(b) placing books and other library materials on shelves; - Library clerk
(c) performing clerical activities such as manual and electronic - Library filer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
filing, word processing and occasional typing;
(a) performing mail-handling duties in public post offices or classified here:
privately owned delivery establishments; - Mail clerk
(b) sorting and delivering mail to private houses and businesses; - Post carrier
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) converting information into codes and classifying information classified here:
by codes for data-processing purposes; - Coding clerk
(b) comparing proofs of texts and related material prepared for - Proof reading clerk
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
printing with original material, correcting errors and marking texts
(a) reading letters and other written matter to persons who are classified here:
for printer according to the established rules;
unable to read or write and providing necessary interpretation and - Scribe
information;
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) sorting or classifying materials according to guidelines such as classified here:
content, purpose, user criteria, or chronological, alphabetical, or - Copying clerk
numerical order; - Filing clerk
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) updating information on, employment history, salaries, classified here:
performance evaluations, qualifications and training and leave - Human resource assistant
taken and accumulated; - Human resource clerk
In such cases tasks would include - Examples of the occupations
(a) receiving customers' orders for classified advertising, writing classified here:
and editing copy, calculating advertising rates and billing - Advertising clerk
customers; - Correspondence clerk
Tasks performed by service and sales workers usually include: Occupations in this major group are
organizing and providing services during travel; housekeeping; classified into the following sub-
preparing and serving of food and beverages; caring for children; major groups:
providing personal and basic health care at homes or in 51 Personal Service Workers
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
include: organizing and providing of services in connection with are classified into the following
travel and sightseeing; housekeeping; preparing and serving food minor groups:
and beverages; hairdressing and beauty treatment; telling fortunes; 511 Travel Attendants, Conductors
Tasks performed usually include: ensuring the comfort and safety Occupations in this minor group are
and Guides
of passengers; serving food and refreshments; providing classified into the following unit
information and answering questions in connection with travel; groups:
collecting or issuing tickets on board public transport; 5111 Travel attendants and travel
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
stewards
(a) greeting passengers entering aircraft or ships, checking tickets classified here:
or boarding passes, and directing them to their seats or berths; - Cabin attendant
(b) announcing, explaining and demonstrating safety and - Flight attendant
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
emergency procedures, such as the use of oxygen masks, seat
(a) collecting and issuing tickets, passes or fares, and checking classified here:
belts, and life jackets;
the validity of tickets issued previously; - Bus conductor
(b) attending to sleeping-cars and their occupants on passenger - Cable car conductor
trains;
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) escorting and guiding tourists on cruises and sightseeing tours; classified here:
(b) escorting visitors through places of interest such as museums, - Art gallery guide
exhibitions, theme parks, factories and other industrial - Tour escort
Tasks performed usually include: planning meals, preparing and Occupations in this minor group are
establishments;
cooking foodstuffs; planning, supervising and coordinating the classified into the following unit
work of kitchen helpers; checking the quality of food; weighing, group:
measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes and 5120 Cooks
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) planning meals, preparing and cooking foodstuffs; classified here:
(b) planning, supervising and coordinating the work of kitchen - Cook
helpers;
Tasks performed usually include: assisting in keeping bar properly Occupations in this minor group are
stocked; washing used glassware and cleaning bar area; serving classified into the following unit
alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at a bar; setting tables with groups:
clean linen, cutlery, crockery and glassware; serving food and 5131 Waiters
Tasks include - Example of the occupations
(a) setting tables with clean linen, cutlery, crockery and glassware; classified here:
(b) greeting customers and presenting them with menus and - Sommelier
beverage lists; - Waiter
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) taking beverage orders from serving staff or directly from classified here:
patrons; - Bartender
(b) preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at a
Tasks performed usually include: discussing customers’ Occupations in this minor group are
bar;
requirements; cutting and dressing hair; shaving and trimming classified into the following unit
beards; giving beauty treatment; applying cosmetics and make up; groups:
shaping and polishing finger- and toenails and treating minor 5141 Hairdressers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) cutting, washing, tinting and waving hair; classified here:
(b) shaving or trimming beards and moustaches; - Barber
(c) giving scalp treatment; - Hair care specialist
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) cleaning and applying creams, lotions and related products to classified here:
face and other parts of the body; - Bath attendant
(b) giving facial and body massage; - Beautician
Tasks performed usually include: assigning tasks and inspecting Occupations in this minor group are
building areas to see that cleaning, housekeeping and classified into the following unit
maintenance work has been done properly; issuing of supplies and groups:
equipment and inventory stocks to ensure that the supplies on 5151 Cleaning and Housekeeping
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Supervisors in Offices, Hotels and
(a) engaging, training, discharging, organizing and supervising classified here:
Other Establishments
helpers, cleaners and other housekeeping staff; - Housekeeper (hotel)
(b) purchasing or controlling the purchase of supplies; - Matron (housekeeping)
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) supervising workers employed in households as domestic classified here:
staff; - Bed and breakfast operator
(b) purchasing or controlling the purchase of supplies; - Butler
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) supervising the work of cleaning, housekeeping and building classified here:
maintenance staff and contractors; - Caretaker
(b) participating in cleaning, simple repairs and maintenance of - Concierge (building)
Tasks performed usually include: casting horoscopes; providing Occupations in this minor group are
building interiors;
companionship or valet services and other personal services to classified into the following unit
clients; providing embalming and funeral services; feeding, groups:
handling, training and grooming animals; instructing students 5161 Astrologers, Fortune-tellers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
and Related Workers
(a) casting horoscopes of individuals at birth or later to recount classified here:
past and forecast future events and conditions of their lives; - Astrologer
(b) interpreting characteristics of clients’ palms, samples of playing - Fortune-teller
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
cards, position of tea leaves or coffee remnants in a cup, shapes
(a) providing companionship to employer by accompanying classified here:
and patterns of bones of dead animals, etc.;
him/her to various places, reading, conversing and participating in - Companion
activities such as sports; - Personal maid
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) making arrangements for, and conducting, funerals, classified here:
cremations and burials; - Embalmer
(b) embalming human bodies to retard or arrest the process of - Undertaker
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
decay;
(a) bathing and feeding animals; classified here:
(b) leading or carrying animals to treatment room and holding - Animal attendant
them during treatment; - Dog trainer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) instructing students under actual driving conditions, and classified here:
explaining and demonstrating the operation of brakes, clutch, gear - Driving instructor
selection, automatic transmission, signals and lights;
In such cases tasks would include - Examples of the occupations
(a) accompanying clients to restaurants and other outings; classified here:
(b) acting as a dancing partner; - Club host
(c) welcoming clients to a night-club and ensuring that they are - Club hostess
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group include: Occupations in this sub-major group
entertained well.
selling goods in wholesale or retail establishments, at street or are classified into the following
market stalls, door-to- door, via telephone or customer contact minor groups:
centres; demonstrating and displaying goods to potential 521 Street and Market
Tasks performed usually include: obtaining permission to set up a Occupations in this minor group are
Salespersons
stand at a particular place in streets, markets or other open spaces classified into the following unit
or to sell food and drinks on the street; buying or contracting a groups:
regular supply of products to be sold; erecting and dismantling 5211 Stall and Market Salespersons
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) obtaining permission to set up a stand at a particular place in classified here:
streets, markets or other open spaces; - Kiosk salesperson
(b) determining product mix, stock and price levels for goods to be - Market stallholder
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
sold;
(a) obtaining permission or a licence, where required, to sell food classified here:
and drinks on the street or in a public place; - Hawker (food)
(b) obtaining food and drinks for sale; - Street food vendor
Tasks performed usually include: determining customer Occupations in this minor group are
requirements and advising on product range, price, delivery, classified into the following unit
warranties and product use and care; demonstrating, explaining groups:
and selling goods and services to customers; accepting payment 5221 Shopkeepers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) determining product mix, stock and price levels for goods to be classified here:
sold; - Grocer
(b) purchasing and ordering goods for sale from markets, - Newsagent
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
wholesalers and other suppliers;
(a) planning and preparing work schedules and assigning staff to classified here:
specific duties; - Checkout supervisor
(b) instructing staff on sales procedures, including how to handle - Supermarket supervisor
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
difficult or complex cases;
(a) determining customer requirements and advising on product classified here:
range, price, delivery, warranties and product use and care; - Salesperson (retail establishment)
(b) demonstrating and explaining to customers the establishment's - Salesperson (wholesale
Tasks performed usually include: receiving and verifying payment Occupations in this minor group are
goods and services; establishment)
by cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit in stores, ticket classified into the following unit
offices or similar establishments; giving change and issuing groups:
receipts; issuing tickets at ticket offices, and taking corresponding 5230 Cashiers and Ticket Clerks
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) receiving and verifying payment by cash, cheque, credit card classified here:
or automatic debit in stores, ticket offices or similar establishments; - Checkout operator
(b) giving change and issuing receipts; - Service station cashier
Tasks performed may include: displaying and demonstrating items Occupations in this minor group are
for sale; posing for photographs, film and video, advertising, still classified into the following unit
photography or for artistic creation; answering questions and groups:
offering advice on the use of goods and services; taking orders 5241 Fashion and Other Models
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) dressing in sample apparel of new or current styles or of type classified here:
wanted by customer; - Advertising model
(b) walking, turning and posing to demonstrate, to best advantage, - Artist’s model
style and characteristics of garments, fashion accessories and
other merchandise;
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) setting up displays and demonstrating articles for sale to classified here:
inform customers about their characteristics and mode of use, as - Demonstrator
well as to stimulate buying interest; - Sales merchandiser
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) giving details of various goods or services and of terms of sale classified here:
by visiting clients and potential clients in private homes; - Door-to-door salesperson
(b) demonstrating or describing goods or services on offer; - Door-to-door sales representative
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) promoting goods and services by telephone or electronic mail, classified here:
following scripts and working from lists of contacts; - Call centre salesperson
(b) creating interest in goods and services, and seeking a sale or - Customer contact centre
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
agreement to see sales representatives; salesperson
(a) filling fuel tanks and containers to level specified by customer; classified here:
(b) checking and replenishing air pressure in vehicle tyres, and oil - Marina attendant
and other vehicle fluid levels; - Service station attendant
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) serving food to customers at counters; classified here:
(b) ascertaining the products desired by the customer, assisting - Cafeteria counter attendant
them in making choices and taking orders; - Salad bar attendant
Examples of the occupations
classified here:
- Rental salesperson
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
include: assisting with mobility, washing and other personal needs; are classified into the following
assisting children individually to learn social skills; supervising and minor groups:
participating in activities that enhance children’s physical, social, 531 Child care Workers and
Tasks performed usually include: assisting children individually to Occupations in this minor group are
Teachers’ Aides
learn social skills; demonstrating, supervising and participating in classified into the following unit
activities that enhance the physical, social, emotional and groups:
intellectual development of children in schools and pre-schools; 5311 Child care workers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) assisting children to wash, dress and feed themselves; classified here:
(b) taking children to and from school or outdoors for recreation; - Baby-sitter
(c) playing games with children, or entertaining them by reading or - Child care worker
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
storytelling;
(a) demonstrating, supervising and participating in activities that classified here:
enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual - Pre-school assistant
development of children in schools and pre-schools; - Teacher’s assistant
Tasks performed usually include: assisting patients with mobility, Occupations in this minor group are
personal care and communication needs; sterilising surgical and classified into the following unit
other instruments and equipment; observing and reporting groups:
concerns to the appropriate medical or social service workers, 5321 Health Care Assistants
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) providing care, support and treatment to patients and residents classified here:
of medical, rehabilitative and residential care facilities according to - Birth assistant (clinic or hospital)
treatment plans established by medical, nursing and other health - Nursing aide (clinic or hospital)
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
professionals;
(a) assisting clients with personal and therapeutic care needs classified here:
such as personal hygiene, feeding, dressing, physical mobility and - Home birth assistant
exercise, communication, taking oral medications and changing - Home care aide
In such cases tasks would include - Examples of the occupations
dressings, usually as per care plans established by a health
(a) cleaning and sterilizing surgical, dental and pharmaceutical classified here:
instruments, bottles, beakers and other equipment; - Dental aide
(b) labelling drugs, chemicals and other pharmaceutical - First-aid attendant
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
preparations and replenishing stock on shelves;
include: preventing, fighting and extinguishing fires; rescuing are classified into the following
people from burning buildings and accident sites and those minor group:
trapped in dangerous situations; maintaining law and order, 541 Protective Services Workers
Tasks performed usually include: preventing, fighting and Occupations in this minor group are
extinguishing fires; rescuing people from burning buildings and classified into the following unit
accident sites and those trapped in dangerous situations; groups:
maintaining law and order, enforcing laws and regulations, 5411 Fire fighters
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) responding to fire alarms and other calls for assistance, such classified here:
as automobile and industrial accidents, bomb threats and other - Fire fighter
emergencies; - Forest firefighter
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) patrolling a specific area to maintain public order, responding classified here:
to emergencies, protecting people and property and enforcing laws - Constable
and regulations; - Police officer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) searching arriving prisoners, putting their valuables in classified here:
safekeeping, escorting prisoners to cells and locking them in; - Prison guard
(b) making periodic inspection tours of cells and inspecting and
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
maintaining the security of locks, windows, doors and gates;
(a) patrolling premises and checking doors, windows and gates to classified here:
prevent and detect signs of unauthorised entry; - Bodyguard
(b) controlling access to establishments, monitoring and - Doorkeeper
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
authorizing the entrance or departure of employees and visitors,
(a) patrolling beaches and swimming pools to prevent accidents classified here:
checking identification and issuing security passes;
and to rescue bathers from drowning; - Animal control officer
(b) monitoring traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which - Beach patrolman/woman
Tasks performed by skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery Occupations in this major group are
pedestrians can cross streets;
workers usually include: preparing the soil; sowing, planting, classified into the following sub-
spraying, fertilizing and harvesting field crops; growing fruit and major groups:
other tree and shrub crops; growing garden vegetables and 61 Market-oriented Skilled
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
Agricultural Workers
include: preparing the soil; sowing, planting, spraying, fertilizing are classified into the following
and harvesting field crops; growing fruit and other tree and shrub minor groups:
crops; growing garden vegetables and horticultural products; 611 Market Gardeners and Crop
Tasks performed usually include: monitoring market activity and Occupations in this minor group are
Growers
conditions, determining types and quantities of crops to be grown, classified into the following unit
and planning and coordinating production accordingly; purchasing groups:
seeds, bulbs and fertilizer; investing in land and land 6111 Field Crop and Vegetable
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Growers
(a) monitoring market activity and conditions, determining types classified here:
and quantities of crops to be grown, and planning and coordinating - Cereal farmer
production accordingly; - Cotton farmer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) monitoring market activity and conditions, determining types classified here:
and quantities of crops to be grown, and planning and coordinating - Fruit farmer
production accordingly; - Rubber farmer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) monitoring market activity and conditions determining kinds classified here:
and amounts of vegetables, horticultural and nursery products to - Horticulturist
be grown, and planning and coordinating production accordingly; - Landscape gardener
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) monitoring market activity and conditions, determining types classified here:
and quantities of crops to be grown, and planning and coordinating - Mixed crop farmer
production accordingly; - Skilled farm worker (mixed crops)
Task performed usually include: monitoring market activity and Occupations in this minor group are
conditions, determining kinds and amounts of products to produce classified into the following unit
and planning and coordinating production accordingly; raising, groups:
feeding and tending animals; preparing animals or animal products 6121 Livestock and Dairy Producers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) monitoring market activity and conditions, determining kinds classified here:
and amounts of stock to produce, planning and coordinating - Cattle farmer
production accordingly; - Dairy farmer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) monitoring market activity, planning and coordinating classified here:
production accordingly, maintaining and evaluating records of - Poultry breeder
farming activities; - Poultry farmer
Tasks include - Examples of occupations classified
(a) monitoring market activity and conditions, determining kinds here:
and amounts of insect products to produce, and planning and - Apiarist
coordinating production accordingly; - Sericulturist
In such cases tasks would include - Examples of the occupations
(a) monitoring market activity and conditions, determining kinds classified here:
and amounts of products to produce, planning and coordinating - Crocodile farmer
production accordingly; - Fur farmer (non-domesticated
Tasks performed usually include: monitoring market activity and Occupations in this minor group are
animals)
conditions, determining kinds and amounts of crops to be grown classified into the following unit
and animals to be raised, and planning and coordinating group:
production accordingly; purchasing seeds, fertilizer and other 6130 Mixed Crop and Animal
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Producers
(a) monitoring market activity and conditions, determining kinds classified here:
and amounts of crops to be grown and animals to be raised, and - Farmer (mixed farming)
planning and coordinating production accordingly; - Skilled farm worker (mixed
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
farming)
include: renting or investing, equipment and machinery and are classified into the following
purchasing supplies; planning and undertaking forestry, minor groups:
aquaculture, fishery and hunting operations; maintaining buildings, 621 Forestry and Related Workers
Tasks performed usually include: assessing sites for reforestation, Occupations in this minor group are
selecting seedlings and planting trees using manual planting tools, classified into the following unit
and establishing and caring for forest stands; locating trees to be group:
felled and estimating volume of timber; operating chainsaw and 6210 Forestry and Related Workers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) assessing sites for reforestation, selecting seedlings and classified here:
planting trees using manual planting tools and establishing and - Charcoal burner
caring for forest stands; - Logger
Tasks performed usually include: breeding, raising and cultivating Occupations in this minor group are
fish, mussels, oysters and other forms of aquatic life as cash crops classified into the following unit
or for release into freshwater or saltwater; monitoring environments groups:
to ensure maintenance of optimum conditions for aquatic life; 6221 Aquaculture Workers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) breeding, raising and cultivating fish, mussels, oysters and classified here:
other forms of aquatic life as cash crops or for release into - Algae cultivator
freshwater or saltwater; - Fish farmer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) preparing and repairing nets and other fishing gear and classified here:
equipment; - Coastal fishery skipper
(b) selecting area for fishing, plotting courses and computing - Fisher (coastal waters)
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
navigational positions using compass, charts and other aids;
(a) preparing and repairing nets and other fishing gear and classified here:
equipment; - Deep sea fisher
(b) commanding and operating fishing vessels to, from and at - Trawler skipper
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
deep-sea fishing grounds;
(a) setting traps to catch mammals, birds or reptiles; classified here:
(b) killing trapped or free mammals, birds or reptiles with firearms - Fur trapper
or other weapons; - Seal hunter
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
include: preparing the soil; sowing, planting, tending and are classified into the following
harvesting field crops; growing vegetables, fruit and other tree and minor groups:
shrub crops; gathering wild fruits and medicinal and other plants; 631 Subsistence Crop Farmers
Tasks performed usually include: preparing the soil and sowing, Occupations in this minor group are
planting, tending and harvesting field crops; growing vegetables, classified into the following unit
fruit and other tree and shrub crops; fetching water and gathering groups:
firewood; storing for later use and carrying out some processing of 6310 Subsistence Crop Farmers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) preparing the soil and sowing, planting, tending and harvesting classified here:
field crops; - Subsistence crop farmer
(b) growing vegetables, fruit and other tree and shrub crops; - Subsistence gardener
Tasks performed usually include: cultivating pastures, or managing Occupations in this minor group are
grazing lands, and monitoring feed and water supplies needed to classified into the following unit
maintain condition of livestock; monitoring and examining animals groups:
to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical condition; 6320 Subsistence Livestock
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Farmers
(a) cultivating pastures, or managing grazing lands, and classified here:
monitoring feed and water supplies needed to maintain condition of - Subsistence cattle farmer
livestock;
Tasks performed usually include: preparing the soil and sowing, Occupations in this minor group are
planting, tending and harvesting field crops; growing vegetables, classified into the following unit
fruit and other tree and shrub crops; gathering wild fruits and groups:
medicinal and other plants; breeding, tending and feeding animals 6330 Subsistence Mixed Crop and
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Livestock Farmers
(a) preparing the soil and sowing, planting, tending and harvesting classified here:
field crops; - Mixed subsistence farmer
(b) growing vegetables, fruit and other tree and shrub crops;
Tasks performed usually include: gathering wild fruits, roots, Occupations in this minor group are
medicinal and other plants; hunting or trapping animals mainly to classified into the following unit
obtain meat, milk, hair, skin or other products; fetching water and groups:
gathering firewood; catching fish and gathering other forms of 6340 Subsistence Fishers, Hunters,
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Trappers and Gatherers
(a) gathering wild fruits, roots and medicinal and other plants; classified here:
(b) hunting or trapping animals mainly to obtain meat, milk, hair, - Hunter-gatherer
skin or other products; - Subsistence collector
Tasks performed by craft and related trades workers usually Occupations in this major group are
include: constructing, maintaining and repairing buildings and other classified into the following sub-
structures; casting, welding and shaping metal; installing and major groups:
erecting heavy metal structures, tackle and related equipment; 71 Building and Related Trades
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
Workers (excluding Electricians)
include: constructing, maintaining and repairing buildings and other are classified into the following
structures, using traditional and/or modern building techniques; minor groups:
constructing and repairing foundations, walls and structures of 711 Building Frame and Related
Tasks performed usually include: constructing, maintaining and Occupations in this minor group are
Trades Workers
repairing buildings and other structures by using traditional and/or classified into the following unit
modern building techniques; constructing and repairing groups:
foundations, walls and structures of brick, stone and similar 7111 House Builders
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) preparing ground for erecting building or other structures; classified here:
(b) erecting structures to support roof, and building and covering - House builder
walls with appropriate materials;
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) laying stone, brick and similar building blocks to construct or classified here:
repair walls, partitions, fireplaces and other structures such as - Block layer
smokestacks, furnaces, converters, kilns and ovens, piers and - Bricklayer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
abutments;
(a) driving wedges into quarried stone to break it into slabs or classified here:
blocks; - Granite Cutter
(b) selecting and grading slabs and blocks of granite, marble, and - Stone Carver
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
other stone;
(a) constructing and repairing reinforced concrete floors, walls, classified here:
tanks, silos and other concrete structures; - Cement finisher
(b) making shuttering or assembling prefabricated forms for - Concrete placer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
moulding concrete;
(a) making, altering and repairing structural and other woodwork classified here:
at a workbench and on a construction site; - Carpenter
(b) constructing, erecting and installing heavy-framed wooden - Door installer
In such cases tasks would include - Examples of the occupations
structures on building sites;
(a) climbing and performing miscellaneous construction and classified here:
building maintenance work on tall structures such as towers, - Building wrecker
chimneys and spires; - Prefabricated building assembler
Tasks performed usually include: covering roof frameworks with Occupations in this minor group are
one or more kinds of material; installing parquet and other kinds of classified into the following unit
flooring or covering floors and walls with tiles or mosaic panels; groups:
applying plaster to walls and ceilings; applying insulating material 7121 Roofers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) studying drawings, specifications and construction sites to classified here:
determine materials required; - Asphalt roofer
(b) covering roof frameworks with slate and pre-fabricated tiles to - Metal roofer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
cover pitched roofs;
(a) preparing floor areas for covering with a variety of materials; classified here:
(b) assembling carpet, tiles or other materials and laying them on - Carpet layer
floors according to design and other specifications; - Marble setter
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) applying one or more coats of plaster to interior walls and classified here:
ceilings of buildings to produce finished surface; - Dry wall plasterer
(b) measuring, marking and installing ornamental plaster panels, - Fibrous plasterer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
and casting and trimming ornamental plaster cornices;
(a) cutting insulation material by size and shape; classified here:
(b) applying slabs and sheets of insulating or sound-absorbing - Acoustic insulation worker
materials to walls, floors and ceilings of buildings; - Boiler and pipe insulation worker
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) selecting the type of glass to be used, cutting to right size and classified here:
shape and installing in windows, doors, showers and partitions of - Autoglazier
buildings; - Glazier
Tasks include -– Examples of the occupations
(a) examining blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine classified here:
the layout of plumbing and ventilation systems and materials - Drain technician
required; - Gas fitter
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) interpreting blueprints, drawings or other specifications; classified here:
(b) assembling, installing and repairing components such as - Air conditioning equipment
compressors, motors, condensers, evaporators, switches and mechanic
Tasks performed usually include: preparing surfaces and applying Occupations in this minor group are
gauges for air conditioning and refrigeration systems;
paint and similar materials to buildings and other structures; classified into the following unit
applying paint or varnish to vehicles or various manufactured groups:
articles, usually with a hand-spraying device; covering interior walls 7131 Painters and Related Workers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) cleaning and preparing walls and other surfaces of buildings classified here:
for painting or wallpapering; - Building painter
(b) selecting and preparing paints to required colours by mixing - Paperhanger
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
pigments and additives;
(a) preparing surfaces to be coated using a variety of methods to classified here:
remove grease, dirt and rust; - Manufactured articles painter
(b) painting cars, buses, trucks and other vehicles, and applying - Varnisher
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
varnish and other protective coatings;
(a) cleaning exterior surfaces of stone, brick, metal or similar classified here:
materials by means of chemicals, or a jet of steam or sand applied - Building exteriors cleaner
under high pressure; - Chimney sweep
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
include: making moulds and cores for casting metal; casting, are classified into the following
welding and shaping metal; installing, erecting, maintaining and minor groups:
repairing heavy metal structures, tackle and related equipment; 721 Sheet and Structural Metal
Tasks performed usually include: making moulds and cores for Occupations in this minor group are
Workers, Moulders and Welders,
casting metal; casting, welding and shaping metal parts; making classified into the following unit
and Related Workers
and repairing articles of sheet metal such as sheet steel, copper, groups:
tin or brass; installing, erecting, maintaining and repairing heavy 7211 Metal Moulders and
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Coremakers
(a) making moulds by hand or using auxiliary machines on a classified here:
bench for small metal castings, on the foundry floor, or in a pit for - Coremaker
large castings; - Metal casting moulder
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) welding metal parts using gas flame, or an electric arc, classified here:
thermite compound or other methods; - Brazier
(b) operating resistance-welding machines; - Flame cutter
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) marking sheet metal for cutting and shaping; classified here:
(b) making and repairing household utensils and other articles in - Boilersmith
tin, copper and light alloys, or ornamental articles and fittings; - Coppersmith
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) marking metal framework as a guide when drilling, cutting and classified here:
shaping metal stock for use in buildings, ships and other - Erector, structural metal
structures; - Preparer, structural metal
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) estimating the size, shape and weight of objects to be moved classified here:
and deciding on the type of equipment to move them; - Cable and rope splicer
(b) installing and repairing cables, ropes, wires, pulleys and other - Rigger
tackle;
Tasks performed usually include: hammering and forging iron, Occupations in this minor group are
steel and other metals to make and repair various kinds of tools, classified into the following unit
equipment and other articles; setting machine tools for operators, groups:
or setting and operating various machine tools working to fine 7221 Blacksmiths, Hammersmiths
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
and Forging Press Workers
(a) heating metal in forge furnace and manufacturing and repairing classified here:
articles by drawing, bending, cutting, hammering metal on an anvil, - Blacksmith
punching, shearing, joining and hardening or tempering; - Drop-hammer worker
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) reading and interpreting engineering drawings and classified here:
specifications of tools, dies, prototypes or models; - Die maker
(b) preparing templates and sketches, and determining work - Gunsmith
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
processes;
(a) setting one or more types of machine tool for production of classified here:
metal articles in standardized series; - Boring machine operator
(b) operating and monitoring metal working machines, such as - Casting machine operator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
lathes, milling, planing, boring, drilling, grinding or honing
(a) operating fixed or portable buffing and polishing machines; classified here:
machines, including multipurpose numerically controlled metal
(b) sharpening cutting tools and instruments using grinding wheels - Knife sharpener
working machines;
or mechanically operated grinding machines; - Metal finisher
Tasks performed usually include: fitting, installing, maintaining and Occupations in this minor group are
repairing engines, vehicles, agricultural or industrial machinery and classified into the following unit
similar mechanical equipment. groups:
7231 Motor Vehicle Mechanics and
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Repairers
(a) detecting and diagnosing faults in engines and parts; classified here:
(b) fitting, examining, testing and servicing motor vehicle and - Automotive brakes systems
motorcycle engines; service technician
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) fitting, examining, testing and servicing aircraft engines; classified here:
(b) replacing engine components or complete engines; -Aeromechanic
(c) examining and inspecting airframes and aircraft components, - Aircraft engine fitter
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and de-icers to detect
(a) fitting, installing, examining, servicing and repairing engines, classified here:
wear, cracks, breaks, leaks, or other problems;
machinery and mechanical equipment; - Construction machinery mechanic
(b) oiling and greasing stationary engines and machinery; - Construction machinery repairer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) examining, servicing and repairing bicycles and other non- classified here:
motorized transport equipment; - Bicycle mechanic
(b) cleaning and lubricating bearings and other moving parts; - Bicycle repairer
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
include: making and repairing nautical, meteorological, optical and are classified into the following
other precision instruments and equipment; making and repairing minor groups:
musical instruments; making jewellery and precious metalware; 731 Handicraft Workers
Tasks performed usually include: making, calibrating, repairing, Occupations in this minor group are
maintaining and installing musical and precision instruments; classified into the following unit
fabricating, adjusting, repairing or appraising jewellery, ceremonial groups:
or religious items, gold, silver, other precious metals, or gems; 7311 Precision-instrument Makers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
and Repairers
(a) repairing, cleaning and adjusting mechanisms of timing classified here:
instruments such as watches and clocks; - Instrument/meteorological maker
(b) adjusting timing regulators, using calipers, watch-rate - Photographic equipment repairer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
recorders and tweezers;
(a) fabricating and assembling musical instruments and instrument classified here:
parts of wood, ebonite, metal, leather and other materials; - Brass instrument repairer
(b) repairing or replacing musical instrument parts and - Piano tuner
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
components, such as strings, bridges, felts and keys, using hand
(a) casting jewellery and other non-ferrous metal articles by hand; classified here:
and power tools;
(b) creating new jewellery designs and modifying existing designs, - Enameller (jewellery)
using computers as necessary; - Gem setter
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) making articles of pottery and porcelain; classified here:
(b) making clay or plaster-of-Paris moulds; - Abrasive wheel moulder
(c) reading technical drawings to know customer’s requirements; - Brick and tile moulder
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) heating glass to pliable stage using gas flames or ovens, and classified here:
rotating glass to heat it uniformly; - Glass blower
(b) blowing and bending glass tubing into specified shapes to form - Glass cutter
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
scientific apparatus such as flasks, retorts and pipettes;
(a) painting decorative freehand designs on objects, such as classified here:
pottery, glass, cigarette cases, lampshades; - Decorative painter
(b) transferring from paper transfers decorative or ornamental - Glass enameller
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
designs on articles;
(a) preparing wood, straw, rattan, reeds, shells, or similar classified here:
materials; - Basket maker
(b) carving floral and artistic designs on wooden surfaces for - Brush maker
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
decorative purposes;
(a) spinning and dyeing with natural dyestuffs, wool, cotton and classified here:
other fibres; - Carpets handicraft worker
(b) lace-making and weaving, knitting or embroidering various - Carpet weaver
Examples of the occupations
garments and articles for household use;
classified here:
- Candle-maker (handicraft)
- Metal toymaker
Tasks performed usually include: operating graphic cameras and Occupations in this minor group are
other photographic equipment to reproduce camera-ready copy classified into the following unit
onto films, plates and digital output devices; operating computer groups:
screen-based equipment for scanning, colour separation and 7321 Pre-press Technicians
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) operating graphic cameras and other photographic equipment classified here:
to reproduce camera-ready copy onto films, plates and digital - Compositor
output devices; - Desktop publishing operator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) setting, adjusting and monitoring substrate-feed mechanisms, classified here:
delivery mechanisms, inking systems and other printing machine - Block printer
functions; - Digital press operator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) setting up and supervising the operation of automatic binding classified here:
and finishing equipment; - Book binder
(b) binding full, half and limp-bound books, and repairing bindings; - Collator operator
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
include: installing, maintaining, fitting and adjusting electrical and are classified into the following
electronic wiring systems, machinery and equipment; examining minor groups:
blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine 741 Electrical Equipment Installers
Tasks performed usually include: installing, maintaining, fitting and Occupations in this minor group are
and Repairers
adjusting electrical wiring systems, machinery and equipment; classified into the following unit
examining blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to groups:
determine sequences and methods of operation; inspecting and 7411 Building and Related
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Electricians
(a) installing, maintaining and repairing electrical wiring systems classified here:
and related equipment in various buildings such as schools, - Building repairs electrician
hospitals, commercial establishments, residential buildings and - Electrician
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
other structures;
(a) fitting, adjusting and repairing various kinds of electrical classified here:
machinery and motors, generators, switchgear and control - Armature builder
apparatus, instruments, or electrical parts of elevators and related - Automotive electrician
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
equipment;
(a) installing and repairing overhead and underground electrical classified here:
power and electrical traction lines; - Electric cable jointer
(b) making joints in overhead and underground cables; - Electric power line worker
Tasks performed usually include: examining and testing machines, Occupations in this minor group are
equipment, instruments and control systems to diagnose faults; classified into the following unit
adjusting, repairing, and replacing worn and defective parts and groups:
wiring, and maintaining machines, equipment and instruments; 7421 Electronics Mechanics and
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Servicers
(a) examining and testing machines, instruments, components, classified here:
control systems and other electronic equipment to identify faults; - Aircraft maintenance engineer
(b) adjusting, repairing and replacing worn and defective parts and (avionics)
wiring, and maintaining machines, equipment and instruments;
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) maintaining, troubleshooting, testing and repairing computers, classified here:
data transmission equipment and computer peripherals; - Communications technology
(b) fitting and adjusting computer hardware; servicer
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
include: treating and processing meat, fish, grain, fruit, vegetables are classified into the following
and related materials into food stuffs, and tobacco into tobacco minor groups:
products; tasting and grading food products and beverages; 751 Food Processing and Related
Tasks performed usually include: slaughtering animals; treating Occupations in this minor group are
Trades Workers
meat and fish and preparing them and related food items; making classified into the following unit
various kinds of bread, cakes and other flour products; processing groups:
and preserving fruit, vegetables and related foods; tasting and 7511 Butcher, Fishmongers and
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Related Food Preparers
(a) slaughtering animals; classified here:
(b) flaying and trimming carcasses; - Butcher
(c) boning, cutting and dressing meat and fish for sale or further - Fish filleter
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
processing;
(a) making bread, cakes, biscuits, pastries, pies and other flour classified here:
products; - Baker
(b) making handmade confectionery from mixtures of sugar, - Chocolate maker
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
chocolate and other ingredients using hand tools and some
(a) boiling or pasteurizing milk to achieve specified butter fat classified here:
machines;
content; - Butter maker
(b) separating cream from milk and churning cream into butter; - Cheese maker
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) extracting juices from various fruits; classified here:
(b) extracting oils from oil-bearing seeds, nuts or fruits; - Chutney maker
(c) cooking, salting or drying fruit, vegetables and related foods; - Fruit preserver
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) inspecting, testing, tasting and smelling agricultural products, classified here:
food and beverages at various stages of processing; - Food grader
(b) determining quality, acceptability to consumer tastes and - Food taster
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
approximate value of products, and grading them into appropriate
(a) grading cured tobacco leaves by type, quality and locality classified here:
classes;
where grown; - Cigar maker
(b) mixing tobacco leaves according to formula to obtain a blend - Cigarette maker
Tasks performed usually include: operating and tending treating Occupations in this minor group are
of distinct flavour;
and other equipment to dry lumber and other wood products, and classified into the following unit
to treat chemically and impregnate wood products with groups:
preservatives; setting and operating woodworking machines to cut, 7521 Wood Treaters
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) operating and tending kilns, treating tanks and other classified here:
equipment to dry lumber, prepare and season wood and other - Dry kiln operator
wood products, and to impregnate wood products with - Lumber kiln operator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
preservatives;
(a) operating woodworking machines, such as power saws, classified here:
jointers, mortisers and shapers, and using hand tools to cut, shape - Cabinet-maker
and form parts and components; - Cartwright
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) setting-up, programming, operating and monitoring several classified here:
types of woodworking machines for sawing, shaping, boring, - Carving machine operator (wood)
drilling, planing, pressing, turning, sanding or carving to fabricate - Furniture production machine
Tasks performed usually include: fitting, altering, repairing tailored Occupations in this minor group are
or repair wooden parts for furniture, fixtures and other wooden operator
clothing; designing and making made-to-measure clothing from classified into the following unit
textile fabrics, light leather and other material, or make hats or groups:
wigs; make garment style changes; creating precision master 7531 Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
and Hatters
(a) making overcoats, suits, skirts, shirts, blouses, lingerie, classified here:
corsetry, hats, wigs and similar garments, often to clients' - Dressmaker
individual requirements; - Fur grader
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) creating a master pattern for each size within a range of classified here:
garment sizes, using charts, drafting instruments, computers, - Fur patternmaker
and/or grading devices; - Garment cutter
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) repairing defective or damaged portion of cloth or garment by classified here:
hand, using matching thread and needle; - Embroiderer
(b) removing stitches from garments to be altered, using rippers or - Sewer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
razor blades;
(a) discussing upholstery fabric, colour and style with customers classified here:
and providing cost estimate for upholstering furniture or other - Furniture upholsterer
items; - Mattress maker
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) sorting and grading pelts, hides and skins according to colour, classified here:
shading, size and density; - Fellmonger
(b) scraping particles of flesh, fat or protective tissue from skins or - Pelt grader
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
pelts to clean and soften them;
(a) making, modifying and repairing standard footwear to meet classified here:
individual requirements; - Cobbler
(b) making, modifying and repairing orthopaedic or therapeutic - Orthopaedic shoemaker
Tasks performed usually include: ensuring safety precautions; Occupations in this minor group are
footwear according to doctors' prescriptions, or modifying existing
performing various underwater tasks, loading explosives into blast classified into the following unit
footwear for people with foot problems and special needs;
holes; mixing chemicals according to instructions; operating and groups:
monitoring equipment for spraying pests and weeds. 7541 Underwater Divers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) taking safety precautions, such as monitoring dive lengths and classified here:
depths, and registering with authorities before diving expeditions - Oyster diver
begin; - Salvage frogman
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) ensuring workplace safety and explosives handling, storage classified here:
and transport procedures and regulations are followed; - Blaster
(b) planning and giving instructions for the layout, depth and - Powderman
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
diameter of blast holes;
(a) inspecting and testing products, parts and materials for classified here:
conformity with specifications and standards; - Product grader
(b) grading and classifying natural textile fibres for spinning and - Quality inspector
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
winding;
(a) operating and monitoring equipment for spraying pests and classified here:
weeds; - Fumigator
(b) mixing chemicals according to instructions; - Pest controller
In such cases tasks would include - Examples of the occupations
(a) heating, moulding and pressing optical glass to make lens classified here:
blanks; - Flower arranger
(b) grinding and polishing lens blanks. - Optical lens finisher
Tasks performed by plant and machine operators and assemblers Occupations in this major group are
usually include: operating and monitoring mining or other industrial classified into the following sub-
machinery and equipment for processing metal, minerals, glass, major groups:
ceramics, wood, paper or chemicals; operating and monitoring 81 Stationary Plant and Machine
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
Operators
include: setting up, operating and monitoring a variety of stationary are classified into the following
plant and machinery; detecting malfunctions and taking corrective minor groups:
action; examining outputs for defects and conformity to 811 Mining and Mineral Processing
Tasks performed usually include: setting up, operating and Occupations in this minor group are
Plant Operators
monitoring a variety of mining and mineral processing plant and classified into the following unit
machinery such as drilling rigs and auxiliary machines and groups:
equipment, continuous mining machinery, and cutting, crushing, 8111 Miners and Quarriers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) positioning, operating and monitoring the performance of a classified here:
variety of underground and surface mining equipment including - Bogger operator
continuous mining, cutting and channelling plant; - Continuous miner operator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) setting up and operating stationary plant and machinery which classified here:
grind, crush, cut, saw and slice rocks, minerals and stones - Coal washer
according to the specifications for the job; - Crusher operator (mineral or stone
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
processing)
(a) dismantling, moving and assembling drilling rigs and auxiliary classified here:
equipment; - Bore sinker
(b) assembling and dismantling pipes, casings and drill heads, - Boring equipment operator
and replacing dysfunctional equipment;
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) operating extrusion, moulding, mixing, pumping, compacting, classified here:
grinding and cutting machinery to manufacture and finish precast - Cast-concrete products machine
concrete and stone products; operator
Tasks performed usually include: setting up, preparing and Occupations in this minor group are
adjusting metal and ore processing and finishing machinery; classified into the following unit
coordinating and monitoring the operation of a particular aspect of groups:
metal processing production and finishing; verifying equipment for 8121 Metal Processing Plant
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Operators
(a) setting up, preparing and adjusting mineral ore and metal classified here:
processing machinery to carry out one step in the overall mineral - Ladle pourer
ore or metal processing operation; - Metal extrusion plant operator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) operating and monitoring equipment which cleans metal classified here:
articles in preparation for electroplating, galvanizing, enamelling or - Metal coating machine operator
similar processes; - Metal finishing machine operator
Tasks performed usually include: operating and monitoring Occupations in this minor group are
machines and equipment which blend, mix, package and otherwise classified into the following unit
process chemicals and chemical products to give them the desired groups:
properties for further industrial production, or to make finished 8131 Chemical Products Plant and
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Machine Operators
(a) setting up, starting, controlling, adjusting and stopping classified here:
machines and plant; - Candle production machine
(b) monitoring reaction processes and transfers of products in operator
Tasks include - Examples of occupations classified
conformity with safety procedures;
(a) operating and monitoring equipment which makes here :
photographic film and paper; - Colour developer (film)
(b) operating, monitoring and testing photographic processing and - Darkroom technician
Tasks performed usually include: operating and monitoring Occupations in this minor group are
printing equipment, and maintaining operational standards;
machines which knead and blend rubber and rubber compounds classified into the following unit
and produce various components and products from natural and groups:
synthetic rubber and plastics; operating and monitoring machines 8141 Rubber Products Machine
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Operators
(a) operating and monitoring machines which knead, mix and classified here:
blend rubber and rubber compounds for further processing; - Latex worker
(b) operating and monitoring machines which produce sheets of - Rubber extruding machine
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
rubber or rubberized fabric by a rolling process; operator
(a) operating and monitoring machines which knead and blend classified here:
compounds to obtain plastic materials; - Laminated press operator
(b) operating and monitoring machines which shape plastic (plastics)
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
materials by moulding, extrusion, blowing, cutting and other
(a) operating and monitoring machines which glue paper to classified here:
means;
cardboard, cut it to the required length or cut and crease cardboard - Machine operator (cardboard
or paperboard to form box blanks; products)
Tasks performed usually include: operating and monitoring Occupations in this minor group are
weaving and knitting machines which process yarn or thread into classified into the following unit
woven, non-woven and knitted products; operating and monitoring groups:
machines which prepare fibres, and spin, double, twist and wind 8151 Fibre Preparing, Spinning and
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Winding Machine Operators
(a) operating and monitoring machines for tearing woollen rags classified here:
into fibre; - Fibre combing machine operator
(b) operating and monitoring machines for cleaning and turning - Fibre preparing machine operator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
woollen yarn waste into fluffed wool;
(a) setting up and operating batteries of automatic, link-type classified here:
knitting machines to knit garments of specified pattern and design; - Carpet weaving machine operator
(b) threading yarn, thread and fabric through guides, needles, and - Knitting machine operator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
rollers of machines for weaving, knitting or other processing;
(a) operating or tending sewing machines to perform garment classified here:
sewing operations, such as joining, reinforcing, seaming or - Embroidery machine operator
decorating garments or garment parts; - Sewing machine operator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) starting and controlling machines and equipment to bleach, classified here:
dye or otherwise process and finish fabric, yarn, thread and/or - Fabric bleaching machine operator
other textile goods; - Textile dyeing machine operator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) operating and monitoring machines which remove flesh and fat classified here:
from hides or pelts to clean and soften them prior to processing; - Hide dehairing machine operator
(b) operating and monitoring machines which remove long coarse - Leather staining machine operator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
hair from fur pelts, trim hair to even length and dye, stretch and
(a) operating and monitoring machines which mark patterns and classified here:
smooth dressed pelts;
cut shoe parts; - Machine operator (footwear
(b) operating and monitoring machines which sew shoe parts production)
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
together, or edge, polish, or apply ornaments and perform finishing
(a) sorting articles for cleaning according to the type, colour, fabric classified here:
tasks;
and cleaning treatment required; - Dry-cleaning machine operator
(b) placing sorted articles into receptacles and onto conveyor belts - Laundry machine operator
In such cases tasks would include - Examples of the occupations
for moving to repair and cleaning areas;
(a) operating and monitoring machines which form and make hats classified here:
out of textiles, fur or leather; - Braid making machine operator
(b) operating and monitoring machines which make miscellaneous - Hat making machine operator
Task performed usually include: operating and monitoring Occupations in this minor group are
articles such as braids or other trimmings;
machinery used to restrain, stun, slaughter animals, and trim classified into the following unit
carcasses into standard meat and fish cuts; setting, operating and groups:
attending machinery and ovens to mix, bake and otherwise 8160 Food and Related Products
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Machine Operators
(a) operating and monitoring machinery used to restrain, stun, classified here:
slaughter animals and to trim carcasses into standard meat and - Bakery products machine operator
fish cuts; - Bread production machine
Tasks performed usually include: examining logs and rough lumber Occupations in this minor group are
operator
to determine size, condition, quality and other characteristics to classified into the following unit
decide best lumber cuts to carry out, or operating automated groups:
equipment to convey logs through laser scanners which determine 8171 Pulp and Papermaking Plant
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Operators
(a) operating and monitoring screening and bleaching equipment, classified here:
digesters, mixing tanks, washers and other pulp processing - Calender operator (pulp and
machinery and equipment to carry out one or more cellulose paper)
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
processing steps;
(a) examining logs and rough lumber to determine size, condition, classified here:
quality and other characteristics to decide best lumber cuts to carry - Circular-saw operator
out, or operating automated equipment to convey logs through - Log cut-off operator
Tasks performed usually include: monitoring kilns, furnaces and Occupations in this minor group are
laser scanners which determine the most productive and profitable
other machinery and equipment used in the manufacture of glass, classified into the following unit
ceramics, porcelain, tiles or bricks; operating machines to anneal, groups:
harden or decorate glass and ceramics; maintaining and operating 8181 Glass and Ceramics Plant
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Operators
(a) operating and monitoring glass-making furnaces to make glass classified here:
by melting and fusing pre-mixed ingredients; - Brick kiln operator
(b) tending hot- or cold-end spray equipment used to coat - Ceramics painting machine
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
glassware with surface hardener; operator
(a) operating, cleaning, lubricating and monitoring steam engines, classified here:
boilers and auxiliary equipment such as pumps, compressors and - Boiler tender
air-conditioning equipment to supply and maintain steam and - Ship’s boiler operator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
power for buildings, marine vessels or pneumatic tools;
(a) operating and monitoring machines that weigh, wrap, seal and classified here:
pack various products; - Bottle filler
(b) operating and monitoring machines that fill and seal tubes, - Canning machine operator
Examples of the occupations
bottles, cans, boxes, bags and other containers with products such
classified here:
as food, beverages, paints, oils and lotions;
- Cable and rope splicing machine
operator
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
include: assembling components into various types of products are classified into the following
and equipment, according to strictly laid down procedures; minor group:
reviewing work orders, specifications, diagrams and drawings to 821 Assemblers
Tasks performed usually include: assembling components into Occupations in this minor group are
various types of products and equipment, according to procedures classified into the following unit
strictly laid down; reviewing work orders, specifications, diagrams groups:
and drawings to determine materials needed and assembly 8211 Mechanical Machinery
Assemblers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) assembling and installing prefabricated parts or components to classified here:
form subassemblies, mechanical machinery, engines and finished - Aircraft assembler
motor vehicles; - Bench fitter (trucks)
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) assembling component parts and electrical and electronic classified here:
systems and positioning, aligning and fastening units to - Armature assembler
assemblies, subassemblies or frames using hand or power tools, - Electrical equipment assembler
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
soldering and micro-welding equipment;
(a) assembling component parts and positioning, aligning and classified here:
fastening units to assemblies, subassemblies or frames using hand - Ammunition assembler
or power tools, soldering and micro-welding equipment; - Bicycle assembler
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
include: driving and tending trains and motor vehicles; driving, are classified into the following
operating and monitoring mobile industrial and agricultural minor groups:
machinery and equipment; carrying out deck duties on board ship 831 Locomotive Engine Drivers and
Tasks performed usually include: driving or assisting in driving Occupations in this minor group are
Related Workers
railway engines; operating railway signals; switching rolling stock classified into the following unit
and making up trains in railway yards; making up trains in mines groups:
and controlling their movement. 8311 Locomotive Engine Drivers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) driving or assisting in driving a steam, electric or diesel-electric classified here:
locomotive engine; - Locomotive driver
(b) driving an underground or elevated passenger train; - Metropolitan railway driver
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) taking charge of and safeguarding freight train during run; classified here:
(b) controlling flow of railway traffic over section of line by - Braker (railway)
operating signals and switches from control panel or signal box; - Shunter (railway)
Tasks performed usually include: driving and tending motor cycles, Occupations in this minor group are
motorized tricycles, cars or vans in order to transport materials, classified into the following unit
goods or passengers. groups:
8321 Motorcycle Drivers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) driving and tending motorcycles or motorized tricycles to classified here:
transport materials, goods and passengers; - Dispatch rider
(b) observing traffic rules and signals; - Driver (motorized rickshaw)
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) driving and tending passenger, vans, cars or taxis; classified here:
(b) driving and tending cars, vans or small trucks to deliver mail or - Ambulance driver
goods; - Car driver
Tasks performed usually include: driving and tending heavy trucks, Occupations in this minor group are
lorries, buses or street tramcars in order to transport goods, classified into the following unit
liquids, heavy materials, mail or passengers. groups:
8331 Bus and Tram Drivers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) driving and tending motor buses, trolley buses or motor classified here:
coaches to transport local or long-distance passengers, mail or - Bus driver
goods; - Motor coach driver
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) driving and tending a heavy motor vehicle, such as a lorry with classified here:
or without trailer or a dump-truck, to transport goods, liquids or - Concrete mixer driver
heavy materials over short or long distances; - Garbage truck driver
Tasks performed usually include: preparing and positioning plant Occupations in this minor group are
for operation; adjusting speed, height and depth of implements; classified into the following unit
driving and operating mobile plant; operating attachments to lift, groups:
swing and release trees, logs, earth and other heavy objects or 8341 Mobile Farm and Forestry
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Plant Operators
(a) driving and tending tractor-drawn or self-propelled special- classified here:
purpose farm machinery to plough land and sow, fertilize, cultivate - Harvester operator
and harvest crops; - Logging plant operator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) operating and monitoring excavating machinery equipped with classified here:
moveable shovel, grab-bucket or dragline bucket, to excavate and - Bulldozer operator
move earth, rock, sand, gravel or similar materials; - Excavator operator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) operating and monitoring stationary or mobile cranes by raising classified here:
and lowering jibs and booms, to lift, move, position or place - Cable car operator
equipment and materials; - Chair-lift operator
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) operating and monitoring lifting truck and similar equipment to classified here:
load and unload, transport, lift and stack goods and pallets in - Forklift truck driver
terminals, harbours, warehouses, factories and other
Tasks performed usually include: standing look-out watches at sea Occupations in this minor group are
establishments;
and when entering or leaving harbour or other narrow waters; classified into the following unit
steering ship according to instructions; handling ropes and wires, groups:
and operating mooring equipment; maintaining and, in some 8350 Ships' Deck Crews and
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Related Workers
(a) standing look-out watches at sea and when entering or leaving classified here:
harbour or other narrow waters; - Boatswain
(b) steering ship according to instructions; - Ferry hand
Tasks performed by workers in elementary occupations usually Occupations in this major group are
include: cleaning, restocking supplies and performing basic classified into the following sub-
maintenance in apartments, houses, kitchens, hotels, offices and major groups:
other buildings; washing cars and windows; helping in kitchens and 91 Cleaners and Helpers
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
include: sweeping or vacuum cleaning; washing and polishing are classified into the following
floors; furniture and other objects; taking care of linen and bed- minor groups:
making; helping with preparation of meals and cleaning in kitchens; 911 Domestic, Hotel and Office
Tasks performed usually include: sweeping or vacuum cleaning, Occupations in this minor group are
Cleaners and Helpers
washing and polishing floors, furniture and other objects in hotels, classified into the following unit
offices and other establishments; making beds, supplying towels, groups:
soap and related items; helping with preparation of meals and 9111 Domestic Cleaners and
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Helpers
(a) sweeping, vacuum cleaning, polishing and washing floors and classified here:
furniture, or washing windows and other fixtures; - Charworker (domestic)
(b) washing, ironing and mending linen and other textiles; - Domestic cleaner
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) sweeping or vacuum cleaning, washing and polishing floors, classified here:
furniture and other fixtures in buildings, coaches, buses, trams, - Aircraft cleaner
trains and aircraft; - Hotel cleaner
Tasks performed usually include: cleaning, washing and polishing Occupations in this minor group are
cars; washing windows or other glass surfaces with water or classified into the following unit
various solutions, drying and polishing them; laundering and groups:
pressing linen, clothing, fabrics and similar articles by hand in a 9121 Hand Launderers and
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Pressers
(a) laundering and pressing linen, clothing, fabrics and similar classified here:
articles by hand in a laundry or other establishment; - Dry-cleaner (hand)
(b) cleaning, by hand and with chemical solutions, clothing, - Hand launderer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
fabrics, leather goods and similar articles, in a dry-cleaning or
(a) cleaning, washing and polishing cars and other vehicles, by classified here:
other establishment;
hand or using hand-held power tools; - Car detailer
(b) vacuuming vehicle interiors and dry-cleaning carpets and - Vehicle washer (hand)
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
upholstery;
(a) washing windows or other glass surfaces with water or various classified here:
solutions, drying and polishing them; - Window cleaner
(b) using ladders, swinging scaffolds, bosun´s chairs, hydraulic
In such instances tasks would include - Examples of the occupations
bucket trucks and other equipment to reach and clean windows in
(a) cleaning carpets and upholstered furniture using cleaning classified here:
multistorey buildings;
machines and their attachments;. - Carpet cleaner
(b) selecting and applying cleaning agents to remove stains from - Cooling tower cleaner
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
carpets;
include: digging, raking and shovelling using hand tools; loading are classified into the following
unloading and stacking supplies, produce and other materials; minor group:
watering, thinning, weeding and tending crops by hand or using 921 Agricultural, Forestry and
Tasks performed usually include: digging, raking and shovelling Occupations in this minor group are
Fishery Labourers
using hand tools; loading, unloading and stacking supplies, classified into the following unit
produce and other materials; watering, thinning, weeding and groups:
tending crops by hand or using hand tools; planting, harvesting 9211 Crop Farm Labourers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) digging and shovelling to clear ditches or for other purposes; classified here:
(b) loading and unloading supplies, produce and other materials; - Cane planter
(c) raking, pitching and stacking straw, hay and similar material; - Fruit picker
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) digging and shovelling to clear ditches or for other purposes; classified here:
(b) loading and unloading supplies, produce and other materials; - Livestock farm labourer
(c) feeding, watering and cleaning animals and keeping their
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
quarters clean;
(a) digging and shovelling to clear ditches or for other purposes; classified here:
(b) loading and unloading supplies, produce and other materials; - Farm labourer
(c) raking, pitching and stacking straw, hay and similar material;
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) loading, unloading and moving supplies, produce and classified here:
equipment; - Garden labourer
(b) preparing garden sites and plots using hand tools and simple - Horticultural labourer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
machines;
(a) digging holes for tree planting; classified here:
(b) stacking and loading logs and timber; - Axeman/woman
(c) clearing undergrowth in forest stands and thinning young - Forestry labourer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
plantations;
(a) cleaning the sea-bed and feeding fish and molluscs that are classified here:
being cultivated; - Aquaculture labourer
(b) gathering seaweed, sea mosses, clams and other molluscs; - Fishery labourer
Task performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: Occupations in this sub-major group
digging holes and spreading excavated materials, sand, soil, and are classified into the following
gravel using hand-held tools; sorting, loading, unloading, moving minor groups:
stacking and storing materials, equipment, products, supplies, 931 Mining and Construction
Tasks performed usually include: digging and filling holes and Occupations in this minor group are
Labourers
trenches using hand-held tools; shovelling and spreading classified into the following unit
excavated materials, sand, soil and gravel; sorting, loading, groups:
unloading, stacking and storing tools, materials and equipment and 9311 Mining and Quarrying
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Labourers
(a) assisting miners and quarriers in maintaining machinery, classified here:
equipment, and mine and quarry installations; - Mining labourer
(b) assembling and dismantling mining equipment; - Quarry labourer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) digging and filling holes and trenches using hand held tools; classified here:
(b) shovelling and spreading gravel and related materials; - Construction labourer (civil
(c) trimming and cutting rocks and concrete and bitumen surfaces engineering)
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
using jack-hammers;
(a) cleaning used building bricks and doing other simple work on classified here:
demolition sites; - Bricklayer's assistant
(b) mixing, pouring and spreading materials such as concrete, - Construction labourer (building
Tasks performed usually include: packing material and various Occupations in this minor group are
plaster and mortar; work)
products by hand; filling bottles, boxes, bags and other containers classified into the following unit
with products by hand; labelling products and containers by hand; groups:
loading and unloading vehicles; conveying goods, material, 9321 Hand Packers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) weighing, wrapping, sealing and packing material and various classified here:
products by hand; - Labeller (hand)
(b) filling bottles, cans, boxes, bags and other containers with - Packer (hand)
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
products by hand;
(a) conveying goods, material, equipment and other items to work classified here:
areas, and removing finished pieces; - Bottle sorter
(b) loading and unloading vehicles, trucks and trolleys; - Factory hand
Tasks performed usually include: propelling cycles and similar Occupations in this minor group are
vehicles to transport passengers or goods; driving animal-drawn classified into the following unit
vehicles to transport passengers or goods; driving animal-drawn groups:
machinery; carrying out freight handling by hand; stocking shelves 9331 Hand and Pedal Vehicle
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Drivers
(a) loading and unloading goods, or assisting passengers in classified here:
getting on or off a vehicle; - Bicycle courier
(b) moving vehicle in the desired direction with due regard to other - Cycle rickshaw driver
traffic and traffic regulations;
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) harnessing animals and hitching them to vehicles or classified here:
machinery; - Animal-drawn vehicle driver
(b) loading or unloading goods, or assisting passengers in getting - Animal train driver
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
on or off a vehicle;
(a) packing office or household furniture, machines, appliances classified here:
and related goods to be transported from one place to another; - Baggage handler
(b) carrying goods to be loaded on or unloaded from vans, trucks, - Freight handler
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
wagons, ships or aircraft;
(a) placing goods neatly in bins and on racks, and stacking bulky classified here:
goods on floors; - Night filler
(b) filling shelves with goods ensuring goods with the earliest use- - Stock filler
Tasks performed by workers in this sub- major group usually Occupations in this sub- major
by dates are at the front of shelves;
include: preparing simple or pre-prepared foods and beverages group are classified into the
such as sandwiches, pizzas, fish and chips, salads and coffee; following minor group:
washing, cutting, measuring and mixing foods for cooking; 941 Food Preparation Assistants
Tasks performed usually include: preparing simple or pre-prepared Occupations in this minor group are
foods and beverages such as sandwiches, pizzas, fish and chips, classified into the following unit
salads, and coffee; washing, cutting, measuring and mixing foods groups:
for cooking; operating cooking equipment such as grills, 9411 Fast Food Preparers
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) preparing simple or pre-prepared foods and beverages such classified here:
as sandwiches, hamburgers, pizzas, fish and chips, salads and - Fast food cook
coffee; - Hamburger maker
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) cleaning kitchens, food preparation areas and service areas; classified here:
(b) assisting cooks and chefs in preparation of food by washing, - Hand dishwasher
peeling, chopping, cutting, measuring and mixing ingredients; - Kitchen assistant
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
include: buying or making various items for sale; loading and are classified into the following
unloading items for sale and transporting them; obtaining the minor groups:
materials necessary to perform services; approaching people on 951 Street and Related Service
Tasks performed usually include: obtaining the materials Occupations in this minor group are
Workers
necessary to perform services; approaching people on the street to classified into the following unit
offer services; cleaning and polishing shoes; cleaning and group:
polishing car windows; running errands; assisting drivers to find a 9510 Street and Related Service
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Workers
(a) obtaining the materials necessary to perform services; classified here:
(b) approaching people on the street to offer services; - Car guard
(c) cleaning and polishing shoes; - Car window washer
Tasks performed usually include: buying or receiving items for Occupations in this minor group are
sale, or making simple items; loading and unloading baskets, trays, classified into the following unit
suitcases, push-carts, bicycles, hand trucks or other vehicles, to groups:
transport goods to the streets or public places such as stations or 9520 Street Vendors (excluding
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Food)
(a) buying or receiving items for sale, or making simple items; classified here:
(b) loading and unloading baskets, trays, push-carts, bicycles, - Hawker
hand-trucks or other vehicles, to transport goods to the streets or - Newspaper vendor
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually Occupations in this sub-major group
public places such as stations or cinemas;
include: collecting, loading and unloading garbage; sweeping are classified into the following
streets, parks and other public places; chopping firewood; minor groups:
collecting and carrying firewood, water, packages, luggage and 961 Refuse Workers
Tasks performed usually include: collecting, loading and unloading Occupations in this minor group are
garbage; sweeping streets, parks and other public places; sorting classified into the following unit
and recycling garbage such as paper, glass, plastic or aluminium. groups:
9611 Garbage and Recycling
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Collectors
(a) collecting rubbish and recyclable materials and locating it into classified here:
bins and garbage and recycling trucks; - Dustman/woman
(b) riding on or in garbage and recycling trucks; - Recycling collector
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) searching through refuse and collecting items for recycling classified here:
from dump sites, domestic, commercial and industrial premises or - Recycling worker
from public places such as streets; - Scrap merchant
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) sweeping streets, parks, airports, stations and similar public classified here:
places; - Park sweeper
(b) shovelling snow; - Street sweeper
Tasks performed usually include: chopping wood and collecting Occupations in this minor group are
water and firewood; cleaning and maintaining buildings, grounds classified into the following unit
and facilities; delivering messages, packages and other items groups:
within or between establishments, or elsewhere; performing duties 9621 Messengers, Package
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
Deliverers and Luggage Porters
(a) delivering messages, packages and other items within an classified here:
establishment or between establishments, or elsewhere; - Hotel porter
(b) delivering various goods to and from enterprises, shops, - Leaflet deliverer
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
households and other places;
(a) repairing broken windows, screens, doors, fences, barbecues, classified here:
picnic tables, shelves, cupboards and other items; - Handyperson
(b) replacing defective items such as light bulbs; - Hotel useful
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) filling storage areas of vending machines and collecting money classified here:
from their containers; - Meter reader
(b) collecting money from parking meters and similar coinboxes; - Vending machine collector
Tasks include - Examples of the occupations
(a) cutting and collecting wood from forests for sale in market or classified here:
as fuel or for own consumption; - Firewood collector
(b) visiting forests or fields to pick pieces of dried wood from - Water collector
In such cases tasks would include - Examples of the occupations
ground and arranging them in heaps;
(a) selling admission tickets and passes to patrons at classified here:
entertainment events or collecting tickets, passes and tags from - Cloak room attendant
patrons; - Fairground attendant
Occupations in this major group are
classified into the following sub-
major groups:
01 Commissioned Armed Forces
Occupations in this sub-major group
Officers
are classified into the following
minor group:
011 Commissioned Armed Forces
Occupations in this minor group are
Officers
classified into the following unit
group:
0110 Commissioned Armed Forces
Examples of the occupations
Officers
classified here:
- Admiral
- Air commodore
Occupations in this sub-major group
are classified into the following
minor group:
021 Non-commissioned Armed
Occupations in this minor group are
Forces Officers
classified into the following unit
group:
0210 Non-commissioned Armed
Examples of the occupations
Forces Officers
classified here:
- Boatswain (navy)
- Flight sergeant
Occupations in this sub-major group
are classified into the following
minor group:
0310 Armed Forces Occupations,
Occupations in this minor group are
Other Ranks
classified into the following unit
group:
0310 Armed Forces Occupations,
Other Ranks
Examples of the occupations
classified here:
- Airman
- Bombardier
Excluded occupations Notes

In distinguishing between managers classified in Major

Group 1: Managers, and supervisors, classified in other
major groups, it should be noted that both managers
and supervisors may plan, organize, coordinate,

Chief executives of Government-owned enterprises are

included in Unit Group 1120: Managing Directors and
Chief Executives.

Regional managers and other senior managers who

coordinate and supervise the activities of subordinate
managers who have a diverse range of functional
responsibilities are included in Unit Group 1120:
Managing Directors and Chief Executives. Managers
responsible for specialized functions within a specific
Specialized qualifications and extensive experience
relevant to one or more occupations classified in Major
Group 2: Professionals, or Major Group 3: Technicians
and Associate Professionals, are usually required.
Regional managers and other senior managers who
coordinate and supervise the activities of subordinate
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Financial institution branch
manager - 1346

Specialized qualifications and extensive experience

relevant to one or more occupations classified in Major
Group 2: Professionals, or Major Group 3: Technicians
and Associate Professionals, are usually required.
Regional managers and other senior managers who
coordinate and supervise the activities of subordinate

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Fish farmer - 6221
- Fish hatchery manager -
6221

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Production supervisor
(manufacturing) - 3122
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
Mine deputy - 3121
Mine supervisor - 3121
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Building construction
supervisor - 3123
Chief executives of major airports, railway companies,
urban transit systems and other transportation
corporations that have hierarchies of managers are
included in Unit Group 1120: Managing directors and

Professional services managers are responsible for

planning, directing and coordinating the provision of
specialized professional and technical services.
Specialized qualifications and extensive experience

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Aged care service manager -
1343
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Health service manager -
1342

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Finance manager - 1211
- Credit and loans officer -
Professional services managers are responsible for
3312
planning, directing and coordinating the provision of
specialized professional and technical services.
Specialized qualifications and extensive experience
Sub-major Group 14: Hospitality, Retail and Other
Services Managers is for managers of establishments
that provide services directly to the public, usually in
organizations that are too small to have hierarchies of

Some related occupations Operators of small establishments, such as some bed

classified elsewhere: and breakfast establishments and small guest houses,
- Bed and breakfast operator - that provide accommodation and limited meal services
5152 to clients effectively as paying guests in private
Some related occupations Operators of small cafes, restaurants and bars for
classified elsewhere: whom the management and supervision of staff is not a
- Chef - 3434 significant component of the work, are classified in Unit
Groups 5120: Cooks, 5131: Waiters or 5132:
 Retail and wholesale trade managers are frequently
employed in relatively small establishments that do not
have a hierarchy of managers. The managers of large
retail establishments such as supermarkets and
Some related occupations Retail and wholesale trade managers are frequently
classified elsewhere: employed in relatively small establishments that do not
- Sales manager - 1221 have a hierarchy of managers. The managers of large
- Shopkeeper - 5221 retail establishments such as supermarkets and

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
-Art gallery manager – 1349
Library manager – 1349
Excluded from this unit group are occupations that
involve managing the provision of specialized
professional and technical services and require
specialized qualifications and experience relevant to

Some related occupations It should be noted that, while they are appropriately
classified elsewhere: classified in this unit group with other physicists,
- Radiation oncologist - 2212 medical physicists are considered to be an integral part
- Radiologist - 2212 of the health work force alongside those occupations

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Biochemist - 2131
- Pharmacologist - 2131

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Information systems analyst -
2511

Some related occupations Medical research professionals who participate in

classified elsewhere: biomedical research using living organisms and do not
- Ecologist - 2133 undertake clinical practice are classified in Unit Group
2131: Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and Related
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Environmental Engineer -
2143

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Manufacturing production
manager - 1321
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Civil engineering project
manager - 1323
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Environmental Scientist -
2133
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Ships' engineer - 3151

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Geologist - 2114
- Geophysicist - 2114
Some related occupations It should be noted that, while they are appropriately
classified elsewhere: classified in this unit group with other engineering
- Industrial and production professionals, biomedical engineers are considered to
engineers - 2141 be an integral part of the health workforce alongside

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Nuclear power generation
engineer - 2149
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Telecommunications
engineer - 2153
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Electronics engineer - 2152

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Landscape architect - 2162
- Interior decorator - 3432
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Building architect - 2161
- Urban planner - 2164
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Engine designer - 2144
- Building architect - 2161
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Building architect - 2161
- Landscape architect - 2162
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Quantity Surveyor- 2149
- Building Surveyor - 3112
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Interior architect - 2161
- Multimedia developer – 2513
In using ISCO in applications that seek to identify,
describe or measure the health work force, it should be
noted that a number of professions considered to be a
part of the health work force are classified in groups

Some related occupations Occupations included in this unit group require

classified elsewhere: completion of a university-level degree in basic medical
- Psychiatrist - 2212 education plus postgraduate clinical training or
- Specialist physician - 2212 equivalent for competent performance. Medical interns
Some related occupations Occupations included in this unit group require
classified elsewhere: completion of a university-level degree in basic medical
- Biomedical researcher - 2131 education plus postgraduate clinical training in a
- General practitioner - 2211 medical specialization (except general practice) or
The distinctions between nursing and midwifery
professionals and associate professionals should be
made on the basis of the nature of the work performed
in relation to the tasks specified in this definition and in
Some related occupations The distinction between professional and associate
classified elsewhere: professional nurses should be made on the basis of the
- Professional midwife - 2222 nature of the work performed in relation to the tasks
- Paramedical practitioner - specified in this definition. The qualifications held by
Some related occupations The distinctions between nursing and midwifery
2240
classified elsewhere: professionals and associate professionals should be
- Professional nurse - 2221 made on the basis of the nature of the work performed
- Associate professional nurse in relation to the tasks specified in this definition. The
- 3221

Some related occupations Occupations in traditional and complementary medicine

classified elsewhere: for which competent performance requires an
- Chiropractor 2269 extensive understanding of the benefits and
- Osteopath 2269 applications of traditional and complementary

Some related occupations Occupations included in this unit group normally

classified elsewhere: require completion of tertiary-level training in theoretical
- General practitioner - 2211 and practical medical services. Workers providing
- Surgeon - 2212 services limited to emergency treatment and
 Occupations included in this category normally require
completion of university-level training in theoretical and
practical dentistry or a related field. Although in some
countries ‘stomatology’ and 'dental, oral and
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Pharmacologist - 2131
- Pharmaceutical technician -
Some related occupations Professionals who assess, plan and implement
3213
classified elsewhere: programmes to monitor or control the impact of human
- Environmental protection activities on the environment are classified in Unit
professional - 2133 Group 2133: Environmental protection professionals.
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Chiropractor - 2269
- Occupational therapist - 2269

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Ophthalmologist - 2212
- Dispensing optician - 3254
Although in some jurisdictions chiropractic and
osteopathic are considered to have the attributes of
medical specialties, practitioners in these disciplines
should always be classified here.

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- University chancellor- 1120
- Dean - 1345

Some related occupations Those who teach vocational subjects that are intended
classified elsewhere: to prepare students for employment in a particular
- School principal - 1345 occupational group should be classified in Unit Group
- Secondary education teacher 2320: Vocational Education Teachers, whether they
- 2330
Some related occupations Those who teach vocational subjects that are intended
classified elsewhere: to prepare students for employment in a particular
- Head teacher - 1345 occupational group should be classified in Unit Group
- School principal -1345 2320: Vocational Education Teachers, whether they

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Head teacher - 1345
- School principal - 1345
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Child care centre manager -
1341

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- School counsellor – 2359
- Student advisor – 2359
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Vocational education teacher
- 2320
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- University lecturer - 2310
- Vocational education teacher
Some related occupations Regular secondary and primary school teachers who
– 2320
classified elsewhere: teach music are classified in Unit Groups 2330:
- University lecturer - 2310 Secondary Education Teachers, and 2341: Primary
- Vocational education teacher School Teachers respectively.
Some related occupations Regular secondary and primary school teachers who
– 2320
classified elsewhere: teach arts subjects are classified in Unit Groups 2330:
- University lecturer - 2310 Secondary Education Teachers, and 2341: Primary
- Vocational education teacher School Teachers respectively.
Some related occupations
- 2320
classified elsewhere:
- University lecturer - 2310
- Vocational education teacher
Some related occupations
- 2320
classified elsewhere:
- University lecturer - 2310
- Vocational education teacher
- 2320

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Finance manager - 1211
- Accounting assistant - 3313
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
Business Analysts (IT) - 2511

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Sales representative
(communications technology) –
Some related occupations
2434
classified elsewhere:
Shop sales assistant - 5223

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Applications programmer -
2514
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Website designer - 2166
- Webmaster - 3514
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Programmer analyst - 2512
- Software developer - 2512

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Network administrator - 2522
- Systems administrator
Some related occupations
(computers) - 2522
classified elsewhere:
- Database administrator -
2521
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Systems analyst - 2511
- Network administrator - 2522

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Notary - 2619
- Conveyancing clerk - 3411
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Court clerk - 3411
- Justice of the Peace - 3411
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Statistician - 2120

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Political adviser - 2422
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Psychiatrist - 2212
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Psychologist - 2634
- Welfare support worker -
Some related occupations Members of religious orders whose work involves
3412
classified elsewhere: performing the tasks of other occupations, for example
- Lay preacher - 3413 as teachers, nurses or welfare support workers, should
- Monk - 3413 be classified according to the main tasks and duties

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Advertising copy writer - 2431
- Public relations copy writer -
Some related occupations
2432
classified elsewhere:
- Public relations officer- 2432
- Author - 2641
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Author - 2641
- Book editor - 2641

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Industrial designer – 2163
- Graphic designer - 2166

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Dance teacher - 2355
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- TV/radio news producer -
2642
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Stunt artist - 3435
- Walker-on - 3435
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
Journalist- 2642

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Chemical engineering
technician - 3116
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Quantity Surveyor - 2149
- Marine Surveyor - 3115
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Electronics engineering
technician -3114
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Electrical engineering
technician - 3113
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Industrial machinery
mechanic - 7233
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Chemical technician - 3111
- Chemical process technician
Some related occupations
- 3133
classified elsewhere:
- Geology technician - 3111
- Miner - 8111
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Cartographer - 2165
- Surveyor - 2165
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Production engineer - 2141
- Quantity surveyor - 2149
Jobs classified in Minor Group 312: Mining,
Manufacturing and Construction Supervisors mainly
involve planning, organizing, coordinating, controlling
and directing the work done by others. Most of the time
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Mine manager - 1322
- Mine inspector - 3117
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Manufacturing manager -
1321
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Construction project manager
- 1323
In some jobs, the work of process control technicians
may be combined with supervision of staff in other
occupations, such as plant and machine operators and
assemblers. These jobs should be classified in Minor
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Steam engine and boiler
operators - 8182

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Petroleum and natural gas
refinery operators - 3134
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Chemical processing plant
controllers - 3133
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Ladle pourer - 8121
- Steel roller - 8121
All mining plant operators are classified in Unit Group
8111: Miners and Quarriers.

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Forensic science technician -
3119
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Artificial inseminator 3240
- Veterinary technician 3240

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Marine engineer - 2144
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Coastal fishery skipper - 6222
- Trawler skipper - 6223

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Aeronautical engineer - 2144
- Electronics engineer - 2152

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Medical physicist - 2111
- Radiologist - 2212
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Pathologist - 2212
- Forensic science technician -
Some related occupations
3119
classified elsewhere:
- Pharmacist - 2262
- Pharmacology technician -
Some related occupations Occupations included in this category normally require
3141
classified elsewhere: some medical, dental and anatomical and engineering
- Dental aide - 5329 knowledge obtained through formal training.
- Surgical instrument maker - Technicians who construct and repair precision medical
The distinctions between nursing and midwifery
7311
professionals and associate professionals should be
made on the basis of the nature of the work performed
in relation to the tasks specified in this definition and in
Some related occupations The distinction between professional and associate
classified elsewhere: professional nurses should be made on the basis of the
- Clinical nurse consultant - nature of the work performed in relation to the tasks
2221 specified in this definition. The qualifications held by
Some related occupations This unit group includes occupations for which
classified elsewhere: competent performance requires knowledge and skills
- Clinical nurse consultant - in routine and emergency midwifery care acquired
2221 through formal or informal training. The criteria for

Some related occupations Occupations in traditional and complementary medicine

classified elsewhere: for which competent performance requires an
- Acupuncturist - 2230 extensive understanding of the benefits and
- Ayurvedic practitioner - 2230 applications of traditional and complementary
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Veterinarian - 2250
- Animal attendant - 5164

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Dentist - 2261
- Dental mechanic- 3214
Some related occupations Occupations included in this unit group normally
classified elsewhere: require knowledge of medical terminology, legal
- Medical secretary - 3344 aspects of health information, health data standards
- Data entry clerk - 4132 and computer- or paper-based data management as
Some related occupations Occupations included in this unit group normally
classified elsewhere: require formal or informal training and supervision
- Traditional midwife - 3222 recognized by the health and social services
- Village healer - 3230 authorities. Providers of routine personal care and
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Ophthalmologist - 2212
- Ophthalmic optician - 2267
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Physiotherapist - 2264
- Chiropractor - 2269
Some related occupations Occupations included in this unit group normally
classified elsewhere: require formal training in health services provision.
- Clinical officer (paramedical) - Clinical care providers with advanced training and skills
2240 to provide independent medical diagnostic and
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Environmental health officer -
2263
Some related occupations Occupations included in this unit group normally
classified elsewhere: require formal training in emergency medical treatment,
- Paramedical practitioner - patient transport, ambulance principles and practice, or
2240 a related field. Ambulance drivers who do not provide
Occupations included in this unit group normally
require formal training in health service provision.

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Bond analyst - 2413
- Commodities broker - 3324
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Financial institution branch
manager - 1346
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Accountant - 2411
- Actuarial assistant - 3314
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Actuary - 2120
- Mathematician - 2120
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Auctioneer - 3339
Sales managers are classified in Minor Group 122:
Sales Marketing and Development Managers.
Technical, medical and ICT sales professionals are
classified in Minor Group 243: Sales, Marketing and
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
Insurance agency manager -
1346
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
Sales manager - 1221
Medical sales representative -
Some related occupations
2433
classified elsewhere:
Commodities broker - 3324
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
Finance broker - 3311
Finance dealer - 3311

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Careers adviser - 2423
- Occupational analyst - 2423
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Mortgage clerk -
4312

Some related occupations Workers who supervise the activities of clerical support
classified elsewhere: workers in law offices and legal departments are
- Medical records unit classified in Unit Group 3342: Legal Secretaries. Those
supervisor - 3252 who supervise the activities of clerical support workers
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Legal assistant - 3411
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
Medical transcriptionist - 3344
Secretary (general) - 4120
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Medical records technician -
3252

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Accountant – 2411
- Auditor – 2411
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Counselling professionals -
2635
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Building inspectors - 3112
- Fire inspectors - 3112
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Police commissioner - 1112
- Police inspector-general -
Some related occupations
1112
classified elsewhere:
- Fire inspector-3112
- Health Inspector - 3257

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Lawyer - 2611
- Judge - 2612
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Marriage counsellor - 2635
- Parole officer - 2635
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Bonze - 2636
- Imam - 2636
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Fitness instructor - 3423
- Horse riding instructor - 3423
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Ski instructor - 3422
- Swimming instructor - 3422

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Film camera operator - 3521
- Video camera operator -
Some related occupations
3521
classified elsewhere:
- Interior architect - 2161

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Cook - 5120
- Fast food preparer - 9411

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Computer network technician
- 3513

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Network administrator - 2522
- Network analyst - 2523
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Computer games designer-
2166

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Photographer - 3431
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Engineering technician
(electronics) 3114

In distinguishing the work of general office clerks from

that of workers classified in Unit Group 4120:
Secretaries (general), it should be noted that the work
of secretaries is primarily concerned with the

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Legal secretary - 3342
- Administrative secretary -
3343

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Court reporter - 3343
- Medical transcriptionist - 3344

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Cashier - 5230
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Travel agency manager -
1439
Some related occupations Only workers who respond to requests for information
classified elsewhere: and/or handle straightforward transactions are
- Telephone operator - 4223 classified in Unit Group 4222, Contact Centre
- Market research interviewer - Information Clerks. Those who provide specialized
4227

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
Medical secretary - 3344
Hotel receptionist - 4224

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Accounting assistant- 3313
- Bookkeeper - 3313
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Stocks and shares broker-
3311
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Accounting assistant- 3313
- Bookkeeper - 3313
Some related occupations Operators of small cafes, restaurants and bars for
classified elsewhere: whom the management and supervision of staff is not a
- Cafe manager - 1412 significant component of the work, are classified in Unit
- Restaurant manager - 1412 Groups 5120: Cooks, 5131: Waiters or 5132:

Some related occupations Operators of small cafes, restaurants and bars for
classified elsewhere: whom the management and supervision of staff is not a
- Cafe manager -1412 significant component of the work, are classified in Unit
- Restaurant manager - 1412 Groups 5120: Cooks, 5131: Waiters or 5132:
Some related occupations Operators of small cafes, restaurants and bars for
classified elsewhere: whom the management and supervision of staff is not a
- Café manager -1412 significant component of the work, are classified in Unit
- Restaurant manager - 1412 groups 5120: Cooks, 5131: Waiters or 5132:

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Hotel manager - 1411
- Bed and breakfast operator -
Some related occupations Operators of small accommodation establishments,
5152
classified elsewhere: such as some bed and breakfast establishments and
- Hotel manager - 1411 small guest houses, that provide accommodation and
- Domestic helper - 9111 limited meal services to clients effectively as paying

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Witch doctor- 3230
- Faith healer - 3413
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Butler - 5152
- Dancing partner - 5169
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Flying instructor- 3153
Some related occupations Countries that have a requirement to compile statistics
classified elsewhere: on those who provide sexual services to clients on a
- Companion - 5162 commercial basis should include them in Unit Group
5169: Personal Service Workers Not Elsewhere
Shop managers and sales managers are classified in
Major Group 1: Managers. Technical, medical and
information and communication technology sales
professionals are classified in Major Group 2:
Vendors in streets and public places of non-food items
(or of pre-packaged non-perishable food items such as
confectionery) from pushcarts, trucks, trays or baskets
are classified in Minor Group 952: Street Vendors
Some related occupations Vendors from street and market stalls of fresh food
classified elsewhere: products not intended for immediate consumption
- Street food vendor - 5212 (such as fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy products) are
- Shopkeeper - 5221 classified in Unit Group 5211: Stall and Market
Some related occupations Vendors from street and market stalls of fresh food
classified elsewhere: products not intended for immediate consumption
- Cook - 5120 (such as fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy products) are
- Food service counter classified in Unit Group 5211: Stall and Market
attendant - 5246

Some related occupations Only operators of small shops for whom the
classified elsewhere: management and supervision of staff is not a
Shop manager - 1420 significant component of the work are classified in Unit
Market stallholder - 5211 Group 5221: Shopkeepers. Operators of shops where
Some related occupations Operators of small shops for whom the management
classified elsewhere: and supervision of staff is not a significant component
Shop manager - 1420 of the work are classified in Unit Group 5221:
Street stall salesperson - 5211 Shopkeepers. Shop managers who, in addition to
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
Shop manager - 1420
Kiosk salesperson - 5211

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Ticket issuing clerk (travel) -
4221
Sales managers are classified in Minor Group 122:
Sales, Marketing and Development Managers.
Technical, medical and ICT sales professionals are
classified in Minor Group 243: Sales, Marketing and
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Actor - 2655
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Market salesperson - 5211
- Street stall salesperson -
Some related occupations
5211
classified elsewhere:
- Commercial sales
representative - 3322
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Contact centre information
clerk - 4222
Some related occupations Workers who accept payment or sell goods in shops at
classified elsewhere: service stations but do not provide forecourt services
- Shop sales assistant - 5223 such as assistance with fuel, lubricants, cleaning and
- Service station cashier - 5230 maintenance are excluded from Unit Group 5245:
Some related occupations Vendors from street and market stalls of fresh food
classified elsewhere: products not intended for immediate consumption
- Cook - 5120 (such as fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy products) are
- Waiter - 5131 classified in Unit Group 5211: Stall and Market

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Early childhood educator -
2342

Some related occupations Workers who provide personal care to residents of

classified elsewhere: institutions and facilities that have permanent medical
- Nurse (professional) - 2221 or nursing supervision (such as hospitals, rehabilitation
- Nurse (associate centres, residential nursing care facilities and nursing
Some related occupations Workers who provide personal care to residents of
professional) - 3221
classified elsewhere: medical and health care facilities that have permanent
- Nurse (professional) - 2221 medical or nursing supervision (such as in hospitals
- Social worker (professional) - and nursing care homes), and therefore work under the
Some related occupations
2635
classified elsewhere:
- Pharmaceutical assistant -
3213
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Fire inspector - 3112
- Fire prevention specialist -
Some related occupations
3112
classified elsewhere:
- Police chief constable - 1112
- Police commissioner - 1112

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Beach patrolman/woman -
5419
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Doorkeeper - 5414
- Museum guard - 5414

Jobs should be classified in Sub-major Group 63:

Subsistence Farmers, Fishers, Hunters and Gatherers
when goods (mostly food) are produced mainly for own
consumption or for consumption by other members of

Some related occupations Growers of vegetables using intensive cultivation

classified elsewhere: techniques are classified in Unit Group 6113:
- Agricultural production Gardeners, Horticultural and Nursery Growers.
manager - 1311
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Plantation manager - 1311
- Fruit picker - 9211
Some related occupations Growers of berry bearing bushes and tree fruits in
classified elsewhere: orchards are classified in Unit Group 6112: Tree and
- Horticultural scientist - 2132 Shrub Crop Growers unless this is done in combination
- Garden labourer - 9214 with general market gardening or horticultural
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Agricultural production
manager - 1311

Some related occupations Workers who produce a combination of domestic

classified elsewhere: livestock and other animals such as poultry, insects
- Agricultural production and non-domesticated animals should be classified
manager - 1311 according to their predominant activity. Those who
Workers who produce a combination of domestic
livestock and other animals such as poultry, insects
and non-domesticated animals should be classified
according to their predominant activity.
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Pet groomer - 5164
- Zoo keeper - 5164

Some related occupations Farmers and other skilled agricultural workers whose
classified elsewhere: tasks predominantly involve either raising animals or
- Agricultural production growing crops, but also involve some incidental activity
manager – 1311 in crop growing or tending animals respectively, should
Jobs should be classified in Sub-major Group 63:
Subsistence Farmers, Fishers, Hunters and Gatherers,
when goods (mostly food) are produced mainly for own
consumption or for consumption by other members of

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Silviculturist - 2132
- Forestry technician - 3143

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Aquaculture production
manager - 1312
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Fishing operations manager -
1312
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Fishing operations manager -
1312

Jobs should be classified in Sub-major Group 63:

Subsistence Farmers, Fishers, Hunters and gatherers,
when goods (mostly food) are produced mainly for own
consumption or for consumption by other members of

Some related occupations Workers in a subsistence setting whose main tasks are
classified elsewhere: fetching water and gathering firewood are classified in
- Crop farm labourer - 9211 Unit Group 9624: Water and Firewood Collectors.
- Firewood collector- 9624 Workers in subsistence agriculture who perform a

Some related occupations Workers in a subsistence setting whose main tasks are
classified elsewhere: fetching water and gathering firewood, are classified in
-Livestock farm labourer - 9212 Unit Group 9624: Water and Firewood Collectors.
-Mixed crop and livestock farm Workers in subsistence agriculture who perform a
labourer - 9213
 Workers in a subsistence setting whose main tasks are
fetching water and gathering firewood are classified in
Unit Group 9624: Water and Firewood Collectors.
Workers in subsistence agriculture who perform a

Some related occupations Workers in a subsistence setting whose main tasks are
classified elsewhere: fetching water and gathering firewood are classified in
- Subsistence crop farmer - Unit Group 9624: Water and Firewood Collectors.
6310 Workers in subsistence agriculture who perform a

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Construction project manager
- 1323
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Stonemason -7113
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Wall and floor tile setters -
7122
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Concrete finishing machine
operator - 8114
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Cabinet-maker - 7522
- Wheelwright - 7522
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Construction labourer
(building work) - 9313

Installers of metal roofing are classified in Unit Group

7121: Roofers. Workers who make sheet metal
products for adaptation and installation by roofers are
classified in Unit Group 7213: Sheet Metal Workers.
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Glass cutter -7315
- Glass finisher -7315
Some related occupations Installers of metal drains, gutters and ducts are
classified elsewhere: classified in Unit Group 7126: Plumbers and Pipe
- Air conditioning and Fitters. Workers who make sheet metal products for
refrigeration mechanics - 7127 adaptation and installation plumbers are classified in
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Ventilation pipe fitter - 7126
- Plumber and pipe fitter - 7126

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Building painter - 7131
- Decorative painter - 7316
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Graffiti cleaner - 9129
- Water blaster - 9129

Installers of metal roofing are classified in Unit Group

7121: Roofers. Installers of metal drains, gutters and
ducts are classified in Unit Group 7126: Plumbers and
Pipe Fitters. Workers who make sheet metal products
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Rivet production machine
operator - 7223
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Cable splicing machine
operator – 8189
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Casting machine operator -
7223
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Tool production machine
operator - 7223

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Metal finishing machine
operator - 8122
Occupations are classified in Major Group 8: Plant and
Machine Operators and Assemblers, if the tasks call
mainly for experience with and an understanding of the
machinery operated and monitored. Occupations are
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Bicycle repairer - 7234
- Automotive electrician - 7412
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Aeronautical engineer - 2144
- Aircraft maintenance
Some related occupations
engineer (avionics) - 7421
classified elsewhere:
- Air conditioning equipment
mechanic - 7127
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Moped repairer - 7231
- Motorized rickshaw mechanic
- 7231

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Orthopaedic appliance maker
-3214

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Ceramic artist - 2651
- Kiln operator (brick and tile) -
8181
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Glass production furnace
operator - 8181
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Building painter -7131
- Manufactured articles painter
Some related occupations
- 7132
classified elsewhere:
- Machine operator (wood
products) - 7523
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Textile fibre combing machine
operator - 8151

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Electrical fitter - 7412
- Electrical mechanic - 7412
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Electronics mechanic – 7421
- Electrical equipment
Some related occupations
assembler – 8212
classified elsewhere:
- Data and telecommunications
cabler - 7422

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Air traffic safety technician -
3155
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Engineering technician
(telecommunications) - 3522

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Shop keeper - 5221
- Meat processing machine
Some related occupations
operator - 8160
classified elsewhere:
- Cook - 5120
- Bakery products machine
Some related occupations
operator - 8160
classified elsewhere:
- Dairy products machine
operator - 8160
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Canning machine operator -
8183

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Cigarette production machine
operator - 8160

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Wood processing plant
operator - 8172
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Carpenters - 7115
- Joiners - 7115
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Wood and related products
assemblers - 8219

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Textile handicraft worker -
7318
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Textile patternmaking
machine operator - 8159
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Textiles handicraft worker -
7318
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Sewing machine operator -
8153
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Tanning machine operator -
8155
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Furrier - 7531
- Hatter - 7531

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Subsistence diver - 6340
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Mining Supervisor - 3121
- Driller (mining) - 8111
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Product safety inspector -
3257
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Aerial crop sprayer - 3153

Operators of machinery that involves automated

control of multiple processes or functions are included
in Minor Group 313: Process Control Technicians.
Operators of machinery that involves automated
control of multiple processes or functions are included
in Minor Group 313: Process control technicians.
Mining supervisors are classified in Unit Group 3121:
Mining Supervisors.

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Mining supervisor - 3121
- Blaster - 7542
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Stone cutter (hand or hand-
powered tools) – 7113
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Blaster - 7542
- Miner - 8111
Some related occupations Examples of products produced by operators of plant
classified elsewhere: and machines in this unit group include: mixed
- Stone polisher (hand or hand- concrete for use in civil engineering and construction
powered tools) - 7113 projects, flagstones, concrete bricks and tiles, fencing

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Blast furnace operator - 3135
- Central control caster - 3135
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Metal production process
controller- 3135

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Chemical processing plant
controller -3133
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Photographer - 3431
- Photolithographer - 7321

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Carpet weaver - 7318
- Cloth weaver - 7318
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Textile handicraft worker -
7318
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Textile printer - 7322
- Laundry machine operator -
8157
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Pelt dyer - 7535
- Tanner - 7535
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Handicraft worker (leather) -
7318
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Hand launderer - 9121
- Hand presser - 9121

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Bottling machine operator -
8183

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Paper pulp refinery operator -
3139
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Timber treating tank operator
- 7521

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Brick and tile moulder - 7314
- Glass blower- 7315
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Ship's engineer - 3151
- Stationary engine fitter - 7233
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Hand packer – 9321
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Motor vehicle mechanic -
7231
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Precision-instrument-makers
- 7311

Some related occupations Drivers of vehicles that operate on fixed rail systems
classified elsewhere: that are separated from public roadways are classified
- Tram driver - 8331 in Unit Group 8311: Locomotive Engine Drivers.
Drivers of vehicles for passenger transportation on

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Driver (pedal vehicle) - 9331
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Driver (motorized rickshaw)
- Bus driver - 8331

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Van driver - 8322

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Bulldozer operator - 8342
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Domestic housekeeper -
5152
Some related occupations Workers who perform cleaning and helping tasks only
classified elsewhere: in kitchens and other food preparation areas are
- Domestic housekeeper - – classified in Unit Group 9412: Kitchen Helpers.
5152

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Dry-cleaning machine
operator - 8157

Workers in subsistence agriculture who perform a

limited range of simple and routine tasks, usually under
the direction of others, are classified in the relevant unit
group in Minor Group: 921, Agricultural, Forestry and
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Skilled farm worker (field
crops) - 6111
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Drover - 6121
- Shepherd – 6121
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Skilled farm worker (mixed
farming) - 6130
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Horticulturist - 6113
- Landscape gardener - 6113
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Forestry worker (skilled) -
6210
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Fish farmer - 6221
- Coastal fishery skipper - 6222

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Driller (mining) - 8111
- Miner - 8111

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- House builder - 7111
- Bricklayer - 7112

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Labelling machine operator -
8183
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Electrical equipment
assembler - 8212

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Bicycle racer - 3421
- Motorcycle rider - 8321
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Jockey - 3421
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Crane operator - 8343
- Forklift operator - 8344

Some related occupations Jobs that combine preparation of simple food items
classified elsewhere: with taking orders, serving clients and calculating or
- Chef - 3434 receiving payment should be classified in Unit Group
- Cook - 5120 5246: Food Service Counter Attendants, unless client
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Cook - 5120
- Fast food preparer - 9411

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Service station attendant -
5245

Some related occupations Vendors from street and market stalls of fresh food
classified elsewhere: products not intended for immediate consumption
- Market salesperson - 5211 (such as fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy products) are
- Street stall salesperson - classified in Unit Group 5211: Stall and Market
5211

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Garbage truck driver- 8332
- Waste picker - 9612
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Refuse collector - 9611
- Street sweeper - 9613
Some related occupations
classified elsewhere:
- Mail carrier - 4412
- Postman/woman - 4412

Some related occupations

classified elsewhere:
- Parking valet - 8322
Excluded from this group are: Many jobs performed by members of the armed forces
- jobs held by persons in are similar, in terms of the nature of the work
civilian employment of performed, to civilian occupations such as medical
government establishments doctors, radio operators, cooks, secretaries and heavy
Excluded from this group are:
concerned with defence
- jobs held by persons in
civilian employment of
government establishments
Excluded from this group are:
concerned with defence
- jobs held by persons in
civilian employment of
government establishments
Excluded from this group are:
concerned with defence
- jobs held by persons in
civilian employment of
government establishments
Excluded from this group are:
concerned with defence
- jobs held by persons in
civilian employment of
government establishments
Excluded from this group are:
concerned with defence
- jobs held by persons in
civilian employment of
government establishments
Excluded from this group are:
concerned with defence
- jobs held by persons in
civilian employment of
government establishments
Excluded from this group are:
concerned with defence
- jobs held by persons in
civilian employment of
government establishments
parné
concerned with defence
dinero, posibles, cuartos, guita,
mosca, pasta
Excluded from this group are:
- jobs held by persons in
civilian employment of
government establishments
concerned with defence