PSA PSOC overview
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Minor groups
PSOC minor groups Philippines
Minor groups are the third PSOC layer below major and sub-major groups. Use them when the occupation family is narrowing but the exact unit group is still not obvious.
Minor groups
Minor groups are the third PSOC layer below major and sub-major groups. Use them when the occupation family is narrowing but the exact unit group is still not obvious.
Minor group 111
Legislators and senior officials
Legislators and senior officials determine, 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, ratify, amend or repeal laws, public rules and regulations and plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the overall activities of government departments and agencies, traditional communities and special interest organizations. Tasks performed usually include: presiding over or participating in the proceedings of legislative bodies and administrative councils of governments, legislative assemblies, local communities and special interest organizations; serving on government administrative boards or official committees; investigating matters of concern to the public and promoting the interests of constituents; formulating and advising on government policy, budgets, laws and regulations; establishing objectives for organizations and formulating or approving and evaluating programs and policies and procedures for their implementation; recommending, reviewing, evaluating and approving documents, briefs and reports submitted; ensuring appropriate systems and procedures are developed and implemented to provide budgetary control; allocating the use of communal land and other resources ; performing ceremonial duties and representing the government, organization or community at official occasions and in meetings, negotiations, conventions and public hearings.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Chief executives, senior officials and legislators. Minor group 112
Managing directors and chief executives
Managing directors and 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, usually within guidelines established by a board of directors or a governing body to whom they are answerable for the operations undertaken and results. Tasks performed usually include: planning, directing and coordinating the general functioning of an enterprise or organization; reviewing the operations and results of the enterprise, or organization, and reporting to boards of directors and governing bodies; determining objectives, strategies, policies and programs for the enterprise or organization; providing overall direction and management to organizations; establishing and managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources; authorizing material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs; monitoring and evaluating performance of the organization or enterprise against established objectives and policies; consulting with senior subordinate staff and reviewing recommendations and reports; representing the organization at official occasions, in negotiations, at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums; selecting, or approving the selection of senior staff; ensuring the organization complies with relevant legislation and regulations.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Chief executives, senior officials and legislators. Minor group 121
Business services and administration managers
Business services and administration managers plan, organize, direct, control and coordinate the financial, administrative, human resource, policy, planning, activities of organizations, or of enterprises that provide such services to other enterprises and organizations. Tasks usually include: formulating and administering policy advice, strategic and financial planning; establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures; implementing, monitoring and evaluating strategies and policies; providing advice to senior managers and board members on financial, administrative strategic, policy, program and legislative issues; ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and standards; controlling selection, training and performance of staff; preparing budgets and overseeing financial operations; consulting with the chief executive and with managers of other departments or sections; controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources; representing the organization in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Administrative and commercial managers. Minor group 122
Sales, marketing and development managers
Sales, marketing and development managers plan, organize, direct, control and coordinate the advertising, public relations, research and development, and sales and marketing activities of enterprises and organizations, or of enterprises that provide such services to other enterprises and organizations. Tasks usually include: formulating and implementing policies and plans for advertising, public relations, product development, sales and marketing in consultation with other managers; directing the development of initiatives for new products or scientific research; marketing, public relations and advertising campaigns; determining and directing sales activities, product mix, customer service standards and merchandising methods and distribution policy; setting prices and credit arrangements; establishing and managing budgets and controlling expenditure to ensure the efficient use of resources; overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff; and representing the enterprise or organization at conventions, trade exhibitions and other forums.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Administrative and commercial managers. Minor group 131
Production managers in agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Production managers in agriculture, forestry and fisheries plan, direct, and coordinate production in large scale agricultural, horticultural, forestry aquaculture and fishery operations such as plantations, large ranches, collective farms and co-operatives to grow and harvest crops, breed and raise livestock, fish and shellfish and to catch and harvest fish and other forms of aquatic life. Tasks performed usually include: monitoring market activity and planning production to meet contract requirements and market demand; establishing and managing budgets, monitoring production output and costs, recording information such as farm and fisheries management practices, and preparing financial and operational reports; conferring with buyers to arrange for the sale of crops, catch and stock; contracting with farmers, skippers or independent owners for production of produce and management of production; planning the type, intensity and sequence of operations; purchasing machinery, equipment, and supplies; identifying and controlling environmental toxins, weeds, pests and diseases; organizing operations such as maintaining buildings, water supply systems and equipment; and overseeing the selection, training and performance of workers and contractors.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Production and specialized services managers. Minor group 132
Manufacturing, mining, construction, and distribution managers
Manufacturing, mining, construction, and distribution managers plan, organize, and coordinate the manufacturing, mineral extraction, construction, supply, storage and transportation operations. Tasks performed usually include: planning details of activities in terms of output quality and quantity, cost, timeliness and labor requirements; controlling the operation of plant and quality procedures through planning of maintenance, designation of operating hours and supply of equipment; preparing tenders and contract bids; establishing and managing budgets, monitoring production output and costs, and adjusting processes and resources to minimize costs; overseeing the acquisition and installation of new plant and equipment; controlling the preparation of production records and reports; coordinating the implementation of health and safety requirements; planning and directing daily operations; and overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Production and specialized services managers. Minor group 133
Information and communications technology service managers
Information and communications technology service managers plan, direct, and coordinate the acquisition, development, maintenance and use of computer and telecommunication systems. Tasks usually include: consulting with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements and specifying technology to meet those needs; formulating and directing information and communication technology (ICT) strategies, policies and plans; directing the selection and installation of ICT resources and the provision of user training; directing ICT operations, analyzing workflow, establishing priorities, developing standards and setting deadlines; overseeing the security of ICT systems; assigning, reviewing, managing and leading the work of systems analysts, programmers, and other computer related workers; evaluating the organization's technology use and needs and recommending improvements, such as hardware and software upgrades; establishing and managing budgets, controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources; establishing and directing operational and administrative procedures; overseeing the selection, training and performance of staff; and representing the enterprise or organization at ICT related conventions, seminars and conferences.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Production and specialized services managers. Minor group 134
Professional services managers
Professional services managers plan, direct and coordinate the provision of childcare, health, welfare, education and other professional services, and manage the branches of institutions providing financial and insurance services. Tasks usually include: formulating policies and plans for the provision of services and operation of establishments; setting standards and objectives; developing and implementing programs and services to meet the needs of clients; directing and coordinating the allocation of resources; liaising with parents, boards, funding bodies, the community representatives and related agencies to discuss areas of cooperation and coordination; monitoring and controlling expenditure; overseeing the selection, development and performance of staff; preparing, or arranging for the preparation of, reports, budgets and forecasts; and representing the organization in negotiations other agencies, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Production and specialized services managers. Minor group 141
Hotel and restaurant managers
Hotel and restaurant managers plan, organize and direct the operations of establishments that provide accommodation, meals, beverages and other hospitality services. Tasks performed usually include: planning and organizing special functions, sporting, gaming and entertainment activities; directing and overseeing reservation, reception, room service and housekeeping activities; observing liquor, gaming, health and other laws and regulations; monitoring quality at all stages of preparation and presentation of food and services; controlling the selection, training and supervision of staff; and ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Hospitality, retail and other services managers. Minor group 142
Retail and wholesale trade managers
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 budgets, staffing and strategic and operational direction of shops, or of organizational units within shops that sell particular types of product. Tasks usually include: determining product mix, stock levels and service standards; formulating and implementing purchasing and marketing policies, and setting prices; promoting and advertising the establishment's goods and services; maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions; undertaking budgeting for the establishment; controlling selection, training and supervision of staff; and ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Hospitality, retail and other services managers. Minor group 143
Other services managers
Other services managers plan, organize, and control the operations of establishments that provide sporting, cultural, recreational, travel, customer contact and other amenity services. Tasks usually include: planning and organizing the range and mix of services or activities provided; ensuring that facilities are kept clean and in good condition; keeping abreast of new trends and developments relevant to the service provided; advising on the facilities available and promoting publicity; checking and keeping custody of all cash receipts and making regular stock checks; establishing and managing budgets; controlling expenditure and ensuring the efficient use of resources; planning and directing daily operations; controlling the selection, supervision and performance of staff; and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Hospitality, retail and other services managers. Minor group 211
Physical and earth science professionals
Physical and earth science professionals conduct research, improve or develop concepts, theories and operational methods, or apply scientific knowledge relating to physics, astronomy, meteorology, chemistry, geology and geophysics. Tasks performed usually include: enlarging scientific knowledge through research and experiments related to mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, sonics, electricity, magnetism, electronics, nuclear physics, astronomy, various branches of chemistry, atmospheric conditions and the physical nature of the Earth; and advising on or applying this knowledge in such fields as manufacturing, agriculture, medicine, navigation, space exploration, oil, gas, water and mineral exploitation, telecommunications and other services, or civil engineering; preparing scientific papers and reports.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Science and engineering professionals. Minor group 212
Mathematicians, actuaries and statisticians
Mathematicians, actuaries and statisticians conduct research, improve or develop mathematical, actuarial and statistical concepts, theories and operational models and techniques and apply this knowledge to a wide range of tasks in such fields as engineering, business and social and other sciences. Tasks performed usually include: studying, improving and developing mathematical, actuarial and statistical theories and techniques; advising on or applying mathematical principles, models and techniques to a wide range of tasks in the fields of engineering, natural, social or life sciences; conducting logical analyzes of management problems, especially in terms of input-output effectiveness, and formulating mathematical models of each problem usually for programming and solution by computer; designing and putting into operation pension schemes and life, health, social and other types of insurance systems; applying mathematics, statistics, probability and risk theory to assess potential financial impacts of future events. Planning and organizing surveys and other statistical collections, and designing questionnaires; evaluating, processing, analyzing, and interpreting statistical data and preparing them for publication; advising on or applying various data collection methods and statistical methods and techniques, and determining reliability of findings, especially in such fields as business or medicine as well as in other areas of natural, social or life sciences; preparing scientific papers and reports; supervising the work of mathematical, actuarial and statistical assistants and statistical clerks.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Science and engineering professionals. Minor group 213
Life science professionals
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, improve agricultural and forestry production, and solve human health and environmental problems. Tasks performed usually include: collecting, analyzing and evaluating experimental and field data to identify and develop new processes and techniques; providing advice and support to governments, organizations and businesses about ecological sustainable development of natural resources.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Science and engineering professionals. Minor group 214
Engineering professionals (excluding electrotechnology)
Engineering professionals (excluding electrotechnology) design, plan and organize the testing, construction, installation and maintenance of structures, machines and their components, and production systems and plants, and plan production schedules and work procedures to ensure engineering projects are undertaken safely, efficiently and in a cost effective manner. Tasks performed usually include: planning and designing chemical process systems, civil engineering projects, mechanical equipment and systems, mining and drilling operations, and other engineering projects; specifying and interpreting drawings and plans, and determining construction methods; supervising the construction of structures, water and gas supply and transportation systems, and the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of equipment, machines and plant; organizing and managing project labor and the delivery of materials, plant and equipment; estimating total costs and preparing detailed cost plans and estimates as tools for budgetary control; resolving design and operational problems in the various fields of engineering through the application of engineering technology.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Science and engineering professionals. Minor group 215
Electrotechnology engineers
Electrotechnology engineers conduct research on and design, advise, plan and direct the construction and operation of electronic, electrical and telecommunications systems, components, motors, and equipment. They organize and establish control systems to monitor the performance and safety of electrical and electronic assemblies and systems. Tasks performed usually include: conducting research, advising on and directing the maintenance and repair of electrical, electronic and telecommunications products and systems; advising on and designing power stations and systems that generate, transmit and distribute electrical power; establishing control standards to monitor performance and safety of electrical, electronic and telecommunication systems and equipment.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Science and engineering professionals. Minor group 216
Architects, planners, surveyors and designers
Architects, planners, surveyors and designers plan and design landscapes, building exteriors and interiors; products for manufacture; and information for visual communication, publication and display. They conduct survey work to precisely position geographical features, design, prepare and revise maps, and develop and implement plans and policies for controlling the use of land. Tasks performed usually include: determining the objectives and constraints of the design brief by consulting with clients and stakeholders; formulating design concepts and plans that harmonize aesthetic considerations with technical, functional, ecological and production requirements; preparing sketches, diagrams, illustrations, animations; plans, maps, charts, samples and models to communicate design concepts and other information; analyzing photographs, satellite imagery, survey documents and data, maps, records, reports and statistics; undertaking research and analyzing functional, spatial, commercial, cultural, safety, environmental and aesthetic requirements.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Science and engineering professionals. Minor group 221
Medical doctors
Medical doctors study, diagnose, treat and prevent illness, disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans through the application of the principles and procedures of modern medicine. They plan, supervise and evaluate the implementation of care and treatment plans by other health care providers, and conduct medical education and research activities. Tasks performed usually include: conducting physical examinations of patients and interviewing them and their families to determine their health status ; ordering diagnostic tests and analyzing findings; prescribing and administering curative treatments and preventive measures; performing surgery and other clinical procedures; monitoring patients’ progress and response to treatment; advising on health, nutrition and lifestyle behaviors which aid prevention or treatment of disease and disorders; identifying and managing complications before, during and after childbirth; planning, managing and implementing referral plans for patients in need of specialized, long-term or other types of health care services; exchanging medical information with other health professionals to ensure continuing and comprehensive care; reporting births, deaths and notifiable diseases to government authorities; conducting research into human disorders and illnesses and preventive or curative methods.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Health professionals. Minor group 222
Nursing and midwifery professionals
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 health including before, during and after childbirth. They assume responsibility for the planning, management and evaluation of the care of patients, including the supervision of other health care workers, working autonomously or in teams with medical doctors and others in the practical application of preventive and curative measures. Tasks performed usually include: assessing, planning, providing and evaluating nursing and midwifery care for patients according to the practice and standards of modern nursing and midwifery; coordinating the care of patients in consultation with other health professionals and members of health teams; developing and implementing care plans, treatments and therapies, including administering medications; monitoring and alleviating pain and discomfort experienced by patients using a variety of therapies, including the use of pain-killing drugs; monitoring patients' health condition, including progress of pregnancy and responses to curative treatment; providing information to patients, families and communities about a range of health issues, including prevention of illness, treatment and care, pregnancy and childbirth, and other topics; supervising and coordinating the work of other health care workers; conducting research on nursing and midwifery practice and preparing scientific papers and reports.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Health professionals. Minor group 223
Traditional and complementary medicine professionals
Traditional and complementary medicine professionals prevent, diagnose and treat illness, disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments and maintain general health in humans by applying knowledge, skills and practices acquired through extensive study of the theories, beliefs and experiences, originating in specific cultures. Their tasks include: a) conducting physical examinations of patients and interviewing them and their families to determine their health status; b) developing and implementing treatment plans for physical, mental and psychosocial ailments using applications such as acupuncture, ayurvedic, homoeopathic and herbal medicine; c) evaluating and documenting patients' progress through treatment plans; d) providing health, nutrition and lifestyle advice to individuals, families and communities; e) prescribing and preparing traditional medicines, such as herbal, plant, mineral and animal extracts, to stimulate the body's capacity for self-healing; f) exchanging information about patients with other health care workers as needed to ensure continuing and comprehensive health care; g) conducting research into traditional and complementary medicines and treatments and disseminating findings such as through scientific papers and reports. Examples of the occupations classified here: Acupuncturist, Ayuverdic practitioner, Chinese herbal medicine practitioner, Homeopath, Naturopath, Unani practitioner
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Health professionals. Minor group 224
Paramedical practitioners
Paramedical practitioners provide advisory, diagnostic, curative and preventive medical services for humans more limited in scope and complexity than those carried out by medical doctors. They work autonomously or with limited supervision of medical doctors, and apply advanced clinical procedures for treating and preventing diseases, injuries and other physical or mental impairments common to specific communities. Their tasks include: a) conducting physical examinations of patients and interviewing them and their families to determine their health status, and recording patients' medical information; b) performing basic or more routine medical and surgical procedures, including prescribing and administering treatments, medications and other preventive or curative measures, especially for common diseases and disorders; c) administering or ordering diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests; d) performing therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management; e) assisting medical doctors with complex surgical procedures; f) monitoring patients' progress and response to treatment, and identifying signs and symptoms requiring referral to medical doctors; g) advising patients and families on diet, exercise and other habits which aid prevention or treatment of disease and disorders; h) identifying and referring complex or unusual cases to medical doctors, hospitals or other places for specialized care; i) reporting births, deaths and notifiable diseases to government authorities to meet legal and professional reporting requirements. Examples of the occupations classified here: Advanced care paramedic, Clinical officer (paramedical), Feldscher, Primary care paramedic, Surgical technician Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Emergency paramedic - 3258, General practitioner - 2211, Medical assistant - 3256, Surgeon - 2212
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Health professionals. Minor group 225
Veterinarians
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 group or in a particular specialty area, or provide professional services to commercial firms producing biological and pharmaceutical products. Their tasks include: a) determining the presence and nature of abnormal conditions by physical examination, laboratory testing and through diagnostic imaging techniques including radiography and ultrasound; b) treating animals medically and surgically, and administering and prescribing drugs, analgesics, and general and local anaesthetics; c) performing surgery, dressing wounds and setting broken bones; d) rendering obstetric and dental services to animals; e) participating in programs designed to prevent the occurrence and spread of animal diseases; f) inoculating animals against, and testing for, infectious diseases and notifying authorities of outbreaks of infectious animal diseases; g) performing autopsies to determine cause of death; h) advising clients on health, nutrition and feeding, hygiene, breeding and care of animals; i) providing euthanasia services for animals. Examples of the occupations classified here: Animal nutritionist, Animal pathologist, Public health veterinarian, Veterinarian, Veterinary epidemiologist, Veterinary intern, Veterinary surgeon
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Health professionals. Minor group 226
Other health professionals
Other health professionals provide health services related to dentistry, pharmacy, environmental health and hygiene, occupational health and safety, physiotherapy, nutrition, hearing, speech, vision and rehabilitation therapies. This minor group includes all human health professionals, except doctors, traditional and complementary medicine practitioners, veterinarians, nurses, midwives and paramedical professionals.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Health professionals. Minor group 231
University and higher education teachers
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 institution. They conduct research, and prepare scholarly papers and books. Their tasks include: a) designing and modifying curricula and preparing courses of study in accordance with requirements; b) preparing and delivering lectures and conducting tutorials, seminars and laboratory experiments; c) stimulating discussion and independent thought among students; d) supervising, where appropriate, experimental and practical work undertaken by students; e) administering, evaluating and marking examination papers and tests; f) directing research of post-graduate students or other members of department; g) researching into and developing concepts, theories and operational methods for application in industrial and other fields; h) preparing scholarly books, papers or articles; i) participating in departmental and faculty meetings and in conferences and seminars. Examples of the occupations classified here: Assistant professor, Clinical instructor, College professor, Information technology professor, Professor, University lecturer Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Dean - 1345, Higher education faculty head - 1345, University chancellor - 1120, Vocational education teacher - 2320
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Teaching professionals. Minor group 232
Vocational education teachers
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 prepare students for employment in specific occupations or occupational areas for which university or higher education is not normally required. Their tasks include: a) developing curricula and planning course content and methods of instruction; b) determining training needs of students or workers and liaising with individuals, industry and other education sectors to ensure provision of relevant education and training programs; c) presenting lectures and conducting discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence; d) instructing and monitoring students in the use of tools, equipment and materials and the prevention of injury and damage; e) observing and evaluating students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement; f) administering oral, written or performance tests to measure progress, evaluate training effectiveness and assess competency; g) preparing reports and maintaining records such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details; h) supervising independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training; i) providing individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction; j) conducting on-the-job training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, or methods of designated subjects. Examples of the occupations classified here: Automotive technology instructor, Computer instructor, Cosmetology instructor, Ground instructor, Software instructor, Teacher in home industries, Teacher in industrial arts, Teacher in trades, Vocational education teacher A related occupations classified elsewhere: Secondary education teacher - 2330
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Teaching professionals. Minor group 233
Secondary education teachers
Secondary education teachers teach one or more subjects at secondary education level, excluding subjects intended to prepare students for employment in specific occupational areas. Their tasks include: a) designing and modifying curricula and preparing educational courses of study in accordance with curriculum guidelines; b) establishing and enforcing rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students; c) preparing and giving lessons, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects; d) establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicating those objectives to students; e) preparing materials and classrooms for class activities; f) adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests; g) observing and evaluating students’ performance and behavior; h) preparing, administering and marking tests, assignments and examinations to evaluate pupils' progress; i) preparing reports about pupils' work and conferring with other teachers and parents; j) participating in meetings concerning the school's educational or organizational policies; k) planning, organizing and participating in school activities such as excursions, sporting events and concerts. Examples of the occupations classified here: Computer teacher (Secondary education), High school teacher, Language teacher (Secondary education), Literature teacher, Reading and writing teacher, Secondary education teacher
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Teaching professionals. Minor group 234
Primary school and early childhood teachers
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. Tasks performed usually include: preparing programme of learning and giving instruction in a range of subjects at the primary education level, planning and organizing activities designed to facilitate children’s development of language, physical and social skills; preparing reports. Supervision of other workers may be included.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Teaching professionals. Minor group 235
Other teaching professionals
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 purposes; give private tuition; teach arts, information technology and other subjects outside the mainstream primary, secondary and higher education systems and provide other teaching services not classified elsewhere in Sub-major group 23, Teaching professionals. Tasks performed usually include: conducting research and developing or advising on teaching methods, courses and aids; teaching physically handicapped children, young persons or adults or those with learning difficulties or other with special needs, teaching non-native languages for migration purposes; teaching students in practice, theory and performance of music, drama, dance, visual and other arts; developing, scheduling and conducting training programs and courses for information technology users.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Teaching professionals. Minor group 241
Finance professionals
Finance professionals plan, develop, organize, administer, invest, manage and conduct quantitative analyses of either financial accounting systems or funds for individuals, establishments and public or private institutions. Tasks performed usually include: preparing and organizing financial statements for an organization; reviewing financial materials of an organization; providing financial advice to individuals and organizations; preparing analytic reports concerning segments of the economy and the economy as a whole.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Business and administration professionals. Minor group 242
Administration professionals
Administration professionals apply various concepts and theories related to improving the effectiveness of organizations and the individuals within the organization. Tasks performed usually include: evaluating the structure of organizations and suggesting areas of improvement; ensuring that the operational activities of an organization are consistent with the policy objectives of the organization; recruiting, training, developing, and counselling personnel within an organization.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Business and administration professionals. Minor group 243
Sales, marketing and public relations professionals
Sales, marketing and public relations professionals plan, develop, coordinate and implement programs of information dissemination to promote organizations, goods and services, and represent companies in selling a range of technical, industrial, medical, pharmaceutical and ICT goods and services. Tasks performed usually include: commissioning and undertaking market research, analyzing the findings, and planning advertising marketing and public relations activities; supporting business growth and development through the preparation and execution of marketing objectives, policies and programs; planning and organizing publicity campaigns; appraising and selecting material submitted by writers, photographers, illustrators and others to create favorable publicity; acquiring and updating knowledge of employers’ and competitors’ goods and services, and market conditions; assessing customers’ needs and explaining and demonstrating goods and services to them; visiting regular and prospective client businesses to establish and act on marketing opportunities; quoting and negotiating prices and credit terms, and completing contracts.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Business and administration professionals. Minor group 251
Software and applications developers and analyst
Software and applications developers and analysts conduct research, plan, design, write, test, provide advice on and improve information technology systems, such as hardware, software and other applications to meet specific requirements. Tasks performed usually include: researching information technology use in business functions and identifying areas in which improvements could be made to maximize effectiveness and efficiency; conducting research into the theoretical aspects of and operational methods for the use of computers; evaluating, planning and designing hardware or software configurations for specific applications; designing, writing, testing and maintaining computer programs for specific requirements; evaluating, planning and designing Internet, Intranet and multimedia systems.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Information and communications technology professionals. Minor group 252
Database and network professionals
Database and network professionals design, develop, control, maintain and support the optimal performance and security of information technology systems and infrastructure, including databases, hardware and software, networks and operating systems. Tasks performed usually include: designing and developing database architecture, data structures, dictionaries and naming conventions for information systems projects; designing, constructing, modifying, integrating, implementing and testing database management systems; developing and implementing security plans, data administration policy, documentation and standards; maintaining and administering computer networks and related computing environments; analyzing, developing, interpreting and evaluating complex system design and architecture specifications, data models and diagrams in the development, configuration and integration of computer systems.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Information and communications technology professionals. Minor group 261
Legal professionals
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 courts of law, and draft laws and regulations. Tasks performed usually include: giving clients legal advice, undertaking legal business on clients’ behalf, and conducting litigation when necessary, or presiding over judicial proceedings- and pronouncing judgement in courts of law. Supervision of other workers may be included.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Legal, social and cultural professionals. Minor group 262
Librarians, archivists and curators
Librarians, archivists and curators develop and maintain the collections of archives, libraries, museums, art galleries, and similar establishments. Tasks performed usually include: appraising or developing and organizing the contents of archives and artefacts of historical, cultural and artistic interest, and ensuring their safe-keeping and preservation; organizing the collections of and exhibitions at museums, art galleries and similar establishments; developing and the collections of and exhibitions at museums, art galleries and similar establishments; developing and maintaining the systematic collection of recorded and published material and making it available to users in libraries and related institutions; preparing scholarly papers and reports; conducting research.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Legal, social and cultural professionals. Minor group 263
Social and religious professionals
Social and related professionals conduct research, improve or develop concepts, theories and operational methods, or apply knowledge relating to philosophy, politics, economics, sociology, anthropology, history, philology, languages, psychology, and other social sciences, or they provide social services to meet the needs of individuals and families in a community. Tasks performed usually include: formulating and applying solutions to present or projected economic, political or social problems; researching into and analyzing past events and activities and tracing the origin and evolution of the human race; studying the origin and development of languages, or translating or interpreting them; studying mental processes and behavior of individuals and groups; providing social services; preparing scholarly papers and reports. Supervision of other workers may be included.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Legal, social and cultural professionals. Minor group 264
Authors, journalists and linguists
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 another. Tasks performed usually include: writing literary works; appraising merits of literary and other works of art; collecting information about current affairs and writing about them; researching, investigating, interpreting and communicating news and public affairs through newspapers, television, radio and other media; translating written material from one language to another; simultaneously translating from one language to another.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Legal, social and cultural professionals. Minor group 265
Creative and performing artists
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 perform or direct the performance; and host the presentation of such performance and other media events. Tasks performed usually include: conceiving and creating visual art forms; conceiving and writing original music; devising, directing, rehearsing and performing in music, dance, theatrical and film productions; assuming creative, financial and organizational responsibilities in the production of television programmes, films, and stage presentations; studying script, play or book and preparing and rehearsing interpretation; selecting and introducing music, videos and other entertainment material for broadcast and making commercial and public service announcements.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Legal, social and cultural professionals. Minor group 311
Physical and engineering science technicians
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 sciences including such areas as engineering, technical drawing or economic efficiency of production processes. Tasks performed usually include: undertaking and carrying out technical work related to chemistry, physics, geology, meteorology, astronomy, engineering, or technical drawing; setting up, operating, and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment, monitoring experiments, making observations, and calculating and recording results; preparing materials for experimentation; conducting tests of systems; collecting and testing samples; recording observations and analyzing data; preparing, revising and interpreting technical drawings, wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, or layout drawings.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Science and engineering associate professionals. Minor group 312
Mining, manufacturing and construction supervisors
Mining, manufacturing and construction supervisors coordinate, supervise, control and schedule the activities of workers in manufacturing, mining and construction operations. Tasks performed usually include: overseeing, supervising and coordinating the activities of tradespersons, process control technicians, machine operators, assemblers, laborers and other workers; organizing and planning daily work; preparing cost estimates, records and reports; identifying shortages of staff or supplies; ensuring safety of workers; instructing and training new staff.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Science and engineering associate professionals. Minor group 313
Process control technicians
Process control technicians operate and monitor switchboards, computerized control systems, multi-function process control machinery and maintain processing units in electrical power generation and distribution, wastewater, sewage treatment and waste disposal plants, chemical, petroleum and natural gas refineries in metal processing and other multiple process operations. Tasks performed usually include: operating electronic or computerized control panel from a central control room to monitor and optimize processes; controlling process start-up and shut-down; operating and monitoring switchboards and related equipment; monitoring and inspecting equipment and systems to detect malfunctions; taking readings from charts, meters and gauges at established intervals; troubleshooting and take corrective action as necessary; maintaining records, logs and reports; communicating with other personnel to assess equipment operating status; cleaning and maintaining equipment; supervising plant and machine operators and other workers.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Science and engineering associate professionals. Minor group 314
Life science technicians and related associate professionals
Life science technicians and related associate professionals perform a variety of technical tasks to support life science professionals with their research, development, management, conservation and protection work, in areas such as biology, botany, zoology, biotechnology and biochemistry, and to agriculture, fisheries and forestry. Tasks performed usually include: conducting tests, experiments, laboratory analyzes, field research and surveys to collect information using accepted scientific methods; keeping records; assisting in analyzing data and preparing reports; operating and maintaining equipment.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Science and engineering associate professionals. Minor group 315
Ship and aircraft controllers and technicians
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, electromechanical, and computerized air control systems. Tasks performed usually include: controlling the operation of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment on board ship or on aircraft, commanding and navigating ships or aircraft, directing the movements of ships or aircraft and developing electrical, electromechanical, and computerized air control systems.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Science and engineering associate professionals. Minor group 321
Medical and pharmaceutical technicians
Medical and pharmaceutical technicians perform technical tasks to assist in diagnosis and treatment of illness, disease, injuries and impairments. Tasks usually include: testing and operating radiographic, ultrasound and other medical imaging equipment; administering radiopharmaceuticals or radiation to patients to detect or treat diseases; performing clinical tests on specimens of bodily fluids and tissues; preparing medications and other pharmaceutical compounds under the guidance of pharmacists; designing, fitting, servicing and repairing medical and dental devices and appliances.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Health associate professionals. Minor group 322
Nursing and midwifery associate professionals
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 potential risks to health including before, during and after childbirth. They generally work under the supervision of, and in support of implementation of health care, treatment and referrals plans established by, medical, nursing, midwifery and other health professionals. Tasks performed usually include: providing nursing and personal care, treatment and advice to patients as per care plans as established by health professionals; assisting professional nurses, midwives and medical doctors in administering medication and treatments; cleaning wounds and applying surgical dressings; providing advice to individuals, families and communities on topics related to health, contraception, pregnancy and childbirth; assessing progress during pregnancy and childbirth, providing or assisting in delivery care, and recognizing signs and symptoms requiring referral to a health professional; providing care and support to women and newborns following childbirth.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Health associate professionals. Minor group 323
Traditional and complementary medicine associate professionals
Traditional and complementary medicine associate professionals prevent, care for and treat human physical and mental illnesses, disorders and injuries using herbal and other therapies based on theories, beliefs and experiences originating in specific cultures. Their tasks include: a) examining patients and interviewing them and their families to determine their health status and the nature of physical or mental disorders or illnesses or other ailments; b) recommending and providing care and treatment for illnesses and other ailments using traditional techniques and medicaments, such as physical manipulation and exercises, blood-letting using natural vessels, and preparations using herbs, plants, insects and animal extracts; c) providing care and treatment for physical injuries such as setting and healing fractured and dislocated bones using traditional methods of physical manipulation and herbal therapies; d) advising individuals, families and the community on health, nutrition, hygiene, lifestyle and other issues to maintain or improve health and well-being; e) referring patients to, and exchanging information with, other health care providers to ensure comprehensive and continuing care. Examples of occupations classified here: Drugless treatment healer, Bonesetter, Faith healer, Healer of indigenous people (e.g. Mansi-bok (Ibaloi); Mansip-ok (Kankana-ey) in Cordilleras), Herbalist, Scraping and cupping therapist, Village healer, Witch doctor Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Acupressure therapist - 3255, Acupuncturist - 2230, Ayuverdic practitioner - 2230, Chinese herbal medicine practitioner - 2230, Chiropractor - 3259, Homeopath - 2230, Hydrotherapist - 3255, Naturopath - 2230, Osteopath - 3259, Traditional midwife - 3222
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Health associate professionals. Minor group 324
Veterinary technicians and assistants
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. They care for animals under treatment and in temporary residence at veterinary facilities and assist veterinarians to perform procedures and operations. Their tasks include: a) advising communities and individuals on the treatment of animals and their diseases and injuries; b) conducting examinations of animals to make diagnoses or refer more difficult cases to veterinarians when needed; c) treating ill or injured animals, especially for common diseases and disorders; d) cleaning and sterilizing examination tables and instruments and preparing materials used in the examination and treatment of animals; e) carrying out technical tasks connected with artificial insemination of animals; f) getting animals ready for examination or treatment and restraining or holding them during treatment; g) assisting veterinarians to administer anaesthetics and oxygen during treatment; h) placing animals in cages for recovery from operations and monitoring their condition; i) producing radiographs, collecting samples, and performing other laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis of animal health problems; j) performing routine animal dental procedures and assisting veterinarians with animal dentistry. Examples of occupations classified here: Artificial inseminator, Equine evaluator, Veterinary assistant, Veterinary laboratory technician, Veterinary nurse, Veterinary vaccinator Some related occupation classified elsewhere: Animal attendant - 5164, Veterinarian - 2250, Veterinary aide - 5164
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Health associate professionals. Minor group 325
Other health associate professionals
Other health associate professionals perform technical tasks and provide support services in dentistry, medical records administration, community health, the correction of reduced visual acuity, physiotherapy, environmental health, emergency medical treatment and other activities to support and promote human health. Tasks usually include: providing basic care services for the prevention and treatment of diseases and disorders of the teeth and mouth; advising communities and individuals on hygiene, diet and other preventive measures to reduce potential risks to health; compiling and maintaining patients’ medical records to document condition and develop the necessary skills and resources to improve their health status; providing advice and education on sanitation and hygiene to limit the spread of infectious diseases; fitting and dispensing optical lenses; investigate the implementation of rules and regulations relating to environmental and occupational factors that may potentially affect human health; massaging the soft tissues of the body; showing patients to examination rooms and preparing them for examination; attending accidents, emergencies and requests for medical assistance.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Health associate professionals. Minor group 331
Financial and mathematical associate professionals
Financial and mathematical associate professionals place a value on various items and property, maintain records of financial transactions, analyze loan application information and render a decision, buy and sell financial instruments, and perform mathematical and related calculations. Recording and transmitting buy and sell orders for securities, stocks, bonds or other financial instruments and for foreign exchange for future or immediate delivery; submitting credit and loan applications to management with recommendations for approval or rejection; or approve or reject applications within authorized limits ensuring that credit standards of the institution are respected; maintaining complete records of all financial transactions of an undertaking according to general bookkeeping principles, with guidance from Accountants; assisting in planning and performing mathematical, statistical, actuarial, accounting and related calculations.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Business and administration associate professionals. Minor group 332
Sales and purchasing agents and brokers
Sales and purchasing agents and brokers represent companies, governments and other organizations to buy and sell commodities, goods, insurance, shipping and other services to industrial, professional, commercial or other establishments, or act as independent agents to bring together buyers and sellers of commodities and services. Tasks performed usually include obtaining information about, monitoring and analyzing market trends and conditions and employer’s and competitors goods and services; obtaining information about clients’ needs and identifying suitable products and services; explaining and demonstrating products and services to clients; negotiating prices, contracts, terms, conditions and shipping arrangements for purchase or sale of goods, services or commodities.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Business and administration associate professionals. Minor group 333
Business service agents
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 in order, match jobseekers with vacancies, find workers for employers, arrange contracts for the performance of athletes, entertainers and artists, as well as for the publication of books, the production of plays, or the recording, performing and sale of music, plan and organize conferences and similar events. Tasks performed usually include: Carrying out customs clearing procedures for exports or imports; arranging and coordinating conference and event services, such as conference facilities, catering, signage, displays, audiovisual and computer equipment, accommodation, transport and social events, for participants; matching jobseekers with vacancies; finding workers for vacant posts for employers; showing real estate properties to be sold or leased to prospective buyers or tenants and explaining terms of sale or conditions of rent or lease; selling by auction various kinds of property, cars, commodities, livestock, art, jewellery and other objects; arranging contracts for performers and performances.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Business and administration associate professionals. Minor group 334
Administrative and specialized secretaries
Administrative and specialized secretaries provide organizational, communication and documentation support services, utilizing specialized knowledge of the business activity of the organization in which they are employed. They take supervisory responsibility for office clerks in the organization. Tasks performed usually include: coordinating, assigning and reviewing the work of clerical support workers; desktop publishing; preparing and processing legal documents and papers, such as deeds, wills, affidavits and briefs; implementing and supporting the communication, documentation and internal managerial coordination activities of an organizational unit, on some occasions utilizing specialized knowledge of the business activity of the organization; scheduling and confirming meetings and appointments and communicating messages for clients; compiling, recording and reviewing legal and medical records, reports, documents and correspondence.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Business and administration associate professionals. Minor group 335
Regulatory government associate professionals
Regulatory government associate professionals administer, enforce or apply relevant government rules and regulations relating to national borders, taxes, social benefits, and issue or examine applications for licenses or authorizations in connection with travel, exports and imports of goods, establishment of businesses, erection of buildings and other activities subject to government regulations. Tasks performed usually include: patrolling national borders and checking persons and vehicles, travel and transport documents and goods transported across the border to ensure enforcement of government rules and regulations; examining tax returns to determine taxes payable by persons and businesses; examining and deciding on applications for social benefits, examining and deciding on applications for government authorizations and licenses necessary to travel, export or import goods, erect buildings, establish businesses or undertake other activities subject to government regulations; monitoring the application of price, wage or weights and measures regulations. They may receive guidance from senior government officials or Managers. Supervision of other workers may be included.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Business and administration associate professionals. Minor group 341
Legal, social and religious associate professionals
Legal, social and religious associate professionals provide technical and practical services and support functions in legal processes and investigations, social and community assistance programs and religious activities. Tasks performed usually include: assisting and supporting legal, social work and religious professionals; obtaining and analyzing evidence, preparing legal documents and serving court orders; administering and implementing social assistance programs and community services; assisting clients to deal with personal and social problems; providing practical assistance, guidance and moral support to individuals and communities.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Legal, social, cultural and related associate professionals. Minor group 342
Sports and fitness workers
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 and standards in sport, organize and officiate sporting events, and provide instruction, training and supervision for various forms of exercise and other recreational activities. Tasks performed usually include: participating in competitive sporting events; conducting sports training to develop ability in and knowledge of the sport; compiling rules concerning the conduct of sporting competitions, and controlling the progress of these events; planning, organizing and conducting practice sessions; developing and designing fitness programmes; delivering group exercise classes and personal tuition in a variety of fitness activities; promoting sports and sports skills development, and overseeing the participation of young people in sport.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Legal, social, cultural and related associate professionals. Minor group 343
Artistic, cultural and culinary associate professionals
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 sets, shop displays and the interiors of homes; preparation of objects for display; maintenance of library and gallery collections, records and cataloguing systems; creation of menus and preparation and presentation of food; provision of support for stage, film and television production; and in other areas of artistic and cultural endeavor. Tasks performed usually include: operating still cameras to photograph people, events, scenes, materials, products and other subjects; applying artistic techniques to product design, interior decoration and sales promotion; mounting and preparing objects for display; designing and arranging exhibit furnishings, display cases and display areas; designing menus and overseeing the preparation of food; assisting directors and performers with the staging of theatrical, motion picture, television or commercial productions.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Legal, social, cultural and related associate professionals. Minor group 351
Information and communications technology operations and user support technicians
Information technology operations and user support technicians provide support for the day-to-day running of communications systems, computer systems and networks and provide technical assistance to users. Tasks performed usually include: operating and controlling peripheral and related computer equipment; monitoring systems for equipment failure or errors in performance; loading peripheral equipment, such as printers, with selected materials for operating runs, or oversee loading of peripheral equipment by peripheral equipment operators; answering user inquiries regarding software or hardware operation to resolve problems; installing and performing minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications; overseeing the daily performance of systems; setting up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software; establishing, operating and maintaining network and other data communications systems; installing, monitoring and supporting the reliability and usability of Internet and Intranet websites or web server hardware or software; modifying web pages; and performing web server backup and recovery operations.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Information and communications technicians. Minor group 352
Telecommunications and broadcasting technicians
Telecommunications and broadcasting technicians control technical functioning of equipment to record and edit images and sound and for transmitting radio and television broadcasts of images and sounds, as well as other types of telecommunication signals on land, sea or in aircraft, perform technical tasks connected with telecommunications engineering research and with the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems. Tasks performed usually include: controlling equipment to record sound, edit and mix image and sound recordings; controlling and maintaining transmitting and broadcast systems and satellite systems for radio and television programmes; controlling and maintaining radio communications systems, satellite services, and multiplex systems on land, sea or in aircraft; providing technical assistance connected with research and the development of telecommunications equipment, or testing prototypes; designing and preparing blueprints of circuitry according to the specifications given; providing technical supervision of the manufacture, utilization, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Information and communications technicians. Minor group 411
General office clerks
General office clerks perform a range of clerical and administrative tasks according to established procedures. Their tasks include: a) recording, preparing, sorting, classifying and filing information; b) sorting, opening and sending mail; c) photocopying and sending documents; d) preparing reports and correspondence of a routine nature; e) recording issue of equipment to staff; f) responding to telephone or electronic enquiries or forwarding to appropriate person; g) checking figures, preparing invoices and recording details of financial transactions made; h) transcribing information into computers, and proof-reading and correcting copy. Examples of the occupations classified here: Administrative clerk, Enumerator clerk, Field clerk, Fiscal clerk, General office clerk, Laboratory clerk, List/Addresses clerk, Maintenance clerk, Office clerk, Office equipment clerk, Receiving clerk, Records/Personnel clerk, Telefax clerk, Teleprinter clerk, Telex clerk, Timekeeper clerk
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under General and keyboard clerks. Minor group 412
Secretaries (general)
Secretaries (general) use typewriters, personal computers or other word-processing equipment to transcribe correspondence and other documents; check and format documents prepared by other staff; deal with incoming and outgoing mail; screen requests for meetings or appointments; and perform a variety of administrative support tasks. Their tasks include: a) checking, formatting and transcribing correspondence, minutes and reports from dictation, electronic documents or written drafts to conform to office standards, using typewriter, personal computer or other word processing equipment; b) using various computer software packages, including spreadsheets, to provide administrative support; c) dealing with incoming or outgoing mail; d) scanning, recording and distributing mail, correspondence and documents; e) screening requests for meetings or appointments and helping to organize meetings; f) screening and recording leave and other staff-members' entitlements; g) organizing and supervising filing systems; h) dealing with routine correspondence on their own initiative. Examples of the occupations classified here: Community organizer secretary, Marketing secretary, Office secretary, Parish secretary, Sales secretary, Secretary, Typing secretary, Word processing secretary Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Administrative secretary - 3343, Executive secretary - 3343, Legal secretary - 3342, Medical secretary - 3344
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under General and keyboard clerks. Minor group 413
Keyboard operators
Keyboard operators input and process text and data; and prepare, edit and generate documents for storage, processing, publication and transmission. Tasks performed usually include: entering data and codes required to process information; retrieving, confirming and updating data in storage and keeping records of data input; taking records of proceedings in rapid shorthand using computerized equipment and shorthand-writing machines; transcribing information recorded in shorthand and on sound recording equipment, and proofreading and correcting copy; and reproducing the spoken word, environmental sounds and song lyrics as captions for cinema and television programming.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under General and keyboard clerks. Minor group 421
Tellers, money collectors and related clerks
Tellers, money collectors and related clerks perform money-handling operations in establishments relating to banking, postal services, betting or gambling, pawning and debt-collecting. Tasks performed usually include: dealing with clients of banks or post offices in connection with money operations or postal services; receiving and paying off bets on results of sporting events; conducting gambling games; lending money against articles deposited or other securities; and collecting debts and other payments.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Customer services clerks. Minor group 422
Client information workers
Client information workers provide or obtain information in person, by telephone or electronic means such as e-mail in connection with making travel arrangements; describing the products or services of an organization; registering and greeting guests and visitors; making appointments; connecting telephone calls; and collecting information from survey respondents or applicants for services. Tasks performed usually include: preparing itineraries and making travel and hotel reservations for clients; greeting and receiving clients and visitors; registering accommodation guests; providing information concerning the goods, services or policies of an organization; making appointments; operating a telephone switchboard; and interviewing survey respondents and applicants for eligibility.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Customer services clerks. Minor group 431
Numerical clerks
Numerical clerks obtain, compile and compute accounting, bookkeeping, statistical, financial and other numerical data; and take charge of cash transactions incidental to business matters. Tasks performed usually include: helping with accounting and bookkeeping records and computations; calculating unit production costs; calculating wages and in some cases, preparing wage pockets and paying wages; taking charge of cash transactions incidental to the business; obtaining, compiling and computing statistical or actuarial data; and performing clerical tasks relating to the financial transactions of an insurance establishment, bank or similar establishment.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Numerical and material recording clerks. Minor group 432
Material recording and transport clerks
Material recording and transport clerks keep records of goods produced, purchased, stocked, dispatched and of materials needed at specified production dates, or keep records of operational aspects and coordinate the timing of passenger and freight transport. Tasks performed usually include: recording produced, stocked, ordered and dispatched goods; recording production materials received, put into stock or issued; computing quantities of the production materials required at specified dates; and helping with preparation and checking of production operation schedules; keeping records of operational aspects; and coordinating the timing of passenger and freight transport.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Numerical and material recording clerks. Minor group 441
Other clerical support workers
Other clerical support workers perform clerical duties in newspapers, courts, libraries and post offices; file documents; prepare information for processing; maintain personnel records; check material for consistency with original source material; and write on behalf of illiterate persons. Tasks performed by workers in this Minor Group usually include: recording information regarding acquisition, issue and return of library books; maintaining personnel records; classifying and filing various documents and other records; sorting, recording and delivering mail from post offices, as well as from or within an enterprise; coding; correcting proofs; performing a number of miscellaneous clerical duties; and writing on behalf of persons who are unable to read and write.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Other clerical support workers. Minor group 511
Travel attendants, conductors and guides
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 tours, sightseeing visits and excursions. Tasks performed usually include: ensuring the comfort and safety of passengers; serving food and refreshments; providing information and answering questions in connection with travel; collecting or issuing tickets on board public transport; and accompanying individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or excursions and describing points of interest.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Personal service workers. Minor group 512
Cooks
Cooks plan, organize, prepare and cook meals in hotels, restaurants and other eating places, on board ships, on passenger trains and in private households. Their tasks include: a) planning meals, preparing and cooking foodstuffs; b) planning, supervising and coordinating the work of kitchen helpers; c) checking the quality of food; d) weighing, measuring and mixing ingredients according to recipes and personal judgement; e) regulating the temperature of ovens, grills, roasters and other cooking equipment; inspecting and cleaning the kitchen, kitchen equipment, serving areas, etc. to ensure safe and sanitary food handling practices; f) operating large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers, or griddles. Examples of the occupations classified here: Cook, Cook (private service), Head cook, Ship's cook Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Chef - 3434, Fastfood preparer - 9411
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Personal service workers. Minor group 513
Waiters and bartenders
Waiters and bartenders serve food and beverages in commercial dining and drinking places, clubs, institutions and canteens, on board ships and on passenger trains. Tasks performed usually include: assisting in keeping bar properly stocked; washing used glassware and cleaning bar area; serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at a bar; setting tables with clean linen, cutlery, crockery and glassware; serving food and beverages; advising on the choice of wines and serving them; taking orders for food and/or drinks and passing order to kitchen; presenting bill; and accepting payment.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Personal service workers. Minor group 514
Hairdressers, beauticians and related workers
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 order to improve their appearance. Their tasks include: discussing customers’ requirements; cutting and dressing hair; shaving and trimming beards; giving beauty treatment, and applying cosmetics and make up; shaping and polishing finger and toe nails and treating minor ailments of the human foot; and attending clients taking bath and administering elementary massage.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Personal service workers. Minor group 515
Building and housekeeping supervisors
Building and housekeeping supervisors coordinate, schedule, and supervise the work of cleaners and other housekeeping staff in commercial, industrial and residential premises. They take responsibility for housekeeping and caretaking functions in hotels, offices, apartments, houses and private dwellings. Tasks usually include: assigning tasks and inspecting building areas to see that cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance work has been done properly; issuing of supplies and equipment and inventory stocks to ensure that the supplies on hand are adequate; screening and hiring job applicants; training both new and experienced employees; recommending promotions, transfers or dismissals; and performing some cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance tasks.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Personal service workers. Minor group 516
Other personal services workers
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 embalming and funeral services; and train people to drive vehicles. Tasks performed usually include: casting horoscopes; providing companionship or valet services and other personal services to clients; providing embalming and funeral services; feeding, handling, training and grooming animals; and instructing students under actual driving conditions.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Personal service workers. Minor group 521
Street and market salespersons
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 places. Tasks performed usually include: obtaining permission to set up a stand at a particular place in streets, markets or other open spaces or to sell food and drinks on the streets; buying or contracting a regular supply of products to be sold; erecting and dismantling stalls and stands; transporting, storing, loading and unloading products for sale; stacking, displaying and selling goods, food and drinks and accepting payment; wrapping and packing goods sold; preparing food and drinks for sale; pushing, pedalling or carrying hand-cart, truck, tray or basket to bring food and drinks to the desired place in the street, or to public places such as stations or cinemas; and keeping accounts and maintaining a record of stock levels.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Sales workers. Minor group 522
Shop salespersons
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 services; and may operate small shops or supervise the activities of shop sales assistants and cashiers. Tasks performed usually include: determining customer requirements and advising on product range, price, delivery, warranties and product use and care; demonstrating and explaining and selling goods and services to customers; accepting payment for by a variety of payment methods and preparing sales invoices; undertaking or assisting with the ongoing management of stock such as product inventories and participating in stock takes; tacking and displaying goods for sale, and wrapping and packing goods sold; determining product mix, stocks and price levels for goods to be sold; and supervising and coordinating the activities of shop sales assistants, checkout operators and other workers in supermarkets and department stores.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Sales workers. Minor group 523
Cashiers and ticket clerks
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 settings such as stores, restaurants and ticket offices. Their tasks include: a) receiving and verifying payment by cash, check, credit card or automatic debit in stores, ticket offices, or similar establishments; b) giving change and issuing receipts; c) issuing tickets for attendance at sporting and cultural events; d) counting and recording money received or paid out and balancing against cash register sales records; e) receiving incoming cash, checking it against sales slips and other documents, and preparing it for deposit at bank; f) operating cash register to calculate total to be paid from or to clients; g) scanning, weighing and recording prices of goods; h) wrapping and placing merchandise in bags. Examples of the occupations classified here: Cash clerk, Cash register clerk, Cashier, Checkout operator, Invoice clerk, Service station console operator, Store cashier, Ticket checker, Ticket collector/teller, Ticket custodian, Ticket issuing clerk (entertainment and sporting event), Ticket issuing clerk (except parcel), Ticket sorter/encoder, Toll fee collector/teller Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Checkout supervisor - 5222, Service station attendant - 5245, Shop sales assistant - 5223, Ticket issuing clerk (travel) - 4221
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Sales workers. Minor group 524
Other sales workers
Other sales workers display, demonstrate, display and sell goods, food and services, usually to the general public, in context other than sales in markets, streets and shops. It includes sales workers not classified in Minor Groups 521. Street and Market Salespersons; 522. Shop Salespersons; and 523. Cashiers and Ticket Clerks. Tasks performed may include: displaying and demonstrating items for sale; posing for photographs, film and video, advertising, still photography or for artistic creation; answering questions and offering advice on the use of goods and services; taking orders and making arrangements for payment, delivery and collection of goods or for provision of services; selling goods and services; and soliciting business by approaching potential customers by going from door-to-door or using the telephone or other electronic communications media; selling fuel, lubricants and other automotive products at service stations; and providing services such as fuelling, cleaning, lubricating and performing minor repairs to motor vehicles.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Sales workers. Minor group 531
Child care workers and teachers' aides
Child care workers and teachers' aides provide care and supervision for children in schools, residential homes and child care facilities. Tasks performed usually include: assisting children individually to learn social skills; demonstrating, supervising and participating in activities that enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children in schools and pre-schools; assisting in preparation of materials and equipment for children's education and recreational activities before-school, after-school, during vacation and in day care centers.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Personal care workers. Minor group 532
Personal care workers in health services
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 and residential settings. Tasks performed usually include: assisting patients with mobility, personal care and communication needs; sterilizing surgical and other instruments and equipment; observing and reporting concerns to the appropriate medical or social service workers, preparing patients for examination and treatment; and participating in planning the care of individuals.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Personal care workers. Minor group 541
Proctective services workers
Protective services workers protect individuals and property against fire and other hazards; maintain law and order; and enforce laws and regulations. Tasks performed usually include: preventing, fighting and extinguishing fires; rescuing people from burning buildings and accident sites and those trapped in dangerous situations; maintaining law and order, enforcing laws and regulations, patrolling public areas and arresting suspected offenders; directing traffic and assuming authority in the event of accidents; watching over and maintaining order among inmates of prisons, reformatories or penitentiaries; patrolling or monitoring premises to guard property against theft and vandalism, controlling access to establishments and maintaining order and enforcing regulations at public events and within establishments. Supervision of other workers may be included.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Protective services workers. Minor group 611
Market gardeners and crop growers
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 medicinal and other plants, and to produce horticultural and horticultural nurseries products, for sale or delivery on a regular basis to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at markets. Tasks performed usually include: monitoring market activity and conditions, determining types and quantities of crops to be grown, and planning and coordinating production accordingly; purchasing seeds, bulbs and fertilizer; investing in land and land improvements; preparing land, sowing, planting, cultivating and harvesting various crops; tending working animals and maintaining farm buildings, machinery and equipment; producing saplings, bulbs and seeds; storing and carrying out some processing of produce; delivering or marketing farm products. Supervision of other workers may be included.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Market-oriented skilled agricultural workers. Minor group 612
Animal producers
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, dairy products, honey, skins, textiles and other products or for use as working, sporting or recreational animals, for sale or delivery to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at markets. Task performed usually include: monitoring market activity and conditions, determining kinds and amounts of products to produce, planning and coordinating production accordingly; raising, feeding and tending animals; preparing animals or animal products for market; monitoring and examining animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical condition such as rate of weight gain; performing duties related to animal reproduction, such as breeding, artificial insemination, and helping with animal births; renting or investing in and maintaining and cleaning buildings, machinery, equipment, and structures; storing and carrying out some processing of produce; promoting and marketing products, arranging the sale, purchase and transportation of stock, produce and supplies and maintaining and evaluating records of activities and transactions; training and supervising workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties, and health and safety precautions and hiring and discharging workers and contractors.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Market-oriented skilled agricultural workers. Minor group 613
Mixed crop and animal producers
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 produce a variety of animal husbandry products, for sale or delivery to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at markets. Their tasks include: a) monitoring market activity and conditions, determining kinds and amounts of crops to be grown and animals to be raised, and planning and coordinating production accordingly; b) purchasing seeds, fertilizer, and other supplies; c) performing operations such as land preparation, sowing, planting, cultivating and harvesting crops; d) producing or buying fodder and other food supplies; e) breeding, raising and tending animals; f) killing and skinning animals, and preparing animals or animal products for market; g) renting or investing in and maintaining and cleaning farm buildings, machinery, equipment, and structures; h) storing and carrying out some processing of produce; i) promoting and marketing products, arranging the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock, produce and supplies and maintaining and evaluating records of farm activities and transactions; j) training and supervising workers in animal care procedures, maintenance duties, and health and safety precautions and hiring and discharging workers and contractors. Examples of the occupations classified here: Farmer (mixed farming), Skilled farm worker (mixed farming) Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Agricultural production manager – 1311, Plantation manager - 1311, Mixed farm laborer - 9213
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Market-oriented skilled agricultural workers. Minor group 621
Forestry and related workers
Forestry and related workers plan, organize and perform operations to cultivate, conserve and exploit natural and plantation forests. Tasks usually include: assessing sites for reforestation, selecting seedlings and planting trees using manual planting tools and establishing and caring for forest stands; young forest stands, trim, top and fell trees and saw them into logs; shaping rough wooden products from logs at felling site; stacking logs and loading them in chutes or floating them down rivers; keeping watch to detect forest fires, participating in fire fighting operations complete fire fighting reports and maintaining fire fighting equipment; controlling weeds and undergrowth in regenerating forest stands using manual tools and chemicals; operating and maintaining a skidder, bulldozer or other prime mover to pull a variety of scarification or site preparation equipment over areas to be regenerated; collecting seed cones, pruning trees, assisting in planting surveys and marking trees for subsequent operations; training and supervising other workers in forestry procedures, including forestry laborers and plant operators.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Market-oriented skilled forestry, fishery and hunting workers. Minor group 622
Fishery workers, hunters and trappers
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 markets. Tasks usually include: breeding, raising and cultivating fish, mussels, oysters and other forms of aquatic life as cash crops or for release into freshwater or saltwater; monitoring environments to ensure maintenance of optimum conditions for aquatic life; cleaning, freezing, icing or salting catch on- or offshore and preparing fish and other products for shipment; renting or investing in and maintaining buildings, tanks, machinery, fishing vessels and other equipment; preparing and repairing nets and other fishing gear and equipment; operating fishing vessels to, from and at fishing grounds; baiting, setting, operating and hauling in fishing gear; setting traps to catch mammals, birds or reptiles; delivering or marketing products; supervising and training other workers.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Market-oriented skilled forestry, fishery and hunting workers. Minor group 631
Subsistence crop farmers
Subsistence crop farmers grow and harvest field or tree and shrub crops, vegetables and fruit, in order to provide food, shelter and a minimum of cash income for themselves and their households. Their tasks include: a) preparing the soil, sowing, planting, tending and harvesting field crops; b) growing vegetables, fruit and other tree and shrub crops; c) fetching water and gathering firewood; d) storing for later use and carrying out some processing of produce; e) building and maintaining makeshift houses and other shelters for own use; f) making tools, clothes and utensils for use by the household; g) selling some products at local markets. Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Farm laborer - 9211, Firewood collector- 9624, Water collector- 9624
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Subsistence farmers, fishers, hunters and gatherers. Minor group 632
Subsistence livestock farmers
Subsistence livestock farmers breed, raise and tend livestock in order to provide food, shelter and a minimum of cash income for themselves and their households. Their tasks include: a) cultivating pastures, or managing grazing lands, and monitoring feed and water supplies needed to maintain condition of livestock; b) monitoring and examining animals to detect illness, injury, or disease, and to check physical condition; c) grooming and marking animals and shearing coats to collect hair or wool; d) herding or leading livestock to pastures, grazing land and water supplies; e) raising, tending, feeding and milking animals or draining blood from them; f) breeding animals and helping with animal births; g) slaughtering and skinning animals and preparing them and their products for consumption or sale; h) carrying out some processing of animal products; i) building and maintaining makeshift houses and other shelters for own use; j) making tools, clothes and utensils for use by the household; k) fetching water and gathering firewood; l) buying, bartering and selling animals and some products. Examples of the occupations classified here: Subsistence cattle farmer, Slaughterers Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Livestock farm laborer - 9212, Mixed crop and livestock farm laborers - 9213, Water and firewood collector – 9624
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Subsistence farmers, fishers, hunters and gatherers. Minor group 633
Subsistence mixed crop and livestock farmers
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 catch fish and gather various forms of aquatic life in order to provide food, shelter and a minimum of cash income for themselves and their households. Their tasks include: a) preparing the soil, sowing, planting, tending and harvesting field crops; b) growing vegetables, fruit and other tree and shrub crops; c) gathering wild fruits, medicinal and other plants; d) breeding, tending and feeding animals and poultry mainly to obtain meat, eggs, milk, hair, skin or other products; e) fetching water and gathering firewood; f) storing produce for later use and carrying out some processing of produce; g) building and maintaining makeshift houses and other shelters for own use; h) making tools, clothes and utensils for use by the household; i) selling some products at local markets; j) backyard farming and livestock raising.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Subsistence farmers, fishers, hunters and gatherers. Minor group 634
Subsistence fishers, hunters, trappers and gatherers
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 provide food, shelter and a minimum of cash income for themselves and their households. Their tasks include: a) gathering wild fruits, roots, medicinal and other plants; b) hunting or trapping animals mainly to obtain meat, milk, hair, skin or other products; c) fetching water and gathering firewood; d) catching fish and gathering other forms of aquatic life; e) storing or carrying out some processing of their produce; f) making tools, clothes and utensils for use by the household; g) selling some products at local markets. Examples of the occupations classified here: Hunter-gatherer, Subsistence collector Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Livestock farm laborer – 9212, Water and firewood collector – 9624
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Subsistence farmers, fishers, hunters and gatherers. Minor group 711
Building frame and related trades workers
Building frame 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 and other purposes, and perform miscellaneous construction and building maintenance tasks. Tasks performed by workers in this minor group include: constructing, maintaining and repairing buildings and other structures by using traditional and/or modern building techniques; constructing and repairing foundations, walls and structures of brick, stone and similar materials; breaking quarried stone into slabs or blocks; cutting, shaping and finishing stone for building, ornamental, monumental and other purposes; erecting reinforced concrete frameworks and structures as well as finishing and repairing cement surfaces; cutting, shaping, assembling and maintaining wooden structures and fittings; and performing miscellaneous construction and building maintenance tasks. Supervision of other workers may be included.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Building and related trades workers (excluding electricians). Minor group 712
Building finishers and related trades workers
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 electrical systems in buildings and other structures. Tasks performed usually include: covering roof frameworks with one or more kinds of material; installing parquet and other kinds of flooring or covering floors and walls with tiles or mosaic panels; applying plaster to walls and ceilings; applying insulating material to walls, floors and ceilings; cutting, fitting and setting glass in windows and similar openings; and installing plumbing and pipeline systems; installing electrical wiring and related equipment. Supervision of other workers may be included.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Building and related trades workers (excluding electricians). Minor group 713
Painters, building structure cleaners and related trades workers
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 articles. They cover interior walls and ceilings with wallpaper, clean chimneys and exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures. Tasks performed usually include: preparing surfaces and applying paint and similar materials to buildings and other structures; applying paint or varnish to vehicles or various manufactured articles, usually with a hand-spraying device; covering interior walls and ceilings with wallpaper, silk or other fabrics; cleaning chimneys; and cleaning exterior surfaces of buildings and other structures. Supervision of other workers may be included.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Building and related trades workers (excluding electricians). Minor group 721
Sheet and structural metal workers, molders and welders, and related workers
Sheet and structural metal workers, molders and welders, and related workers, make molds and cores for casting metal, weld and cut metal parts, make and repair articles of sheet metal, and install, erect, maintain and repair heavy metal structures, tackle, cable-cars and related equipment. Tasks performed usually include: making molds and cores for casting metal; casting, welding and shaping metal parts; making and repairing articles of sheet metal such as sheet steel, copper, tin, or brass; and installing, erecting, maintaining and repairing heavy metal structures, as well as tackle, cable cars and related equipment.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Metal, machinery and related trades workers. Minor group 722
Blacksmiths, toolmakers and related trades workers
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 articles, set machine tools for operators or set and operate various machine tools, and polish and sharpen surfaces. Tasks performed usually include: hammering and forging iron, steel and other metals to make and repair various kinds of tools, equipment and other articles; setting machine tools for operators or setting and operating various machine tools working to fine tolerances; and polishing and sharpening metal surfaces and tools.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Metal, machinery and related trades workers. Minor group 723
Machinery mechanics and repairers
Machinery mechanics and repairers fit, install, maintain and repair engines, vehicles, agricultural or industrial machinery and similar mechanical equipment. Tasks performed usually include: fitting, installing, maintaining and repairing engines, vehicles, agricultural or industrial machinery and similar mechanical equipment.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Metal, machinery and related trades workers. Minor group 731
Handicraft workers
Handicraft workers combine artistic and manual skills to design, make, repair, adjust, maintain and decorate precision instruments, musical instruments, jewellery and other precious-metals, pottery and porcelain ware. They apply traditional and/or recently developed techniques to carve, mold, assemble, weave and decorate various glass, ceramics, textile, straw, stone, wood and leather articles. Tasks performed usually include: making, calibrating, repairing, maintaining and installing musical and precision instruments; fabricating, adjusting, repairing, or appraising jewellery, ceremonial or religious items, gold, silver, other precious metals, or gems; cutting, filing, polishing and setting precious and semiprecious stones including gems and diamonds and engraving designs on jewellery and precious metal articles; preparing pottery, porcelain ware, sanitary ware, bricks, tiles and abrasive wheels by hand or by machine; blowing, molding, pressing, cutting, trimming, grinding and polishing glass, shaping molten glass according to patterns; decorating articles made of wood, metal, textiles, glass, ceramics and other materials, and planning, laying out and painting letters, figures, monograms and designs to make signs; applying traditional techniques like seasoning, impregnation to prepare wood, straw, rattan, reeds, stone, clay, shells, and other materials, and carving, molding, assembling, weaving, or painting and decorating various articles for personal or household use, or for decorative purposes; preparing materials to make wicker furniture, brushes and brooms and weaving various kinds of baskets; and applying traditional techniques and patterns to produce woven fabrics, knitted, embroidered and other garments and household articles.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Handicraft and printing workers. Minor group 732
Printing trades workers
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 equipment. Tasks performed usually include: operating graphic cameras and other photographic equipment to reproduce camera-ready copy onto films, plates and digital output devices; operating computer screen-based equipment for scanning, color separation and correction, retouching and other processes used to transfer copy to film and produce film for plate, cylinder and digital output productions; setting up, operating and monitoring machines used in typesetting, photographing copy, printing and cutting, folding, collating and binding printed material; performing routine finishing operations and machine maintenance; and preparing stencils and operating screen printing equipment.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Handicraft and printing workers. Minor group 741
Electrical equipment installers and repairers
Electrical equipment installers and repairers install, fit and maintain electrical wiring systems and related equipment, electrical machinery and other electrical apparatus and electrical transmission and supply lines and cables. Tasks performed usually include: installing, maintaining, fitting and adjusting electrical wiring systems, machinery and equipment; examining blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequences and methods of operation; inspecting and testing electrical systems, equipment, cables and machinery to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair; and installing maintaining and repairing electrical transmission lines; joining electrical cables.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Electrical and electronics trades workers. Minor group 742
Electronics and telecommunications installers and repairers
Electronics and telecommunications installers and repairers fit, maintain, adjust and repair electronic equipment such as commercial and office machines and electronic instruments and control systems and install, repair and maintain telecommunications equipment, data transmission equipment, cables, antennae and repair, fit and maintain computers. Tasks performed usually include: examining and testing machines, equipment, instruments and control systems to diagnose faults; adjusting, repairing, and replacing worn and defective parts and wiring, and maintaining machines, equipment and instruments; installing electronic instruments and control systems; fitting and adjusting electronic equipment; maintaining, troubleshooting, fitting, adjusting, testing and repairing computers, data transmission equipment and computer peripherals; installing, maintaining, repairing, and diagnosing malfunctions of microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communications systems; providing technical advice and information, and monitoring the performance of complex telecommunications networks and equipment; installing, joining and repairing cabling for computer, radio, telephone and television transmission; and installing, maintaining and repairing antennae used in communications.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Electrical and electronics trades workers. Minor group 751
Food processing and related trades workers
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, cakes and other flour products, process and preserve fruit, vegetables and related foods, taste and grade various food products and beverages, or prepare tobacco and make tobacco products. Tasks performed usually include: slaughtering animals; treating meat and fish and preparing them and related food items; making various kinds of bread, cakes and other flour products; processing and preserving fruit, vegetables and related foods; tasting and grading various food products and beverages; and preparing tobacco and making tobacco products. Supervision of workers may be included.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Food processing, woodworking, garment and other craft and related trades workers. Minor group 752
Wood treaters, cabinet-makers and related trades workers
Wood treaters, cabinet-makers and related trades workers preserve and treat wood; produce waferboards, particleboards, hardboards, insulation boards, plywood, veneers and similar wood products; and make, decorate and repair wooden furniture, vehicles and other wooden products. They use specialized hand tools and set-up, operate and tend wood processing and woodworking equipment, machines and machine tools. Tasks performed usually include: operating and tending treating and other equipment to dry lumber and other wood products, and to treat chemically and impregnate wood products with preservatives; operating woodworking machines to cut, shape and form parts and components; studying plans, verifying dimensions of articles to be made, fitting parts together to form complete units and checking the quality and fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications; setting and adjusting various kinds of machines for operation by others; setting-up, programming, operating and monitoring several types of woodworking machines to fabricate, repair or refinish wooden parts for furniture, fixtures and other wood products; and reading and interpreting specifications or following verbal instructions.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Food processing, woodworking, garment and other craft and related trades workers. Minor group 753
Garment and related trades workers
Garment and related trades workers fit, alter and repair tailored clothing; design, and make textile and fur garments, leather or fur products; repair, renovate and decorate garments, gloves and other products of textile; create patterns for garments; install, repair and replace upholstery of furniture, fixtures, orthopaedic appliances and furnishings of automobiles; trim, scrape, tan, buff and dye animal hides, pelts or skins; modify and repair footwear and leather articles. Tasks performed usually include: fitting, altering, repairing tailored clothing; designing and making made-to-measure clothing, from textile fabrics, light leather and other material, or make hats or wigs; make garment style changes; creating precision master patterns for production of garments, other textile, and leather or fur products; sewing together, joining, darning, repairing, renovating and decorating garments, gloves and other products of textile, fur, light leather and other materials and fabricating and assembling sails, awnings and tarpaulins; installing, repairing and replacing upholstery of furniture, fixtures, orthopaedic appliances; seats, panels, and other furnishings of automobiles, railway coaches, aircraft, ships and similar items; trimming, scraping, cleaning, tanning, buffing and dying animal hides, pelts or skins to produce leather stock and finished furs for making garments and other products; and making, modifying and repairing standard, custom or orthopaedic footwear and natural or synthetic leather articles.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Food processing, woodworking, garment and other craft and related trades workers. Minor group 754
Other craft and related workers
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, manufactured components and products; remove unwanted organisms to prevent damage to crops and buildings and other structures. This group includes other trade and craft occupations not classified elsewhere in major group 7, Craft and related trades workers. Tasks performed usually include: ensuring safety precautions; performing various underwater tasks, loading explosives into blast holes; mixing chemicals according to instructions; and operating and monitoring equipment for spraying pests and weeds.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Food processing, woodworking, garment and other craft and related trades workers. Minor group 811
Mining and mineral processing plant operators
Mining and mineral processing plant operators operate and monitor plant and machinery which extract rock and minerals from the earth, process minerals and stone, drill wells and bores, and manufacture and finish cement and stone products. Tasks performed usually include: setting up, operating and monitoring a variety of mining and mineral processing plant and machinery such as drilling rigs and auxiliary machines and equipment, continuous mining machinery, and cutting, crushing, grinding, pumping and mixing plant and machinery; operating washing, separating, extracting and combining equipment to remove waste and recover minerals; operating plant and machinery to make cement, concrete, artificial stone, and precast concrete and stone products; monitoring the performance of a variety of plant and machinery, detecting malfunctions and taking corrective action; performing plant and machinery maintenance, repairs and cleaning; and maintaining production records.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Stationary plant and machine operators. Minor group 812
Metal processing and finishing plant operators
Metal processing and finishing plant operators, operate and monitor single function process control machinery and equipment to control the conversion, processing and finishing of mineral ores and metals. Tasks performed usually include: setting up, preparing and adjusting metal and ore processing and finishing machinery; coordinating and monitoring the operation of a particular aspect of metal processing production and finishing; verifying equipment for malfunctions, monitoring gauges, carrying out routine operating tests and arranging for maintenance; checking, testing and analyzing sample products; recording data and writing production logs.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Stationary plant and machine operators. Minor group 813
Chemical and photographic products plant and machine operators
Chemical and photographic products plant and machine operators operate and monitor machines which process a variety of chemicals and other ingredients to produce pharmaceuticals, toiletries, explosives and photographic or other chemical products. Tasks performed usually include: operating and monitoring machines and equipment which blend, mix, package and otherwise process chemicals and chemical products to give them the desired properties for further industrial production, or to make finished products. Supervision of other workers may be included.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Stationary plant and machine operators. Minor group 814
Rubber, plastic and paper products machine operators
Rubber, plastic and paper products machine operators operate and monitor machines which knead and blend rubber and rubber compounds, and plastics or produce different paper products from paper, paperboard, cardboard and similar materials. Tasks performed usually include: operating and monitoring machines which knead and blend rubber and rubber compounds, and produce various components and products from natural and synthetic rubber and plastics; operating and monitoring machines which produce various paper products; examining outputs for defects and conformity to specifications and adjusting machine settings accordingly.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Stationary plant and machine operators. Minor group 815
Textile, fur and leather products machine operators
Textile, fur and leather products machine operators operate and monitor various types of machines which prepare, process and treat fibers, yarn, thread, leather, fur; produce, modify and repair footwear, garments and manufacture or dry clean textiles or fur and light leather articles. Tasks include operating and monitoring weaving and knitting machines which process yarn or thread into woven, non-woven and knitted products; operating and monitoring machines which prepare fibers, and spin, double, twist and wind yarn and thread from natural textile fibers; operating and monitoring sewing machines to make, repair, darn and renovate textile, fur, synthetic or leather garments or embroider ornamental designs on garments or other materials; operating and monitoring machines which bleach, shrink, dye, and otherwise treat fibers, yarn, cloth or dry clean garments, fur, rugs, carpets; operating and monitoring various machines which prepare leather or treat fur or wool-bearing pelts; operating and monitoring machines which produce, modify and repair standard, custom or orthopaedic footwear and leather articles, such as luggage, brief cases, handbags.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Stationary plant and machine operators. Minor group 816
Food and related products machine operators
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 foodstuffs, beverages and tobacco leaves. Task performed usually include: operating and monitoring machinery used to restrain, stun, slaughter animals and trim carcasses into standard meat and fish cuts; setting, operating and attending machinery and ovens to mix, bake and otherwise prepare bread and flour confectionery products; operating machinery to crush, mix, malt, cook and ferment grains and fruits to produce beer, wines, malt liquors, vinegar, yeast and related products; attending equipment to make jam, toffee, cheese, processed cheese, margarine, syrup, ice, pasta, ice-cream, sausages, chocolate, maize starch, edible fats and dextrin; operating equipment to cool, heat, dry, roast, blanch, pasteurize, smoke, sterilize, freeze, evaporate and concentrate foodstuffs and liquids used in food processing; mixing, pulping, grinding, blending and separating foodstuffs and liquids with churning, pressing, sieving, grinding and filtering equipment; processing tobacco leaves by machine to make cigarettes, cigars, pipe and other tobacco products.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Stationary plant and machine operators. Minor group 817
Wood processing and papermaking plant operators
Wood processing and papermaking plant operators monitor, operate, and control automated lumber mill equipment sawing wood, cutting veneer and making plywood, and otherwise preparing wood for further use. Pulp mill machine operators operate and monitor various types of processing machinery and equipment to produce pulp. Their tasks include: a) examining logs and rough lumber to determine size, condition, quality and other characteristics to decide best lumber cuts to carry out, or operating automated equipment to convey logs through laser scanners which determine the most productive and profitable cutting patterns; b) sorting, stacking and placing logs and wood billets onto conveyors and lathes from trucks for processing into chips, veneers and pulp; c) operating and monitoring screening equipment, bleaching equipment, digesters, mixing tanks, washers, and other pulp processing machinery and equipment to carry out one or more cellulose processing steps; d) observing equipment and machinery panel indicators, gauges, level indicators and other equipment instruments to detect machinery and equipment malfunctions and ensure process steps are carried out according to specifications; e) operating and monitoring plywood core-laying machines and hot-plate plywood presses and machines which cut veneer; and f) transporting processed wood products, such as plywood, chipboard sheets and panels to work areas.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Stationary plant and machine operators. Minor group 818
Other stationary plant and machine operators
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 instance, operators of machines which make silicon chips and splice cables and ropes. Task performed usually include: monitoring kilns, furnaces and other machinery and equipment used in the manufacture of glass, ceramics, porcelain, tiles or bricks; operating machines to anneal, harden or decorate glass and ceramics; maintaining and operating stationary steam engines, boilers, turbines and auxiliary equipment; operating and monitoring machines which weigh, pack and label products, or fill containers with products.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Stationary plant and machine operators. Minor group 821
Assemblers
Assemblers assemble prefabricated parts or components to form subassemblies, products and equipment, according to strictly laid down procedures. The products worked on may be moved from one worker to the next along assembly lines. Tasks performed usually include: assembling components into various types of products and equipment, according to strictly laid down procedures; reviewing work orders, specifications, diagrams and drawings to determine materials needed and assembly instructions; recording production and operational data on specified forms; inspecting and testing completed components and assemblies, wiring installations and circuits; rejecting faulty assemblies and components.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Assemblers. Minor group 831
Locomotive engine drivers and related workers
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, control the movement of railway traffic by operating signals, switch rolling stock and make up trains in railway yards, make up trains for hauling in mines and control their movement. Tasks performed usually include driving or assisting in driving railway engines, operating railway signals, switching rolling stock and making up trains in railway yards, making up trains in mines and controlling their movement.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Drivers and mobile plant operators. Minor group 832
Car, van and motorcycle drivers
Car, van and motorcycle drivers drive and tend motor cycles, motorized tricycles, cars or vans to transport passengers, materials or goods. Tasks performed usually include: driving and tending motor cycles, motorized tricycles, cars or vans in order to transport materials, goods or passengers.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Drivers and mobile plant operators. Minor group 833
Heavy truck and bus drivers
Heavy truck and bus drivers drive and tend heavy trucks, lorries, buses or street tramcars to transport goods, liquids, heavy materials, mail or passengers. Tasks performed usually include: driving and tending heavy trucks, lorries, buses or street tramcars in order to transport goods, liquids, heavy materials, mail or passengers.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Drivers and mobile plant operators. Minor group 834
Mobile plant operators
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 similar materials; and lifting or moving heavy objects. Tasks performed usually include: preparing and positioning plant for operation; adjusting speed, height and depth of implements; driving and operating mobile plant; operating attachments to lift, swing and release trees, logs, earth and other heavy objects or materials; operating and monitoring lifting trucks and stationary or mobile cranes in construction, transportation and storage operations; servicing machinery and performing minor repairs.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Drivers and mobile plant operators. Minor group 835
Ships' deck crews and related workers
Ship’s deck crews and related workers carry out deck duties on board ship and similar duties on board other water-borne craft. Tasks performed usually include: standing look-out watches at sea and when entering or leaving harbor or other narrow waters; steering ship according to instructions; handling ropes and wires, and operating mooring equipment; maintaining and, in some cases, operating ship’s equipment, cargo gear, rigging, life-saving and fire fighting appliances; performing deck and hull cleaning, scraping, painting and other maintenance duties as required; breaking out, rigging and stowing cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging and running gear.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Drivers and mobile plant operators. Minor group 911
Domestic, hotel and office cleaners and helpers
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 tidy the interiors and fixtures of hotels, offices and other establishments, as well as of aircraft, trains, buses and similar vehicles. Tasks performed usually include: sweeping or vacuum cleaning, washing and polishing floors, furniture and other objects in hotels, offices and other establishments; making beds, supplying towels, soap and related items; helping with preparation of meals and washing dishes; cleaning, disinfecting and deodorising kitchens, bathrooms and toilets.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Cleaners and helpers. Minor group 912
Vehicle, window, laundry and other hand cleaning workers
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. Tasks usually include: cleaning, washing and polishing cars; washing windows or other glass surfaces with water or various solutions, drying and polishing them; laundering and pressing linen, clothing, fabrics and similar articles by hand in a laundry or other establishments; cleaning by hand and with chemical solutions clothing, fabrics leather goods and similar articles in dry-cleaning or other establishments.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Cleaners and helpers. Minor group 921
Agricultural, forestry and fishery laborers
Agricultural, forestry and fishery laborers perform simple and routine tasks in the production of crops and livestock, cultivation and maintenance of gardens and parks, exploitation and conservation of forests, and conduct of aquaculture and fisheries operations. Tasks performed usually include: digging, raking and shovelling using hand tools; loading unloading and stacking supplies, produce and other materials; watering, thinning, weeding and tending crops by hand or using hand tools; planting, harvesting picking and collecting produce by hand; feeding, watering, and cleaning animals and keeping their quarters clean; monitoring livestock, reporting on their condition; preparing and operationg nets, lines and other fishing tackle and deck equipment; grading, sorting, bunching and packing produce into containers; performing minor repairs on fixtures, buildings equipment, vessels and fences.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Agricultural, forestry and fishery labourers. Minor group 931
Mining and construction laborers
Mining and construction laborers perform simple and routine manual tasks in mining, quarrying, civil engineering and building operations. Tasks usually include: digging and filling holes and trenches using hand held tools; shovelling and spreading excavated materials, sand, soil, and gravel; sorting, loading, unloading, stacking and storing tools, materials and equipment and transporting them around work sites; cleaning machinery, equipment, tools and work sites and removing obstructions.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Labourers in mining, construction, manufacturing and transport. Minor group 932
Manufacturing laborers
Manufacturing laborers perform a variety of manual tasks in manufacturing, assist the work of machine operators and assemblers, and undertake product-sorting and hand-assembling of components. Tasks performed usually include: packing material and various products by hand; filling bottles, boxes, bags and other containers with products by hand; labelling products and containers by hand; conveying goods, material, equipment to work area; cleaning machinery, equipment and tools; carrying out manual sorting of products or components; carrying out simple hand-assembling of components.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Labourers in mining, construction, manufacturing and transport. Minor group 933
Transport and storage laborers
Transport and storage laborers propel cycles and similar vehicles and drive animal-drawn vehicles to transport passengers or goods, drive animal-drawn machinery, handle freight and baggage and stock shelves. Tasks performed usually include: propelling cycles and similar vehicles to transport passengers or goods, driving animal-drawn vehicles to transport passengers or goods, driving animal-drawn machinery, carrying out freight handling by hand, and stocking shelves and display areas in stores.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Labourers in mining, construction, manufacturing and transport. Minor group 941
Food preparation assistants
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. Tasks performed by workers usually include: preparing simple or pre-prepared foods and beverages such as sandwiches, pizzas, fish and chips, salads, and coffee; washing, cutting, measuring and mixing foods for cooking; operating cooking equipment such as grills, microwaves and deep-fat fryers; cleaning kitchens, food preparation areas and service areas; cleaning cooking and general utensils used in kitchens and restaurants.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Food preparation assistants. Minor group 951
Street and related service workers
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, and providing other on-the-spot street services. Their tasks include: a) obtaining the materials necessary to perform services; b) approaching people on the street to offer services; c) cleaning and polishing shoes; d) cleaning and polishing car windows; e) running errands; f) assisting drivers to find a parking place and ensuring car is not damaged during driver’s absence; g) handing out leaflets and free newspapers; h) receiving immediate payment. Examples of the occupations classified here are: Car washer, Car window washer, Car guard, Errand boy, Free newspaper distributor, Leaflet distributor, Shoe polisher/cleaner Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Leaflet and newspaper deliverer - 9621, Forecourt attendant - 5245
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Street and related sales and service workers. Minor group 952
Street vendors (excluding food)
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. Their tasks include: a) buying or receiving items for sale, or making simple items; b) loading and unloading basket, tray, push-cart, bicycle, hand truck or other vehicle, to transport goods to the streets or public places such as stations or cinemas; c) displaying goods or calling out to attract customer’s attention; d) approaching potential customers on street and offering goods for sale; e) receiving immediate payment. Examples of the occupations classified here are: Candy vendor (street), Cigarette ambulant vendor, Hawker, Newspaper ambulant vendor, Peddler, Street/ambulant non-food vendor Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Market salesperson - 5211, Street stall salesperson - 5211, Street food vendor - 5212, Free newspaper distributor - 9510
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Street and related sales and service workers. Minor group 961
Refuse workers
Refuse workers collect, process and recycle garbage from buildings, yards, streets and other public places, or keep streets and other public places clean. Tasks usually include: collecting, loading and unloading garbage; sweeping streets, parks and other public places; sorting and recycling garbage such as paper, glass, plastic or aluminium.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Refuse workers and other elementary workers. Minor group 962
Other elementary workers
Other elementary workers deliver and carry messages and packages, collect money and stock vending machines, read meters, collect water and firewood, collect and issue tickets for parking or events. Tasks performed usually include: chopping wood, collecting water and firewood; delivering messages, packages and other items within or between establishments, or elsewhere; performing duties as a post-runner; issuing and collecting tickets and passes; calculating parking charges; filling storage areas of vending machines and collecting money from containers; reading electricity, gas or water meters and recording consumption.
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Refuse workers and other elementary workers.Source note
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