soc code summary table uk job seekers

Tier 2 Occupational codes of practice version 06/2012: valid from 14/06/2012

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Occupation codes of practice for Tier 2 Sponsors This document summarises the occupations in the codes of practice for Tier 2 of the points-based system. The information on related job titles is taken from Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2000 and may not be fully up-to-date. Lists of skilled occupations The codes of practice are split into sectors to help you find the information for your sector or occupation. If you already know the SOC code for the occupation you are looking for, or if you want to see which codes are available at which skill level, you may find these summary tables useful. If you are unsure what SOC code applies to your occupation, you may wish to check the coding index of job titles on the Office for National Statistics website. This index lists thousands of job titles alphabetically and shows which is the relevant SOC code for each job. The tables are in SOC code order and include the following information:

related job titles for each occupation

links to the relevant sector section that contains the code of practice

whether each occupation is skilled to National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 3, level 4 or level 6.

Please refer to the individual sections of the codes of practice for more information on each occupation, including which jobs are skilled (for borderline occupations), appropriate salary rates, and how to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. Click on the following links to jump to the relevant section:

Occupations skilled to NQF level 6



Occupations below NQF level 3

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Occupations skilled to NQF level 6 Any Tier 2 applicants can be sponsored for jobs in these occupations. Some of these occupations are also skilled to PhD-level, where indicated. Jobs in these occupations are given additional points when allocating places in the Tier 2 limit, and have different criteria for satisfying the Resident Labour Market Test. Please refer to the Tier 2 and 5 Sponsor Guidance for more details.

SOC Code

SOC code description Related job titles Sector Skill level

1 MANAGERS AND SENIOR OFFICIALS

11 CORPORATE MANAGERS

111 Corporate managers and senior officials

1111 Senior officials in national government

Assistant secretary/Grade 5 (government), Diplomat, Member of European Parliament, Member of Parliament, Permanent secretary (government)

Section O – public administration and defence, compulsory social security

NQF 6

1112 Directors and chief executives of major organisations

Chief executive (major organisation), Company director (major organisation), Director (major organisation), General manager (major organisation), Managing director (major organisation)

Section N – administrative and support service activities

NQF 6

1113 Senior officials in local government

Chief executive (local government), Town clerk


NQF 6

1114 Senior officials of special interest organisations

General Secretary (trade union), Manager (charitable organisation), National organiser (charitable organisation), Ombudsman


NQF 6

112 Production managers

1121 Production, works and maintenance managers

Engineering manager, Factory manager, Production manager, Service manager, Shift manager, Works manager

Section C – manufacturing

NQF 6

1122 Managers in construction Clerk of works, Construction manager, Contracts manager (building and contracting), Site manager

Section F – construction

NQF 6

1123 Managers in mining and energy

Operations manager (mining, water and energy), Overman/woman, Quarry manager

Section B – mining and quarrying

NQF 6

113 Functional managers

1131 Financial managers and chartered secretaries

Company registrar, Company treasurer, Credit manager, Finance manager, Financial director, Merchant banker

Section K – financial and insurance activities

NQF 6

1132 Marketing and sales managers Business development manager, Commercial manager, Export manager, Marketing manager, Product manager, Sales and


NQF 6

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marketing director, Sales manager

1133 Purchasing managers Purchasing director, Purchasing manager, Supplies manager

Section S – other service activities

NQF 6

1134 Advertising and public relations managers

Advertising manager, Media director, Public relations manager, Publicity manager


NQF 6

1135 Personnel, training and industrial relations managers

Human resources manager, Industrial relations manager, Personnel manager, Training manager, Works study manager


NQF 6

1136 Information and communication technology managers

Computer manager, Computer operations manager, Data processing manager, IT manager, Systems manager, Telecom manager

Section J – information and communication

NQF 6

1137 Research and development managers

Director of research, Laboratory manager, Research manager

Section M – professional, scientific and technical activities

NQF 6 (PhD-level)

114 Quality and customer care managers

1141 Quality assurance managers Quality assurance manager, Quality control manager, Quality manager


NQF 6

115 Financial institution and office managers

1151 Financial institution managers Bank manager, Branch manager (bank, building society), Building society manager, Post Office manager, Sub-postmaster


NQF 6

116 Managers in distribution, storage and retailing

1161 Transport and distribution managers

Harbour master, Station master, Traffic manager, Transport manager

Section H – transportation and storage

NQF 6

117 Protective service officers

1171 Officers in armed forces Captain, Commissioned officer, Flight-Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Lieutenant-Commander, Major, Squadron Leader

This occupation is not appropriate to Tier 2 applications as candidates must not be subject to immigration control.

1172 Police officers (inspectors and above)

Assistant chief constable, Chief constable, Chief inspector (police service), Chief superintendent (police service), Deputy chief constable


NQF 6

1173 Senior officers in fire, ambulance, prison and related services

Chief immigration officer, Chief preventive officer, Fire officer, Governor (prison service), Principal officer (prison service), Station officer (ambulance service)


NQF 6

118 Health and social services managers

1181 Hospital and health service managers

Clinical manager, Health service manager, Manager (hospital service)

Section Q – human health and social work activities

NQF 6

1182 Pharmacy managers Pharmacist’s manager, Shop manager (retail trade, pharmacists)


NQF 6

1184 Social services managers Social services manager, Team manager (social services)

Section Q – human health and social work

NQF 6

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activities

12 MANAGERS AND PROPRIETORS IN AGRICULTURE AND SERVICES

121 Managers in farming, horticulture, forestry and fishing

1212 Natural environment and conservation managers

Conservation manager, Countryside manager, Environmental manager, National park manager

Section A – agriculture, forestry and fishing

NQF 6

2 PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS

21 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS

211 Science professionals

2111 Chemists Analytical chemist, Chemist, Development chemist, Industrial chemist, Physical chemist, Research chemist


NQF 6 (PhD-level)

2112 Biological scientists and biochemists

Biochemist, Biologist, Botanist, Medical laboratory scientific officer, Microbiologist, Pathologist, Zoologist


NQF 6 (PhD-level)

2113 Physicists, geologists and meteorologists

Geologist, Geophysicist, Mathematician, Meteorologist, Physicist, Seismologist


NQF 6 (PhD-level)

212 Engineering professionals

2121 Civil engineers City engineer, Civil engineer, Mining engineer, Municipal engineer, Petroleum engineer, Structural engineer


NQF 6

2122 Mechanical engineers Aeronautical engineer (professional), Automobile engineer (professional), Hydraulic engineer (professional), Marine engineer (professional), Mechanical engineer (professional), Welding engineer (professional)


NQF 6

2123 Electrical engineers Electrical engineer (professional), Generating engineer (electricity supplier), Power engineer, Power transmission engineer


NQF 6

2124 Electronics engineers Broadcasting engineer (professional), Electronics engineer (professional), Microwave engineer, Radar engineer (research), Radio engineer (professional)


NQF 6

2125 Chemical engineers Chemical engineer, Plastics engineer (professional)


NQF 6

2126 Design and development engineers

Design consultant, Design engineer, Development engineer


NQF 6

2127 Production and process engineers

Process engineer, Production consultant, Production engineer


NQF 6

2128 Planning and quality control engineers

Industrial engineer, Planning engineer, Production planner, Quality control engineer, Quality engineer


NQF 6

2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified

Agricultural engineer, Ceramics engineer, Food technologist, Fuel engineer, Materials scientist,


NQF 6

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Metallurgist, Patent agent, Project engineer, Traffic engineer

213 Information and communication technology professionals

2131 IT strategy and planning professionals

Computer consultant, Software consultant


NQF 6

2132 Software professionals Analyst programmer, Computer programmer, Software engineer, Systems analyst, Systems designer


NQF 6

22 HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

221 Health professionals

2211 Medical practitioners Anaesthetist, Consultant (hospital service), Doctor, General practitioner, Medical practitioner, Physician, Psychiatrist, Psycho-analyst, Registrar (hospital service), Surgeon


NQF 6

2212 Psychologists Clinical psychologist, Psychologist, Psychometrist


NQF 6

2213 Pharmacists/pharmacologists Chemist (pharmaceutical/retail), Druggist, Pharmaceutical chemist, Pharmacist, Pharmacologist


NQF 6

2214 Ophthalmic opticians Ophthalmic optician, Optometrist Section Q – human health and social work activities

NQF 6

2215 Dental practitioners Dental surgeon, Dentist, Orthodontist, Periodontist


NQF 6

2216 Veterinarians Veterinarian, Veterinary officer, Veterinary surgeon


NQF 6

23 TEACHING AND RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS

231 Teaching professionals

2311 Higher education teaching professionals

Lecturer (higher education, university), Polytechnic lecturer, Professor (university), Reader, University lecturer

Section P – education NQF 6 (PhD-level)

2312 Further education teaching professionals

College lecturer, Lecturer, Lecturer (further education), Teacher (further education)

Section P – education NQF 6

2313 Education officers, school inspectors

Curriculum development officer, Director of education, Education inspector, Education officer, HM Inspector of Schools


2314 Secondary education teaching professionals

Head teacher (secondary school), Secondary school teacher, Teacher (secondary school)


2315 Primary and nursery education teaching professionals

Head teacher (primary/middle school), Infant teacher, Junior school teacher, Nursery school teacher, Primary school teacher


2316 Special needs education teaching professionals

Head teacher (special school), Special needs teacher, Teacher (special school)


2317 Registrars and senior administrators of educational establishments

Bursar, Registrar (educational services), University administrator


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elsewhere classified Nursery manager (day nursery), Owner (children’s nursery), Principal (dancing school/evening institute), Private tutor, Teacher of English as a foreign language (TEFL)

232 Research professionals

2321 Scientific researchers Research associate (medical), Research scientist, Scientific officer, Scientist


NQF 6 (PhD-level)

2322 Social science researchers Anthropologist, Archaeologist, Geographer, Historian, Philologist, Sociologist


NQF 6 (PhD-level)

2329 Researchers not elsewhere classified

Research assistant (university), Research associate (university), Researcher (broadcasting), University research fellow


NQF 6 (PhD-level)

24 BUSINESS AND PUBLIC SERVICE PROFESSIONALS

241 Legal professionals

2411 Solicitors and lawyers, judges and coroners

Articled clerk, Barrister, Coroner, Judge, Solicitor


NQF 6

2419 Legal professionals not elsewhere classified

Clerk of the court, Clerk to the justices, Legal advisor, Legal officer


NQF 6

242 Business and statistical professionals

2421 Chartered and certified accountants

Accountant (qualified), Auditor (qualified), Certified accountant, Chartered accountant, Company accountant


NQF 6

2422 Management accountants Cost accountant (qualified), Cost and management accountant (qualified), Management accountant (qualified), Works accountant (qualified)


NQF 6

2423 Management consultants, actuaries, economists and statisticians

Actuary, Business analyst, Economist, Management consultant, Management services officer, Statistician


NQF 6

243 Architects, town planners, surveyors

2431 Architects Architect, Architectural consultant, Chartered architect, Landscape architect


NQF 6

2432 Town planners Planning officer (local government), Town planner, Town planning consultant

Section L – real estate activities

NQF 6

2433 Quantity surveyors Quantity surveyor, Quantity surveyor’s assistant, Survey technician (quantity surveying)


NQF 6

2434 Chartered surveyors (not quantity surveyors)

Building surveyor, Chartered surveyor, Land surveyor, Mining surveyor, Surveyor, Surveyor and estimator


NQF 6

244 Public service professionals

2441 Public service administrative professionals

Area officer (local government), Civil servant (grade 6,7), Divisional officer (local government), Principal/Grade 7


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(government), Registrar of births deaths and marriages, Superintendent registrar

2442 Social workers Child care officer, Child protection officer, Social worker, Team leader (social work)


NQF 6

2443 Probation officers Community service officer, Probation officer


NQF 6

2444 Clergy Clergyman/woman, Clerk in holy orders, Deacon, Minister (religion), Priest, Vicar

This occupation is not appropriate to Tier 2 (general) applications. If you wish to sponsor someone in this occupation, please see the code of practice for religious workers for further information.

245 Librarians and related professionals

2451 Librarians Assistant librarian, Branch librarian, Chartered librarian, Librarian


NQF 6

2452 Archivists and curators Archivist, Conservator, Curator Section M – professional, scientific and technical activities

NQF 6

3 ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS

32 HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS

321 Health associate professionals

3211 Nurses Health visitor, Nurse, Staff nurse, State enrolled nurse, State registered nurse, Ward sister


NQF 6

3212 Midwives Midwife, Midwifery sister Section Q – human health and social work activities

NQF 6

3214 Medical radiographers Diagnostic radiographer (medical services), Medical radiographer, X-ray operator


NQF 6

3215 Chiropodists Chiropodist, Chiropodist-podiatrist Section Q – human health and social work activities

NQF 6

322 Therapists

3221 Physiotherapists Chartered physiotherapist, Physiotherapist, Superintendent physiotherapist


NQF 6

3222 Occupational therapists Occupational therapist Section Q – human health and social work activities

NQF 6

3223 Speech and language therapists

Speech and language therapist, Speech therapist


NQF 6

3229 Therapists not elsewhere classified

Acupuncturist, Dietician, Masseur, Orthoptist, Osteopath, Psychotherapist


NQF 6

34 CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORTS OCCUPATIONS

341 Artistic and literary occupations

3415 Musicians Cellist, Composer (music), Musician, Organist, Pianist, Violinist

Section R – arts, entertainment and recreation

NQF 6

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directors officer, Entertainment agent, Producer (entertainment), Stage manager (entertainment), Studio manager

entertainment and recreation

343 Media associate professionals

3431 Journalists, newspaper and periodical editors

Journalist, News editor (newspaper), Reporter (newspaper), Sports writer, Sub-editor


NQF 6

3432 Broadcasting associate professionals

Broadcaster, News reporter (broadcasting), Production assistant (broadcasting), Radio journalist, Television producer, Video editor


NQF 6

3433 Public relations officers Information officer, Press officer, Public relations consultant, Publicity assistant


NQF 6

35 BUSINESS AND PUBLIC SERVICE ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS

351 Transport associate professionals

3512 Aircraft pilots and flight engineers

Airline captain, Airline pilot, Commercial pilot, Flight engineer, Flying instructor, Pilot


NQF 6

353 Business and finance associate professionals

3532 Brokers Commodity trader, Financial broker, Foreign exchange dealer (banking), Insurance broker, Shipbroker, Stockbroker


NQF 6

3534 Finance and investment analysts/advisers

Financial adviser, Financial consultant, Mortgage consultant, Pension adviser


NQF 6

3535 Taxation experts Inspector of taxes, Tax consultant, Tax senior, Taxation adviser


NQF 6

356 Public service and other associate professionals

3565 Inspectors of factories, utilities and trading standards

Gas inspector, Inspector of factories (government), Inspector of weights and measures, Installation inspector (electricity, gas), Plumbing inspector, Trading standards officer


NQF 6

3568 Environmental health officers Authorised meat inspector, Environmental health inspector, Environmental health officer, Public health officer

Section I – accommodation and food service activities

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Occupations skilled to NQF level 4 All occupations which are skilled to NQF level 6 in the above table are also skilled to NQF level 4. In addition, the following table lists those occupations which are skilled to NQF level 4 but not to NQF level 6. Tier 2 applicants can only be sponsored for jobs in these occupations if:

the job appears on the Shortage Occupation List, or

the job is in one of the creative sector occupations marked “NQF 4 (Creative)”, or

the applicant is currently in the UK under Tier 2, and has been in Tier 2 since before the changes made on 14 June 2012 came into force, or

the applicant is currently in the UK under an old immigration category that was replaced by Tier 2, such as work permit holders.

SOC Code




114 Quality and customer care managers

1142 Customer care managers Customer relations manager, Customer service manager, Help desk manager


NQF 4

115 Financial institution and office managers

1152 Office managers Accounts manager, Administration manager, Office manager


NQF 4

117 Protective service officers

1174 Security managers Operations manager (security services), Owner (detective agency), Owner (security services), Security manager


NQF 4

118 Health and social services managers

1183 Healthcare practice managers Medical practice manager (health services)


NQF 4

1185 Residential and day care managers

Care manager, Manager (nursing home), Owner (retirement home), Residential manager


NQF 4



1219 Managers in animal husbandry, forestry and fishing not elsewhere classified

Cattery owner, Fish farm manager, Kennels owner, Nursery manager (horticulture), Racehorse trainer


NQF 4

122 Managers and proprietors in hospitality and leisure services

1222 Conference and exhibition managers

Conference manager, Exhibition manager


NQF 4

123 Managers and proprietors in other service industries

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1231 Property, housing and land managers

Housing manager, Property manager, Shopping centre manager


NQF 4

1235 Recycling and refuse disposal managers

General dealer, Manager (refuse disposal), Recycling manager, Scrap metal merchant

Section E – water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities

NQF 4

1239 Managers and proprietors in other services not elsewhere classified

Betting shop manager, Citizens Advice Bureau manager, Crematorium manager, Domestic services manager, Hire shop manager, Library manager, Plant hire manager, Production manager (broadcasting), Publisher’s manager, Video shop owner


NQF 4


31 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS

312 Draughtspersons and building inspectors

3121 Architectural technologists and town planning technicians

Architectural assistant, Architectural technician, Architectural technologist, Planning assistant (local government), Planning enforcement officer


NQF 4

3123 Building inspectors Building control officer, Building inspector, Inspector (NHBRC)


NQF 4

313 IT service delivery occupations

3131 IT operations technicians Computer operator, Database manager, IT technician, Network technician, Systems administrator, Web master


NQF 4



3213 Paramedics Ambulance paramedic, Paramedic


NQF 4

3218 Medical and dental technicians Audiologist, Cardiographer, Dental hygienist, Dental technician, Medical technical officer


NQF 4

33 PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS

331 Protective service occupations

3319 Protective service associate professionals not elsewhere classified

Coastguard, Coastguard officer, Customs and Excise officer, Emergency planning officer, Scenes of crime officer (civilian)


NQF 4


341 Artistic and literary occupations

3411 Artists Animator (cartoon films), Artist, Illustrator, Picture restorer, Sculptor


NQF 4 (Creative)

3412 Authors, writers Author, Author (technical), Editor, Freelance writer, Interpreter, Script writer, Translator


NQF 4 (Creative)

3413 Actors, entertainers Actor, Disc jockey, Entertainer, Singer (entertainment)

Section R – arts, entertainment and

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recreation

3414 Dancers and choreographers Ballet dancer, Ballet teacher, Choreographer, Dance instructor, Dancer


NQF 4 (Creative)

342 Design associate professionals

3422 Product, clothing and related designers

Clothing designer, Commercial designer, Fashion designer, Furniture designer, Industrial designer, Interior designer, Textile designer


NQF 4 (Creative)



3513 Ship and hovercraft officers Chief engineer (hovercraft), Master mariner, Navigator (shipping), Ship’s captain (merchant navy), Ship’s officer (merchant navy)


NQF 4


3531 Estimators, valuers and assessors

Building estimator, Estimator, Insurance assessor, Planner-estimator, Surveyor and valuer, Valuation surveyor, Valuer


NQF 4

3537 Financial and accounting technicians

Accounting technician, Financial controller


NQF 4

3539 Business and related associate professionals not elsewhere classified

Conference co-ordinator, Exhibition officer, Management information officer, Work study engineer, Work study officer


NQF 4

354 Sales and related associate professionals

3541 Buyers and purchasing officers Assistant buyer, Buyer, Media buyer, Procurement officer


NQF 4

3543 Marketing associate professionals

Account representative (advertising), Commercial officer, Market researcher, Marketing consultant


NQF 4

355 Conservation associate professionals

3551 Conservation and environmental protection officers

Conservation officer, Conservationist, Environmental protection officer, National park officer


NQF 4


3561 Public service associate professionals

Higher executive officer (government), Principal officer (local government), Senior executive officer (government)


NQF 4

3564 Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists

Careers adviser, Careers officer, Placement co-ordinator, Placement officer


3566 Statutory examiners Driving examiner (Dept of Transport), Fishery officer, Flight examiner, National Insurance inspector, Pollution control officer, RSPCA inspector, Water bailiff


NQF 4

3567 Occupational hygienists and safety officers (health and safety)

Health and Safety officer, Occupational hygienist, Safety adviser, Safety officer


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Occupations skilled to NQF level 3 All occupations which are skilled to NQF level 6 and NQF level 4 in the above tables are also skilled to NQF level 3. In addition, the following table lists those occupations which are skilled to NQF level 3 but not to NQF level 4 or level 6. Tier 2 applicants can only be sponsored for jobs in these occupations if:

the job appears on the Shortage Occupation List, or

the applicant is currently in the UK under Tier 2, and has been in Tier 2 since before the changes made on 6 April 2011 came into force, or

the applicant is currently in the UK under an old immigration category that was replaced by Tier 2, such as work permit holders.

Some of these occupations are described as borderline NQF 3. This means that only some jobs in the occupation are skilled to NQF level 3, and some jobs are below this level. You should refer to the code of practice for more information on which jobs in the SOC code are at NQF level 3. No migrants can be sponsored for jobs below NQF level 3 in these occupations (other than those sponsored under the specific arrangements for work permit holders who are senior care workers or established entertainers).

SOC Cod

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116 Managers in distribution, storage and retailing

1162 Storage and warehouse managers

Parts manager, Stock control manager, Stores manager, Warehouse manager


NQF 3

1163 Retail and wholesale managers

Baker’s manager, Garden centre manager, Retail manager, Shop manager (retail trade), Showroom manager, Wholesale manager


NQF 3



1211 Farm managers Farm manager, Manager (agriculture), Manager (horticulture)


NQF 3

122 Managers and proprietors in hospitality and leisure services

1221 Hotel and accommodation managers

Caravan park owner, Guest house proprietor, Hotel manager, Hotelier


NQF 3

1223 Restaurant and catering managers

Canteen manager, Catering manager, Fish and chip shopkeeper, Restaurant manager, Restaurateur


Borderline NQF 3

1224 Publicans and managers of licensed premises

Club steward, Licensee, Public house manager, Publican


Borderline NQF 3

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1225 Leisure and sports managers Leisure centre manager, Manager (snooker, billiards hall), Riding school owner, Sports centre manager


NQF 3

1226 Travel agency managers Manager (travel agents), Travel manager


NQF 3

123 Managers and proprietors in other service industries

1232 Garage managers and proprietors

Body shop manager (vehicle trades), Garage manager, Garage owner, Service manager (garage)

Section G – wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

NQF 3

1233 Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors

Hairdresser’s manager, Manager (hairdressing), Owner (beauty salon)


NQF 3

1234 Shopkeepers and wholesale/retail dealers

General store keeper, Newsagent Off-licensee, Owner (butchers)


NQF 3


31 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS

311 Science and engineering technicians

3111 Laboratory technicians Cytology screener, Health physics monitor, Laboratory technician, Scientific assistant


NQF 3

3112 Electrical/electronics technicians

Electrical technician, Electronics technician, Signals officer (MOD)


NQF 3

3113 Engineering technicians Commissioning engineer, Contracts engineer, Engineering technician, Engineer’s assistant, Technician engineer


NQF 3

3114 Building and civil engineering technicians

Building technician, Civil engineering technician, Structural engineering technician


NQF 3

3115 Quality assurance technicians NDT technician, QA co-ordinator, Quality assurance technician


NQF 3

3119 Science and engineering technicians not elsewhere classified

Materials technician, Technical assistant, Technical officer, Technician


NQF 3

312 Draughtspersons and building inspectors

3122 Draughtspersons Cartographer, Designer-detailer, Designer-draughtsman, Draughtsman/woman, Draughtsman-engineer, Engineering draughtsman


NQF 3

313 IT service delivery occupations

3132 IT user support technicians Help desk operator, Helpline operator (computing), IT helpline support officer, Support technician (computing), Systems support officer


Borderline NQF 3



3216 Dispensing opticians Dispensing optician Section Q – human health and social work activities

NQF 3

3217 Pharmaceutical dispensers Dispenser, Dispensing assistant, Pharmacy technician

Section Q – human health and social work

Borderline NQF 3






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activities

323 Social welfare associate Professionals

3231 Youth and community workers Community worker, Day centre officer, Youth leader, Youth worker


NQF 3

3232 Housing and welfare officers Advice worker, Care officer, Counsellor (welfare services), Education welfare officer, Housing officer, Welfare officer


NQF 3

33 PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS

331 Protective service occupations

3311 NCOs and other ranks Airman/woman, Corporal, Petty officer, Private, Sapper, Sergeant, Sergeant-Major


3312 Police officers (sergeant and below)

Detective sergeant, Police constable, Police officer, Policeman


NQF 3

3313 Fire service officers (leading fire officer and below)

Fire officer (coal mine), Fire fighter (fire service), Fireman (fire service)


NQF 3

3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)

Prison officer, Warder (prison service)



342 Design associate professionals

3421 Graphic designers Commercial artist, Graphic artist, Graphic designer


NQF 3

343 Media associate professionals

3434 Photographers and audio-visual equipment operators

Audio visual technician, Camera operator (film, television production), Film technician, Photographer, Press photographer, Projectionist, Sound recordist


Borderline NQF 3

344 Sports and fitness occupations

3441 Sports players Cricketer, Footballer, Golfer, Jockey

These occupations are not appropriate to Tier 2 (general) applications. If you wish to sponsor someone in these occupations, please see the Tier 2 (sportsperson) sponsor guidance and contact your governing body for further information.

3442 Sports coaches, instructors and officials

Referee, Sports coach, Sports development officer, Steward (horse racing), Swimming teacher, Umpire

3443 Fitness instructors Aerobics instructor, Fitness consultant, Keep fit teacher


NQF 3

3449 Sports and fitness occupations not elsewhere classified

Outdoor pursuits instructor, Outward bound tutor, Riding instructor


NQF 3



3511 Air traffic controllers Air traffic controller, Controller of Section H – NQF 3





























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aircraft, Flight planner, Ground movement controller (airport)

transportation and storage

352 Legal associate professionals

3520 Legal associate professionals Barrister’s clerk, Conveyancer, Data protection officer, Legal assistant, Legal executive


NQF 3


3533 Insurance underwriters Insurance underwriter, Underwriter


NQF 3

3536 Importers, exporters Export agent, Exporter, Importer Section H – transportation and storage

NQF 3

354 Sales and related associate professionals

3542 Sales representatives Manufacturer’s agent, Salesman/woman (wholesale), Technical representative


NQF 3

3544 Estate agents, auctioneers Auctioneer, Estate agent, Land agent, Letting agent


NQF 3

355 Conservation associate professionals

3552 Countryside and park rangers Countryside ranger, Countryside warden, Environmental warden, Park ranger


NQF 3


3562 Personnel and industrial relations officers

Industrial relations officer, Personnel officer, Recruitment consultant


NQF 3

3563 Vocational and industrial trainers and instructors

Staff trainer, Technical instructor, Training consultant, Training instructor, Training officer


4 ADMINISTRATIVE AND SECRETARIAL OCCUPATIONS

41 ADMINISTRATIVE OCCUPATIONS

411 Administrative occupations: government and related organisations

4111 Civil Service executive officers Adviser (Job Centre), Executive officer (government), Revenue executive (government)


Borderline NQF 3

4114 Officers of non-governmental organisations

Branch secretary (charitable organisation), Charity administrator, Official (trade union), Organiser (trade union)


Borderline NQF 3

413 Administrative occupations: records

4134 Transport and distribution clerks

Distribution co-ordinator, Fleet administrator, Fleet controller, Shipping clerk, Transport clerk


Borderline NQF 3

4137 Market research interviewers Market research interviewer, Market researcher (interviewing), Telephone interviewer


Borderline NQF 3

42 SECRETARIAL AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS

421 Secretarial and related occupations

4214 Company secretaries Club secretary, Company secretary


Borderline NQF 3

4215 Personal assistants and other secretaries

Bilingual secretary, Farm secretary, Manager’s personal

Section N – administrative and

Borderline NQF 3












































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assistant, Personal managerial assistant, Secretary

support service activities

5 SKILLED TRADES OCCUPATIONS

51 SKILLED AGRICULTURAL TRADES

511 Agricultural trades

5111 Farmers Agricultural contractor, Farmer, Herd manager, Small holder


Borderline NQF 3

5112 Horticultural trades Horticulturist (market gardening), Market gardener Nurseryman, Propagator


Borderline NQF 3

5113 Gardeners and groundsmen/groundswomen

Gardener, Greenkeeper, Groundsman/groundswoman, Landscape gardener, Turf cutter


Borderline NQF 3

5119 Agricultural and fishing trades not elsewhere classified

Fisherman, Gamekeeper, Greyhound trainer, Stable manager, Tree surgeon


Borderline NQF 3

52 SKILLED METAL AND ELECTRICAL TRADES

521 Metal forming, welding and related trades

5211 Smiths and forge workers Blacksmith, Farrier, Forger, Hot brass stamper, Smith


NQF 3

5212 Moulders, core makers, die casters

Coremaker (metal trades), Die caster, Floor moulder, Moulder and coremaker (foundry)


Borderline NQF 3

5213 Sheet metal workers Coppersmith, Metal finisher, Panel beater (metal trades), Sheet metal fabricator, Sheet metal worker


Borderline NQF 3

5214 Metal plate workers, shipwrights, riveters

Boilermaker, Caulker-burner Plater-welder, Shipwright


Borderline NQF 3

5215 Welding trades Arc welder, Electric welder, Fitter-welder, Solderer (metal trades), Spot welder Welder


Borderline NQF 3

5216 Pipe fitters Advanced pipe fitter, Pipe fitter Section F – construction

Borderline NQF 3

522 Metal machining, fitting and instrument making trades

5221 Metal machining setters and setter-operators

Centre lathe turner, Machine setter (metal trades), Machine tool setter, Setter (metal trades), Setter-operator (metal trades), Tool setter-operator


NQF 3

5222 Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out

Die sinker (metal trades), Jig and tool fitter, Marker-off (engineering), Tool maker (metal trades), Tool room fitter


NQF 3

5223 Metal working production and maintenance fitters

Aircraft engineer, Aircraft fitter, Aircraft ground engineer, Bench fitter, Engineering fitter, Fitter and turner, Machine fitter, Maintenance fitter, Mechanic-fitter, Millwright, Plant fitter


Borderline NQF 3

5224 Precision instrument makers and repairers

Clockmaker, Horologist, Instrument maker, Instrument mechanic, Optical technician, Precision engineer, Watch and clock repairer, Watchmaker


NQF 3

523 Vehicle trades


































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5231 Motor mechanics, auto engineers

Car mechanic, Diesel fitter, Garage mechanic, Motor fitter, Motor mechanic, Motor vehicle technician, Motorcycle mechanic, Vehicle mechanic, Vehicle patrolman/woman


Borderline NQF 3

5232 Vehicle body builders and repairers

Body builder (vehicles), Body maker (vehicles), Coach builder, Coach finisher, Panel beater (vehicle repair), Vehicle body repairer, Vehicle builder


Borderline NQF 3

5233 Auto electricians Auto electrician, Automobile electrician


NQF 3

5234 Vehicle spray painters Car paint sprayer, Coach painter, Vehicle refinisher


Borderline NQF 3

524 Electrical trades

5241 Electricians, electrical fitters Electrical contractor, Electrical fitter, Electrician, Maintenance electrician

Section D – electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply

Borderline NQF 3

5242 Telecommunications engineers

Technical officer (telecommunications), Telecom engineer, Telecommunications engineer, Telephone engineer, Telephone installation engineer, Telephone technician


NQF 3

5243 Lines repairers and cable jointers

Cable jointer, Cable repairer (electric), Overhead linesman


Borderline NQF 3

5244 TV, video and audio engineers Radio and television engineer, Service engineer (radio and television), Television engineer, Television service engineer, Video engineer (service and repair)


Borderline NQF 3

5245 Computer engineers, installation and maintenance

Computer engineer, Computer maintenance engineer, Computer service engineer, Computer service technician


NQF 3

5249 Electrical/electronics engineers not elsewhere classified

Alarm engineer, Customer engineer (office machinery), Electronic engineer (maintenance), Office machinery mechanic, Service engineer, Signal technician (railways)


NQF 3

53 SKILLED CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING TRADES

531 Construction trades

5311 Steel erectors Steel erector, Steel fabricator, Structural erector


Borderline NQF 3

5312 Bricklayers, masons Bricklayer, Mason, Monumental mason, Stone mason


Borderline NQF 3

5313 Roofers, roof tilers and slaters Felt roofer, Roof sheeter, Roof tiler, Roofer, Roofing contractor, Slater, Slater and tiler, Thatcher


Borderline NQF 3

5314 Plumbers, heating and Air conditioning engineer, Gas Section F – NQF 3
















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ventilating engineers service engineer, Heating engineer, Plumber, Plumbing and heating engineer

construction

5319 Construction trades not elsewhere classified

Builder (building and contracting), Builder and decorator, Building contractor, General builder, Steel fixer, Steeplejack


NQF 3

54 TEXTILES, PRINTING AND OTHER SKILLED TRADES

541 Textiles and garments trades

5411 Weavers and knitters Carpet weaver, Knitter, Net maker, Textile weaver, Weaver


Borderline NQF 3

5412 Upholsterers Coach trimmer, Curtain maker, Interior sprung mattress maker, Upholsterer


Borderline NQF 3

5413 Leather and related trades Clicker (footwear mfr), Cobbler, Laster, Saddler, Shoe maker, Shoe repairer


Borderline NQF 3

5414 Tailors and dressmakers Alteration hand, Dressmaker, Milliner, Tailoress


Borderline NQF 3

5419 Textiles, garments and related trades not elsewhere classified

Corsetiere, Cushion filler, Hat blocker, Sailmaker


Borderline NQF 3

542 Printing trades

5421 Originators, compositors and print preparers

Compositor, Lithographic planner, Lithographic plate maker, Paste-up artist, Stereotyper, Type setter


NQF 3

5422 Printers General printer, Master printer, Printer


NQF 3

5423 Bookbinders and print finishers Binder’s assistant, Bookbinder, Collator (printing), Darkroom technician, Print finisher


Borderline NQF 3

5424 Screen printers Block printer, Screen printer, Silk screen printer


Borderline NQF 3

543 Food preparation trades

5431 Butchers, meat cutters Butcher, Butcher’s cutter, Meat cutter, Slaughterer


Borderline NQF 3

5432 Bakers, flour confectioners Baker, Baker and confectioner, Cake decorator, Confectioner (not retail trade)


Borderline NQF 3

5433 Fishmongers, poultry dressers Filleter (fish), Fishmonger, Poultry dresser


Borderline NQF 3

5434 Chefs, cooks Caterer, Chef, Cook, Cook in charge, Head cook


Borderline NQF 3

549 Skilled trades not elsewhere classified

5491 Glass and ceramics makers, decorators and finishers

Brick maker, Caster (ceramics mfr), Ceramic artist, Glass blower, Glass cutter, Glass maker, Lithographer (ceramics mfr), Potter


Borderline NQF 3

5492 Furniture makers, other craft woodworkers

Antiques restorer, Cabinet maker, Coffin maker, Furniture fitter, Picture frame maker, Veneer preparer, Wood carver


Borderline NQF 3

5493 Pattern makers (moulds) Engineer’s pattern maker, Model maker (engineering), Pattern maker (metal trades), Wood


NQF 3









































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pattern maker

5494 Musical instrument makers and tuners

Musical instrument maker, Organ builder, Piano tuner, Violin repairer


Borderline NQF 3

5495 Goldsmiths, silversmiths, precious stone workers

Diamond mounter, Diamond polisher, Gem setter, Goldsmith, Manufacturing jeweller, Silversmith


NQF 3

5496 Floral arrangers, florists Floral designer, Florist, Flower arranger


Borderline NQF 3

5499 Hand craft occupations not elsewhere classified

Basket maker (not wire), Billiard table fitter, Blind maker, Lampshade maker, Toy maker, Wig maker


Borderline NQF 3

6 PERSONAL SERVICE OCCUPATIONS

61 CARING PERSONAL SERVICE OCCUPATIONS

611 Healthcare and related personal services

6111 Nursing auxiliaries and assistants

Assistant nurse, Nursing assistant, Nursing auxiliary, Occupational therapy helper, Operating department assistant, Phlebotomist, Physiotherapy helper, Ward assistant, Ward orderly


Borderline NQF 3

6113 Dental nurses Dental nurse, Dental surgery assistant


Borderline NQF 3

6114 Houseparents and residential wardens

Houseparent, Matron (residential home), Resident warden, Warden (sheltered housing)


Borderline NQF 3

6115 Care assistants and home carers

Care assistant, Home care assistant, Night care assistant, Residential social worker


Borderline NQF 3

612 Childcare and related personal services

6121 Nursery nurses Crèche assistant, Nursery assistant, Nursery nurse

Section P – education Borderline NQF 3

6123 Playgroup leaders/assistants Play leader, Playgroup assistant, Playgroup leader

Section P – education Borderline NQF 3

62 LEISURE AND OTHER PERSONAL SERVICE OCCUPATIONS

621 Leisure and travel service occupations

6214 Air travel assistants Air hostess, Air steward / stewardess, Aircraft purser, Cabin attendant, Passenger services agent


Borderline NQF 3

6215 Rail travel assistants Conductor (railways), Revenue protection officer (railways), Ticket collector (railways), Train guard


Borderline NQF 3

7 SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE OCCUPATIONS

71 SALES OCCUPATIONS

712 Sales related occupations

7125 Merchandisers and window dressers

Display assistant (retail trade), Merchandiser, Window dresser


Borderline NQF 3

8 PROCESS, PLANT AND MACHINE OPERATIVES


812 Plant and machine operatives

8124 Energy plant operatives Auxiliary plant attendant, Boiler attendant, Boiler operator, Stoker, Substation attendant (electricity


Borderline NQF 3



































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supplier), Unit operator

8126 Water and sewerage plant operatives

Filter attendant (water works), Plant operator (sewage/water works), Sewerman, Turncock, Water treatment plant operator

Section E – water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities

Borderline NQF 3

82 TRANSPORT AND MOBILE MACHINE DRIVERS AND OPERATIVES

821 Transport drivers and operatives

8215 Driving instructors Driving instructor, HGV instructor Section H – transportation and storage

Borderline NQF 3

8217 Seafarers (merchant navy); barge, lighter and boat operatives

Boatman/woman, Bo’sun, Deck hand (shipping), Merchant seaman/woman, Seaman/woman (shipping)


Borderline NQF 3

9 ELEMENTARY OCCUPATIONS

91 ELEMENTARY TRADES, PLANT AND STORAGE RELATED OCCUPATIONS

911 Elementary agricultural occupations

9119 Fishing and agriculture related occupations not elsewhere classified

Artificial inseminator, Horticultural worker, Mushroom picker, Nursery worker, Sheep shearer


Borderline NQF 3

92 ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS

922 Elementary personal services occupations

9224 Waiters, Waitresses Head waiter/waitress, Waiter/waitress


Borderline NQF 3



















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Occupations below NQF level 3 Tier 2 applicants cannot be sponsored for jobs in these occupations. There are no codes of practice for these occupations.

SOC Code

SOC code description Related job titles Skill level




3514 Train drivers Engine driver (railways), Locomotive driver, Train driver Below NQF 3

4 ADMINISTRATIVE AND SECRETARIAL OCCUPATIONS

41 ADMINISTRATIVE OCCUPATIONS

411 Administrative occupations: government and related organisations

4112 Civil Service administrative officers and assistants

Administrative assistant (government), Administrative officer (government), Revenue assistant (government)

Below NQF 3

4113 Local government clerical officers and assistants

Administrative assistant (local government), Clerical assistant (local government), Clerical officer (local government), Local government officer

Below NQF 3

412 Administrative occupations: finance

4121 Credit controllers Credit control clerk, Credit controller, Credit supervisor Below NQF 3 4122 Accounts and wages clerks,

book-keepers, other financial clerks

Accounts assistant, Accounts clerk, Audit assistant, Bookkeeper, Cost clerk, Ledger clerk, Wages clerk

Below NQF 3

4123 Counter clerks Bank clerk, Box office clerk, Cashier (bank, building society), Cashier (bookmakers, turf accountants), Clerk (bank, building society), Post office clerk, Ticket seller

Below NQF 3

413 Administrative occupations: records

4131 Filing and other records assistants/clerks

Filing clerk, Lottery assistant, Records clerk, Technical clerk

Below NQF 3

4132 Pensions and insurance clerks

Claims handler, Insurance clerk, Pensions administrator Below NQF 3

4133 Stock control clerks Material controller, Progress chaser, Stock control clerk, Stock controller

Below NQF 3

4135 Library assistants/clerks Library assistant, Library clerk Below NQF 3 4136 Database assistants/clerks Computer clerk, Data entry clerk, Data processor, VDU

operator Below NQF 3

414 Administrative occupations: communications

4141 Telephonists Switchboard operator (telephone), Telephone operator, Telephonist

Below NQF 3

4142 Communication operators Communications operator, Control room operator (emergency services), Radio operator, Telecommunications officer, Telex operator

Below NQF 3

415 Administrative occupations: general

4150 General office assistants/clerks

Clerical assistant, Clerical officer, Clerk, Clerk-typist, Office supervisor

Below NQF 3

42 SECRETARIAL AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS

421 Secretarial and related occupations

4211 Medical secretaries Doctor’s secretary, Medical secretary Below NQF 3 4212 Legal secretaries Legal secretary, Litigation secretary Below NQF 3 4213 School secretaries School clerk, School secretary Below NQF 3 4216 Receptionists Doctor’s receptionist, Receptionist, Secretary-

receptionist Below NQF 3

4217 Typists Audio typist, Shorthand typist, Typist, Word processor operator

Below NQF 3

5 SKILLED TRADES OCCUPATIONS

53 SKILLED CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING TRADES


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531 Construction trades

5315 Carpenters and joiners Boat builder, Builder’s joiner, Carpenter, Carpenter and joiner, Shop fitter

Below NQF 3

5316 Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters

Double glazing installer, Glass fitter, Glazier, Leaded light maker, Window fabricator, Window fitter

Below NQF 3

532 Building trades

5321 Plasterers Plasterer, Plastering contractor Below NQF 3 5322 Floorers and wall tilers Carpet fitter, Carpet planner, Floor layer, Floor tiler, Tile

fixer, Wall tiler Below NQF 3

5323 Painters and decorators Decorator, French polisher, House painter, Painter, Painter and decorator, Sign writer

Below NQF 3

6 PERSONAL SERVICE OCCUPATIONS

61 CARING PERSONAL SERVICE OCCUPATIONS

611 Healthcare and related personal services

6112 Ambulance staff (excluding paramedics)

Ambulance driver, Ambulance technician, Ambulanceman/woman

Below NQF 3

612 Childcare and related personal services

6122 Childminders and related occupations

Au pair, Child minder, Children’s nanny Below NQF 3

6124 Educational assistants Classroom helper, Education care officer, Non-teaching assistant, School helper, Special needs helper

Below NQF 3

613 Animal care services

6131 Veterinary nurses and assistants

Animal technician, Veterinary assistant Below NQF 3

6139 Animal care occupations not elsewhere classified

Canine beautician, Dog warden, Groom, Kennel maid, Zoo keeper

Below NQF 3

62 LEISURE AND OTHER PERSONAL SERVICE OCCUPATIONS

621 Leisure and travel service occupations

6211 Sports and leisure assistants Croupier, Lifeguard, Recreation assistant, Turf accountant, Wardrobe mistress

Below NQF 3

6212 Travel agents Booking clerk (travel agents), Reservations clerk (travel), Travel agency clerk, Travel agent, Travel sales executive

Below NQF 3

6213 Travel and tour guides Coach guide, Courier (tour operator), Escort, Guide, Representative (tour operator)

Below NQF 3

6219 Leisure and travel service occupations not elsewhere classified

Bus conductor, Ship’s steward Below NQF 3

622 Hairdressers and related occupations

6221 Hairdressers, barbers Barber, Hair stylist, Hairdresser Below NQF 3 6222 Beauticians and related

occupations Beautician, Make-up artist, Manicurist, Slimming consultant

Below NQF 3

623 Housekeeping occupations

6231 Housekeepers and related occupations

Butler, Cook-housekeeper, Housekeeper, Valet Below NQF 3

6232 Caretakers Caretaker, Janitor, School caretaker Below NQF 3 629 Personal services occupations not elsewhere classified

6291 Undertakers and mortuary assistants

Bearer (funeral directors), Embalmer, Funeral director, Undertaker

Below NQF 3

6292 Pest control officers Pest control officer, Pest controller Below NQF 3 7 SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE OCCUPATIONS

71 SALES OCCUPATIONS

711 Sales assistants and retail cashiers

7111 Sales and retail assistants Counter assistant, Retail assistant, Sales assistant, Shop assistant

Below NQF 3

7112 Retail cashiers and check-out operators

Cashier (retail trade), Check-out operator, Forecourt attendant, Petrol pump attendant, Restaurant cashier

Below NQF 3


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7113 Telephone salespersons Telephone canvasser, Telephone salesperson Below NQF 3 712 Sales related occupations

7121 Collector salespersons and credit agents

Canvasser, Collector-salesperson, Credit agent, Door-to-door salesman/woman, Insurance agent

Below NQF 3

7122 Debt, rent and other cash collectors

Collector-agent, Debt collector, Meter reader, Rent collector, Vending machine operator

Below NQF 3

7123 Roundsmen/women and van salespersons

Driver-salesman/woman, Ice-cream salesman/woman, Milkman/woman (milk retailing), Roundsman/woman, Van salesman/woman

Below NQF 3

7124 Market and street traders and assistants

Market assistant, Market trader, Stall holder, Street trader

Below NQF 3

7129 Sales related occupations not elsewhere classified

Advertising representative, Demonstrator, Negotiator (estate agents), Sales representative (retail trade), Wayleave officer

Below NQF 3

72 CUSTOMER SERVICE OCCUPATIONS

721 Customer service occupations

7211 Call centre agents/operators Answer line operator, Sales order clerk, Telephone adviser

Below NQF 3

7212 Customer care occupations Commercial officer (telecommunications), Customer care adviser, Customer liaison officer, Customer services assistant

Below NQF 3



811 Process operatives

8111 Food, drink and tobacco process operatives

Bakery assistant, Brewery worker, Dairy worker, Process worker (food products mfr)

Below NQF 3

8112 Glass and ceramics process operatives

Glass furnace operator, Kiln burner (glass, ceramics mfr), Kiln placer, Kiln setter

Below NQF 3

8113 Textile process operatives Creeler, Spinner (textile mfr), Stenter operator, Winder (textile mfr)

Below NQF 3

8114 Chemical and related process operatives

Colour mixer, Dye house operative (textile mfr), Nylon spinner, Paint maker, Process worker (chemical mfr)

Below NQF 3

8115 Rubber process operatives Curer (rubber), Rubber moulder (moulds), Rubber worker, Tyre maker, Vulcaniser

Below NQF 3

8116 Plastics process operatives Extruder operator (plastics mfr), Fabricator (plastics mfr), Fibreglass laminator, Injection moulder (plastics goods mfr), Plastic moulder

Below NQF 3

8117 Metal making and treating process operatives

Annealer, Furnaceman (metal trades), Heat treatment operator (metal), Jigger (metal trades), Rolling mill operator, Wire drawer

Below NQF 3

8118 Electroplaters Anodiser, Electroplater, Galvaniser Below NQF 3 8119 Process operatives not

elsewhere classified Concrete worker (concrete products mfr), Process worker (jewellery, plate mfr)

Below NQF 3

812 Plant and machine operatives

8121 Paper and wood machine operatives

Case maker, Guillotine operator (paper goods mfr), Sawyer (wood), Wood machinist

Below NQF 3

8122 Coal mine operatives Coal miner, Miner (coal mine), Power loader (coal mine), Underground worker

Below NQF 3

8123 Quarry workers and related operatives

Miner (mine, not coal), Quarry worker, Roughneck, Washery operator, Well driller

Below NQF 3

8125 Metal working machine operatives

Fettler (metal trades), Grinding machinist (metal trades), Metal polisher, Press operator (metal trades), Shot blaster, Tool room machinist

Below NQF 3

8129 Plant and machine operatives not elsewhere classified

Duct erector, Guillotine operator (metal trades), Pumpsman, Saw doctor, Spring maker, Television aerial erector, Wire worker

Below NQF 3

813 Assemblers and routine operatives

8131 Assemblers (electrical Armature winder, Assembler (electrical, electronic Below NQF 3


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products) equipment), Coil winder, Wireman/woman

8132 Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)

Assembler (metal trades), Car assembler, Lineworker (vehicle mfr)

Below NQF 3

8133 Routine inspectors and testers

Engineering inspector, Examiner (manufacturing), Passer (manufacturing), Quality control inspector (manufacturing), Test engineer, Viewer (electrical goods mfr)

Below NQF 3

8134 Weighers, graders, sorters Egg grader, Fruit sorter, Selector (ceramics mfr), Weighbridge clerk, Weigher

Below NQF 3

8135 Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters

Exhaust fitter (vehicles), Tyre and exhaust fitter, Tyre fitter, Windscreen fitter

Below NQF 3

8136 Clothing cutters Band knife cutter, Clothing cutter, Cutting machinist (clothing mfr), Marker (clothing mfr)

Below NQF 3

8137 Sewing machinists Burler, Clothing machinist, Lockstitch machinist, Overlocker, Seamstress, Sewing machinist (clothing mfr)

Below NQF 3

8138 Routine laboratory testers Laboratory assistant, Tester (paint mfr) Below NQF 3 8139 Assemblers and routine

operatives not elsewhere classified

Assembler, Dipper’s assistant, Enameller, Shoe machinist

Below NQF 3

814 Construction operatives

8141 Scaffolders, stagers, riggers Rigger, Scaffolder, Stager (shipbuilding), Rigger, Scaffolder, Stager (shipbuilding)

Below NQF 3

8142 Road construction operatives Asphalter, Paviour, Road worker Below NQF 3 8143 Rail construction and

maintenance operatives Leading trackman/woman (railways), Plate layer, Trackman/woman (railways)

Below NQF 3

8149 Construction operatives not elsewhere classified

Building site foreman, Ceiling fixer, Pipe layer, Thermal insulation engineer

Below NQF 3

82 TRANSPORT AND MOBILE MACHINE DRIVERS AND OPERATIVES

821 Transport drivers and operatives

8211 Heavy goods vehicle drivers Haulage contractor, HGV driver, Lorry driver, Tanker driver

Below NQF 3

8212 Van drivers Delivery driver, Van driver Below NQF 3 8213 Bus and coach drivers Bus driver, Coach driver, PSV driver Below NQF 3 8214 Taxi, cab drivers and

chauffeurs Cab driver, Chauffeur, Private hire driver, Taxi driver Below NQF 3

8216 Rail transport operatives Level crossing keeper, Railwayman, Shunter, Signalman (railways)

Below NQF 3

8218 Air transport operatives Aircraft handler, Airport hand, Baggage handler, Ramp agent

Below NQF 3

8219 Transport operatives not elsewhere classified

Bus inspector, Lock keeper, Transport supervisor Below NQF 3

822 Mobile machine drivers and operatives

8221 Crane drivers Banksman (coal mine), Crane driver/operator, Winding engine operator

Below NQF 3

8222 Fork-lift truck drivers Fork-lift driver, Fork-lift operator, Fork-lift truck driver, Stacker truck driver

Below NQF 3

8223 Agricultural machinery drivers

Agricultural machinist, Tractor driver (agriculture) Below NQF 3

8229 Mobile machine drivers and operatives not elsewhere classified

Digger driver, Excavator driver, Heavy plant operator, JCB driver, Plant operator (building and contracting)

Below NQF 3

9 ELEMENTARY OCCUPATIONS

91 ELEMENTARY TRADES, PLANT AND STORAGE RELATED OCCUPATIONS

911 Elementary agricultural occupations

9111 Farm workers Agricultural worker, Farm labourer, Farm worker, Herdsman, Shepherd

Below NQF 3

9112 Forestry workers Forestry contractor, Forestry worker, Lumberjack, Timber feller

Below NQF 3


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912 Elementary construction occupations

9121 Labourers in building and woodworking trades

Builder’s labourer, Building worker, Handyman, Hod carrier

Below NQF 3

9129 Labourers in other construction trades not elsewhere classified

Drainage worker, Fence erector, Grave digger, Marquee erector, Reservoir attendant

Below NQF 3

913 Elementary process plant occupations

9131 Labourers in foundries Foundry labourer, Foundry worker Below NQF 3 9132 Industrial cleaning process

occupations Cleaner (metal goods mfr), Hygiene operative Below NQF 3

9133 Printing machine minders and assistants

Lithographic machine operator, Printer’s assistant, Printing machine operator

Below NQF 3

9134 Packers, bottlers, canners, fillers

Bottle filler, Packer, Packing machine operator, Wrapper Below NQF 3

9139 Labourers in process and plant operations not elsewhere classified

Electrician’s mate, Factory hand (engineering), Fitter’s mate, Labourer (engineering), Material handler

Below NQF 3

914 Elementary goods storage occupations

9141 Stevedores, dockers and slingers

Dock labourer, Dock worker, Docker, Port operator, Slinger, Stevedore

Below NQF 3

9149 Other goods handling and storage occupations not elsewhere classified

Store keeper, Storeman, Warehouse assistant, Warehouseman

Below NQF 3

92 ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS

921 Elementary administration occupations

9211 Postal workers, mail sorters, messengers, couriers

Courier, Dispatch rider, Messenger, Postal worker, Postman/woman

Below NQF 3

9219 Elementary office occupations not elsewhere classified

Office junior, Office worker, Paper keeper Below NQF 3

922 Elementary personal services occupations

9221 Hospital porters Domestic porter (hospital service), Hospital porter Below NQF 3 9222 Hotel porters Hall porter, Hotel porter, House porter Below NQF 3 9223 Kitchen and catering

assistants Canteen assistant, Catering assistant, Counterhand, Dining room assistant, Kitchen assistant, Kitchen porter, Washer-up (hotels, catering, public houses)

Below NQF 3

9225 Bar staff Bar assistant, Bar steward/stewardess, Barman/maid/person

Below NQF 3

9226 Leisure and theme park attendants

Arcade attendant, Fairground worker, Funfair attendant, Usher/usherette

Below NQF 3

9229 Elementary personal services occupations not elsewhere classified

Bingo caller, Bingo operative, Stage hand (entertainment)

Below NQF 3

923 Elementary cleaning occupations

9231 Window cleaners Window cleaner Below NQF 3 9232 Road sweepers Chimney sweep, Road sweeper, Street cleaner Below NQF 3 9233 Cleaners, domestics Car valeter, Chambermaid, Cleaner, Domestic,

Domestic cleaner Below NQF 3

9234 Launderers, dry cleaners, pressers

Carpet cleaner, Dry cleaner, Garment presser, Hoffman presser, Laundry assistant, Laundry worker

Below NQF 3

9235 Refuse and salvage occupations

Binman/woman (refuse collection), Dustman/woman, Recycling operative, Refuse collector

Below NQF 3

9239 Elementary cleaning occupations not elsewhere classified

Hygiene cleaner, Toilet cleaner, Wash room attendant Below NQF 3

924 Elementary security occupations

9241 Security guards and related occupations

CCTV operator, Door keeper, Night watcher, Private detective, Security officer, Store detective

Below NQF 3


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9242 Traffic wardens Parking meter attendant, Traffic warden, Wheel clamper Below NQF 3 9243 School crossing patrol

attendants Lollipop man/lady, School crossing patrol officer Below NQF 3

9244 School mid-day assistants Dinner supervisor, Lunchtime supervisor, Midday assistant (schools), Supervisory assistant (school meals)

Below NQF 3

9245 Car park attendants Car park attendant, Lift attendant, Parking attendant Below NQF 3 9249 Elementary security

occupations not elsewhere classified

Commissionaire, Court bailiff, Court usher, Museum attendant

Below NQF 3

925 Elementary sales occupations

9251 Shelf fillers Display assistant (shelf filling), Shelf filler, Stock handler Below NQF 3 9259 Elementary sales

occupations not elsewhere classified

Bill poster, Ticket checker (wholesale, retail trade), Trolley collector (wholesale, retail trade)

Below NQF 3

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