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 skilled to NQF level 4 Occupations skilled to NQF level 3 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 1 11 111 1111 SOC code description Related job titles Sector Skill level

1112

1113

MANAGERS AND SENIOR OFFICIALS CORPORATE MANAGERS Corporate managers and senior officials Senior officials in national Assistant secretary/Grade 5 (government), Diplomat, Member government of European Parliament, Member of Parliament, Permanent secretary (government) Chief executive (major Directors and chief executives organisation), Company director of major organisations (major organisation), Director (major organisation), General manager (major organisation), Managing director (major organisation) Chief executive (local Senior officials in local government), Town clerk government

Section O public administration and defence, compulsory social security Section N administrative and support service activities

NQF 6

NQF 6

1114

Senior officials of special interest organisations

General Secretary (trade union), Manager (charitable organisation), National organiser (charitable organisation), Ombudsman Engineering manager, Factory manager, Production manager, Service manager, Shift manager, Works manager Clerk of works, Construction manager, Contracts manager (building and contracting), Site manager Operations manager (mining, water and energy), Overman/woman, Quarry manager Company registrar, Company treasurer, Credit manager, Finance manager, Financial director, Merchant banker Business development manager, Commercial manager, Export manager, Marketing manager, Product manager, Sales and

Section O public administration and defence, compulsory social security Section O public administration and defence, compulsory social security Section C manufacturing Section F construction Section B mining and quarrying

NQF 6

NQF 6

112 1121

Production managers Production, works and maintenance managers

NQF 6

1122

Managers in construction

NQF 6

1123

Managers in mining and energy

NQF 6

113 1131

Functional managers Financial managers and chartered secretaries

Section K financial and insurance activities Section N administrative and support service activities

NQF 6

1132

Marketing and sales managers

NQF 6

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1133 1134

Purchasing managers Advertising and public relations managers Personnel, training and industrial relations managers

1135

1136

Information and communication technology managers

1137

Research and development managers

marketing director, Sales manager Purchasing director, Purchasing manager, Supplies manager Advertising manager, Media director, Public relations manager, Publicity manager Human resources manager, Industrial relations manager, Personnel manager, Training manager, Works study manager Computer manager, Computer operations manager, Data processing manager, IT manager, Systems manager, Telecom manager Director of research, Laboratory manager, Research manager

Section S other service activities Section S other service activities Section N administrative and support service activities Section J information and communication

NQF 6 NQF 6

NQF 6

NQF 6

Section M professional, scientific and technical activities Section N administrative and support service activities Section K financial and insurance activities Section H transportation and storage

NQF 6 (PhDlevel) NQF 6

114 1141

Quality and customer care managers Quality assurance managers Quality assurance manager, Quality control manager, Quality manager Financial institution and office managers Financial institution managers Bank manager, Branch manager (bank, building society), Building society manager, Post Office manager, Sub-postmaster Managers in distribution, storage and retailing Transport and distribution Harbour master, Station master, managers Traffic manager, Transport manager Protective service officers Officers in armed forces Captain, Commissioned officer, Flight-Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Lieutenant-Commander, Major, Squadron Leader Police officers (inspectors and Assistant chief constable, Chief constable, Chief inspector (police above) service), Chief superintendent (police service), Deputy chief constable Senior officers in fire, Chief immigration officer, Chief ambulance, prison and related preventive officer, Fire officer, Governor (prison service), services Principal officer (prison service), Station officer (ambulance service) Health and social services managers Hospital and health service Clinical manager, Health service manager, Manager (hospital managers service) Pharmacy managers Pharmacists manager, Shop manager (retail trade, pharmacists) Social services managers Social services manager, Team manager (social services)

115 1151

NQF 6

116 1161

NQF 6

117 1171

1172

This occupation is not appropriate to Tier 2 applications as candidates must not be subject to immigration control. Section O public NQF 6 administration and defence, compulsory social security Section O public administration and defence, compulsory social security NQF 6

1173

118 1181

1182

1184

Section Q human health and social work activities Section Q human health and social work activities Section Q human health and social work

NQF 6

NQF 6

NQF 6

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12 121 1212

2 21 211 2111

2112

2113

212 2121

2122

2123

2124

2125

2126 2127 2128

2129

activities MANAGERS AND PROPRIETORS IN AGRICULTURE AND SERVICES Managers in farming, horticulture, forestry and fishing Natural environment and Conservation manager, Section A conservation managers Countryside manager, agriculture, forestry Environmental manager, National and fishing park manager PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS Science professionals Chemists Analytical chemist, Chemist, Section M Development chemist, Industrial professional, scientific chemist, Physical chemist, and technical activities Research chemist Biological scientists and Biochemist, Biologist, Botanist, Section Q human biochemists Medical laboratory scientific health and social work officer, Microbiologist, Pathologist, activities Zoologist Physicists, geologists and Geologist, Geophysicist, Section M meteorologists Mathematician, Meteorologist, professional, scientific Physicist, Seismologist and technical activities Engineering professionals Civil engineers City engineer, Civil engineer, Section F Mining engineer, Municipal construction engineer, Petroleum engineer, Structural engineer Mechanical engineers Aeronautical engineer Section M (professional), Automobile professional, scientific engineer (professional), Hydraulic and technical activities engineer (professional), Marine engineer (professional), Mechanical engineer (professional), Welding engineer (professional) Electrical engineers Electrical engineer (professional), Section M Generating engineer (electricity professional, scientific supplier), Power engineer, Power and technical activities transmission engineer Electronics engineers Broadcasting engineer Section M (professional), Electronics professional, scientific engineer (professional), and technical activities Microwave engineer, Radar engineer (research), Radio engineer (professional) Chemical engineers Chemical engineer, Plastics Section M engineer (professional) professional, scientific and technical activities Design and development Design consultant, Design Section C engineers engineer, Development engineer manufacturing Production and process Process engineer, Production Section C engineers consultant, Production engineer manufacturing Planning and quality control Industrial engineer, Planning Section M engineers engineer, Production planner, professional, scientific Quality control engineer, Quality and technical activities engineer Engineering professionals not Agricultural engineer, Ceramics Section M elsewhere classified engineer, Food technologist, Fuel professional, scientific engineer, Materials scientist, and technical activities Tier 2 Occupational codes of practice version 06/2012: valid from 14/06/2012 - Page 4 of 26 -

NQF 6

NQF 6 (PhDlevel) NQF 6 (PhDlevel) NQF 6 (PhDlevel) NQF 6

NQF 6

NQF 6

NQF 6

NQF 6

NQF 6 NQF 6 NQF 6

NQF 6

213 2131 2132

22 221 2211

2212

Metallurgist, Patent agent, Project engineer, Traffic engineer Information and communication technology professionals IT strategy and planning Computer consultant, Software professionals consultant Software professionals Analyst programmer, Computer programmer, Software engineer, Systems analyst, Systems designer HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Health professionals Anaesthetist, Consultant (hospital Medical practitioners service), Doctor, General practitioner, Medical practitioner, Physician, Psychiatrist, Psychoanalyst, Registrar (hospital service), Surgeon Psychologists Clinical psychologist, Psychologist, Psychometrist Pharmacists/pharmacologists Chemist (pharmaceutical/retail), Druggist, Pharmaceutical chemist, Pharmacist, Pharmacologist Ophthalmic optician, Optometrist

Section J information and communication Section J information and communication

NQF 6 NQF 6

Section Q human health and social work activities

NQF 6

2213

2214

Ophthalmic opticians

2215

Dental practitioners

Dental surgeon, Dentist, Orthodontist, Periodontist

2216 23 231 2311

Veterinarians

2312

2313

2314

2315

2316

2317

2319

Veterinarian, Veterinary officer, Veterinary surgeon TEACHING AND RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS Teaching professionals Lecturer (higher education, Higher education teaching university), Polytechnic lecturer, professionals Professor (university), Reader, University lecturer Further education teaching College lecturer, Lecturer, Lecturer (further education), professionals Teacher (further education) Education officers, school Curriculum development officer, inspectors Director of education, Education inspector, Education officer, HM Inspector of Schools Secondary education teaching Head teacher (secondary school), professionals Secondary school teacher, Teacher (secondary school) Primary and nursery education Head teacher (primary/middle school), Infant teacher, Junior teaching professionals school teacher, Nursery school teacher, Primary school teacher Head teacher (special school), Special needs education teaching professionals Special needs teacher, Teacher (special school) Bursar, Registrar (educational Registrars and senior services), University administrator administrators of educational establishments Examiner (examination board), Teaching professionals not

Section Q human health and social work activities Section Q human health and social work activities Section Q human health and social work activities Section Q human health and social work activities Section S other service activities

NQF 6

NQF 6

NQF 6

NQF 6

NQF 6

Section P education

NQF 6 (PhDlevel) NQF 6

Section P education Section P education

NQF 6

Section P education Section P education

NQF 6

NQF 6

Section P education Section P education Section P education

NQF 6

NQF 6

NQF 6

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elsewhere classified

Nursery manager (day nursery), Owner (childrens nursery), Principal (dancing school/evening institute), Private tutor, Teacher of English as a foreign language (TEFL) Section M professional, scientific and technical activities Section M professional, scientific and technical activities Section M professional, scientific and technical activities NQF 6 (PhDlevel) NQF 6 (PhDlevel) NQF 6 (PhDlevel)

232 2321

Research professionals Scientific researchers

2322

2329

24 241 2411

Research associate (medical), Research scientist, Scientific officer, Scientist Social science researchers Anthropologist, Archaeologist, Geographer, Historian, Philologist, Sociologist Research assistant (university), Researchers not elsewhere Research associate (university), classified Researcher (broadcasting), University research fellow BUSINESS AND PUBLIC SERVICE PROFESSIONALS Legal professionals Solicitors and lawyers, judges Articled clerk, Barrister, Coroner, and coroners Judge, Solicitor Legal professionals not elsewhere classified Clerk of the court, Clerk to the justices, Legal advisor, Legal officer Business and statistical professionals Chartered and certified Accountant (qualified), Auditor accountants (qualified), Certified accountant, Chartered accountant, Company accountant Management accountants Cost accountant (qualified), Cost and management accountant (qualified), Management accountant (qualified), Works accountant (qualified) Management consultants, Actuary, Business analyst, actuaries, economists and Economist, Management statisticians consultant, Management services officer, Statistician Architects, town planners, surveyors Architects Architect, Architectural consultant, Chartered architect, Landscape architect Planning officer (local Town planners government), Town planner, Town planning consultant Quantity surveyors Quantity surveyor, Quantity surveyors assistant, Survey technician (quantity surveying) Chartered surveyors (not Building surveyor, Chartered quantity surveyors) surveyor, Land surveyor, Mining surveyor, Surveyor, Surveyor and estimator Public service professionals Area officer (local government), Public service administrative professionals Civil servant (grade 6,7), Divisional officer (local government), Principal/Grade 7

2419

Section M professional, scientific and technical activities Section M professional, scientific and technical activities Section K financial and insurance activities Section K financial and insurance activities Section K financial and insurance activities Section F construction Section L real estate activities Section M professional, scientific and technical activities Section F construction

NQF 6

NQF 6

242 2421

NQF 6

2422

NQF 6

2423

NQF 6

243 2431

NQF 6

2432

NQF 6

2433

NQF 6

2434

NQF 6

244 2441

Section O public administration and defence, compulsory social security

NQF 6

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2442

Social workers

2443

Probation officers

(government), Registrar of births deaths and marriages, Superintendent registrar Child care officer, Child protection officer, Social worker, Team leader (social work) Community service officer, Probation officer

2444

Clergy

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

Section Q human NQF 6 health and social work activities Section O public NQF 6 administration and defence, compulsory social security 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. Section N administrative and support service activities Section M professional, scientific and technical activities NQF 6

245 2451

Librarians and related professionals Librarians Assistant librarian, Branch librarian, Chartered librarian, Librarian Archivists and curators Archivist, Conservator, Curator

2452

NQF 6

3 32 321 3211

3212

ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS Health associate professionals Nurses Health visitor, Nurse, Staff nurse, State enrolled nurse, State registered nurse, Ward sister Midwives Midwife, Midwifery sister

3214

Medical radiographers

3215

Chiropodists

Diagnostic radiographer (medical services), Medical radiographer, X-ray operator Chiropodist, Chiropodist-podiatrist

Section Q human health and social work activities Section Q human health and social work activities Section Q human health and social work activities Section Q human health and social work activities Section Q human health and social work activities Section Q human health and social work activities Section Q human health and social work activities Section Q human health and social work activities

NQF 6

NQF 6

NQF 6

NQF 6

322 3221

Therapists Physiotherapists

3222

Occupational therapists

Chartered physiotherapist, Physiotherapist, Superintendent physiotherapist Occupational therapist

NQF 6

NQF 6

3223

Speech and language therapists Therapists not elsewhere classified

Speech and language therapist, Speech therapist

NQF 6

3229

34 341 3415

3416

Acupuncturist, Dietician, Masseur, Orthoptist, Osteopath, Psychotherapist CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORTS OCCUPATIONS Artistic and literary occupations Musicians Cellist, Composer (music), Musician, Organist, Pianist, Violinist Arts officers, producers and Arts development officer, Arts

NQF 6

Section R arts, entertainment and recreation Section R arts,

NQF 6

NQF 6

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directors

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

entertainment and recreation

343 3431

3432

3433

Media associate professionals Journalists, newspaper and Journalist, News editor (newspaper), Reporter periodical editors (newspaper), Sports writer, Subeditor Broadcasting associate Broadcaster, News reporter (broadcasting), Production professionals assistant (broadcasting), Radio journalist, Television producer, Video editor Public relations officers Information officer, Press officer, Public relations consultant, Publicity assistant

Section R arts, entertainment and recreation Section R arts, entertainment and recreation Section N administrative and support service activities

NQF 6

NQF 6

NQF 6

35 351 3512

353 3532

3534

3535

356 3565

3568

BUSINESS AND PUBLIC SERVICE ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS Transport associate professionals Aircraft pilots and flight Airline captain, Airline pilot, Section H engineers Commercial pilot, Flight engineer, transportation and Flying instructor, Pilot storage Business and finance associate professionals Brokers Commodity trader, Financial Section K financial broker, Foreign exchange dealer and insurance (banking), Insurance broker, activities Shipbroker, Stockbroker Finance and investment Financial adviser, Financial Section K financial analysts/advisers consultant, Mortgage consultant, and insurance Pension adviser activities Taxation experts Inspector of taxes, Tax Section K financial consultant, Tax senior, Taxation and insurance adviser activities Public service and other associate professionals Inspectors of factories, utilities Gas inspector, Inspector of Section C factories (government), Inspector and trading standards manufacturing of weights and measures, Installation inspector (electricity, gas), Plumbing inspector, Trading standards officer Environmental health officers Authorised meat inspector, Section I Environmental health inspector, accommodation and Environmental health officer, food service activities Public health officer

NQF 6

NQF 6

NQF 6

NQF 6

NQF 6

NQF 6

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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.
Related job titles Sector Skill level

SOC Code 1 11 114 1142

SOC code description

MANAGERS AND SENIOR OFFICIALS CORPORATE MANAGERS Quality and customer care managers Customer care managers Customer relations manager, Customer service manager, Help desk manager Financial institution and office managers Office managers Accounts manager, Administration manager, Office manager Protective service officers Security managers

Section N administrative and support service activities Section N administrative and support service activities Section S other service activities

NQF 4

115 1152

NQF 4

117 1174

118 1183

Operations manager (security services), Owner (detective agency), Owner (security services), Security manager Health and social services managers Medical practice manager (health Healthcare practice managers services)

NQF 4

1185

12 121 1219

122 1222

123

Section Q human health and social work activities Care manager, Manager (nursing Residential and day care Section Q human home), Owner (retirement home), health and social work managers Residential manager activities MANAGERS AND PROPRIETORS IN AGRICULTURE AND SERVICES Managers in farming, horticulture, forestry and fishing Managers in animal Cattery owner, Fish farm Section A husbandry, forestry and fishing manager, Kennels owner, Nursery agriculture, forestry manager (horticulture), not elsewhere classified and fishing Racehorse trainer Managers and proprietors in hospitality and leisure services Conference and exhibition Conference manager, Exhibition Section N managers manager administrative and support service activities Managers and proprietors in other service industries Tier 2 Occupational codes of practice version 06/2012: valid from 14/06/2012 - Page 9 of 26 -

NQF 4

NQF 4

NQF 4

NQF 4

1231

Property, housing and land managers Recycling and refuse disposal managers

1235

Housing manager, Property manager, Shopping centre manager General dealer, Manager (refuse disposal), Recycling manager, Scrap metal merchant

Section L real estate activities Section E water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities Section N administrative and support service activities

NQF 4

NQF 4

1239

Managers and proprietors in other services not elsewhere classified

3 31 312 3121

3123 313 3131

32 321 3213

Betting shop manager, Citizens Advice Bureau manager, Crematorium manager, Domestic services manager, Hire shop manager, Library manager, Plant hire manager, Production manager (broadcasting), Publishers manager, Video shop owner ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS Draughtspersons and building inspectors Architectural technologists and Architectural assistant, town planning technicians Architectural technician, Architectural technologist, Planning assistant (local government), Planning enforcement officer Building inspectors Building control officer, Building inspector, Inspector (NHBRC) IT service delivery occupations IT operations technicians Computer operator, Database manager, IT technician, Network technician, Systems administrator, Web master HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS Health associate professionals Paramedics Ambulance paramedic, Paramedic Medical and dental technicians Audiologist, Cardiographer, Dental hygienist, Dental technician, Medical technical officer PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS Protective service occupations Protective service associate Coastguard, Coastguard officer, professionals not elsewhere Customs and Excise officer, classified Emergency planning officer, Scenes of crime officer (civilian) CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORTS OCCUPATIONS Artistic and literary occupations Artists Animator (cartoon films), Artist, Illustrator, Picture restorer, Sculptor Authors, writers Author, Author (technical), Editor, Freelance writer, Interpreter, Script writer, Translator Actors, entertainers Actor, Disc jockey, Entertainer, Singer (entertainment)

NQF 4

Section F construction

NQF 4

Section F construction Section J information and communication

NQF 4

NQF 4

3218

Section Q human health and social work activities Section Q human health and social work activities

NQF 4

NQF 4

33 331 3319

Section S other service activities

NQF 4

34 341 3411

3412

3413

Section R arts, entertainment and recreation Section R arts, entertainment and recreation Section R arts, entertainment and

NQF 4 (Creative) NQF 4 (Creative) NQF 4 (Creative)

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3414

342 3422

35 351 3513

353 3531

3537

3539

354 3541 3543

355 3551

356 3561

3564

3566

3567

recreation Ballet dancer, Ballet teacher, Section R arts, Choreographer, Dance instructor, entertainment and Dancer recreation Design associate professionals Product, clothing and related Clothing designer, Commercial Section C designers designer, Fashion designer, manufacturing Furniture designer, Industrial designer, Interior designer, Textile designer BUSINESS AND PUBLIC SERVICE ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS Transport associate professionals Ship and hovercraft officers Chief engineer (hovercraft), Section H Master mariner, Navigator transportation and (shipping), Ships captain storage (merchant navy), Ships officer (merchant navy) Business and finance associate professionals Estimators, valuers and Building estimator, Estimator, Section L real estate assessors Insurance assessor, Planneractivities estimator, Surveyor and valuer, Valuation surveyor, Valuer Financial and accounting Accounting technician, Financial Section K financial technicians controller and insurance activities Business and related Conference co-ordinator, Section M associate professionals not Exhibition officer, Management professional, scientific elsewhere classified information officer, Work study and technical activities engineer, Work study officer Sales and related associate professionals Buyers and purchasing officers Assistant buyer, Buyer, Media Section S other buyer, Procurement officer service activities Marketing associate Account representative Section N (advertising), Commercial officer, professionals administrative and Market researcher, Marketing support service consultant activities Conservation associate professionals Conservation and Conservation officer, Section A environmental protection Conservationist, Environmental agriculture, forestry officers protection officer, National park and fishing officer Public service and other associate professionals Public service associate Higher executive officer Section O public (government), Principal officer professionals administration and (local government), Senior defence, compulsory executive officer (government) social security Careers advisers and Careers adviser, Careers officer, Section P education vocational guidance specialists Placement co-ordinator, Placement officer Driving examiner (Dept of Statutory examiners Section S other Transport), Fishery officer, Flight service activities examiner, National Insurance inspector, Pollution control officer, RSPCA inspector, Water bailiff Occupational hygienists and Health and Safety officer, Section Q human safety officers (health and Occupational hygienist, Safety health and social work safety) adviser, Safety officer activities Dancers and choreographers

NQF 4 (Creative)

NQF 4 (Creative)

NQF 4

NQF 4

NQF 4

NQF 4

NQF 4 NQF 4

NQF 4

NQF 4

NQF 4

NQF 4

NQF 4

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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 e 1 11 116 1162 SOC code description Related job titles Sector Skill level

1163

12 121 1211

122 1221

1223

1224

MANAGERS AND SENIOR OFFICIALS CORPORATE MANAGERS Managers in distribution, storage and retailing Storage and warehouse Parts manager, Stock control Section H managers manager, Stores manager, transportation and Warehouse manager storage Retail and wholesale Bakers manager, Garden centre Section S other managers manager, Retail manager, Shop service activities manager (retail trade), Showroom manager, Wholesale manager MANAGERS AND PROPRIETORS IN AGRICULTURE AND SERVICES Managers in farming, horticulture, forestry and fishing Farm managers Farm manager, Manager Section A (agriculture), Manager agriculture, forestry (horticulture) and fishing Managers and proprietors in hospitality and leisure services Hotel and accommodation Caravan park owner, Guest Section I managers house proprietor, Hotel manager, accommodation and Hotelier food service activities Restaurant and catering Canteen manager, Catering Section I managers manager, Fish and chip accommodation and shopkeeper, Restaurant manager, food service activities Restaurateur Publicans and managers of Club steward, Licensee, Public Section I licensed premises house manager, Publican accommodation and food service activities

NQF 3

NQF 3

NQF 3

NQF 3

Borderline NQF 3

Borderline NQF 3

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1225

Leisure and sports managers

1226 123 1232

Leisure centre manager, Manager (snooker, billiards hall), Riding school owner, Sports centre manager Manager (travel agents), Travel Travel agency managers manager Managers and proprietors in other service industries Body shop manager (vehicle Garage managers and trades), Garage manager, Garage proprietors owner, Service manager (garage) Hairdressers manager, Manager (hairdressing), Owner (beauty salon) Shopkeepers and General store keeper, Newsagent Off-licensee, Owner (butchers) wholesale/retail dealers ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS Science and engineering technicians Laboratory technicians Cytology screener, Health physics monitor, Laboratory technician, Scientific assistant Electrical/electronics Electrical technician, Electronics technician, Signals officer (MOD) technicians Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors Engineering technicians Commissioning engineer, Contracts engineer, Engineering technician, Engineers assistant, Technician engineer Building technician, Civil engineering technician, Structural engineering technician NDT technician, QA co-ordinator, Quality assurance technician

Section R arts, entertainment and recreation Section S other service activities Section G wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles Section S other service activities Section S other service activities

NQF 3

NQF 3

NQF 3

1233

NQF 3

1234 3 31 311 3111

NQF 3

3112

3113

Section M professional, scientific and technical activities Section M professional, scientific and technical activities Section M professional, scientific and technical activities Section F construction Section N administrative and support service activities Section M professional, scientific and technical activities Section M professional, scientific and technical activities

NQF 3

NQF 3

NQF 3

3114

Building and civil engineering technicians Quality assurance technicians

NQF 3

3115

NQF 3

3119

312 3122

313 3132

32 321 3216

Science and engineering Materials technician, Technical technicians not elsewhere assistant, Technical officer, classified Technician Draughtspersons and building inspectors Draughtspersons Cartographer, Designer-detailer, Designer-draughtsman, Draughtsman/woman, Draughtsman-engineer, Engineering draughtsman IT service delivery occupations IT user support technicians Help desk operator, Helpline operator (computing), IT helpline support officer, Support technician (computing), Systems support officer HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS Health associate professionals Dispensing opticians Dispensing optician

NQF 3

NQF 3

Section J information and communication

Borderline NQF 3

3217

Pharmaceutical dispensers

Dispenser, Dispensing assistant, Pharmacy technician

Section Q human health and social work activities Section Q human health and social work

NQF 3

Borderline NQF 3

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activities 323 3231 Social welfare associate Professionals Youth and community workers Community worker, Day centre officer, Youth leader, Youth worker Housing and welfare officers Advice worker, Care officer, Counsellor (welfare services), Education welfare officer, Housing officer, Welfare officer PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS Protective service occupations NCOs and other ranks Airman/woman, Corporal, Petty officer, Private, Sapper, Sergeant, Sergeant-Major Police officers (sergeant and below) Detective sergeant, Police constable, Police officer, Policeman Fire officer (coal mine), Fire fighter (fire service), Fireman (fire service) Prison officer, Warder (prison service) Section S other service activities Section I accommodation and food service activities NQF 3

3232

NQF 3

33 331 3311

3312

3313

Fire service officers (leading fire officer and below)

3314

Prison service officers (below principal officer)

This occupation is not appropriate to Tier 2 applications as candidates must not be subject to immigration control. Section O public NQF 3 administration and defence, compulsory social security Section O public NQF 3 administration and defence, compulsory social security This occupation is not appropriate to Tier 2 applications as candidates must not be subject to immigration control.

34 342 3421

CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORTS OCCUPATIONS Design associate professionals Graphic designers Commercial artist, Graphic artist, Graphic designer

Section N administrative and support service activities Section M professional, scientific and technical activities

NQF 3

343 3434

344 3441 3442

Media associate professionals Photographers and audioAudio visual technician, Camera operator (film, television visual equipment operators production), Film technician, Photographer, Press photographer, Projectionist, Sound recordist Sports and fitness occupations Sports players Cricketer, Footballer, Golfer, Jockey Sports coaches, instructors Referee, Sports coach, Sports and officials development officer, Steward (horse racing), Swimming teacher, Umpire

Borderline NQF 3

3443

Fitness instructors

Aerobics instructor, Fitness consultant, Keep fit teacher

3449

Sports and fitness occupations not elsewhere classified

35 351 3511

Outdoor pursuits instructor, Outward bound tutor, Riding instructor BUSINESS AND PUBLIC SERVICE ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS Transport associate professionals Air traffic controllers Air traffic controller, Controller of Section H

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. Section R arts, NQF 3 entertainment and recreation Section R arts, NQF 3 entertainment and recreation

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aircraft, Flight planner, Ground movement controller (airport) 352 3520 Legal associate professionals Legal associate professionals Barristers clerk, Conveyancer, Data protection officer, Legal assistant, Legal executive Business and finance associate professionals Insurance underwriters Insurance underwriter, Underwriter Importers, exporters Export agent, Exporter, Importer

transportation and storage Section M professional, scientific and technical activities Section K financial and insurance activities Section H transportation and storage Section S other service activities Section L real estate activities Section A agriculture, forestry and fishing Section N administrative and support service activities Section P education NQF 3

353 3533

NQF 3

3536

NQF 3

354 3542

3544 355 3552

356 3562

Sales and related associate professionals Sales representatives Manufacturers agent, Salesman/woman (wholesale), Technical representative Estate agents, auctioneers Auctioneer, Estate agent, Land agent, Letting agent Conservation associate professionals Countryside and park rangers Countryside ranger, Countryside warden, Environmental warden, Park ranger Public service and other associate professionals Personnel and industrial Industrial relations officer, relations officers Personnel officer, Recruitment consultant Vocational and industrial trainers and instructors

NQF 3

NQF 3

NQF 3

NQF 3

3563

4 41 411 4111

4114

413 4134

4137

42 421 4214

4215

Staff trainer, Technical instructor, Training consultant, Training instructor, Training officer ADMINISTRATIVE AND SECRETARIAL OCCUPATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE OCCUPATIONS Administrative occupations: government and related organisations Civil Service executive officers Adviser (Job Centre), Executive Section O public officer (government), Revenue administration and executive (government) defence, compulsory social security Branch secretary (charitable Officers of non-governmental Section O public organisation), Charity organisations administration and administrator, Official (trade defence, compulsory union), Organiser (trade union) social security Administrative occupations: records Transport and distribution Distribution co-ordinator, Fleet Section H clerks administrator, Fleet controller, transportation and Shipping clerk, Transport clerk storage Market research interviewers Market research interviewer, Section N Market researcher (interviewing), administrative and Telephone interviewer support service activities SECRETARIAL AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS Secretarial and related occupations Company secretaries Club secretary, Company Section N secretary administrative and support service activities Personal assistants and other Bilingual secretary, Farm Section N secretaries secretary, Managers personal administrative and Tier 2 Occupational codes of practice version 06/2012: valid from 14/06/2012 - Page 15 of 26 -

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Borderline NQF 3

Borderline NQF 3

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5 51 511 5111

assistant, Personal managerial assistant, Secretary SKILLED TRADES OCCUPATIONS SKILLED AGRICULTURAL TRADES Agricultural trades Farmers Agricultural contractor, Farmer, Herd manager, Small holder Horticulturist (market gardening), Market gardener Nurseryman, Propagator Gardeners and Gardener, Greenkeeper, groundsmen/groundswomen Groundsman/groundswoman, Landscape gardener, Turf cutter Agricultural and fishing trades Fisherman, Gamekeeper, not elsewhere classified Greyhound trainer, Stable manager, Tree surgeon SKILLED METAL AND ELECTRICAL TRADES Metal forming, welding and related trades Smiths and forge workers Blacksmith, Farrier, Forger, Hot brass stamper, Smith Coremaker (metal trades), Die Moulders, core makers, die casters caster, Floor moulder, Moulder and coremaker (foundry) Sheet metal workers Coppersmith, Metal finisher, Panel beater (metal trades), Sheet metal fabricator, Sheet metal worker Metal plate workers, Boilermaker, Caulker-burner shipwrights, riveters Plater-welder, Shipwright Welding trades Arc welder, Electric welder, Fitterwelder, Solderer (metal trades), Spot welder Welder Pipe fitters Advanced pipe fitter, Pipe fitter Horticultural trades Metal machining, fitting and instrument making trades Metal machining setters and Centre lathe turner, Machine setter (metal trades), Machine tool setter-operators setter, Setter (metal trades), Setter-operator (metal trades), Tool setter-operator Die sinker (metal trades), Jig and Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out tool fitter, Marker-off (engineering), Tool maker (metal trades), Tool room fitter Metal working production and Aircraft engineer, Aircraft fitter, maintenance fitters Aircraft ground engineer, Bench fitter, Engineering fitter, Fitter and turner, Machine fitter, Maintenance fitter, Mechanicfitter, Millwright, Plant fitter Precision instrument makers Clockmaker, Horologist, and repairers Instrument maker, Instrument mechanic, Optical technician, Precision engineer, Watch and clock repairer, Watchmaker Vehicle trades

support service activities

5112

5113

5119

Section A agriculture, forestry and fishing Section A agriculture, forestry and fishing Section A agriculture, forestry and fishing Section A agriculture, forestry and fishing

Borderline NQF 3 Borderline NQF 3 Borderline NQF 3 Borderline NQF 3

52 521 5211 5212

Section C manufacturing Section C manufacturing Section C manufacturing Section C manufacturing Section C manufacturing Section F construction Section C manufacturing

NQF 3 Borderline NQF 3 Borderline NQF 3

5213

5214 5215

Borderline NQF 3 Borderline NQF 3

5216 522 5221

Borderline NQF 3 NQF 3

5222

Section C manufacturing Section C manufacturing

NQF 3

5223

Borderline NQF 3

5224

Section C manufacturing

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5231

Motor mechanics, auto engineers

5232

Vehicle body builders and repairers

5233

Auto electricians

Car mechanic, Diesel fitter, Garage mechanic, Motor fitter, Motor mechanic, Motor vehicle technician, Motorcycle mechanic, Vehicle mechanic, Vehicle patrolman/woman Body builder (vehicles), Body maker (vehicles), Coach builder, Coach finisher, Panel beater (vehicle repair), Vehicle body repairer, Vehicle builder Auto electrician, Automobile electrician

Section H transportation and storage

Borderline NQF 3

Section G wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles Section G wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles Section G wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles Section D electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply Section J information and communication

Borderline NQF 3

NQF 3

5234

Vehicle spray painters

Car paint sprayer, Coach painter, Vehicle refinisher

Borderline NQF 3

524 5241

Electrical trades Electricians, electrical fitters

5242

Telecommunications engineers

5243

Lines repairers and cable jointers TV, video and audio engineers

Electrical contractor, Electrical fitter, Electrician, Maintenance electrician Technical officer (telecommunications), Telecom engineer, Telecommunications engineer, Telephone engineer, Telephone installation engineer, Telephone technician Cable jointer, Cable repairer (electric), Overhead linesman

Borderline NQF 3 NQF 3

5244

5245

5249

53 531 5311 5312 5313

5314

Radio and television engineer, Service engineer (radio and television), Television engineer, Television service engineer, Video engineer (service and repair) Computer engineers, Computer engineer, Computer installation and maintenance maintenance engineer, Computer service engineer, Computer service technician Electrical/electronics Alarm engineer, Customer engineers not elsewhere engineer (office machinery), classified Electronic engineer (maintenance), Office machinery mechanic, Service engineer, Signal technician (railways) SKILLED CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING TRADES Construction trades Steel erectors Steel erector, Steel fabricator, Structural erector Bricklayers, masons Bricklayer, Mason, Monumental mason, Stone mason Roofers, roof tilers and slaters Felt roofer, Roof sheeter, Roof tiler, Roofer, Roofing contractor, Slater, Slater and tiler, Thatcher Plumbers, heating and Air conditioning engineer, Gas

Section D electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply Section M professional, scientific and technical activities

Borderline NQF 3 Borderline NQF 3

Section J information and communication Section M professional, scientific and technical activities

NQF 3

NQF 3

Section F construction Section F construction Section F construction Section F

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ventilating engineers

5319

54 541 5411 5412

5413

5414 5419 542 5421

5422 5423

5424 543 5431

service engineer, Heating engineer, Plumber, Plumbing and heating engineer Builder (building and contracting), Construction trades not elsewhere classified Builder and decorator, Building contractor, General builder, Steel fixer, Steeplejack TEXTILES, PRINTING AND OTHER SKILLED TRADES Textiles and garments trades Weavers and knitters Carpet weaver, Knitter, Net maker, Textile weaver, Weaver Upholsterers Coach trimmer, Curtain maker, Interior sprung mattress maker, Upholsterer Clicker (footwear mfr), Cobbler, Leather and related trades Laster, Saddler, Shoe maker, Shoe repairer Tailors and dressmakers Alteration hand, Dressmaker, Milliner, Tailoress Textiles, garments and related Corsetiere, Cushion filler, Hat trades not elsewhere classified blocker, Sailmaker Printing trades Originators, compositors and Compositor, Lithographic planner, print preparers Lithographic plate maker, Pasteup artist, Stereotyper, Type setter Printers General printer, Master printer, Printer Bookbinders and print finishers Binders assistant, Bookbinder, Collator (printing), Darkroom technician, Print finisher Screen printers Block printer, Screen printer, Silk screen printer Food preparation trades Butchers, meat cutters Butcher, Butchers cutter, Meat cutter, Slaughterer Bakers, flour confectioners Baker, Baker and confectioner, Cake decorator, Confectioner (not retail trade) Filleter (fish), Fishmonger, Poultry dresser Caterer, Chef, Cook, Cook in charge, Head cook

construction Section F construction

NQF 3

Section C manufacturing Section C manufacturing Section C manufacturing Section C manufacturing Section C manufacturing Section M professional, scientific and technical activities Section C manufacturing Section C manufacturing Section C manufacturing Section I accommodation and food service activities Section I accommodation and food service activities Section I accommodation and food service activities Section I accommodation and food service activities Section C manufacturing

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5432

5433

Fishmongers, poultry dressers

5434

Chefs, cooks

549 5491

5492

5493

Skilled trades not elsewhere classified Brick maker, Caster (ceramics Glass and ceramics makers, mfr), Ceramic artist, Glass blower, decorators and finishers Glass cutter, Glass maker, Lithographer (ceramics mfr), Potter Furniture makers, other craft Antiques restorer, Cabinet maker, woodworkers Coffin maker, Furniture fitter, Picture frame maker, Veneer preparer, Wood carver Pattern makers (moulds) Engineers pattern maker, Model maker (engineering), Pattern maker (metal trades), Wood

Borderline NQF 3

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5495

5496 5499

6 61 611 6111

6113

pattern maker Musical instrument maker, Organ builder, Piano tuner, Violin repairer Goldsmiths, silversmiths, Diamond mounter, Diamond precious stone workers polisher, Gem setter, Goldsmith, Manufacturing jeweller, Silversmith Floral arrangers, florists Floral designer, Florist, Flower arranger Hand craft occupations not Basket maker (not wire), Billiard elsewhere classified table fitter, Blind maker, Lampshade maker, Toy maker, Wig maker PERSONAL SERVICE OCCUPATIONS CARING PERSONAL SERVICE OCCUPATIONS Healthcare and related personal services Nursing auxiliaries and Assistant nurse, Nursing assistants assistant, Nursing auxiliary, Occupational therapy helper, Operating department assistant, Phlebotomist, Physiotherapy helper, Ward assistant, Ward orderly Dental nurses Dental nurse, Dental surgery assistant Musical instrument makers and tuners Houseparent, Matron (residential home), Resident warden, Warden (sheltered housing) Care assistants and home Care assistant, Home care carers assistant, Night care assistant, Residential social worker Childcare and related personal services Nursery nurses Crche assistant, Nursery assistant, Nursery nurse Playgroup leaders/assistants Play leader, Playgroup assistant, Playgroup leader LEISURE AND OTHER PERSONAL SERVICE OCCUPATIONS Leisure and travel service occupations Air travel assistants Air hostess, Air steward / stewardess, Aircraft purser, Cabin attendant, Passenger services agent Conductor (railways), Revenue Rail travel assistants protection officer (railways), Ticket collector (railways), Train guard SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE OCCUPATIONS SALES OCCUPATIONS Sales related occupations Display assistant (retail trade), Merchandisers and window dressers Merchandiser, Window dresser PROCESS, PLANT AND MACHINE OPERATIVES PROCESS, PLANT AND MACHINE OPERATIVES Plant and machine operatives Energy plant operatives Auxiliary plant attendant, Boiler attendant, Boiler operator, Stoker, Substation attendant (electricity Houseparents and residential wardens

Section C manufacturing Section C manufacturing Section S other service activities Section C manufacturing

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Section Q human health and social work activities

Borderline NQF 3

6114

6115

Section Q human health and social work activities Section I accommodation and food service activities Section Q human health and social work activities Section P education Section P education

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612 6121 6123 62 621 6214

Borderline NQF 3 Borderline NQF 3

Section H transportation and storage Section H transportation and storage

Borderline NQF 3

6215

Borderline NQF 3

7 71 712 7125 8 81 812 8124

Section S other service activities

Borderline NQF 3

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82 821 8215

8217

9 91 911 9119

92 922 9224

Section E water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities TRANSPORT AND MOBILE MACHINE DRIVERS AND OPERATIVES Transport drivers and operatives Driving instructors Driving instructor, HGV instructor Section H transportation and storage Seafarers (merchant navy); Boatman/woman, Bosun, Deck Section H hand (shipping), Merchant barge, lighter and boat transportation and operatives seaman/woman, Seaman/woman storage (shipping) ELEMENTARY OCCUPATIONS ELEMENTARY TRADES, PLANT AND STORAGE RELATED OCCUPATIONS Elementary agricultural occupations Fishing and agriculture related Artificial inseminator, Horticultural Section A occupations not elsewhere worker, Mushroom picker, agriculture, forestry classified Nursery worker, Sheep shearer and fishing ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS Elementary personal services occupations Waiters, Waitresses Head waiter/waitress, Section I Waiter/waitress accommodation and food service activities Water and sewerage plant operatives

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

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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 3 35 351 3514 4 41 411 4112 4113 SOC code description Related job titles Skill level

412 4121 4122

4123

413 4131 4132 4133 4135 4136 414 4141 4142

415 4150 42 421 4211 4212 4213 4216 4217 5 53

ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS BUSINESS AND PUBLIC SERVICE ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS Transport associate professionals Engine driver (railways), Locomotive driver, Train driver Train drivers ADMINISTRATIVE AND SECRETARIAL OCCUPATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE OCCUPATIONS Administrative occupations: government and related organisations Administrative assistant (government), Administrative Civil Service administrative officer (government), Revenue assistant (government) officers and assistants Administrative assistant (local government), Clerical Local government clerical assistant (local government), Clerical officer (local officers and assistants government), Local government officer Administrative occupations: finance Credit controllers Credit control clerk, Credit controller, Credit supervisor Accounts and wages clerks, Accounts assistant, Accounts clerk, Audit assistant, book-keepers, other financial Bookkeeper, Cost clerk, Ledger clerk, Wages clerk clerks Bank clerk, Box office clerk, Cashier (bank, building Counter clerks society), Cashier (bookmakers, turf accountants), Clerk (bank, building society), Post office clerk, Ticket seller Administrative occupations: records Filing and other records Filing clerk, Lottery assistant, Records clerk, Technical assistants/clerks clerk Pensions and insurance Claims handler, Insurance clerk, Pensions administrator clerks Stock control clerks Material controller, Progress chaser, Stock control clerk, Stock controller Library assistants/clerks Library assistant, Library clerk Database assistants/clerks Computer clerk, Data entry clerk, Data processor, VDU operator Administrative occupations: communications Telephonists Switchboard operator (telephone), Telephone operator, Telephonist Communication operators Communications operator, Control room operator (emergency services), Radio operator, Telecommunications officer, Telex operator Administrative occupations: general General office Clerical assistant, Clerical officer, Clerk, Clerk-typist, assistants/clerks Office supervisor SECRETARIAL AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS Secretarial and related occupations Medical secretaries Doctors secretary, Medical secretary Legal secretaries Legal secretary, Litigation secretary School secretaries School clerk, School secretary Receptionists Doctors receptionist, Receptionist, Secretaryreceptionist Typists Audio typist, Shorthand typist, Typist, Word processor operator SKILLED TRADES OCCUPATIONS SKILLED CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING TRADES Tier 2 Occupational codes of practice version 06/2012: valid from 14/06/2012 - Page 21 of 26 -

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531 5315 5316 532 5321 5322 5323 6 61 611 6112 612 6122 6124 613 6131 6139 62 621 6211 6212

Construction trades Carpenters and joiners Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters Building trades Plasterers Floorers and wall tilers

Boat builder, Builders joiner, Carpenter, Carpenter and joiner, Shop fitter Double glazing installer, Glass fitter, Glazier, Leaded light maker, Window fabricator, Window fitter

Below NQF 3 Below NQF 3

6213 6219

622 6221 6222 623 6231 6232 629 6291 6292 7 71 711 7111 7112

Plasterer, Plastering contractor Carpet fitter, Carpet planner, Floor layer, Floor tiler, Tile fixer, Wall tiler Painters and decorators Decorator, French polisher, House painter, Painter, Painter and decorator, Sign writer PERSONAL SERVICE OCCUPATIONS CARING PERSONAL SERVICE OCCUPATIONS Healthcare and related personal services Ambulance staff (excluding Ambulance driver, Ambulance technician, paramedics) Ambulanceman/woman Childcare and related personal services Childminders and related Au pair, Child minder, Childrens nanny occupations Educational assistants Classroom helper, Education care officer, Non-teaching assistant, School helper, Special needs helper Animal care services Veterinary nurses and Animal technician, Veterinary assistant assistants Animal care occupations not Canine beautician, Dog warden, Groom, Kennel maid, elsewhere classified Zoo keeper LEISURE AND OTHER PERSONAL SERVICE OCCUPATIONS Leisure and travel service occupations Sports and leisure assistants Croupier, Lifeguard, Recreation assistant, Turf accountant, Wardrobe mistress Booking clerk (travel agents), Reservations clerk (travel), Travel agents Travel agency clerk, Travel agent, Travel sales executive Coach guide, Courier (tour operator), Escort, Guide, Travel and tour guides Representative (tour operator) Leisure and travel service Bus conductor, Ships steward occupations not elsewhere classified Hairdressers and related occupations Hairdressers, barbers Barber, Hair stylist, Hairdresser Beauticians and related Beautician, Make-up artist, Manicurist, Slimming occupations consultant Housekeeping occupations Housekeepers and related Butler, Cook-housekeeper, Housekeeper, Valet occupations Caretakers Caretaker, Janitor, School caretaker Personal services occupations not elsewhere classified Bearer (funeral directors), Embalmer, Funeral director, Undertakers and mortuary assistants Undertaker Pest control officers Pest control officer, Pest controller SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE OCCUPATIONS SALES OCCUPATIONS Sales assistants and retail cashiers Sales and retail assistants Counter assistant, Retail assistant, Sales assistant, Shop assistant Cashier (retail trade), Check-out operator, Forecourt Retail cashiers and checkout operators attendant, Petrol pump attendant, Restaurant cashier

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7113 712 7121 7122 7123

Telephone salespersons Sales related occupations Collector salespersons and credit agents Debt, rent and other cash collectors Roundsmen/women and van salespersons

Telephone canvasser, Telephone salesperson

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7124 7129

72 721 7211 7212

8 81 811 8111 8112 8113 8114 8115 8116

8117

8118 8119 812 8121 8122 8123 8125

8129

813 8131

Canvasser, Collector-salesperson, Credit agent, Doorto-door salesman/woman, Insurance agent Collector-agent, Debt collector, Meter reader, Rent collector, Vending machine operator Driver-salesman/woman, Ice-cream salesman/woman, Milkman/woman (milk retailing), Roundsman/woman, Van salesman/woman Market and street traders Market assistant, Market trader, Stall holder, Street and assistants trader Sales related occupations Advertising representative, Demonstrator, Negotiator (estate agents), Sales representative (retail trade), not elsewhere classified Wayleave officer CUSTOMER SERVICE OCCUPATIONS Customer service occupations Call centre agents/operators Answer line operator, Sales order clerk, Telephone adviser Commercial officer (telecommunications), Customer Customer care occupations care adviser, Customer liaison officer, Customer services assistant PROCESS, PLANT AND MACHINE OPERATIVES PROCESS, PLANT AND MACHINE OPERATIVES Process operatives Food, drink and tobacco Bakery assistant, Brewery worker, Dairy worker, Process worker (food products mfr) process operatives Glass furnace operator, Kiln burner (glass, ceramics Glass and ceramics process mfr), Kiln placer, Kiln setter operatives Creeler, Spinner (textile mfr), Stenter operator, Winder Textile process operatives (textile mfr) Colour mixer, Dye house operative (textile mfr), Nylon Chemical and related spinner, Paint maker, Process worker (chemical mfr) process operatives Rubber process operatives Curer (rubber), Rubber moulder (moulds), Rubber worker, Tyre maker, Vulcaniser Extruder operator (plastics mfr), Fabricator (plastics mfr), Plastics process operatives Fibreglass laminator, Injection moulder (plastics goods mfr), Plastic moulder Annealer, Furnaceman (metal trades), Heat treatment Metal making and treating operator (metal), Jigger (metal trades), Rolling mill process operatives operator, Wire drawer Electroplaters Anodiser, Electroplater, Galvaniser Concrete worker (concrete products mfr), Process Process operatives not worker (jewellery, plate mfr) elsewhere classified Plant and machine operatives Case maker, Guillotine operator (paper goods mfr), Paper and wood machine operatives Sawyer (wood), Wood machinist Coal miner, Miner (coal mine), Power loader (coal mine), Coal mine operatives Underground worker Miner (mine, not coal), Quarry worker, Roughneck, Quarry workers and related operatives Washery operator, Well driller Fettler (metal trades), Grinding machinist (metal trades), Metal working machine Metal polisher, Press operator (metal trades), Shot operatives blaster, Tool room machinist Duct erector, Guillotine operator (metal trades), Plant and machine operatives not elsewhere Pumpsman, Saw doctor, Spring maker, Television aerial classified erector, Wire worker Assemblers and routine operatives Armature winder, Assembler (electrical, electronic Assemblers (electrical Tier 2 Occupational codes of practice version 06/2012: valid from 14/06/2012 - Page 23 of 26 -

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8132 8133

products) Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) Routine inspectors and testers

8134 8135 8136 8137 8138 8139

Weighers, graders, sorters Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters Clothing cutters Sewing machinists Routine laboratory testers Assemblers and routine operatives not elsewhere classified Construction operatives Scaffolders, stagers, riggers

equipment), Coil winder, Wireman/woman Assembler (metal trades), Car assembler, Lineworker (vehicle mfr) Engineering inspector, Examiner (manufacturing), Passer (manufacturing), Quality control inspector (manufacturing), Test engineer, Viewer (electrical goods mfr) Egg grader, Fruit sorter, Selector (ceramics mfr), Weighbridge clerk, Weigher Exhaust fitter (vehicles), Tyre and exhaust fitter, Tyre fitter, Windscreen fitter Band knife cutter, Clothing cutter, Cutting machinist (clothing mfr), Marker (clothing mfr) Burler, Clothing machinist, Lockstitch machinist, Overlocker, Seamstress, Sewing machinist (clothing mfr) Laboratory assistant, Tester (paint mfr) Assembler, Dippers assistant, Enameller, Shoe machinist

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814 8141 8142 8143 8149 82 821 8211 8212 8213 8214 8216 8218 8219 822 8221 8222 8223 8229

9 91 911 9111 9112

Rigger, Scaffolder, Stager (shipbuilding), Rigger, Scaffolder, Stager (shipbuilding) Road construction operatives Asphalter, Paviour, Road worker Leading trackman/woman (railways), Plate layer, Rail construction and Trackman/woman (railways) maintenance operatives Construction operatives not Building site foreman, Ceiling fixer, Pipe layer, Thermal elsewhere classified insulation engineer TRANSPORT AND MOBILE MACHINE DRIVERS AND OPERATIVES Transport drivers and operatives Heavy goods vehicle drivers Haulage contractor, HGV driver, Lorry driver, Tanker driver Van drivers Delivery driver, Van driver Bus and coach drivers Bus driver, Coach driver, PSV driver Taxi, cab drivers and Cab driver, Chauffeur, Private hire driver, Taxi driver chauffeurs Rail transport operatives Level crossing keeper, Railwayman, Shunter, Signalman (railways) Air transport operatives Aircraft handler, Airport hand, Baggage handler, Ramp agent Transport operatives not Bus inspector, Lock keeper, Transport supervisor elsewhere classified Mobile machine drivers and operatives Banksman (coal mine), Crane driver/operator, Winding Crane drivers engine operator Fork-lift truck drivers Fork-lift driver, Fork-lift operator, Fork-lift truck driver, Stacker truck driver Agricultural machinist, Tractor driver (agriculture) Agricultural machinery drivers Mobile machine drivers and Digger driver, Excavator driver, Heavy plant operator, JCB driver, Plant operator (building and contracting) operatives not elsewhere classified ELEMENTARY OCCUPATIONS ELEMENTARY TRADES, PLANT AND STORAGE RELATED OCCUPATIONS Elementary agricultural occupations Farm workers Agricultural worker, Farm labourer, Farm worker, Herdsman, Shepherd Forestry workers Forestry contractor, Forestry worker, Lumberjack, Timber feller Tier 2 Occupational codes of practice version 06/2012: valid from 14/06/2012 - Page 24 of 26 -

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912 9121 9129

913 9131 9132 9133 9134 9139

914 9141 9149

92 921 9211 9219

922 9221 9222 9223

9225 9226 9229

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Elementary construction occupations Labourers in building and Builders labourer, Building worker, Handyman, Hod woodworking trades carrier Labourers in other Drainage worker, Fence erector, Grave digger, Marquee construction trades not erector, Reservoir attendant elsewhere classified Elementary process plant occupations Labourers in foundries Foundry labourer, Foundry worker Cleaner (metal goods mfr), Hygiene operative Industrial cleaning process occupations Printing machine minders Lithographic machine operator, Printers assistant, and assistants Printing machine operator Packers, bottlers, canners, Bottle filler, Packer, Packing machine operator, Wrapper fillers Electricians mate, Factory hand (engineering), Fitters Labourers in process and mate, Labourer (engineering), Material handler plant operations not elsewhere classified Elementary goods storage occupations Stevedores, dockers and Dock labourer, Dock worker, Docker, Port operator, slingers Slinger, Stevedore Other goods handling and Store keeper, Storeman, Warehouse assistant, storage occupations not Warehouseman elsewhere classified ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS Elementary administration occupations Postal workers, mail sorters, Courier, Dispatch rider, Messenger, Postal worker, messengers, couriers Postman/woman Elementary office Office junior, Office worker, Paper keeper occupations not elsewhere classified Elementary personal services occupations Domestic porter (hospital service), Hospital porter Hospital porters Hotel porters Hall porter, Hotel porter, House porter Kitchen and catering Canteen assistant, Catering assistant, Counterhand, assistants Dining room assistant, Kitchen assistant, Kitchen porter, Washer-up (hotels, catering, public houses) Bar staff Bar assistant, Bar steward/stewardess, Barman/maid/person Leisure and theme park Arcade attendant, Fairground worker, Funfair attendant, attendants Usher/usherette Elementary personal Bingo caller, Bingo operative, Stage hand (entertainment) services occupations not elsewhere classified Elementary cleaning occupations Window cleaners Window cleaner Road sweepers Chimney sweep, Road sweeper, Street cleaner Cleaners, domestics Car valeter, Chambermaid, Cleaner, Domestic, Domestic cleaner Launderers, dry cleaners, Carpet cleaner, Dry cleaner, Garment presser, Hoffman pressers presser, Laundry assistant, Laundry worker Binman/woman (refuse collection), Dustman/woman, Refuse and salvage occupations Recycling operative, Refuse collector Elementary cleaning Hygiene cleaner, Toilet cleaner, Wash room attendant occupations not elsewhere classified Elementary security occupations Security guards and related CCTV operator, Door keeper, Night watcher, Private occupations detective, Security officer, Store detective Tier 2 Occupational codes of practice version 06/2012: valid from 14/06/2012 - Page 25 of 26 -

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Traffic wardens School crossing patrol attendants School mid-day assistants

Parking meter attendant, Traffic warden, Wheel clamper Lollipop man/lady, School crossing patrol officer Dinner supervisor, Lunchtime supervisor, Midday assistant (schools), Supervisory assistant (school meals) Car park attendant, Lift attendant, Parking attendant Commissionaire, Court bailiff, Court usher, Museum attendant

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Car park attendants Elementary security occupations not elsewhere classified Elementary sales occupations Shelf fillers Display assistant (shelf filling), Shelf filler, Stock handler Bill poster, Ticket checker (wholesale, retail trade), Elementary sales Trolley collector (wholesale, retail trade) occupations not elsewhere classified

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