Occupation guides

Where your trade is in demand, what qualifications are required, and what the pay looks like — from verified records.

care domestic

CaregiverInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 5322

construction

Mason / bricklayerInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 7112
CarpenterInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 7115
Steel fixerInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 7114
Tile setterInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 7122
PainterInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 7131
ScaffolderInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 7119
Civil engineering technicianInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 3112
Heavy equipment operatorInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 8342

electrical mechanical

ElectricianInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 7411
Industrial electricianInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 7412
Maintenance technicianInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 7233
HVAC technicianInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 7127
PlumberInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 7126

healthcare

NurseInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 2221

hospitality food

CookInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 5120
Kitchen assistantInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 9412
Hotel housekeepingInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 9112

ict

Software engineerInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 2512
IT support technicianInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 3512

logistics

Forklift operatorInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 8344
Warehouse workerInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 9333

manufacturing

AssemblerInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 8219
Food processing workerInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 8160
Sewing machine operatorInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 8153

marine process

RiggerInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 7215

security

Security guardInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 5414

transport

Heavy vehicle driverInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 8332
Delivery driverInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 8322

welding fabrication

WelderInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 7212
Sheet-metal workerInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 7213
CNC machine operatorInternational occupation code (ISCO-08): 7223