Standard Occupational Classification 2000 (SOC2000)
The Standard Occupational Classification consists of nine major groups. Click the group name to jump to a list of occupations included. For further information visit National Statistics at www.statistics.gov.uk .
1. Managers and Senior Officials
2. Professional Occupations
3. Associate Professional and Technical Occupations
4. Administrative and Secretarial Occupations
5. Skilled Trades Occupations
6. Personal Service Occupations
7. Sales and Customer Service Occupations
8. Process, Plant and Machine Operatives
9. Elementary Occupations
1. MANAGERS AND SENIOR OFFICIALS
CORPORATE MANAGERS
Corporate Managers And Senior Officials
Senior officials in national
government
Directors and chief executives of major organisations
Senior officials in local government
Senior officials of special interest organisations
Production Managers
Production, works and maintenance
managers
Managers in construction
Managers in mining and energy
Functional Managers
Financial managers and chartered secretaries
Marketing and sales managers
Purchasing managers
Advertising and public relations managers
Personnel, training and industrial relations managers
Information and communication technology managers
Research and development managers
Quality And Customer Care Managers
Quality assurance managers
Customer care managers
Financial Institution And Office Managers
Financial institution managers
Office managers
Managers In Distribution, Storage And Retailing
Transport and distribution managers
Storage and warehouse managers
Protective Service Officers
Officers in armed forces
Police officers (inspectors and above)
Senior officers in fire, ambulance, prison and related services
Security managers
Health And Social Services Managers
Hospital and health service managers
Pharmacy managers
Healthcare practice managers
Social services managers
Residential and day care managers
MANAGERS AND PROPRIETORS IN AGRICULTURE AND SERVICES
Managers In Farming, Horticulture, Forestry And Fishing
Farm managers
Natural environment and conservation managers
Managers in animal husbandry, forestry and fishing n.e.c.
Managers And Proprietors In Hospitality And Leisure Services
Hotel and accommodation managers
Conference and exhibition managers
Restaurant and catering managers
Publicans and managers of licensed premises
Leisure and sports managers
Travel agency managers
Managers And Proprietors In Other Service Industries
Property, housing and land managers
Garage managers and proprietors
Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors
Shopkeepers and wholesale/retail dealers
Recycling and refuse disposal managers
Managers and proprietors in other services n.e.c.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS
Science Professionals
Chemists
Biological scientists and biochemists
Physicists, geologists and meteorologists
Engineering Professionals
Civil engineers
Mechanical engineers
Electrical engineers
Electronics engineers
Chemical engineers
Design and development engineers
Production and process engineers
Planning and quality control engineers
Engineering professionals n.e.c.
Information And Communication Technology Professionals
IT strategy and planning
professionals
Software professionals
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Health Professionals
Medical practitioners
Psychologists
Pharmacists/pharmacologists
Ophthalmic opticians
Dental practitioners
Veterinarians
TEACHING AND RESEARCH PROFESSIONALS
Teaching Professionals
Higher education teaching
professionals
Further education teaching professionals
Education officers, school inspectors
Secondary education teaching professionals
Primary and nursery education teaching professionals
Special needs education teaching professionals
Registrars and senior administrators of educational establishments
Teaching professionals n.e.c.
Research Professionals
Scientific researchers
Social science researchers
Researchers n.e.c.
BUSINESS AND PUBLIC SERVICE PROFESSIONALS
Legal Professionals
Solicitors and lawyers, judges and
coroners
Legal professionals n.e.c.
Business And Statistical Professionals
Chartered and certified accountants
Management accountants
Management consultants, actuaries, economists and statisticians
Architects, Town Planners, Surveyors
Architects
Town planners
Quantity surveyors
Chartered surveyors (not quantity surveyors)
Public Service Professionals
Public service administrative
professionals
Social workers
Probation officers
Clergy
Librarians And Related Professionals
Librarians
Archivists and curators
3) ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS
Science And Engineering Technicians
Laboratory technicians
Electrical/electronics technicians
Engineering technicians
Building and civil engineering technicians
Quality assurance technicians
Science and engineering technicians n.e.c.
Draughtspersons And Building Inspectors
Architectural technologists and town
planning technicians
Draughtspersons
Building inspectors
IT Service Delivery Occupations
IT operations technicians
IT user support technicians
HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS
Health Associate Professionals
Nurses
Midwives
Paramedics
Medical radiographers
Chiropodists
Dispensing opticians
Pharmaceutical dispensers
Medical and dental technicians
Therapists
Physiotherapists
Occupational therapists
Speech and language therapists
Therapists n.e.c.
Social Welfare Associate Professionals
Youth and community workers
Housing and welfare officers
PROTECTIVE SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
Protective Service Occupations
NCOs and other ranks
Police officers (sergeant and below)
Fire service officers (leading fire officer and below)
Prison service officers (below principal officer)
Protective service associate professionals n.e.c.
CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORTS OCCUPATIONS
Artistic And Literary Occupations
Artists
Authors, writers
Actors, entertainers
Dancers and choreographers
Musicians
Arts officers, producers and directors
Design Associate Professionals
Graphic designers
Product, clothing and related designers
Media Associate Professionals
Journalists, newspaper and
periodical editors
Broadcasting associate professionals
Public relations officers
Photographers and audio-visual equipment operators
Sports And Fitness Occupations
Sports players
Sports coaches, instructors and officials
Fitness instructors
Sports and fitness occupations n.e.c.
BUSINESS AND PUBLIC SERVICE ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS
Transport Associate Professionals
Air traffic controllers
Aircraft pilots and flight engineers
Ship and hovercraft officers
Train drivers
Legal Associate Professionals
Legal associate professionals
Business And Finance Associate Professionals
Estimators, valuers and assessors
Brokers
Insurance underwriters
Finance and investment analysts/advisers
Taxation experts
Importers, exporters
Financial and accounting technicians
Business and related associate professionals n.e.c.
Sales And Related Associate Professionals
Buyers and purchasing officers
Sales representatives
Marketing associate professionals
Estate agents, auctioneers
Conservation Associate Professionals
Conservation and environmental
protection officers
Countryside and park rangers
Public Service And Other Associate Professionals
Public service associate professionals
Personnel and industrial relations officers
Vocational and industrial trainers and instructors
Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists
Inspectors of factories, utilities and trading standards
Statutory examiners
Occupational hygienists and safety officers (health and safety)
Environmental health officers
4. ADMINISTRATIVE AND SECRETARIAL OCCUPATIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE OCCUPATIONS
Administrative Occupations: Government And Related Organisations
Civil Service executive officers
Civil Service administrative officers and assistants
Local government clerical officers and assistants
Officers of non-governmental organisations
Administrative Occupations: Finance
Credit controllers
Accounts and wages clerks, book-keepers, other financial clerks
Counter clerks
Administrative Occupations: Records
Filing and other records
assistants/clerks
Pensions and insurance clerks
Stock control clerks
Transport and distribution clerks
Library assistants/clerks
Database assistants/clerks
Market research interviewers
Administrative Occupations: Communications
Telephonists
Communication operators
Administrative Occupations: General
General office assistants/clerks
SECRETARIAL AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Secretarial And Related Occupations
Medical secretaries
Legal secretaries
School secretaries
Company secretaries
Personal assistants and other secretaries
Receptionists
Typists
SKILLED AGRICULTURAL TRADES
Agricultural Trades
Farmers
Horticultural trades
Gardeners and groundsmen/groundswomen
Agricultural and fishing trades n.e.c.
SKILLED METAL AND ELECTRICAL TRADES
Metal Forming, Welding And Related Trades
Smiths and forge workers
Moulders, core makers, die casters
Sheet metal workers
Metal plate workers, shipwrights, riveters
Welding trades
Pipe fitters
Metal Machining, Fitting And Instrument Making Trades
Metal machining setters and
setter-operators
Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out
Metal working production and maintenance fitters
Precision instrument makers and repairers
Vehicle Trades
Motor mechanics, auto engineers
Vehicle body builders and repairers
Auto electricians
Vehicle spray painters
Electrical Trades
Electricians, electrical fitters
Telecommunications engineers
Lines repairers and cable jointers
TV, video and audio engineers
Computer engineers, installation and maintenance
Electrical/electronics engineers n.e.c.
SKILLED CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING TRADES
Construction Trades
Steel erectors
Bricklayers, masons
Roofers, roof tilers and slaters
Plumbers, heating and ventilating engineers
Carpenters and joiners
Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters
Construction trades n.e.c.
Building Trades
Plasterers
Floorers and wall tilers
Painters and decorators
TEXTILES, PRINTING AND OTHER SKILLED TRADES
Textiles And Garments Trades
Weavers and knitters
Upholsterers
Leather and related trades
Tailors and dressmakers
Textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c.
Printing Trades
Originators, compositors and print
preparers
Printers
Bookbinders and print finishers
Screen printers
Food Preparation Trades
Butchers, meat cutters
Bakers, flour confectioners
Fishmongers, poultry dressers
Chefs, cooks
Skilled Trades n. e. c.
Glass and ceramics makers,
decorators and finishers
Furniture makers, other craft woodworkers
Pattern makers (moulds)
Musical instrument makers and tuners
Goldsmiths, silversmiths, precious stone workers
Floral arrangers, florists
Hand craft occupations n.e.c.
6. PERSONAL SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
CARING PERSONAL SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
Healthcare And Related Personal Services
Nursing auxiliaries and assistants
Ambulance staff (excluding paramedics)
Dental nurses
Houseparents and residential wardens
Care assistants and home carers
Childcare And Related Personal Services
Nursery nurses
Childminders and related occupations
Playgroup leaders/assistants
Educational assistants
Animal Care Services
Veterinary nurses and assistants
Animal care occupations n.e.c.
LEISURE AND OTHER PERSONAL SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
Leisure And Travel Service Occupations
Sports and leisure assistants
Travel agents
Travel and tour guides
Air travel assistants
Rail travel assistants
Leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c.
Hairdressers And Related Occupations
Hairdressers, barbers
Beauticians and related occupations
Housekeeping Occupations
Housekeepers and related occupations
Caretakers
Personal Services Occupations n. e. c.
Undertakers and mortuary assistants
Pest control officers
7. SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
SALES OCCUPATIONS
Sales Assistants And Retail Cashiers
Sales and retail assistants
Retail cashiers and check-out operators
Telephone salespersons
Sales Related Occupations
Collector salespersons and credit
agents
Debt, rent and other cash collectors
Roundsmen/women and van salespersons
Market and street traders and assistants
Merchandisers and window dressers
Sales related occupations n.e.c.
CUSTOMER SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
Customer Service Occupations
Call centre agents/operators
Customer care occupations
8. PROCESS, PLANT AND MACHINE OPERATIVES
PROCESS, PLANT AND MACHINE OPERATIVES
Process Operatives
Food, drink and tobacco process
operatives
Glass and ceramics process operatives
Textile process operatives
Chemical and related process operatives
Rubber process operatives
Plastics process operatives
Metal making and treating process operatives
Electroplaters
Process operatives n.e.c.
Plant And Machine Operatives
Paper and wood machine operatives
Coal mine operatives
Quarry workers and related operatives
Energy plant operatives
Metal working machine operatives
Water and sewerage plant operatives
Plant and machine operatives n.e.c.
Assemblers And Routine Operatives
Assemblers (electrical products)
Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods)
Routine inspectors and testers
Weighers, graders, sorters
Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters
Clothing cutters
Sewing machinists
Routine laboratory testers
Assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.
Construction Operatives
Scaffolders, stagers, riggers
Road construction operatives
Rail construction and maintenance operatives
Construction operatives n.e.c.
TRANSPORT AND MOBILE MACHINE DRIVERS AND OPERATIVES
Transport Drivers And Operatives
Heavy goods vehicle drivers
Van drivers
Bus and coach drivers
Taxi, cab drivers and chauffeurs
Driving instructors
Rail transport operatives
Seafarers (merchant navy); barge, lighter and boat operatives
Air transport operatives
Transport operatives n.e.c.
Mobile Machine Drivers And Operatives
Crane drivers
Fork-lift truck drivers
Agricultural machinery drivers
Mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.
ELEMENTARY TRADES, PLANT AND STORAGE RELATED OCCUPATIONS
Elementary Agricultural Occupations
Farm workers
Forestry workers
Fishing and agriculture related occupations n.e.c.
Elementary Construction Occupations
Labourers in building and
woodworking trades
Labourers in other construction trades n.e.c.
Elementary Process Plant Occupations
Labourers in foundries
Industrial cleaning process occupations
Printing machine minders and assistants
Packers, bottlers, canners, fillers
Labourers in process and plant operations n.e.c.
Elementary Goods Storage Occupations
Stevedores, dockers and slingers
Other goods handling and storage occupations n.e.c.
ELEMENTARY ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS
Elementary Administration Occupations
Postal workers, mail sorters,
messengers, couriers
Elementary office occupations n.e.c.
Elementary Personal Services Occupations
Hospital porters
Hotel porters
Kitchen and catering assistants
Waiters, Waitresses
Bar staff
Leisure and theme park attendants
Elementary personal services occupations n.e.c.
Elementary Cleaning Occupations
Window cleaners
Road sweepers
Cleaners, domestics
Launderers, dry cleaners, pressers
Refuse and salvage occupations
Elementary cleaning occupations n.e.c.
Elementary Security Occupations
Security guards and related
occupations
Traffic wardens
School crossing patrol attendants
School mid-day assistants
Car park attendants
Elementary security occupations n.e.c.
Elementary Sales Occupations
Shelf fillers
Elementary sales occupations n.e.c.