Matching the role you are recruiting for with the relevant occupation code, or SOC code, is a crucial step when hiring a new sponsored worker under the Skilled Worker, Global Business Mobility or Scale Up routes. It will be important for the sponsor to allocate the correct occupation code to avoid issues with the Home Office and potential refusal of the visa application.
Caseworkers do investigate the roles, so it is advisable to ensure you have matched and selected the correct SOC code to avoid issues or delays with the application.
In this article, we explain how to use the occupation classification system correctly when hiring skilled workers, and highlight the common pitfalls to avoid.
What are SOC Codes?
To sponsor individuals under the Skilled Worker visa, Global Business Mobility routes and Scale Up visa, employers must ensure the role they are offering meets the visa conditions. For example, that the role is at the required skilled level and pays the relevant minimum salary.
To help the Home Office determine if a role meets the visa requirements, jobs that are eligible under these sponsored routes are listed by occupation code within Appendix Skilled Occupations.
Only occupations featured on this list can qualify for these sponsored work routes. The list of eligible occupations is updated periodically, and sponsors and visa applicants are advised to check the most recent version when preparing for the sponsorship and visa application.
The occupation codes are used to identify the relevant going rate and salary threshold for each job, both at ‘new entrant’ and ‘experienced’ rates, and provides details such as example job titles associated with that specific occupation code.
With the relevant SOC code selected, the employer can then assign a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) to the applicant.
Where are the SOC codes taken from?
Each eligible role is given its own four-digit Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code. Following a change in the rules, since 4 April 2024, SOC codes are now taken from the Standard Occupational Classification 2020 coding index, replacing the 2010 codes.
SOC 2020 occupation codes can be checked using Appendix Skilled Occupations or the CASCOT occupation coding tool.
Importantly, SOC codes and eligible job roles under the previous 2010 system may be different to those under the 2020 system. As such, when making an application, sponsors are advised to check the SOC 2020 occupation codes for their sponsored roles to ensure continued eligibility and that the correct and up to date code is used.
Using the wrong occupation code
The rules require sponsors to provide correct information and to only assign a CoS where you intend to employ the individual per the application details (or in any related sponsor note). Matching the wrong occupation code can lead to unwanted issues with the Home Office. Whether you are sponsoring from within the UK or from overseas, the implications are the same.
If issues with the SOC code come to light as part of the employee’s visa application, the Home Office can refuse the application for failure to meet the visa requirements. This may mean making a new visa application with a corrected code, in which case, you would have to outlay again for the Immigration Skills Charge, Health Surcharge and the visa application itself.
If a code for a role on the Immigration Salary List had initially been provided, and as such the lower application fee paid, and the Home Office subsequently determines the incorrect code was used and that the role is not on the ISL, the sponsor will have to pay the fee difference before the application can be processed.
If the wrong code is selected and it is found to have been a genuine error, it may be possible to rectify the mistake. However, the Home Office can investigate further and depending on their findings, may take enforcement action against the organisation by, for example, suspending the sponsor licence. If the Home Office determines a sponsor had provided false information, they may take action to revoke the organisation’s licence.
In any event, an incorrect code will inevitably result in delayed visa processing.
How the Home Office investigates codes
The caseworker can check against the job title/description and codes to make sure that the correct code has been selected and the correct fee has been paid. They have powers to investigate the codes provided within the application by examining information such as:
- Role – whether the CoS been assigned for the same job or a job other than the one described in the CoS application?
- Salary – do records show the stated salary on the application matches what is being paid?
- Skill level – has the appropriate occupation code been used to meet the skill level?
Caseworkers have access to the Sponsor Management System and can check against the information given on the application form and the assigned CoS. They can also request to review documents such as the worker’s employment contract and job description, and can also interview the sponsored worker to verify the actual responsibilities of the job.
If they dispute whether the code chosen is the most relevant for the role, they can request an explanation as to why it was selected when another code might be more suitable.
Incorrect occupation codes can also be identified following a Home Office compliance inspection.
Finding the right occupation code
To search a job’s occupation code, the Home Office advises using the CASCOT occupation coding tool.
From this list of occupations, employers are required to provide the SOC code which most closely matches the role they are recruiting for.
In practice, it is not always obvious for employers or HR personnel to know which SOC code to use, particularly if assigning a CoS for the first time, or employing for a new type of role or skillset.
Once the tool has identified possible occupation codes, sponsors should read the descriptions to identify the correct SOC code for the job they are offering.
This then needs to be cross-referenced against the list of eligible occupations under Appendix Skilled Occupations.
To match the SOC code, sponsors should focus on the duties and responsibilities of the role, and not the job title. When considering an application, the Home Office will apply the most appropriate match based on the job description in the application, and will not necessarily rely on the SOC code stated by the applicant or their sponsor.
If the job role does not match an eligible occupation, either because it is not at the correct skill or salary level, you will not be allowed to sponsor the individual for that role. Any visa application relying on an ineligible occupation code will be refused.
One of the biggest problems for employers is that the SOC code list is subject to change. Sponsors need to check the latest version each time they issue a CoS for a migrant worker. It may be, for example, that a code you had previously relied on has been taken off. Or, if salary levels have been changed and you issue a CoS at a salary that now falls below the minimum threshold, it will result in the applicant’s visa application being refused for not meeting the visa salary requirement.
Conversely, you could find that a code you have used previously, even for a long time, has been added to the Immigration Salary List, which will lower the cost of the application.
There are also many exceptions that apply, so it is advisable to take professional guidance where you are uncertain.
SOC Codes & recruitment strategies
We recommend sponsors take a strategic approach to using SOC codes, in the context of their organisation’s broader recruitment aims.
Ideally, the SOC code should be identified at the outset of the recruitment process to ensure the role does in fact meet the relevant requirements for skill and salary level.
While there will always be potential for change to the codes, the advantages of taking a planned approach to future recruitment should not be overlooked.
The codes of practice give a good insight into how you can create job titles to match your future skills needs, and also how to map out the career paths and progression of foreign employees in the future as well as an indication of the salaries required under the SOC codes.
If a job title does not appear to match to a code, yet you are confident it should qualify, take a step back; the assigned job title may just be the starting point. Consider the tasks the role will entail on a regular basis and how it fits in the wider organsational map. Also think about how that role will develop. Then consider the details within the occupational codes and job titles.
This may require further discussion and detail with technical managers in your organsation, to ensure you are covering all angles and are not overlooking any codes that could be an appropriate match.
SOC Codes 2024
The current list of eligible occupations took effect from 4 April 2024 in line with the introduction of the 2020 ONS classification system. Some codes may have changed and be different to the previous coding system.
Eligible occupations as at April 2024:
| Occupation code | Job role | Related job titles | Eligible for Skilled Worker visa? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1111 | Chief executives and senior officials | Chairman Chief executive Civil servant (grade 5 & above) Diplomat Vice President |
Yes |
| 1112 | Elected officers and representatives | Councillor (local government) Member of Parliament |
No |
| 1121 | Production managers and directors in manufacturing | Engineering manager Managing director (engineering) Operations manager (manufacturing) Production manager Technical manager |
Yes |
| 1122 | Production managers and directors in construction | Building services manager Construction manager Director (building construction) Owner (electrical contracting) Site manager |
Yes |
| 1123 | Production managers and directors in mining and energy | Operations manager (mining, water & energy) Quarry manager Service manager (public utilities) |
Yes |
| 1131 | Financial managers and directors | Bank Manager Finance Director Insurance Manager Investment banker Treasury manager |
Yes |
| 1132 | Marketing, sales and advertising directors | Account director (advertising) Commercial director Marketing director Media director Sales director |
Yes |
| 1133 | Public relations and communications directors | Head of communications Head of public relations |
Yes |
| 1134 | Purchasing managers and directors | Bid production manager Director of contracts Head of buying Purchasing manager |
Yes |
| 1135 | Charitable organisation managers and directors | Charity director Manager (charitable organisation) |
Yes |
| 1136 | Human resource managers and directors | Human resources business partner Human resources director Personnel manager Recruitment manager Training director |
Yes |
| 1137 | Information technology directors | Chief Information officer IT Director Managing director (computer services) Programme manager (computing) Technical director (computer services) |
Yes |
| 1139 | Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified | Area secretary (trade association) Chief officer (local government) Clerk to the county council General Secretary (trade union) Town Clerk |
Yes |
| 1140 | Directors in logistics, warehousing and transport | Airport director Head of logistics Owner (delivery service) Supply chain director Traffic director (transport) |
Yes |
| 1150 | Managers and directors in retail and wholesale | Car sales manager Manager (garden centre) Managing director (wholesale, retail trade) Retail manager Shop manager (charitable organisation) Wholesale manager |
Yes |
| 1161 | Officers in armed forces | Army officer Commander (armed forces) Flight-lieutenant Royal Navy officer Squadron-leader |
No |
| 1162 | Senior police officers | Chief superintendent (police service) CID officer Detective inspector Police inspector |
Yes |
| 1163 | Senior officers in fire, ambulance, prison and related services | Chief immigration officer (HM Revenue and Customs) Fire service officer (government) Prison governor Station officer (ambulance service) |
Yes |
| 1171 | Health services and public health managers and directors | Clinical manager Director of nursing Health service manager Information manager (health authority: hospital service) |
Yes |
| 1172 | Social services managers and directors | Children’s centre manager Commissioner (local government: social services) Community services manager Service manager (welfare services) Social work manager |
Yes |
| 1211 | Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture | Farm manager Farm owner Nursery manager (horticulture) Stock manager (farming) |
Yes |
| 1212 | Managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services | Cattery owner Fish farm owner Forest manager Owner (landscape gardening) Racehorse trainer |
Yes |
| 1221 | Hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors | Caravan park owner Hotel manager Manager (passenger ships) Service flats manager |
Yes |
| 1222 | Restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors | Café owner Operations manager (catering) Restaurant manager Shop manager (take-away food shop) |
Yes |
| 1223 | Publicans and managers of licensed premises | Landlady (public house) Licensee Manager (wine bar) Publican |
Yes |
| 1224 | Leisure and sports managers and proprietors | Amusement arcade owner Cinema manager Football ground manager Leisure centre manager Theatre manager |
Yes |
| 1225 | Travel agency managers and proprietors | Branch manager (travel agents) Tourist information manager Travel agency owner Travel manager |
Yes |
| 1231 | Health care practice managers | Clinic manager Dental practice manager GP practice manager Patient services manager Veterinary practice manager |
Yes |
| 1232 | Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors | Care manager Community centre manager Day centre manager Nursing home owner Manager (sheltered housing) Residential manager (care/residential home) |
Yes |
| 1233 | Early education and childcare services proprietors | Director (children’s nursery) Owner (nursery: children’s) |
Yes |
| 1241 | Managers in transport and distribution | Distribution service manager Fleet manager Operations manager (transport) Shipping manager Transport manager |
Yes |
| 1242 | Managers in storage and warehousing | Cellar manager (brewery) Inventory manager Operations manager Stock manager Warehouse manager |
Yes |
| 1243 | Managers in logistics | Logistics manager Supply chain manager |
Yes |
| 1251 | Property, housing and estate managers | Estate manager Facilities manager Housing manager Landlord (property management) Property manager |
Yes |
| 1252 | Garage managers and proprietors | Bodyshop manager (vehicle trades) Garage director Garage owner Tyre depot manager |
Yes |
| 1253 | Hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors | Hairdressing salon owner Manager (beauty salon) Manager (nail salon) Owner (pet grooming salon) Owner (tanning studio) Spa manager |
Yes |
| 1254 | Waste disposal and environmental services managers | Environmental manager (refuse disposal) Manager (local government: cleansing dept.) Recycling plant manager Scrap metal dealer |
Yes |
| 1255 | Managers and directors in the creative industries | Art gallery owner Artist manager Director (architectural service) Graphic design manager Gallery Manager Production manager (entertainment) Publisher Radio station manager |
Yes |
| 1256 | Betting shop and gambling establishment managers | Betting shop manager Bingo hall manager Casino manager |
Yes |
| 1257 | Hire services managers and proprietors | Hire manager Plant hire manager Rental service manager Tool hire manager |
Yes |
| 1258 | Directors in consultancy services | Director (environmental consultancy) Owner (design consultancy) Owner (management consultancy) |
Yes |
| 1259 | Managers and proprietors in other services not elsewhere classified | Director (private detective agency) Car park manager Cemetery Manager Library manager Owner (cleaning services) Training centre manager Driving school owner |
Yes |
| 2111 | Chemical scientists | Analytical chemist Chemist Development chemist Industrial chemist Laboratory analyst Research scientist (chemical) |
Yes |
| 2112 | Biological scientists | Agricultural consultant Forensic scientist Horticulturist (professional) Microbiologist Pathologist |
Yes |
| 2113 | Biochemists and biomedical scientists | Clinical technologist Endocrinologist Histopathologist Medical technologist Medical researcher |
Yes |
| 2114 | Physical scientists | Geologist Geophysicist Medical physicist Meteorologist Oceanographer Physicist Seismologist |
Yes |
| 2115 | Social and humanities scientists | Anthropologist Archaeologist Criminologist Epidemiologist Geographer GIS analyst Historian Political researcher Social scientist |
Yes |
| 2119 | Natural and social science professionals not elsewhere classified | Operational research scientist Scientific officer Scientist Sports scientist Technical officer (laboratory) University research fellow (sciences) |
Yes |
| 2121 | Civil engineers | Building engineer Civil engineer (professional) Highways engineer Petroleum engineer Public health engineer Site engineer (building construction) Structural engineer |
Yes |
| 2122 | Mechanical engineers | Automotive engineer (professional) Design engineer (mechanical) Marine engineer (professional) Mechanical engineer (professional) |
Yes |
| 2123 | Electrical engineers | Electrical design engineer Electrical engineer (professional) Electrical surveyor Equipment engineer Power engineer Signal engineer (professional, railways) |
Yes |
| 2124 | Electronics engineers | Broadcasting engineer (professional) Electronics designer Electronics engineer (professional) Microwave engineer (professional) |
Yes |
| 2125 | Production and process engineers | Chemical engineer Industrial engineer Pharmaceutical engineer Process engineer Production consultant Production engineer |
Yes |
| 2126 | Aerospace engineers | Aeronautical engineer (professional) Aerospace engineer Aircraft designer Avionics engineer |
Yes |
| 2127 | Engineering project managers and project engineers | Contracts manager (manufacturing) Project engineer Project manager (manufacturing) |
Yes |
| 2129 | Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified | Acoustician (professional) Food technologist Metallurgist Scientific consultant Technical engineer Technologist Traffic engineer |
Yes |
| 2131 | IT project managers | Change manager (computing) Implementation manager (computing) IT project manager Project leader (software design) |
Yes |
| 2132 | IT managers | Data centre manager Data visualisation manager IT manager Network operations manager (computer services) Product manager Service delivery manager Telecoms manager UX manager |
Yes |
| 2133 | IT business analysts, architects and systems designers | Business analyst (computing) Data communications analyst Change analyst (computing) Systems analyst Systems consultant Technical analyst (computing) Technical architect User experience architect |
Yes |
| 2134 | Programmers and software development professionals | Analyst-programmer Database developer Games designer Interactive designer Mobile app developer Programmer Software engineer Website builder |
Yes |
| 2135 | Cyber security professionals | Data security manager Ethical hacker Forensic computer investigator IT security analyst Technical security consultant |
Yes |
| 2136 | IT quality and testing professionals | IT auditor Quality analyst (computing) Software testing consultant Systems tester (computing) Test analyst (computing) Test engineer (professional, software) |
Yes |
| 2137 | IT network professionals | Network consultant Network designer Network installation engineer Network planner |
Yes |
| 2139 | Information technology professionals not elsewhere classified | Account manager (computing) Internet engineer (professional) IT planner IT consultant Technical evangelist Webmaster Web manager |
Yes |
| 2141 | Web design professionals | Desktop publisher User interface designer UX designer (computing) Web designer Web producer |
Yes |
| 2142 | Graphic and multimedia designers | 3D artist Animator (computing) Compositor (special effects) Creative design assistant Graphic artist Graphic designer Visual effects supervisor |
Yes |
| 2151 | Conservation professionals | Conservation officer Countryside officer Ecologist Heritage manager Land management adviser Landscape scientist Marine conservationist |
Yes |
| 2152 | Environment professionals | Energy manager Environmental consultant Environmental engineer Environmental protection officer Environmental technician Flood risk manager Water quality scientist |
Yes |
| 2161 | Research and development (r&d) managers | Clinical trials manager Consumer insights manager Creative manager (research and development) Design manager Market research manager Research manager (broadcasting) |
Yes |
| 2162 | Other researchers, unspecified discipline | Postdoctoral researcher Research assistant (university) Research fellow (university) University researcher |
Yes |
| 2211 | Generalist medical practitioners | Doctor General practitioner House officer (hospital service) Medical practitioner Physician |
Yes |
| 2212 | Specialist medical practitioners | Anaesthetist Consultant (hospital service) Homeopath (medically qualified) Medical acupuncturist Paediatrician Psychiatrist Radiologist Surgeon |
Yes |
| 2221 | Physiotherapists | Electro-therapist Physiotherapist Physiotherapy practitioner |
Yes |
| 2222 | Occupational therapists | Community occupational therapist Occupational therapist Paediatric occupational therapist |
Yes |
| 2223 | Speech and language therapists | Communication therapist Language therapist Speech and language therapist Speech therapist |
Yes |
| 2224 | Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists | Cognitive behavioural therapist Psycho-analyst Psychological counsellor Psychotherapist |
Yes |
| 2225 | Clinical psychologists | Clinical psychologist Consultant clinical psychologist |
Yes |
| 2226 | Other psychologists | Educational psychologist Forensic psychologist Occupational psychologist Psychologist Psychometrist |
Yes |
| 2229 | Therapy professionals not elsewhere classified | Acupuncturist Art therapist Chiropractor Dance movement therapist Family therapist Genetic counsellor Nutritionist Osteopath Sports massage therapist Sports therapist |
Yes |
| 2231 | Midwifery nurses | Delivery suite manager Midwife Midwifery manager |
Yes |
| 2232 | Registered community nurses | Community care nurse District nurse Health visitor Practice nurse |
Yes |
| 2233 | Registered specialist nurses | Advanced primary care nurse Intensive care nurse Clinical nurse specialist Theatre manager (hospital service) |
Yes |
| 2234 | Registered nurse practitioners | Health care practitioner Mental health practitioner Practitioner (nursing) |
Yes |
| 2235 | Registered mental health nurses | Community mental health nurse Psychiatric nurse |
Yes |
| 2236 | Registered children’s nurses | Community children’s nurse Neonatal nurse Paediatric nurse School nurse |
Yes |
| 2237 | Other registered nursing professionals | Clinical lead nurse Matron (care/residential home) Nurse Nurse educator Occupational health nurse Staff nurse Team leader (nursing) Ward manager |
Yes |
| 2240 | Veterinarians | Veterinarian Veterinary practitioner Veterinary surgeon |
Yes |
| 2251 | Pharmacists | Chemist (pharmaceutical) Dispensary manager Pharmaceutical chemist Pharmacist Pharmacy manager |
Yes |
| 2252 | Optometrists | Doctor of optometry Ophthalmic optician Optician |
Yes |
| 2253 | Dental practitioners | Dental surgeon Dentist Orthodontist Periodontist |
Yes |
| 2254 | Medical radiographers | Medical photographer Nuclear medicine practitioner Radiographer Sonographer Therapeutic radiographer Vascular technologist |
Yes |
| 2255 | Paramedics | Ambulance paramedic Emergency care practitioner Paramedic Paramedic-ECP |
Yes |
| 2256 | Podiatrists | Chiropodist Foot health practitioner (qualified) Podiatrist |
Yes |
| 2259 | Other health professionals not elsewhere classified | Audiologist Clinical physiologist Dietician-nutritionist Family planner Occupational health adviser Operating theatre practitioner Physiologist |
Yes |
| 2311 | Higher education teaching professionals | Fellow (university) Lecturer (higher education, university) Professor (higher education, university) Tutor (higher education, university) University lecturer University teaching assistant |
Yes |
| 2312 | Further education teaching professionals | FE College lecturer Lecturer (further education) Teacher (further education) Tutor (further education) |
Yes |
| 2313 | Secondary education teaching professionals | Curriculum leader (secondary school) Deputy head teacher (secondary school) Head of year (secondary school) Secondary school teacher Sixth form teacher Teacher (secondary school) |
Yes |
| 2314 | Primary education teaching professionals | Deputy head teacher (primary school) Infant teacher Junior school teacher Primary school teacher |
Yes |
| 2315 | Nursery education teaching professionals | Kindergarten teacher (professional) Nursery school teacher Pre-school teacher |
Yes |
| 2316 | Special and additional needs education teaching professionals | Behaviour support teacher Deputy head teacher (special/additional needs school) Learning support teacher Special educational needs coordinator Special needs teacher |
Yes |
| 2317 | Teachers of english as a foreign language | TEFL English as a second language teacher ESOL tutor |
Yes |
| 2319 | Teaching professionals not elsewhere classified | Adult education tutor Ballet teacher (qualified) Music teacher Private tutor Voice coach |
Yes |
| 2321 | Head teachers and principals | Head master (secondary school) Head teacher (primary school) Principal (further education) Rector (university) |
Yes |
| 2322 | Education managers | Business school manager Dean (further education) Provost (higher education, university) Registrar (educational establishments) Vice chancellor (university) |
Yes |
| 2323 | Education advisers and school inspectors | Advisory teacher Assessor (further, higher education) Curriculum adviser Early years adviser Education officer School inspector |
Yes |
| 2324 | Early education and childcare services managers | After school club manager Childcare manager (day nursery) Nursery manager (day nursery) Pre-school manager |
Yes |
| 2329 | Other educational professionals not elsewhere classified | Active schools coordinator Education administrator (further, higher education) Exam marker International recruitment officer (university) |
Yes |
| 2411 | Barristers and judges | Advocate Barrister Chairman (appeals tribunal, inquiry) Coroner Crown prosecutor District judge Legal advocate Sherriff (Scottish Courts) |
Yes |
| 2412 | Solicitors and lawyers | Lawyer Managing clerk (qualified solicitor) Solicitor Solicitor-partner Solicitor to the council |
Yes |
| 2419 | Legal professionals not elsewhere classified | Attorney Conveyancer Justice’s clerk Legal adviser Legal consultant Legal counsel Paralegal Patent agent Patent attorney Solicitor’s clerk (articled) |
Yes |
| 2421 | Chartered and certified accountants | Accountant (qualified) Auditor (qualified) Chartered accountant Company accountant Cost accountant (qualified) Financial controller (qualified accountant) Management accountant (qualified) |
Yes |
| 2422 | Finance and investment analysts and advisers | Credit risk analyst Financial adviser Financial consultant Mortgage adviser Pensions consultant |
Yes |
| 2423 | Taxation experts | Investigator (HM Revenue and Customs) Tax adviser Tax consultant Tax inspector Tax manager Taxation specialist |
Yes |
| 2431 | Management consultants and business analysts | Business adviser Business consultant Business continuity manager Digital business analyst Financial risk analyst Management consultant |
Yes |
| 2432 | Marketing and commercial managers | Commercial manager Client services manager (marketing) Marketing development manager Online marketing manager Production manager (marketing) |
Yes |
| 2433 | Actuaries, economists and statisticians | Actuarial consultant Actuary Bioinformatician Economist Financial engineer Statistician Statistical analyst Web analyst |
Yes |
| 2434 | Business and related research professionals | Crime analyst Fellow (research) Games researcher (broadcasting) Inventor Digital marketing analyst Market research analyst Social media analyst |
Yes |
| 2435 | Professional/chartered company secretaries | Assistant company secretary (qualified) Chartered secretary Company secretary (qualified) |
Yes |
| 2439 | Business, research and administrative professionals not elsewhere classified | Civil servant (grade 6, 7) Governance officer Information compliance officer Parliamentary assistant Policy adviser (government) Private secretary (government) Registrar (government) Service manager (government) |
Yes |
| 2440 | Business and financial project management professionals | Chief knowledge officer Contracts manager (security services) Project delivery officer Project manager Research support officer Scrum master Work package manager (professional) |
Yes |
| 2451 | Architects | Architect Chartered architect Landscape architect |
Yes |
| 2452 | Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants | Architectural consultant Chartered architectural technologist Construction planner Planning officer (building construction ) Town planner |
Yes |
| 2453 | Quantity surveyors | Quantity surveyor Survey technician Surveyor (quantity surveying) |
Yes |
| 2454 | Chartered surveyors | Building surveyor Chartered surveyor Hydrographic surveyor Land surveyor Topographer |
Yes |
| 2455 | Construction project managers and related professionals | Contract manager (building construction) Project manager (building construction) Transport modeller Transport planner |
Yes |
| 2461 | Social workers | Independent review officer (social worker) Mental health social worker Senior practitioner (local government: social services) Social worker Team leader (local government: social services) |
Yes |
| 2462 | Probation officers | Inspector (National Probation Service) Probation officer Youth justice officer |
Yes |
| 2463 | Clergy | Chaplain Clergyman Minister of religion Nun Pastor Priest Vicar |
No |
| 2464 | Youth work professionals | Youth and community officer Youth worker (professional) |
Yes |
| 2469 | Welfare professionals not elsewhere classified | Child protection adviser Children’s guardian Family court adviser Rehabilitation officer Restorative justice manager Social services officer |
Yes |
| 2471 | Librarians | Chartered librarian Librarian Technical librarian University librarian |
Yes |
| 2472 | Archivists, conservators and curators | Archivist Conservator Curator Keeper (art gallery) Museum officer |
Yes |
| 2481 | Quality control and planning engineers | Planning engineer Quality assurance engineer Quality control officer (professional) Quality engineer |
Yes |
| 2482 | Quality assurance and regulatory professionals | Compliance manager Financial regulator Quality assurance manager Quality manager |
Yes |
| 2483 | Environmental health professionals | Air pollution inspector Environmental health officer Food inspector Public health inspector Technical officer (environmental health) |
Yes |
| 2491 | Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors | Editor Content editor (newspapers, magazines) Digital editor Online editor |
Yes |
| 2492 | Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters | Broadcast journalist Digital journalist Journalist Online journalist Radio journalist Reporter Writer (newspaper publishing) |
Yes |
| 2493 | Public relations professionals | Account manager (public relations) Communications manager (public relations) Public relations consultant Press officer Public relations officer Social media manager |
Yes |
| 2494 | Advertising accounts managers and creative directors | Account manager (advertising) Advertising Manager Campaign Manager Creative Director Projects Manager (advertising) |
Yes |
| 3111 | Laboratory technicians | Assistant scientist (laboratory) Associate practitioner (laboratory) Cytoscreener Hospital technician Laboratory technician Scientific technician |
Yes |
| 3112 | Electrical and electronics technicians | Avionics technician Electrical technician Electronics technician Installation engineer (electricity supplier) |
Yes |
| 3113 | Engineering technicians | Aircraft engineer (licensed) Aircraft technician Commissioning engineer Engineering technician Manufacturing engineer Mechanical technician Wind turbine technician (construction) |
Yes |
| 3114 | Building and civil engineering technicians | Building services consultant Civil engineering technician Survey technician Technical assistant (civil engineering) |
Yes |
| 3115 | Quality assurance technicians | Quality analyst Quality assurance coordinator Quality control technician Quality officer Quality technician Test technician |
Yes |
| 3116 | Planning, process and production technicians | Process technician Production controller Production planner Production technician |
Yes |
| 3119 | Science, engineering and production technicians not elsewhere classified | School technician Technical assistant Technician Textile consultant Workshop technician |
Yes |
| 3120 | CAD, drawing and architectural technicians | 3D Printing Technician Architect’s assistant Architectural design assistant Architectural technician CAD designer Cartographer Design technician Draughtsman |
Yes |
| 3131 | IT operations technicians | Computer games tester Digital administrator IT technician Network administrator Systems administrator |
Yes |
| 3132 | IT user support technicians | Business support analyst (computing) Customer support analyst Help desk operator (computing) IT support technician Systems support officer |
Yes |
| 3133 | Database administrators and web content technicians | Database administrator Digital content editor Intranet coordinator Website moderator |
Yes |
| 3211 | Dispensing opticians | Dispensing optician Optical dispenser |
Yes |
| 3212 | Pharmaceutical technicians | Dispensing technician Pharmaceutical technician Pharmacy technician |
Yes |
| 3213 | Medical and dental technicians | Cardiographer Dental hygienist Dental technician Medical technical officer Ocularist Orthopaedic technician Radiography assistant practitioner |
Yes |
| 3214 | Complementary health associate professionals | Colour therapist Holistic therapist Homeopath Hypnotherapist Massage therapist Reflexologist |
Extension only |
| 3219 | Health associate professionals not elsewhere classified | Antenatal teacher Diet adviser Equine dental technician Health trainer Therapist |
Yes |
| 3221 | Youth and community workers | Community development officer Family support worker Youth and community worker Youth project coordinator Youth worker |
Yes |
| 3222 | Child and early years officers | Child protection officer Education welfare officer Family liaison officer Learning mentor (early years) Parent support adviser Portage worker (educational establishments) |
Yes |
| 3223 | Housing officers | Accommodation officer Housing adviser Housing officer Housing support officer |
Yes |
| 3224 | Counsellors | Counsellor (welfare services) Debt adviser Drugs and alcohol worker Life coach Stop smoking counsellor |
Yes |
| 3229 | Welfare and housing associate professionals not elsewhere classified | Advocacy worker Health coordinator Homeless prevention officer Key worker (welfare services) Outreach worker (welfare services) Probation services officer Project worker (welfare services) Student support officer |
Yes |
| 3231 | Higher level teaching assistants | Advanced teaching assistant HLTA Learning support practitioner Teaching assistant (qualified) |
Yes |
| 3232 | Early education and childcare practitioners | Childcare practitioner Early years practitioner Pre-school practitioner |
Yes |
| 3240 | Veterinary nurses | Animal nurse Veterinary nurse |
Yes |
| 3311 | Non-commissioned officers and other ranks | Aircraftman Aircraft technician (armed forces) Lance-corporal Sergeant (armed forces) Soldier Weapons engineer (armed forces) |
No |
| 3312 | Police officers (sergeant and below) | Detective (police service) Police constable Police officer Sergeant Transport police officer |
Yes |
| 3313 | Fire service officers (watch manager and below) | Fire engineer Fire safety officer Firefighter Watch manager (fire service) |
Yes |
| 3314 | Prison service officers (below principal officer) | Custodial manager Prison custodial officer Prison escort officer Prison officer Prison warden |
Yes |
| 3319 | Protective service associate professionals not elsewhere classified | Crime scene investigator Customs officer Immigration officer Investigation officer (police service) Fingerprint expert Fraud analyst Operations manager (security services) Private investigator Security manager |
Yes |
| 3411 | Artists | Animator (hand drawn) Artist Illustrator Portrait painter Sculptor |
Yes |
| 3412 | Authors, writers and translators | Copywriter Editor (books) Interpreter Technical author Translator Writer |
Yes |
| 3413 | Actors, entertainers and presenters | Actor Commentator (broadcasting) Costumed interpreter Disc jockey Entertainer Presenter (broadcasting) Singer |
Yes |
| 3414 | Dancers and choreographers | Ballet dancer Choreographer Dance coach Dancer Dance teacher |
Yes |
| 3415 | Musicians | Composer Musician Organist Pianist Song writer Violinist |
Yes |
| 3416 | Arts officers, producers and directors | Broadcast editor Film editor Production assistant (broadcasting) Studio manager Television producer Video production assistant |
Yes |
| 3417 | Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators | Audio visual technician Cameraman Commercial drone pilot Digital imaging technician Lighting designer Photographer Projectionist Sound engineer Theatre technician (entertainment) |
Yes |
| 3421 | Interior designers | Design consultant (interior design) Interior decorator Interior stylist Kitchen designer |
Yes |
| 3422 | Clothing, fashion and accessories designers | Bridalwear designer Fashion designer Footwear designer Jewellery designer |
Yes |
| 3429 | Design occupations not elsewhere classified | Design consultant Craft designer Make-up artist (films) Production designer (film, television production) Visual merchandiser (design) |
Yes |
| 3431 | Sports players | Cricketer Footballer Jockey Golfer |
No |
| 3432 | Sports coaches, instructors and officials | Referee Riding instructor Sports coach Sports development officer Swimming teacher |
No |
| 3433 | Fitness and wellbeing instructors | Aerobics instructor Fitness instructor Gym instructor Lifestyle consultant Personal trainer Pilates instructor Yoga teacher |
Yes |
| 3511 | Aircraft pilots and air traffic controllers | Airline pilot Air traffic controller First officer (airlines) Flight engineer Flight planner Flying instructor Helicopter pilot |
Yes |
| 3512 | Ship and hovercraft officers | Chief engineer (shipping) Marine engineer (shipping) Merchant navy officer Petty officer Tug master Yacht skipper |
Yes |
| 3520 | Legal associate professionals | Barrister’s clerk Compliance officer (legal services) Law costs draftsman Legal assistant Litigator Paralegal assistant |
Yes |
| 3531 | Brokers | Foreign exchange dealer Insurance broker Investment administrator Stockbroker Trader (stock exchange) |
Yes |
| 3532 | Insurance underwriters | Account handler (insurance) Commercial underwriter Insurance inspector Mortgage underwriter Underwriter |
Yes |
| 3533 | Financial and accounting technicians | Accounting technician Business associate (banking) Financial controller Fund administrator Insolvency administrator Managing clerk (accountancy) |
Yes |
| 3534 | Financial accounts managers | Accounts manager Audit manager Credit manager Fund manager Mortgage unit manager Relationship manager (bank) |
Yes |
| 3541 | Estimators, valuers and assessors | Claims assessor Claims investigator Engineering surveyor Estimator Loss adjuster PPI case handler Valuer |
Yes |
| 3542 | Importers and exporters | Export coordinator Exporter Import agent Importer Shipping agent |
Yes |
| 3543 | Project support officers | Planning assistant Project administrator Project analyst Project coordinator Project officer Service delivery coordinator |
Yes |
| 3544 | Data analysts | Data analyst Data officer Data quality analyst Information management analyst Organisation and methods analyst |
Yes |
| 3549 | Business associate professionals not elsewhere classified | Business support officer Marine consultant Methods engineer O&M consultant Party agent (political party) |
Yes |
| 3551 | Buyers and procurement officers | Bid writer Buyer Procurement officer Purchasing consultant Supply planner |
Yes |
| 3552 | Business sales executives | Corporate account executive Sales agent Sales consultant Sales executive Technical representative |
Yes |
| 3553 | Merchandisers | Demand planner Merchandiser Sales merchandiser Supply chain analyst |
Yes |
| 3554 | Advertising and marketing associate professionals | Brand ambassador Business development executive Fundraiser Marketing consultant Marketing executive |
Yes |
| 3555 | Estate agents and auctioneers | Auctioneer Auctioneer and valuer Estate agent Letting agent Property consultant Sales negotiator |
Yes |
| 3556 | Sales accounts and business development managers | Account manager (sales) Area sales manager Business development manager Product development manager Sales manager |
Yes |
| 3557 | Events managers and organisers | Conference coordinator Event organiser Events manager Exhibition organiser Hospitality manager Production manager (corporate hospitality) |
Yes |
| 3560 | Public services associate professionals | Civil servant (HEO, SEO) Higher executive officer (government) Principle revenue officer (local government) Senior executive officer (government) Team leader (local government) |
Yes |
| 3571 | Human resources and industrial relations officers | Employment consultant Human resources advisor Human resources analyst Recruitment consultant Talent attraction consultant |
Yes |
| 3572 | Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists | Careers adviser Careers consultant Careers teacher Personal advisor Placement officer |
Yes |
| 3573 | Information technology trainers | E-learning manager IT trainer IT tutor Software trainer |
Yes |
| 3574 | Other vocational and industrial trainers | NVQ assessor Technical instructor Training consultant Training manager |
Yes |
| 3581 | Inspectors of standards and regulations | Building inspector Driving examiner Housing inspector Meat hygiene inspector Trading standards officer |
Yes |
| 3582 | Health and safety managers and officers | Asbestos surveyor Health and safety officer Occupational hygienist Safety consultant Safety officer |
Yes |
| 4111 | National government administrative occupations | Administrative assistant (courts of justice) Administrative officer (government) Civil servant (grades AA, AO & EO) Clerk (government) Revenue officer (government) |
Yes |
| 4112 | Local government administrative occupations | Administrative assistant (local government) Administrative officer (police service) Benefits assistant (local government) Clerical officer (local government) Local government officer Parish clerk |
Yes |
| 4113 | Officers of non-governmental organisations | Administrator (charitable organisation) Clerk to school governors Organiser (trade union) Secretary (research association) Trade union official |
Yes |
| 4121 | Credit controllers | Credit control clerk Credit controller Debt management associate Loans administrator |
Yes |
| 4122 | Book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks | Accounts administrator Accounts assistant Accounts clerk Auditor Bookkeeper Payroll manager |
Yes |
| 4123 | Bank and post office clerks | Bank clerk Cashier (banking) Customer service adviser (building society) Customer service officer (banking) Post office clerk |
No |
| 4124 | Finance officers | Finance officer Financial officer (local government) Regional finance officer (PO) |
Yes |
| 4129 | Financial administrative occupations not elsewhere classified | Cashier Finance administrator Finance assistant Legal cashier Tax assistant Treasurer Valuation assistant |
Yes |
| 4131 | Records clerks and assistants | Admissions officer Clerical officer (hospital service) Examinations officer (education) Filing clerk Records clerk Ward clerk |
No |
| 4132 | Pensions and insurance clerks and assistants | Administrator (insurance) Claims handler Clerical assistant (insurance) Insurance clerk Pensions administrator |
Yes |
| 4133 | Stock control clerks and assistants | Auditor (stock control) Despatch clerk Material controller Stock controller Stores administrator Supply chain coordinator |
No |
| 4134 | Transport and distribution clerks and assistants | Cargo agent Export clerk Freight administrator Logistics coordinator Shipping clerk Transport clerk |
Yes |
| 4135 | Library clerks and assistants | Archives assistant (library) Information assistant (library) Learning resource assistant Library assistant Library clerk Library supervisor |
No |
| 4136 | Human resources administrative occupations | Course administrator Human resources administrator Personnel administrator Personnel clerk Training administrator |
No |
| 4141 | Office managers | Business support manager Office manager Practice manager Sales administration manager Sales office manager |
Yes |
| 4142 | Office supervisors | Administration supervisor Clerical supervisor Facilities supervisor Office supervisor |
No |
| 4143 | Customer service managers | After sales manager Call centre manager Customer care manager Customer service manager |
Yes |
| 4151 | Sales administrators | Online sales assistant Marketing administrator Sales administrator Sales coordinator |
Yes |
| 4152 | Data entry administrators | Data administrator Database assistant Data entry clerk Database inputter |
No |
| 4159 | Other administrative occupations not elsewhere classified | Administrator Administrative assistant Clerical assistant Clerk Facilities coordinator Office assistant Proof reader |
Yes |
| 4211 | Medical secretaries | Clinic coordinator Clinic administrator Medical administrator Medical secretary Secretary (medical practice) |
No |
| 4212 | Legal secretaries | Legal administrator Legal clerk Legal secretary Secretary (legal services) |
No |
| 4213 | School secretaries | Administration assistant (schools) Clerical assistant (schools) School administrator School secretary Secretary (schools) |
No |
| 4214 | Company secretaries and administrators | Assistant secretary Club secretary Company administrator Company secretary |
Yes |
| 4215 | Personal assistants and other secretaries | Executive assistant PA-secretary Personal assistant Personal secretary Secretary |
Yes |
| 4216 | Receptionists | Dental receptionist Doctor’s receptionist Medical receptionist Reception manager Receptionist Receptionist-administrator |
No |
| 4217 | Typists and related keyboard occupations | Audio typist Transcriber Typist Typist-clerk |
No |
| 5111 | Farmers | Agricultural contractor Agricultural technician (farming) Crofter (farming) Farmer Herd manager |
Yes |
| 5112 | Horticultural trades | Grower Horticulturalist Market Gardener Nursery Assistant (agriculture) Nurseryman |
Yes |
| 5113 | Gardeners and landscape gardeners | Garden designer Gardener Gardener-handyman Landscape gardener |
Yes |
| 5114 | Groundsmen and greenkeepers | Greenkeeper Groundsman Groundsperson |
Yes |
| 5119 | Agricultural and fishing trades not elsewhere classified | Arboricultural consultant Bee farmer Countryside ranger Gamekeeper National park warden Share fisherman Trawler skipper Tree surgeon |
Yes |
| 5211 | Sheet metal workers | Coppersmith Metal fabricator Panel beater (metal trades) Sheet metal fabricator Sheet metal worker |
Yes |
| 5212 | Metal plate workers, smiths, moulders and related occupations | Boiler maker Core Maker (metal trades) Die Caster Chain repairer Farrier Moulder and coremaker Pewtersmith Pipe Maker (foundry) Steel presser |
Yes |
| 5213 | Welding trades | Fabricator-welder Fitter-welder Spot welder Welder Welding technician |
Yes |
| 5214 | Pipe fitters | Pipe engineer Pipe fitter Pipe welder-fitter |
Yes |
| 5221 | Metal machining setters and setter-operators | CNC machinist CNC programmer Centre lathe turner Miller (metal trades) Tool setter Turner |
Yes |
| 5222 | Tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out | Die maker Engineer-toolmaker Jig maker Marker-out (engineering) Tool engineer Tool fitter Tool maker |
Yes |
| 5223 | Metal working production and maintenance fitters | Agricultural engineer Bench fitter Engineering machinist Fabricator Installation engineer Maintenance fitter Mechanical engineer |
Yes |
| 5224 | Precision instrument makers and repairers | Calibration engineer Horologist Instrument maker Instrument mechanic Instrument technician Optical technician Precision engineer Watchmaker |
Yes |
| 5225 | Air-conditioning and refrigeration installers and repairers | Air conditioning engineer Air conditioning fitter Refrigeration engineer Refrigeration technician Service engineer (refrigeration) |
Yes |
| 5231 | Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians | Auto electrician Car mechanic HGV mechanic Mechanic (garage) MOT tester Motor mechanic Motor vehicle technician Technician (vehicles) Vehicle technician |
Yes |
| 5232 | Vehicle body builders and repairers | Bodyshop technician Car body repairer Coach builder Panel beater Restoration technician (vehicles) Vehicle builder |
Yes |
| 5233 | Vehicle paint technicians | Car paint sprayer Coach painter Graphic applicator (vehicles) Paint technician (vehicles) Sprayer (vehicle trades) Vehicle refinisher Vehicle wrapper |
Yes |
| 5234 | Aircraft maintenance and related trades | Aeronautical engineer Aircraft electrician Aircraft engineer Aircraft fitter Aircraft mechanic Maintenance engineer (aircraft) |
Yes |
| 5235 | Boat and ship builders and repairers | Boat builder Fitter (boat building) Frame turner (ship building) Laminator (boat building and repairing) Marine engineer Ship’s joiner Shipwright |
Yes |
| 5236 | Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers | Coach repairer (railways) Mechanical fitter (railway and rolling stock) Railway engineer Rolling stock technician Service engineer (railway, rolling stock maintenance) |
Yes |
| 5241 | Electricians and electrical fitters | Electrical contractor Electrical engineer Electrical fitter Electrician |
Yes |
| 5242 | Telecoms and related network installers and repairers | Cable jointer Customer service engineer (telecoms) Installation engineer (telecoms) Network officer (telecoms) Telecom engineer Telephone engineer |
Yes |
| 5243 | Tv, video and audio servicers and repairers | Installation engineer (radio, television and video) Satellite engineer Service engineer (radio, television and video) Technician (radio, television and video servicing) Television engineer |
Yes |
| 5244 | Computer system and equipment installers and servicers | Computer repairer Computer service engineer Hardware engineer (computer) IT engineer Maintenance engineer (computer servicing) |
Yes |
| 5245 | Security system installers and repairers | Alarm engineer CCTV engineer Installation engineer (alarms) Service engineer (alarms) Security engineer |
Yes |
| 5246 | Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers | Domestic appliance engineer Maintenance man (electricity supplier) Machine repairer (office machinery) Repairer (electrical machinery) Service engineer (domestic electrical appliances) |
Yes |
| 5249 | Electrical and electronic trades not elsewhere classified | Communication engineer Electronics engineer Field engineer Linesman |
Yes |
| 5250 | Skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors | Electrical supervisor Maintenance supervisor (manufacturing) Service manager (garage) Workshop manager |
Yes |
| 5311 | Steel erectors | Steel erector Steel fabricator Steel worker (structural engineering) |
Yes |
| 5312 | Stonemasons and related trades | Dry stone waller Monumental mason Stone mason |
Yes |
| 5313 | Bricklayers | Bricklayer Block setter Chimney builder Floor stone Layer Kiln repairer |
Yes |
| 5314 | Roofers, roof tilers and slaters | Mastic asphalt spreader Roof tiler Roofer Roofing contractor Slater Thatcher |
Yes |
| 5315 | Plumbers and heating and ventilating installers and repairers | Gas engineer Heating and ventilating engineer Heat pump installer Meter installer (water) Plumber Plumbing and heating engineer Stove repairer (gas stoves) Ventilation fitter |
Yes |
| 5316 | Carpenters and joiners | Carpenter Carpenter and joiner Joiner Kitchen fitter Shop fitter |
Yes |
| 5317 | Glaziers, window fabricators and fitters | Glass Cutter Glazier Installer (double glazing) Service engineer (windows) Window fabricator Window fitter |
Yes |
| 5319 | Construction and building trades not elsewhere classified | Builder Building contractor Fencer Fireplace fitter Maintenance manager (buildings and other structures) Property developer (building construction) |
Yes |
| 5321 | Plasterers | Dry liner Fibrous plasterer Plasterer Plastering contractor |
Yes |
| 5322 | Floorers and wall tilers | Carpet fitter Ceramic tiler Flooring contractor Mosaic floor layer |
Yes |
| 5323 | Painters and decorators | Artexer French polisher Paper hanger Ship sprayer Wood stainer |
Yes |
| 5330 | Construction and building trades supervisors | Builder’s foreman Construction foreman Construction supervisor Maintenance supervisor Site foreman |
Yes |
| 5411 | Upholsterers | Curtain fitter Curtain maker Soft furnisher Trimmer (furniture mfr) Upholsterer |
Yes |
| 5412 | Footwear and leather working trades | Cobbler Leather worker (leather goods mfr) Machinist (leather goods mfr) Shoe machinist Shoe repairer |
Yes |
| 5413 | Tailors and dressmakers | Costume maker Cutter (hosiery, knitwear mfr) Dressmaker Pattern Cutter Tailor Tailoress |
Yes |
| 5419 | Textiles, garments and related trades not elsewhere classified | Clothing manufacturer Embroiderer Hand sewer Knitter Sail maker Weaver Upholstery cutter |
Yes |
| 5421 | Pre-press technicians | Compositor Plate maker Pre-press manager Pre-press technician Type setter |
Yes |
| 5422 | Printers | Digital printer Lithographic printer Machine minder (printing) Print technician Screen printer Wallpaper printer |
Yes |
| 5423 | Print finishing and binding workers | Binder’s assistant Book binder Finishing supervisor (printing) Print finisher Retoucher (film processing) |
Yes |
| 5431 | Butchers | Butcher Butcher’s assistant Butchery manager Master butcher Slaughterman |
Yes |
| 5432 | Bakers and flour confectioners | Baker Baker’s assistant Bakery manager Cake decorator Confectioner |
Yes |
| 5433 | Fishmongers and poultry dressers | Butcher (fish, poultry) Filleter (fish) Fish processor Fishmonger Poultry processor Process worker (fish, poultry) |
Yes |
| 5434 | Chefs | Chef Chef-manager Food stylist Head chef Pastry chef |
Yes |
| 5435 | Cooks | Cook Cook-supervisor Fish fryer Head cook |
No |
| 5436 | Catering and bar managers | Bar manager Catering manager Floor manager (restaurant) Kitchen manager Steward (club) |
Yes |
| 5441 | Glass and ceramics makers, decorators and finishers | Ceramic artist Glass blower Potter (ceramics mfr) Pottery worker Sprayer (ceramics mfr) Stained glass artist |
Yes |
| 5442 | Furniture makers and other craft woodworkers | Antiques restorer Cabinet maker Coffin maker Furniture restorer Joiner (cabinet making) Picture framer Sprayer (furniture mfr) |
Yes |
| 5443 | Florists | Floral assistant Floral designer Florist Flower arranger |
Yes |
| 5449 | Other skilled trades not elsewhere classified | Diamond mounter Engraver Goldsmith Paint sprayer Piano tuner Sign maker (electric signs) Silversmith Wig maker |
Yes |
| 6111 | Early education and childcare assistants | Child care assistant Crèche assistant Nursery assistant Nursery nurse Playgroup assistant Pre-school assistant |
Yes |
| 6112 | Teaching assistants | Classroom assistant School assistant Teaching assistant |
Yes |
| 6113 | Educational support assistants | Education support assistant Learning support assistant Non-teaching assistant (schools) Special needs assistant Support assistant (educational establishments) |
Yes |
| 6114 | Childminders | Baby sitter Childminder Mother’s help Nurse maid |
Yes |
| 6116 | Nannies and au pairs | Au pair Nanny |
Extension only |
| 6117 | Playworkers | Afterschool club coordinator Play leader Playworker School club leader |
Yes |
| 6121 | Pest control officers | Fumigator Pest control officer Pest control technician Pest controller |
No |
| 6129 | Animal care services occupations not elsewhere classified | Animal technician Canine beautician Dog walker Groom Kennel assistant Stable hand Veterinary nursing assistant |
Yes |
| 6131 | Nursing auxiliaries and assistants | Auxiliary nurse Health care assistant (hospital service) Health care support worker Nursing assistant Nursing auxiliary |
Yes |
| 6132 | Ambulance staff (excluding paramedics) | Ambulance care assistant Ambulance driver Ambulance service preparation operative Ambulance technician Emergency medical technician |
Yes |
| 6133 | Dental nurses | Dental assistant Dental nurse Dental nurse-receptionist Dental surgery assistant |
Yes |
| 6134 | Houseparents and residential wardens | Foster carer House matron House parent Residential care officer Warden (care/residential home) |
Yes |
| 6135 | Care workers and home carers | Care assistant Carer Child care worker Home care assistant Home carer Support worker (nursing home) |
Yes |
| 6136 | Senior care workers | Care coordinator (care/residential home) Senior care assistant Senior carer Senior support worker (local government: welfare services) Team leader (nursing home) |
Yes |
| 6137 | Care escorts | Bus escort Escort Passenger assistant School escort |
No |
| 6138 | Undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants | Crematorium technician Embalmer Funeral director Pall bearer Undertaker |
No |
| 6211 | Sports and leisure assistants | Croupier Leisure attendant Lifeguard Runner (broadcasting) Sports assistant |
No |
| 6212 | Travel agents | Reservations agent Sales consultant (travel agents) Travel adviser Travel agent Travel consultant |
No |
| 6213 | Air travel assistants | Air hostess Cabin crew Customer service agent (travel) Flight attendant Passenger service agent |
Yes |
| 6214 | Rail travel assistants | Conductor (railways) Station assistant (underground railway) Station supervisor Ticket inspector (railways) Train conductor Train manager |
Yes |
| 6219 | Leisure and travel service occupations not elsewhere classified | Bus conductor Holiday representative Information assistant (tourism) Steward (shipping) Tour guide |
No |
| 6221 | Hairdressers and barbers | Artistic director (hairdressing) Barber Colourist (hairdressing) Hair designer Hair stylist Hairdresser |
No |
| 6222 | Beauticians and related occupations | Beautician Beauty therapist Nail technician Spa therapist Tattoo artist |
No |
| 6231 | Housekeepers and related occupations | Chalet host House keeper Lifestyle manager Valet |
No |
| 6232 | Caretakers | Caretaker Concierge Janitor Porter (college) School premises manager Site manager (educational establishments) |
Extension only |
| 6240 | Cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors | Butler Cleaner-in-charge Cleaning supervisor Guest service manager Hotel services supervisor House keeper (hotel) |
No |
| 6250 | Bed and breakfast and guest house owners and proprietors | Guest house owner Landlady (guest house) |
Extension only |
| 6311 | Police community support officers | Civilian support officer (police service) Community support officer (police service) Police community support officer |
Yes |
| 6312 | Parking and civil enforcement occupations | Car park attendant Civil enforcement officer Community warden Parking attendant Traffic warden |
No |
| 7111 | Sales and retail assistants | Retail assistant Sales adviser Sales assistant Sales consultant (retail trade) Shop assistant |
No |
| 7112 | Retail cashiers and check-out operators | Cashier (wholesale trade) Check-out operator Customer team member (retail trade) Forecourt attendant General assistant (check-out: retail trade) Till operator |
No |
| 7113 | Telephone salespersons | Inbound sales adviser Sales adviser (telephone sales) Telesales executive Telesales operative |
No |
| 7114 | Pharmacy and optical dispensing assistants | Dispenser Health care assistant (retail pharmacy) Optical assistant Pharmacy assistant |
No |
| 7115 | Vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers | Car sales executive Car salesman Parts adviser (retail trade) Parts technician |
Extension only |
| 7121 | Collector salespersons and credit agents | Agent (insurance) Canvasser Distributor (door-to-door sales) Insurance agent |
No |
| 7122 | Debt, rent and other cash collectors | Bailiff Collecting agent Debt collector Meter reader Pawn broker Vending operator |
No |
| 7123 | Roundspersons and van salespersons | Dairyman (retail trade: delivery round) Ice-cream salesman Milkman (milk retailing) Roundsman Van salesman |
No |
| 7124 | Market and street traders and assistants | Market assistant Market trader Owner (market stall) Stall holder Street trader |
Yes |
| 7125 | Visual merchandisers and related occupations | Display representative Fashion stylist Visual merchandising assistant Window dresser |
Extension only |
| 7129 | Sales related occupations not elsewhere classified | Demonstrator Hire controller Insurance salesman Promoter (wholesale, retail trade) Sales representative (retail trade) |
Extension only |
| 7131 | Shopkeepers and owners – retail and wholesale | Antiques dealer Fashion retailer Greengrocer Jeweller (retail trade) Newsagent Shopkeeper |
Yes |
| 7132 | Sales supervisors – retail and wholesale | Bakery manager (retail trade) Check-out supervisor Section manager (retail trade) Shop supervisor (retail trade) Supervisor (retail, wholesale trade) Team leader (retail trade) |
Yes |
| 7211 | Call and contact centre occupations | Call centre agent Call centre operator Customer service adviser (call centre) Customer service operator |
No |
| 7212 | Telephonists | Call handler (motoring organisation) Operator (telephone) Switchboard operator (telephone) Telephonist Telephonist-receptionist |
No |
| 7213 | Communication operators | Call handler (emergency services) Communications officer Control room operator (emergency services) Controller (taxi service) Emergency medical despatcher Radio operator |
No |
| 7214 | Market research interviewers | Interviewer (market research) Market researcher (interviewing) Mystery shopper Telephone interviewer Telephone researcher Traffic enumerator |
Yes |
| 7219 | Customer service occupations not elsewhere classified | Complaints officer Customer adviser Customer service administrator Customer service adviser Customer service assistant Customer services representative |
No |
| 7220 | Customer service supervisors | Call centre supervisor Communications supervisor (air transport) Customer service supervisor Team leader (call centre) |
Yes |
| 8111 | Food, drink and tobacco process operatives | Baker (food products mfr) Bakery assistant Factory worker (food products mfr) Meat processor (meat packing) Process worker (brewery) Process worker (dairy) |
No |
| 8112 | Textile process operatives | Factory worker (clothing mfr) Hosiery worker Machinist (rope, twine mfr) Process worker (textile mfr) Spinner (paper twine mfr) |
No |
| 8113 | Chemical and related process operatives | Chemical process operator Gas producer operator Process technician (chemical mfr) Process worker (cement mfr) Process worker (nuclear fuel production) |
Yes |
| 8114 | Plastics process operatives | Extrusion operator (plastics mfr) Fabricator (plastics mfr) Injection moulder Laminator (fibreglass) Process worker (plastic goods mfr) |
No |
| 8115 | Metal making and treating process operatives | Degreaser (metal trades) Electroplater Furnaceman (metal trades) Process worker (nickel mfr) Wire drawer |
Extension only |
| 8119 | Process operatives not elsewhere classified | Glass worker Moulder (rubber goods mfr) Melting pot assistant (electric cable) Process worker (fibreglass mfr) Stone finisher (cast concrete products mfr) |
No |
| 8120 | Metal working machine operatives | Engineer (nos) Machinist (metal trades) Metal polisher Process worker (metal trades) Shot blaster |
No |
| 8131 | Paper and wood machine operatives | Box maker (cardboard) Guillotine operator (printing) Machinist (paper goods mfr) Sawyer Wood machinist |
No |
| 8132 | Mining and quarry workers and related operatives | Coal miner Derrickman (oil wells) Diamond driller (well sinking) Plant operator (quarry) Quarry operative |
No |
| 8133 | Energy plant operatives | Boilerman Control room operator (electric) Hydraulic engineman Plant operator (electricity supplier) Power station operator |
Yes |
| 8134 | Water and sewerage plant operatives | Controller (water treatment) Plant operator (sewage works) Pump attendant Water treatment engineer Water treatment operator |
Yes |
| 8135 | Printing machine assistants | Finishing operative (printing) Lithographer (printing) Machinist (printing) Print operator Printer’s assistant |
No |
| 8139 | Plant and machine operatives not elsewhere classified | Bench hand (metal trades) Cable maker (spring mfr) Laser operator Manufacturer (metal goods mfr) Saw doctor |
No |
| 8141 | Assemblers (electrical and electronic products) | Assembler (electrical, electronic equipment mfr) Line operator (electrical) Panel wirer Solderer Technical operator (circuit board mfr) |
No |
| 8142 | Assemblers (vehicles and metal goods) | Assembler (metal trades) Car worker Lineworker (vehicle mfr) Manufacturing operator (metal trades) Process worker (metal trades: assembly) |
No |
| 8143 | Routine inspectors and testers | Quality assurance inspector Quality auditor Quality controller Quality inspector Test engineer |
Yes |
| 8144 | Weighers, graders and sorters | Grader (food products mfr) Metal sorter Selector (ceramics mfr) Weighbridge clerk Weighbridge operator |
No |
| 8145 | Tyre, exhaust and windscreen fitters | Tyre and exhaust fitter Tyre fitter Tyre technician Windscreen fitter |
No |
| 8146 | Sewing machinists | Overlocker Seamstress Sewing machinist Stitcher Upholstery machinist |
No |
| 8149 | Assemblers and routine operatives not elsewhere classified | Assembler Gluer (furniture mfr) Paint line operator Production assistant Riveter (soft toy mfr) |
No |
| 8151 | Scaffolders, stagers and riggers | Bell hanger (church bells) Rigger (film, television production) Stage rigger (shipbuilding) Tackleman (steelworks) |
No |
| 8152 | Road construction operatives | Asphalter Concrete finisher (building construction) Highways operative Paver Road worker Tarmacer |
No |
| 8153 | Rail construction and maintenance operatives | Line Inspector (railways) Maintenance man (railway maintenance and repair) Relayer (railways) Track maintenance engineer Trackman (railways) Ultrasonic engineer (railway maintenance and repair) |
No |
| 8159 | Construction operatives not elsewhere classified | Asbestos remover Cable layer Demolition worker General handyman Maintenance man Public lighting operative Thermal insulation engineer |
No |
| 8160 | Production, factory and assembly supervisors | Foreman (plasterboard mfr) Leading hand (textile mfr) Mill foreman (food products mfr) Print room supervisor Process supervisor (chemical mfr) Production team leader (vehicle mfr) |
No |
| 8211 | Heavy and large goods vehicle drivers | Haulage contractor LGV/HGV driver Lorry driver Owner (HGV/LGV) Tanker driver |
No |
| 8212 | Bus and coach drivers | Bus driver Coach driver Coach operator Minibus driver PSV driver |
No |
| 8213 | Taxi and cab drivers and chauffeurs | Carriage driver Chauffeur Mini cab driver Taxi driver Taxi owner |
No |
| 8214 | Delivery drivers and couriers | Courier-driver Cash in transit driver Customer service team member (delivery service) Delivery driver Meals on wheels driver Parcel delivery driver Van driver |
No |
| 8215 | Driving instructors | Cycling instructor Driving instructor HGV instructor Instructor (driving school) Motorcycle instructor |
Yes |
| 8219 | Road transport drivers not elsewhere classified | Driver Driver-cleaner Driver-valeter Recovery driver Test driver (vehicle mfr) |
No |
| 8221 | Crane drivers | Crane driver Crane operator Haulage engine driver Grab driver Winchman |
No |
| 8222 | Fork-lift truck drivers | Fork lift driver Fork lift truck driver Fork truck operator Stacker-driver |
No |
| 8229 | Mobile machine drivers and operatives not elsewhere classified | Agricultural machinist Digger driver Dredger Excavator driver JCB driver Plant operator Rig operator Tractor driver (agriculture) |
No |
| 8231 | Train and tram drivers | Diesel driver (railways) Train driver Train operator Tram driver Shunter driver |
No |
| 8232 | Marine and waterways transport operatives | Deck hand (shipping) Engine room attendant (shipping) Engineer(nos: boat, barge) Ferryman Merchant seaman Seaman (shipping) |
Yes |
| 8233 | Air transport operatives | Aircraft dispatcher Baggage handler Cargo handler (airport) Controller, airfield Ground staff (airport) Ramp agent Refueller (airport) |
No |
| 8234 | Rail transport operatives | Protection master Railway worker Shunter Signalman (railways) Transport supervisor (railways) |
No |
| 8239 | Other drivers and transport operatives not elsewhere classified | Bus inspector Marshal (transport) Operations assistant (freight handling) Test driver (motor vehicle mfr) Transport supervisor Yard foreman (road transport) |
No |
| 9111 | Farm workers | Agricultural worker Farm labourer Farm worker Herdsman Poultry catcher Shepherd |
No |
| 9112 | Forestry and related workers | Arboricultural worker Forestry contractor Forestry worker Lumberjack Park keeper |
No |
| 9119 | Fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations not elsewhere classified | Grass cutter Hatchery worker (fishing) Horticultural worker Labourer (landscape gardening) Mushroom picker Nursery worker |
Yes |
| 9121 | Groundworkers | Drainage worker Ground worker (building construction) Trench digger |
No |
| 9129 | Elementary construction occupations not elsewhere classified | Building worker Electrician’s mate (building construction) Hod carrier Labourer (building construction) Odd job man Sea diver’s assistant |
No |
| 9131 | Industrial cleaning process occupations | Cleaner and greaser Factory cleaner Hygiene operative Industrial cleaner Pot washer |
No |
| 9132 | Packers, bottlers, canners and fillers | Factory worker (packing) Packaging operator Packer Paint filler |
No |
| 9139 | Elementary process plant occupations not elsewhere classified | Factory worker Fitter’s mate Labourer (engineering) Material handler |
No |
| 9211 | Postal workers, mail sorters and messengers | Leaflet distributor Mail sorter Messenger Paper boy Paper girl Postman Postwoman |
No |
| 9219 | Elementary administration occupations not elsewhere classified | General assistant Office junior Office worker Reprographic technician |
No |
| 9221 | Window cleaners | Window cleaner Window cleaning contractor |
No |
| 9222 | Street cleaners | Cleansing operative (street cleaning) Litter picker Road sweeper Street cleaner |
No |
| 9223 | Cleaners and domestics | Chambermaid Cleaner Domestic Home help School cleaner |
No |
| 9224 | Launderers, dry cleaners and pressers | Carpet cleaner Dry cleaner Garment presser Laundry assistant Laundry worker Presser (laundry, launderette, dry cleaning) |
No |
| 9225 | Refuse and salvage occupations | Binman (local government: cleansing department) Dustman Hopper attendant (refuse destruction) Recycling operative Refuse collector Salvage worker |
No |
| 9226 | Vehicle valeters and cleaners | Car washer Carriage cleaner Motor car polisher (garage) Vehicle valeter |
No |
| 9229 | Elementary cleaning occupations not elsewhere classified | Amenity block attendant Bin cleaner Chimney sweep Toilet cleaner |
No |
| 9231 | Security guards and related occupations | CCTV operator Court usher Door supervisor Enforcement officer Security guard Security officer |
No |
| 9232 | School midday and crossing patrol occupations | Dinner lady (schools) Lunchtime supervisor Midday assistant School crossing patrol officer |
No |
| 9233 | Exam invigilators | Invigilator | No |
| 9241 | Shelf fillers | Customer team member (shelf filling) Evening merchandiser General assistant (retail trade) Grocery assistant Shelf filler Shelf stacker |
No |
| 9249 | Elementary sales occupations not elsewhere classified | Code controller (wholesale, retail trade) Home shopper Internet shopper (retail trade) Order picker (retail trade) Porter (retail trade) Trolley assistant |
Yes |
| 9251 | Elementary storage supervisors | Despatch supervisor Foreman (docks) Warehouse supervisor Yard foreman (auctioneers) |
No |
| 9252 | Warehouse operatives | Order picker Storeman Team member (warehousing) Warehouse operative Warehouseman |
Extension only |
| 9253 | Delivery operatives | Driver’s mate Delivery assistant Furniture remover Porter |
No |
| 9259 | Elementary storage occupations not elsewhere classified | Art handler Dock worker General assistant (wholesale trade) Labourer (haulage contractor) |
No |
| 9261 | Bar and catering supervisors | Bar supervisor Catering supervisor Foreman (catering)Head waiter Restaurant supervisor |
No |
| 9262 | Hospital porters | Hospital porter Porter (hospital service) Portering supervisor (hospital services) |
No |
| 9263 | Kitchen and catering assistants | Catering assistant Crew member (fast food outlet) Kitchen assistant Kitchen porter Sandwich artist |
No |
| 9264 | Waiters and waitresses | Food and beverage assistant Silver service waiter Steward (catering) Waiter Waitress |
No |
| 9265 | Bar staff | Barmaid Bar staff Bartender Glass collector (public house) Mixologist (beverages) |
No |
| 9266 | Coffee shop workers | Barista Coffee shop assistant |
No |
| 9267 | Leisure and theme park attendants | Arcade assistant Art gallery assistant Cinema attendant Museum attendant Ride operator Steward (sports ground) Usher |
No |
| 9269 | Other elementary services occupations not elsewhere classified | Bingo caller Cloak room attendant Hotel assistant Night porter Porter (residential buildings) Stage hand (entertainment) |
No |
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SOC code FAQs
What does SOC code mean?
SOC code refers to the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC), an ONS system used to classify all types of paid jobs in the UK economy.
Do I need an occupation code for a visa?
If you are sponsoring an individual under a sponsored worker visa such as the Skilled Worker visa, the role you are recruiting for must be eligible by skill and salary level. All eligible roles are assigned are listed in the Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations.
Which occupations are eligible for the Skilled Worker visa?
Occupations from all across the economy are featured in the eligible occupations list in Appendix Skilled Occupations. The key criteria is that the role demands a skill level of RQ3 or above.
Author
Founder and Managing Director Anne Morris is a fully qualified solicitor and trusted adviser to large corporates through to SMEs, providing strategic immigration and global mobility advice to support employers with UK operations to meet their workforce needs through corporate immigration.
She is a recognised by Legal 500 and Chambers as a legal expert and delivers Board-level advice on business migration and compliance risk management as well as overseeing the firm’s development of new client propositions and delivery of cost and time efficient processing of applications.
Anne is an active public speaker, immigration commentator, and immigration policy contributor and regularly hosts training sessions for employers and HR professionals
