7 - Craft and related trades workers
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71 - Building and related trades workers, excluding electricians
Description
Building and related trades workers construct, maintain and repair buildings; erect and repair foundations, walls and structures of brick, stone and similar materials; shape and finish stone for building and other purposes. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the second ISCO skill level.
The work is carried out by hand and by hand-powered and other tools which are used to reduce the amount of physical effort and time required for specific tasks, as well as to improve the quality of the products. The tasks call for an understanding of the work organization, the materials and tools used, and the nature and purpose of the final product.
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: constructing, maintaining and repairing buildings and other structures, using traditional and/or modern building techniques; constructing and repairing foundations, walls and structures of brick, stone and similar materials; breaking quarried stone into slabs or blocks; cutting, shaping and finishing stone for building, ornamental, monumental and other purposes; erecting reinforced concrete frameworks and structures as well as finishing and repairing cement surfaces; cutting, shaping, assembling and maintaining wooden structures and fittings; performing miscellaneous construction and building maintenance tasks. Supervision of other workers may be included.
Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups:
711 Building Frame and Related Trades Workers
712 Building Finishers and Related Trades Workers
713 Painters, Building Structure Cleaners and Related Trades Workers
Alternative titles
ISCO Group
71
Sources
ESCO
- 711 - Building frame and related trades workers
- 712 - Building finishers and related trades workers
- 713 - Painters, building structure cleaners and related trades workers
- 7111 - House builders
- 7112 - Bricklayers and related workers
- 7113 - Stonemasons, stone cutters, splitters and carvers
- 7114 - Concrete placers, concrete finishers and related workers
- 7115 - Carpenters and joiners
- 7119 - Building frame and related trades workers not elsewhere classified
- 7121 - Roofers
- 7122 - Floor layers and tile setters
- 7123 - Plasterers
- 7124 - Insulation workers
- 7125 - Glaziers
- 7126 - Plumbers and pipe fitters
- 7127 - Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics
- 7131 - Painters and related workers
- 7132 - Spray painters and varnishers
- 7133 - Building structure cleaners
72 - Metal, machinery and related trades workers
Description
Metal, machinery and related trades workers cast, weld, forge and, by other methods, form metal; erect, maintain and repair heavy metal structures; engage in machine-tool setting as well as in fitting, maintaining and repairing machinery including engines and vehicles; or they produce tools and various non-precious metal articles. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the second ISCO skill level.
The work is carried out by hand and by hand-powered and other tools which are used to reduce the amount of physical effort and time required for specific tasks, as well as to improve the quality of the products. The tasks call for an understanding of the work organization, materials and tools used, and the nature and purpose of the final product
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: making moulds and cores for casting metal; casting, welding and shaping metal; installing, erecting, maintaining and repairing heavy metal structures, tackle and related equipment; forging and forming steel and other non-precious metals to make and repair machinery, tools, equipment and other articles; setting for operators or setting and operating various machine tools; fitting, maintaining and repairing industrial machinery, including engines and vehicles. Supervision of other workers may be included.
Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups:
721 Sheet and Structural Metal Workers, Moulders and Welders, and Related Workers
722 Blacksmiths, Toolmakers and Related Trades Workers
723 Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
Alternative titles
ISCO Group
72
Sources
ESCO
- 721 - Sheet and structural metal workers, moulders and welders, and related workers
- 722 - Blacksmiths, toolmakers and related trades workers
- 723 - Machinery mechanics and repairers
- 7211 - Metal moulders and coremakers
- 7212 - Welders and flamecutters
- 7213 - Sheet-metal workers
- 7214 - Structural-metal preparers and erectors
- 7215 - Riggers and cable splicers
- 7221 - Blacksmiths, hammersmiths and forging press workers
- 7222 - Toolmakers and related workers
- 7223 - Metal working machine tool setters and operators
- 7224 - Metal polishers, wheel grinders and tool sharpeners
- 7231 - Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers
- 7232 - Aircraft engine mechanics and repairers
- 7233 - Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers
- 7234 - Bicycle and related repairers
73 - Handicraft and printing workers
Description
Handicraft and printing workers combine artistic and manual skills to design, produce, maintain and decorate precision instruments, musical instruments, jewellery and other precious metals, pottery, porcelain and glassware, items made of wood or textile, leather or related materials, and printed products such as books, newspapers and magazines. They apply traditional and/or recently developed techniques to carve, mould, assemble, weave and decorate various articles; to compose and set type prior to printing; to set up and operate printing presses; to bind and finish printed products; and to prepare stencils and operate screen printing equipment. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the second ISCO skill level.
The work may be carried out by hand or involve the use of hand tools and hand-held power tools, and in some cases the set-up and operation of machinery and machine tools. The tasks call for an understanding of the work organization, materials and tools used, and the nature and purpose of the final product.
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: making and repairing nautical, meteorological, optical and other precision instruments and equipment; making and repairing musical instruments; making jewellery and precious metalware; making pottery, porcelain ware, ceramics and glassware; painting and decorating various articles; producing handicraft articles in wood or textile, leather and related materials; performing printing or book-binding tasks. Supervision of other workers may be included.
Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups:
731 Handicraft Workers
732 Printing Trades Workers
Alternative titles
ISCO Group
73
Sources
ESCO
- 731 - Handicraft workers
- 732 - Printing trades workers
- 7311 - Precision-instrument makers and repairers
- 7312 - Musical instrument makers and tuners
- 7313 - Jewellery and precious-metal workers
- 7314 - Potters and related workers
- 7315 - Glass makers, cutters, grinders and finishers
- 7316 - Sign writers, decorative painters, engravers and etchers
- 7317 - Handicraft workers in wood, basketry and related materials
- 7318 - Handicraft workers in textile, leather and related materials
- 7319 - Handicraft workers not elsewhere classified
- 7321 - Pre-press technicians
- 7322 - Printers
- 7323 - Print finishing and binding workers
74 - Electrical and electronic trades workers
Description
Electrical and electronics trades workers install, fit and maintain electrical wiring systems and machinery and other electrical apparatus, electrical transmission and supply lines and cables, and electronic and telecommunications equipment and systems. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the second ISCO skill level.
The work is carried out by hand and by hand-powered and other tools which are used to reduce the amount of physical effort and time required for specific tasks, as well as to improve the quality of the products. The tasks call for an understanding of the work organization, materials and tools used, and the nature and purpose of the final product.
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: installing, maintaining, fitting and adjusting electrical and electronic wiring systems, machinery and equipment; examining blueprints, wiring diagrams and specifications to determine sequences and methods of operation; inspecting and testing electrical and electronic systems, equipment, cables and machinery to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair; installing, maintaining and repairing electrical and telecommunications transmission lines; joining electrical, telecommunications and data cables; maintaining, troubleshooting, fitting, adjusting, testing and repairing electronic equipment such as commercial and office machines, electronic instruments and control systems, computers, and telecommunications and data transmission equipment.
Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups:
741 Electrical Equipment Installers and Repairers
742 Electronics and Telecommunications Installers and Repairers
Alternative titles
ISCO Group
74
Sources
ESCO
- 741 - Electrical equipment installers and repairers
- 742 - Electronics and telecommunications installers and repairers
- 7411 - Building and related electricians
- 7412 - Electrical mechanics and fitters
- 7413 - Electrical line installers and repairers
- 7421 - Electronics mechanics and servicers
- 7422 - Information and communications technology installers and servicers
75 - Food processing, wood working, garment and other craft and related trades workers
Description
Food processing, woodworking, garment and other craft and related trades workers treat and process agricultural and fisheries raw materials into food and other products, and produce and repair goods made of wood, textiles, fur, leather or other materials. Competent performance in most occupations in this sub-major group requires skills at the second ISCO skill level.
The work is carried out by hand and by hand-powered and other tools which are used to reduce the amount of physical effort and time required for specific tasks, as well as to improve the quality of the products. The tasks call for an understanding of the work organization, materials and tools used, and the nature and purpose of the final product.
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: treating and processing meat, fish, grain, fruit, vegetables and related materials into food stuffs, and tobacco into tobacco products; tasting and grading food products and beverages; treating and processing natural fibres, skins and hides; making and repairing furniture and other goods made of wood; preparing hides, skins and pelts for further use; making and repairing textiles, garments, hats, shoes and related products. Supervision of other workers may be included.
Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups:
751 Food Processing and Related Trades Workers
752 Wood Treaters, Cabinet-makers and Related Trades Workers
753 Garment and Related Trades Workers
754 Other Craft and Related Workers
Alternative titles
ISCO Group
75
Sources
ESCO
- 751 - Food processing and related trades workers
- 752 - Wood treaters, cabinet-makers and related trades workers
- 753 - Garment and related trades workers
- 754 - Other craft and related workers
- 7511 - Butchers, fishmongers and related food preparers
- 7512 - Bakers, pastry-cooks and confectionery makers
- 7513 - Dairy-products makers
- 7514 - Fruit, vegetable and related preservers
- 7515 - Food and beverage tasters and graders
- 7516 - Tobacco preparers and tobacco products makers
- 7521 - Wood treaters
- 7522 - Cabinet-makers and related workers
- 7523 - Woodworking-machine tool setters and operators
- 7531 - Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and hatters
- 7532 - Garment and related pattern-makers and cutters
- 7533 - Sewing, embroidery and related workers
- 7534 - Upholsterers and related workers
- 7535 - Pelt dressers, tanners and fellmongers
- 7536 - Shoemakers and related workers
- 7541 - Underwater divers
- 7542 - Shotfirers and blasters
- 7543 - Product graders and testers (excluding foods and beverages)
- 7544 - Fumigators and other pest and weed controllers
- 7549 - Craft and related workers not elsewhere classified