Find the right occupation code.
This light directory hub points to the SOC 2010 explainer and list. Browse the 369-unit-group reference through its 9 major groups, 25 sub-major groups and 90 groups.
What is in the SOC 2010 directory?
Use the SOC 2010 page for the definition, official source context, searchable unit-group list and links into every level of the hierarchy. The major groups below are a quick orientation, not separate duplicate listings.
- 1 · MANAGERS, DIRECTORS AND SENIOR OFFICIALS36 unit groups →
- 2 · PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS71 unit groups →
- 3 · ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS65 unit groups →
- 4 · ADMINISTRATIVE AND SECRETARIAL OCCUPATIONS25 unit groups →
- 5 · SKILLED TRADES OCCUPATIONS57 unit groups →
- 6 · CARING, LEISURE AND OTHER SERVICE OCCUPATIONS26 unit groups →
- 7 · SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICE OCCUPATIONS18 unit groups →
- 8 · PROCESS, PLANT AND MACHINE OPERATIVES42 unit groups →
- 9 · ELEMENTARY OCCUPATIONS29 unit groups →
Dataset coverage: 369 unit groups across the complete committed SOC 2010 reference.
Keep the next question separate
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Classification scope
DETE uses SOC 2010 unit-group codes in the Critical Skills Occupations List and the Ineligible List of Occupations. The code is central to occupation eligibility, but it does not by itself determine a permit outcome; current list wording, job duties, salary, qualifications, employer and permit route also matter.
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS), Standard Occupational Classification 2010 · Version: SOC 2010 · Reference: soc-occupation.v2
