Professionals
ISCO-08 code
2
Description
Professionals increase the existing stock of knowledge; apply scientific or artistic concepts and theories; teach about the foregoing in a systematic manner; or engage in any combination of these activities. Competent performance in most occupations in this major group requires skills at the fourth ISCO skill level. Tasks performed by professionals usually include: conducting analysis and research, and developing concepts, theories and operational methods; advising on or applying existing knowledge related to physical sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology, life sciences, medical and health services, social sciences and humanities; teaching the theory and practice of one or more disciplines at different educational levels; teaching and educating persons with learning difficulties or special needs; providing various business, legal and social services; creating and performing works of art; providing spiritual guidance; preparing scientific papers and reports. Supervision of other workers may be included. Occupations in this major group are classified into the following sub-major groups: 21 Science and Engineering Professionals 22 Health Professionals 23 Teaching Professionals 24 Business and Administration Professionals 25 Information and Communications Technology Professionals 26 Legal, Social and Cultural Professionals
Narrower ISCO groups
- 24 - Business and administration professionals
- 25 - Information and communications technology professionals
- 26 - Legal, social and cultural professionals
- 23 - Teaching professionals
- 22 - Health professionals
- 21 - Science and engineering professionals
Concept URI
http://data.europa.eu/esco/isco/C2