Occupational data collected in the 1996 second wave of the longitudinal Survey of Employment and Unemployment Patterns were coded into ASCO Second Edition. Skill Level The skill level of an occupation is defined as a function of the scope and complexity of the range of tasks involved - the greater the scope and. There was considerable overlap in the skill level of many of the main ASCO First Edition groups.
An important aim of the review was therefore to devise a classification structure in which the main groups were more homogeneous in terms of skill level than in the first edition. The five skill levels in the ASCO Second Edition are defined in relation to the AQF levels as follows. A number of changes reflected in the ASCO Second Edition structure are the result of the rise and decline of occupations in the Australian labor market.
SKILL LEVEL The skill level of an occupation is a function of the range and complexity of the tasks. Tools and equipment used This variable includes the installations, machines or tools used in the performance of the tasks.
The stricter approach to applying the skill level criterion has resulted in changes in the way some occupations are classified in the ASCO Second Edition. Major groups at the same skill level are differentiated according to a broad application of the concept of skill specialization. An important change has been the reorganization of First Edition Big Group 5 Clerks and Big Group 6 Sales and Personal Service Workers into three big groups at different skill levels.
Other categories The set of codes is reserved for the remaining categories at the sub-main, secondary and classification unit group levels. Such responses are assigned an nfd code consisting of the four-digit unit group code followed by '-00'. Codes starting with zero are used to process responses that do not provide enough information to be coded at any level of structure.
FORMAT OF DEFINITIONS This publication contains definitions for the major, sub-major, minor, and unit groups and all occupations in the ASCO Second Edition. Main statement A concise description of the nature of the occupation, summarizing the most important activities carried out.
1 MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS
2 PROFESSIONALS
3 ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS
4 TRADESPERSONS AND RELATED WORKERS
5 ADVANCED CLERICAL AND SERVICE WORKERS
6 INTERMEDIATE CLERICAL, SALES AND SERVICE WORKERS
7 INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTION AND TRANSPORT WORKERS
8 ELEMENTARY CLERICAL, SALES AND SERVICE WORKERS
9 LABOURERS AND RELATED WORKERS
31 Scientific, Technical and Related Associate Professionals 32 Business and Administration Associate Professionals 33 Managing Supervisors (Sales and Service).
1 MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS 11 GENERALIST MANAGERS
5 ADVANCED CLERICAL AND SERVICE WORKERS 51 SECRETARIES AND PERSONAL ASSISTANTS
6 INTERMEDIATE CLERICAL, SALES AND SERVICE WORKERS 61 INTERMEDIATE CLERICAL WORKERS
7 INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTION AND TRANSPORT WORKERS 71 INTERMEDIATE PLANT OPERATORS
8 ELEMENTARY CLERICAL, SALES AND SERVICE WORKERS 81 ELEMENTARY CLERKS
9 LABOURERS AND RELATED WORKERS 91 CLEANERS
2534 Journalists and related professionals 2535 Authors and related professionals 2536 Film, television, radio and stage directors 2537 Musicians and related professionals 2538 Actors, dancers and related professionals 2539 Media presenters. 312 BUILDING AND ENGINEERING Associate Professionals 3121 Building, Architectural and Surveying Associate Professionals 3122 Civil Engineering Associate Professionals. 3123 Associate Professionals Electrical Engineering 3124 Associate Professionals Electronic Engineering 3125 Associate Professionals Mechanical Engineering 3129 Other Building and Engineering Associate Professionals.
3993 Sportspersons, Coaches and Related Support Workers 3994 Senior Non-Commissioned Army Officers 3995 Senior Firefighters.
4 TRADESPERSONS AND REL ATED WORKERS
7291 Plastics manufacturing machine operators 7292 Rubber manufacturing machine operators 7293 Chemical manufacturing machine operators 7294 Woodworking machine operators 7295 Paper products machine operators 7296 Glass manufacturing machine operators. 8295 Sales Demonstrators and Models 8296 Service Station Attendants 8297 Sales and Service Trainers 8299 Other Elementary Sales Employees 83 KOSOVO SERVICE WORKERS.
9 L ABOURERS AND REL ATED WORKERS
4114-81 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Trainee (Mechanical) 4114-83 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Trainee (Structural) 4114-85 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Trainee (Avionics) 4115 PRECISION METALS DEALERS. 4314 ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT DEALER 4314-01 Supervisor, Electronic Instrument Dealer 4314-11 General Electronic Instrument Dealer 4314-13 Electronic Instrument Dealer (Special Class) 4314-81 Preparation Electronic Instrument Dealer 4315 ELECTRONIC AND OFFICE EQUIPMENT DEALER.
7 INTERMEDIATE PRODUCTION AND TRANSPORT WORKERS 71 INTERMEDIATE PL ANT OPERATORS
7212 TEXTILE AND FOOTWEAR PRODUCTION MACHINE OPERATORS 7212-01 Supervisor, Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators 7212-11 Yarn and Spinning Machine Operator. 7212-17 Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operator 7212-19 Rim and Skin Processing Machine Operator 7212-21 Footwear Production Machine Operator. 7291-13 Plastic assembly and recycling machine operator 7291-15 Reinforced plastics and composite production worker 7291-17 Plastic cable making machine operator.
7297 CLAY, STONE AND CONCRETE PROCESSING MACHINE OPERATORS 7297-01 Supervisor, Clay, Stone and Concrete Processing Machinery Operator 7297-11 Clay Products Machinery Operator.
9 L ABOURERS AND REL ATED WORKERS 91 CLEANERS
MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS
SUB-MAJOR GROUP 11
GENERALIST MANAGERS
MINOR GROUP 111
GENERAL MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS
UNIT GROUP 1111 LEGISLATORS AND GOVERNMENT APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Hears criminal cases to determine whether defendants will be committed to trial and tries minor offenses without a jury. The entry requirement for this profession is a bachelor's degree or higher qualification and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The entry requirement for these professions is a bachelor's degree or higher qualification and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
UNIT GROUP 1112 GENERAL MANAGERS
MINOR GROUP 119
MISCELLANEOUS GENERALIST MANAGERS
UNIT GROUP 1191 BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS
UNIT GROUP 1192 IMPORTERS, EXPORTERS AND WHOLESALERS
UNIT GROUP 1193 MANUFACTURERS
SUB-MAJOR GROUP 12
SPECIALIST MANAGERS
MINOR GROUP 121
RESOURCE MANAGERS
UNIT GROUP 1211 FINANCE MANAGERS
UNIT GROUP 1212 COMPANY SECRETARIES
UNIT GROUP 1213 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGERS
MINOR GROUP 122
ENGINEERING, DISTRIBUTION AND PROCESS MANAGERS
UNIT GROUP 1221 ENGINEERING MANAGERS
UNIT GROUP 1222 PRODUCTION MANAGERS
UNIT GROUP 1223 SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGERS
UNIT GROUP 1224 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGERS
MINOR GROUP 123
SALES AND MARKETING MANAGERS
UNIT GROUP 1231 SALES AND MARKETING MANAGERS
MINOR GROUP 129
MISCELLANEOUS SPECIALIST MANAGERS
UNIT GROUP 1291 POLICY AND PLANNING MANAGERS
UNIT GROUP 1292 HEALTH SERVICES MANAGERS
UNIT GROUP 1293 EDUCATION MANAGERS
UNIT GROUP 1294 COMMISSIONED OFFICERS (MANAGEMENT)
Provides high-level leadership to support the management of police operations and manages the activities of geographic or operational police departments. Study and train as a member of the Australian Defense Force in a structured training and assessment program to acquire the knowledge and skills required to perform the duties of a commissioned officer in the Defense Forces. The entry requirement for this profession is equivalent to successfully completing Year 12 with passing exams in the relevant subjects and being selected by the Defense Forces Selection Board.
UNIT GROUP 1295 CHILD CARE CO-ORDINATORS
UNIT GROUP 1296 MEDIA PRODUCERS AND ARTISTIC DIRECTORS
UNIT GROUP 1299 OTHER SPECIALIST MANAGERS
The entry requirement for this profession is a bachelor's degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years of relevant experience. The entry requirement for these professions is a bachelor's degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years of relevant experience.
SUB-MAJOR GROUP 13
FARMERS AND FARM MANAGERS
MINOR GROUP 131
UNIT GROUP 1311 MIXED CROP AND LIVESTOCK FARMERS
UNIT GROUP 1312 LIVESTOCK FARMERS
Plans, directs, coordinates, and executes farm operations to breed and raise dairy cattle for milk, breeding stock, and meat. Plans, directs, coordinates and executes farming operations to breed and raise sheep for wool, meat and breeding stock production. Plans, directs, coordinates and executes farming operations to raise and raise pigs for meat and breeding stock production.
Plans, directs, coordinates and implements agricultural activities for the breeding and rearing of chickens, turkeys, ducks and other poultry for the production of eggs and meat. It plans, directs, coordinates and manages apiaries for the production of honey, queen pollen, beeswax, royal jelly and for pollination of crops.
UNIT GROUP 1313 CROP FARMERS
Plan, direct, coordinate and carry out planting, cultivation and harvesting activities to grow flowering and foliage plants.
UNIT GROUP 1314 AQUACULTURE FARMERS
PROFESSIONALS
SUB-MAJOR GROUP 21
SCIENCE, BUILDING AND ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS
MINOR GROUP 211
NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS
UNIT GROUP 2111 CHEMISTS
UNIT GROUP 2112 GEOLOGISTS AND GEOPHYSICISTS
UNIT GROUP 2113 LIFE SCIENTISTS
UNIT GROUP 2114 ENVIRONMENTAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS
Study, develop and manage forest areas to maintain commercial and recreational uses, conserve flora and fauna and protect against fire, pests and disease. Manage state or national parks, scenic areas, historic sites, nature reserves, recreation areas, or conservation reserves in accordance with authorized policies and priorities. Study the location, composition and properties of soils to improve soil management, ensure soil conservation, classify soil types and increase soil productivity.
It studies commercial plants, animals, and cultivation techniques to increase the productivity of farms and agricultural industries. It advises farmers, agribusinesses, rural industries and government on the production, processing and distribution of agricultural products.
UNIT GROUP 2115 MEDICAL SCIENTISTS
UNIT GROUP 2119 OTHER NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS
Investigate, develop, control and advise on processes used in the extraction of metals from their ores and the washing, crushing and grading of ore or refining of metals. Investigate, develop, control and advise on processes for casting, alloying, heat treating or welding refined metals, alloys and other materials to produce commercial metal products or develop new alloys and processes. Study the properties and uses of non-metallic materials and advise on the technical aspects of their manufacture and processing.
MINOR GROUP 212
BUILDING AND ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS
UNIT GROUP 2121 ARCHITECTS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
UNIT GROUP 2122 QUANTITY SURVEYORS
UNIT GROUP 2123 CARTOGRAPHERS AND SURVEYORS
UNIT GROUP 2124 CIVIL ENGINEERS
UNIT GROUP 2125 ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS
UNIT GROUP 2126 MECHANICAL, PRODUCTION AND PLANT ENGINEERS
UNIT GROUP 2127 MINING AND MATERIALS ENGINEERS
Plans and directs the engineering and commercial application of materials, manufacturing processes, products and related technologies.
UNIT GROUP 2128 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGISTS
Applies and modifies established engineering practices, such as the design and implementation of electrical and electronic engineering projects. Aerospace Engineering Technologist Agricultural Technologist Biomedical Engineering Technologist Chemical Engineering Technologist Industrial Engineering Technologist Mining Engineering Technologist.
UNIT GROUP 2129 OTHER BUILDING AND ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS
Researches and reviews the use of personnel, facilities, equipment and materials, current operational processes and established practices to recommend improvements in operational efficiency in a variety of commercial, industrial and manufacturing environments.
SUB-MAJOR GROUP 22
BUSINESS AND INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS
MINOR GROUP 221
ACCOUNTANTS, AUDITORS AND CORPORATE TREASURERS
UNIT GROUP 2211 ACCOUNTANTS
UNIT GROUP 2212 AUDITORS
UNIT GROUP 2213 CORPORATE TREASURERS
MINOR GROUP 222
SALES, MARKETING AND ADVERTISING PROFESSIONALS
UNIT GROUP 2221 MARKETING AND ADVERTISING PROFESSIONALS
Determines the market for new products, develops advertising strategies and evaluates the best business locations for various types of commercial enterprises. Plans, develops, coordinates, and implements campaigns to inform the organization's target market of the benefits of purchasing specific products, services, and buying from the organization in general.
UNIT GROUP 2222 TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVES
MINOR GROUP 223
COMPUTING PROFESSIONALS
UNIT GROUP 2231 COMPUTING PROFESSIONALS
2231-17 Applications and Analyst Programmer Writes, tests and maintains computer programs to meet the application needs of end users of computer systems. Design and monitor control systems that ensure the integrity and security of data and review the organization's computer environment and use of computer facilities.
MINOR GROUP 229
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS
UNIT GROUP 2291 HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS
Assists in resolving disputes by advising on labor policies and issues and representing industrial, commercial, union, employer or other organizations in negotiations. Training and Development Officer Plans, develops, implements and evaluates training and development programs to ensure that management and staff acquire the skills and develop the competencies required by the organization.
UNIT GROUP 2292 LIBRARIANS
UNIT GROUP 2293 MATHEMATICIANS, STATISTICIANS AND ACTUARIES
UNIT GROUP 2294 BUSINESS AND ORGANISATION ANALYSTS
UNIT GROUP 2295 PROPERTY PROFESSIONALS
UNIT GROUP 2299 OTHER BUSINESS AND INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS
Plan and organize systems and procedures for the preservation of archives and historically valuable documents. Analyzes and advises on policies that guide the design, implementation, and adjustment of government and commercial activities and programs. Manages the collection and processing of data to produce information for public and private sector organizations in their planning, operations and human resources functions.
SUB-MAJOR GROUP 23
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
MINOR GROUP 231
MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS
UNIT GROUP 2311 GENERALIST MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS
UNIT GROUP 2312 SPECIALIST MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS
2312-17 Obstetrician and Gynecologist Provides diagnostic, treatment and preventive medical services related to disorders of the female genital, urinary, rectal and reproductive organs, as well as care for women during pregnancy and childbirth. Provides diagnostic, curative and preventive medical services related to diseases, injuries and deficiencies of the human eye and related structures. Identifies and diagnoses the presence and stages of disease and potential sources of infection in body tissues, fluids, secretions, and other specimens.
It diagnoses and treats diseases of the human body using radiant energy such as X-rays, ultrasound, gamma rays and radio waves.
MINOR GROUP 232
NURSING PROFESSIONALS
UNIT GROUP 2321 NURSE MANAGERS
UNIT GROUP 2322 NURSE EDUCATORS AND RESEARCHERS
UNIT GROUP 2323 REGISTERED NURSES
UNIT GROUP 2324 REGISTERED MIDWIVES
UNIT GROUP 2325 REGISTERED MENTAL HEALTH NURSES
UNIT GROUP 2326 REGISTERED DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY NURSES
MINOR GROUP 238
MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
UNIT GROUP 2381 DENTAL PRACTITIONERS
UNIT GROUP 2382 PHARMACISTS
UNIT GROUP 2383 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
UNIT GROUP 2384 OPTOMETRISTS
UNIT GROUP 2385 PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
UNIT GROUP 2386 SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS
UNIT GROUP 2387 CHIROPRACTORS AND OSTEOPATHS
UNIT GROUP 2388 PODIATRISTS
UNIT GROUP 2391 MEDICAL IMAGING PROFESSIONALS
UNIT GROUP 2392 VETERINARIANS
UNIT GROUP 2393 DIETITIANS
UNIT GROUP 2394 NATURAL THERAPY PROFESSIONALS
UNIT GROUP 2399 OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
SUB-MAJOR GROUP 24
EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS
MINOR GROUP 241
SCHOOL TEACHERS
UNIT GROUP 2411 PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
UNIT GROUP 2412 PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
UNIT GROUP 2413 SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS
UNIT GROUP 2414 SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
Teaches academic and life skills to students with visual impairments and promotes students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
MINOR GROUP 242
UNIVERSITY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
UNIT GROUP 2421 UNIVERSITY LECTURERS AND TUTORS
UNIT GROUP 2422 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
MINOR GROUP 249
MISCELLANEOUS EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS
UNIT GROUP 2491 EXTRA-SYSTEMIC TEACHERS
UNIT GROUP 2492 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHERS
UNIT GROUP 2493 EDUCATION OFFICERS
SUB-MAJOR GROUP 25
SOCIAL, ARTS AND MISCELLANEOUS PROFESSIONALS
MINOR GROUP 251
SOCIAL WELFARE PROFESSIONALS
