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International Standard Classification of Occupations 2008 - Global

7215 Riggers and Cable Splicers

Riggers and cable splicers assemble rigging gear to move and position equipment and structural components, or install and maintain cables, ropes and wires on construction sites, buildings or other structures. Tasks include - (a) estimating the size, shape and weight of objects to be moved and deciding on the type of equipment to move them; (b) installing and repairing cables, ropes, wires, pulleys and other tackle; (c) joining, repairing and fitting attachments to wires, ropes and cables; (d) working as member of a crew erecting and repairing derricks for drilling water, gas and oil wells; (e) lifting and mounting scenery, lighting and other equipment in theatres and on film sets; (f) installing and maintaining communication towers, aerial cableways, funicular railways, ski lifts and similar infrastructure. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Cable and rope splicer - Rigger - Ship rigger - Theatrical rigger - Tower rigger Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Cable splicing machine operator - 8189 - Crane, hoist and related plant operators - 8343.

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Where 7215 sits in the ISCO-08 hierarchy

  1. >7 Craft and Related Trades Workers
  2. >>72 Metal, Machinery and Related Trades Workers
  3. >>>721 Sheet and Structural Metal Workers, Moulders and Welders, and Related Workers
  4. >>>>7215 Riggers and Cable Splicers
  5. >>>>7215 Riggers and Cable Splicers

7215 in other classification systems

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Frequently asked questions

What is ISCO-08 7215?
ISCO-08 7215 is "Riggers and Cable Splicers". Riggers and cable splicers assemble rigging gear to move and position equipment and structural components, or install and maintain cables, ropes and wires on construction sites, buildings or other structures. Tasks include - (a) estimating the size, shape and weight of objects to be moved and deciding on the type of equipment to move them; (b) installing and repairing cables, ropes, wires, pulleys and other tackle; (c) joining, repairing and fitting attachments to wires, ropes and cables; (d) working as member of a crew erecting and repairing derricks for drilling water, gas and oil wells; (e) lifting and mounting scenery, lighting and other equipment in theatres and on film sets; (f) installing and maintaining communication towers, aerial cableways, funicular railways, ski lifts and similar infrastructure. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Cable and rope splicer - Rigger - Ship rigger - Theatrical rigger - Tower rigger Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Cable splicing machine operator - 8189 - Crane, hoist and related plant operators - 8343.
How does ISCO-08 7215 map to other classification systems?
7215 Riggers and Cable Splicers has equivalents in ESCO Occupations (19cb84ca-952e-4f33-b31a-c918db074a6e, 26a86453-4236-49a3-ae3a-313c1cacb5ff, 6cfba9ca-f9a0-4a50-a8d3-064d88c928b1, +4 more); SOC 2018 (49-9096). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
What is the parent category of 7215?
7215 Riggers and Cable Splicers sits under 7215 Riggers and Cable Splicers in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.

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Source: International Labour OrganizationVersion: 2008