ISCO-08 2 to ISIC Rev 4
Crosswalk mapping from ISCO-08 2 "Professionals" to ISIC Rev 4. 6 official equivalences.
ISCO-08 2 in ISIC Rev 4
Each entry is an official equivalence edge. Click to see the full ISIC Rev 4 definition, hierarchy, and its own crosswalks.
- JbroadInformation and communication
ICT professionals, software developers
- KbroadFinancial and insurance activities
Financial analysts, actuaries, economists
- MbroadProfessional, scientific and technical activities
Engineers, scientists, consultants in professional services
- OnarrowPublic administration and defence; compulsory social security
Government policy analysts and legal professionals
- PbroadEducation
Academics, teachers, education professionals
- QbroadHuman health and social work activities
Medical doctors, nurses, clinical professionals
About ISCO-08 2
2 ProfessionalsProfessionals 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.