internationallabourorganization.doc

International Labour Organization Organisation internationale du Travail Organización Internacional del Trabajo Updating the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) Draft ISCO-08 Group Definitions: Occupations in Construction POLICY INTEGRATION DEPARTMENT BUREAU OF STATISTICS ISCO-08 Draft Definitions – Construction ISCO 08 Code 3112 Title EN Civil engineering technicians Lead Statement Civil engineering technicians perform technical tasks in civil engineering research, design, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of buildings and other structures, such as water supply and wastewater treatment systems, bridges, roads, dams and airports. Task statement Tasks include: performing or assisting with field and laboratory tests of soils and construction materials; providing technical assistance connected with the construction of buildings and other structures, and with surveys or the preparation of survey reports; ensuring compliance with design specifications, relevant legislation and regulations, and maintenance of desired standards of materials and work; applying technical knowledge of building and civil engineering principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems arising; assisting with the preparation of detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for projects, according to the specifications given; organizing maintenance and repairs; supervising other workers. Included occupations Examples of the occupations classified here: Clerk of Works Technician, engineering/civil Technician, geotechnical Technician, surveying Excluded occupations Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Surveyor, marine – 3115 Surveyor, quantity – 2149 Notes ISCO 08 Code 3123 Title EN Construction Supervisors Lead Statement Construction supervisors, co-ordinate, supervise and schedule the activities of workers engaged in the construction and repair of bu