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Occupation

Occupation refers to the kind of work performed in a job. The concept of occupation is defined as a “set of jobs whose main tasks and duties are characterized by a high degree of similarity”. A person may be associated with an occupation through the main job currently held, a second job, a future job or a job previously held.

Source:
ILO, ISCO: International Standard Classification of Occupations, 2008-2014


A set of jobs or occupational specialisations where the main tasks and duties are characterised by a high degree of similarity (skill specialisation) and are grouped together on OFO (the Organising Framework for occupations in South Africa) as an occupation; occupations include trades and professions.

Source:
SAQA (South Africa), TVET Standard Glossary of Terms, 2013


  • the type of work a person does to earn his/her living. (PSA)
  • refers to a kind of work performed within a job. A set of jobs whose main tasks and duties are characterized by a high degree of similarity. (ILO)
Source:
TESDA (Philippines), TVET glossary of terms (online), (accessed 12/2022)


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