Classification note
- Published code: 2
- Hierarchy level: major-group
- This page uses ISCO-08 as the English occupation reference layer while Thai TSCO label harmonization remains incomplete.
Parent link
- Top-level occupation group.
Occupation hierarchy
- Major Group: 2 Professionals
Child 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
TSIC codes where this occupation is primary
- No primary TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
TSIC codes where this occupation is related
- No related TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.
Definition
Professionals 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 include
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.
Included occupations or child groups
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