Classification note
- Published code: 7215
- Hierarchy level: unit-group
- This page uses ISCO-08 as the English occupation reference layer while Thai TSCO label harmonization remains incomplete.
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Occupation hierarchy
- Major Group: 7 Craft and Related Trades Workers
- Sub Major Group: 72 Metal, Machinery and Related Trades Workers
- Minor Group: 721 Sheet and Structural Metal Workers, Moulders and Welders, and Related Workers
- Unit Group: 7215 Riggers and Cable Splicers
Child groups
- No child groups are published under this code.
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
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
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 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.
Included occupations or child groups
Examples of the occupations classified here: - Cable and rope splicer - Rigger - Ship rigger - Theatrical rigger - Tower rigger
Excluded occupations
Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Cable splicing machine operator 8189 - Crane, hoist and related plant operators - 8343
ISCO-88 correspondence
- 7215