ISCOjärjestelmä

ISCOjärjestelmä refers to the International Standard Classification of Occupations. It is a tool developed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) to organize and classify information about jobs. The system provides a hierarchical structure for describing and categorizing occupations based on the tasks and duties performed.

The ISCOjärjestelmä is used internationally for various purposes, including labor market analysis, statistical reporting, and the development of occupational mobility studies. It helps to create comparable occupational statistics across different countries, facilitating international comparisons and understanding of labor market trends.

The classification is structured into major groups, sub-major groups, minor groups, and unit groups, each representing a progressively more detailed level of occupational description. The primary criterion for classification is the skill level and skill specialization required for a particular job. ISCOjärjestelmä is periodically revised to reflect changes in the world of work and emerging occupations. Its latest version is ISCO-08.