ammattitoimiala
Ammattitoimiala is a Finnish term referring to an occupational field or sector defined by the professions and tasks that characterize a given domain of work. It denotes a classification of work activities based on the types of occupations, required skills, and professional practices, rather than on the organizational form or production line of a company.
Compared to toimiala, which groups economic activity by industry such as manufacturing, trade or services, ammattitoimiala
Examples of ammattitoimialat include health care and social welfare, information technology and digital services, construction trades,
In Finland, classifications of ammattitoimialat are used by authorities and educational institutions to analyze employment trends,