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0110 Commissioned Armed Forces Officers
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0210 Non-commissioned Armed Forces Officers
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0310 Armed Forces Occupations, Other Ranks
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1111 Legislators
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1112 Senior Government Officials
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1113 Traditional Chiefs and Heads of Villages
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1114 Senior Officials of Special-interest Organizations
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1120 Managing Directors and Chief Executives
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1211 Finance Managers
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1212 Human Resource Managers
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1213 Policy and Planning Managers
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1219 Business Services and Administration Managers Not Elsewhere Classified
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1221 Sales and Marketing Managers
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1222 Advertising and Public Relations Managers
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1223 Research and Development Managers
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1311 Agricultural and Forestry Production Managers
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1312 Aquaculture and Fisheries Production Managers
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1321 Manufacturing Managers
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1322 Mining Managers
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1323 Construction Managers
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1324 Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
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1330 Information and Communications Technology Service Managers
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1341 Child Care Service Managers
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1342 Health Service Managers
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1343 Aged Care Service Managers
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1344 Social Welfare Managers
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1345 Education Managers
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1346 Financial and Insurance Services Branch managers
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1349 Professional Services Managers Not Elsewhere Classified
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1411 Hotel Managers
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1412 Restaurant Managers
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1420 Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers
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1431 Sports, Recreation and Cultural Centre Managers
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1439 Services Managers Not Elsewhere Classified
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2111 Physicists and Astronomers
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2112 Meteorologists
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2113 Chemists
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2114 Geologists and geophysicists
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2120 Mathematicians, Actuaries and Statisticians
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2131 Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and Related Professionals
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2132 Farming, Forestry and Fisheries Advisers
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2133 Environmental Protection Professionals
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2141 Industrial and Production Engineers
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2142 Civil Engineers
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2143 Environmental Engineers
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2144 Mechanical Engineers
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2145 Chemical Engineers
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2146 Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Related Professionals
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2149 Engineering Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
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2151 Electrical Engineers
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2152 Electronics Engineers
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2153 Telecommunications Engineers
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2161 Building Architects
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2162 Landscape Architects
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2163 Product and Garment Designers
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2164 Town and Traffic Planners
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2165 Cartographers and Surveyors
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2166 Graphic and Multimedia Designers
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2211 Generalist Medical Practitioners
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2212 Specialist Medical Practitioners
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2221 Nursing Professionals
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2222 Midwifery Professionals
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2230 Traditional and Complementary Medicine Professionals
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2240 Paramedical Practitioners
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2250 Veterinarians
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2261 Dentists
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2262 Pharmacists
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2263 Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
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2264 Physiotherapists
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2265 Dieticians and Nutritionists
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2266 Audiologists and Speech Therapists
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2267 Optometrists and Ophthalmic Opticians
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2269 Health Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
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2310 University and Higher Education Teachers
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2320 Vocational Education Teachers
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2330 Secondary Education Teachers
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2341 Primary School Teachers
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2342 Early Childhood Educators
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2351 Education Methods Specialists
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2352 Special Needs Teachers
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2353 Other Language Teachers
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2354 Other Music Teachers
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2355 Other Arts Teachers
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2356 Information Technology Trainers
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2359 Teaching Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
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2411 Accountants
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2412 Financial and Investment Advisers
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2413 Financial Analysts
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2421 Management and Organization Analysts
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2422 Policy Administration Professionals
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2423 Personnel and Careers Professionals
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2424 Training and Staff Development Professionals
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2431 Advertising and Marketing Professionals
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2432 Public Relations Professionals
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2433 Technical and Medical Sales Professionals (excluding ICT)
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2434 Information and Communications Technology Sales Professionals
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2511 Systems Analysts
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2512 Software Developers
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2513 Web and Multimedia Developers
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2514 Applications Programmers
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2519 Software and Applications Developers and Analysts Not Elsewhere Classified
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2521 Database Designers and Administrators
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2522 Systems Aministrators
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2523 Computer Network Professionals
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2529 Database and Network Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
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2611 Lawyers
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2612 Judges
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2619 Legal Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
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2621 Archivists and Curators
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2622 Librarians and Related Information Professionals
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2631 Economists
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2632 Sociologists, Anthropologists and Related Professionals
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2633 Philosophers, Historians and Political Scientists
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2634 Psychologists
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2635 Social Work and Counselling Professionals
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2636 Religious Professionals
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2641 Authors and Related Writers
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2642 Journalists
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2643 Translators, Interpreters and Other Linguists
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2651 Visual Artists
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2652 Musicians, Singers and Composers
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2653 Dancers and Choreographers
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2654 Film, Stage and Related Directors and Producers
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2655 Actors
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2656 Announcers on Radio, Television and Other Media
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2659 Creative and Performing Artists Not Elsewhere Classified
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3111 Chemical and Physical Science Technicians
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3112 Civil Engineering Technicians
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3113 Electrical Engineering Technicians
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3114 Electronics Engineering Technicians
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3115 Mechanical Engineering Technicians
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3116 Chemical Engineering Technicians
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3117 Mining and metallurgical technicians
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3118 Draughtspersons
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3119 Physical and Engineering Science Technicians Not Elsewhere Classified
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3121 Mining Supervisors
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3122 Manufacturing Supervisors
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3123 Construction Supervisors
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3131 Power Production Plant Operators
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3132 Incinerator and Water Treatment Plant Operators
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3133 Chemical Processing Plant Controllers
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3134 Petroleum and Natural Gas Refining Plant Operators
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3135 Metal Production Process Controllers
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3139 Process Control Technicians Not Elsewhere Classified
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3141 Life Science Technicians (excluding Medical)
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3142 Agricultural Technicians
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3143 Forestry Technicians
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3151 Ships' Engineers
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3152 Ships' Deck Officers and Pilots
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3153 Aircraft Pilots and Related Associate Professionals
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3154 Air Traffic Controllers
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3155 Air Traffic Safety Electronics Technicians
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3211 Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Equipment Technicians
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3212 Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
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3213 Pharmaceutical Technicians and Assistants
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3214 Medical and Dental Prosthetic Technicians
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3221 Nursing Associate Professionals
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3222 Midwifery Associate Professionals
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3230 Traditional and Complementary Medicine Associate Professionals
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3240 Veterinary Technicians and Assistants
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3251 Dental Assistants and Therapists
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3252 Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
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3253 Community Health Workers
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3254 Dispensing Opticians
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3255 Physiotherapy Technicians and Assistants
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3256 Medical Assistants
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3257 Environmental and Occupational Health Inspectors and Associates
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3258 Ambulance Workers
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3259 Health Associate Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
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3311 Securities and Finance Dealers and Brokers
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3312 Credit and Loans Officers
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3313 Accounting Associate Professionals
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3314 Statistical, Mathematical and Related Associate Professionals
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3315 Valuers and Loss Assessors
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3321 Insurance Representatives
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3322 Commercial Sales Representatives
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3323 Buyers
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3324 Trade Brokers
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3331 Clearing and Forwarding Aents
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3332 Conference and Event Planners
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3333 Employment agents and contractors
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3334 Real Estate Agents and Property Managers
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3339 Business Services Agents Not Elsewhere Classified
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3341 Office Supervisors
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3342 Legal Secretaries
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3343 Administrative and Executive Secretaries
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3344 Medical Secretaries
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3351 Customs and Border Inspectors
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3352 Government Tax and Excise Officials
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3353 Government Social Benefits Officials
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3354 Government Licensing Officials
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3355 Police Inspectors and Detectives
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3359 Government Regulatory AssociatePprofessionals Not Elsewhere Classified
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3411 Legal and Related Associate Professionals
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3412 Social Work Associate Professionals
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3413 Religious Associate Professionals
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3421 Athletes and Sports Players
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3422 Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials
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3423 Fitness and Recreation Instructors and Programme Leaders
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3431 Photographers
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3432 Interior Designers and Decorators
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3433 Gallery, Museum and Library Technicians
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3434 Chefs
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3435 Other Artistic and Cultural Associate Professionals
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3511 Information and Communications Technology Operations Technicians
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3512 Information and Communications Technology User Support Technicians
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3513 Computer Network and Systems Technicians
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3514 Web Technicians
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3521 Broadcasting and Audio-visual Technicians
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3522 Telecommunications Engineering Technicians
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4110 General Office Clerks
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4120 Secretaries (general)
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4131 Typists and Word Processing Operators
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4132 Data Entry Clerks
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4211 Bank Tellers and Related Clerks
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4212 Bookmakers, Croupiers and Related Gaming Workers
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4213 Pawnbrokers and Money-lenders
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4214 Debt Collectors and Related Workers
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4221 Travel Consultants and Clerks
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4222 Contact Centre Information Clerks
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4223 Telephone Switchboard Operators
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4224 Hotel Receptionists
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4225 Inquiry Clerks
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4226 Receptionists (general)
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4227 Survey and Market Research Interviewers
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4229 Client Information Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
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4311 Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerks
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4312 Statistical, Finance and Insurance Clerks
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4313 Payroll Clerks
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4321 Stock Clerks
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4322 Production Clerks
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4323 Transport Clerks
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4411 Library Clerks
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4412 Mail Carriers and Sorting Clerks
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4413 Coding, Proofreading and Related Clerks
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4414 Scribes and Related Workers
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4415 Filing and Copying Clerks
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4416 Personnel Clerks
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4419 Clerical Support Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
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5111 Travel Attendants and Travel Stewards
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5112 Transport Conductors
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5113 Travel Guides
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5120 Cooks
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5131 Waiters
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5132 Bartenders
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5141 Hairdressers
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5142 Beauticians and Related Workers
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5151 Cleaning and Housekeeping Supervisors in Offices, Hotels and Other Establishments
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5152 Domestic Housekeepers
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5153 Building Caretakers
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5161 Astrologers, Fortune-tellers and Related Workers
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5162 Companions and Valets
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5163 Undertakers and Embalmers
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5164 Pet Groomers and Animal Care Workers
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5165 Driving Instructors
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5169 Personal Services Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
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5211 Stall and Market Salespersons
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5212 Street Food Salespersons
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5221 Shopkeepers
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5222 Shop Supervisors
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5223 Shop Sales Assistants
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5230 Cashiers and Ticket Clerks
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5241 Fashion and Other Models
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5242 Sales Demonstrators
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5243 Door-to-door Salespersons
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5244 Contact Centre Salespersons
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5245 Service Station Attendants
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5246 Food Service Counter Attendants
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5249 Sales Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
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5311 Child Care Workers
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5312 Teachers' Aides
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5321 Health Care Assistants
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5322 Home-based Personal Care Workers
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5329 Personal Care Workers in Health Services Not Elsewhere Classified
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5411 Fire Fighters
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5412 Police Officers
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5413 Prison Guards
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5414 Security Guards
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5419 Protective Services Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
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6111 Field Crop and Vegetable Growers
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6112 Tree and Shrub Crop Growers
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6113 Gardeners, Horticultural and Nursery Growers
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6114 Mixed Crop Growers
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6121 Livestock and Dairy Producers
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6122 Poultry Producers
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6123 Apiarists and Sericulturists
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6129 Animal Producers Not Elsewhere Classified
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6130 Mixed Crop and Animal Producers
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6210 Forestry and Related Workers
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6221 Aquaculture Workers
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6222 Inland and Coastal Waters Fishery Workers
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6223 Deep-sea Fishery Workers
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6224 Hunters and Trappers
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6310 Subsistence Crop Farmers
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6320 Subsistence Livestock Farmers
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6330 Subsistence Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers
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6340 Subsistence Fishers, Hunters, Trappers and Gatherers
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7111 House Builders
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7112 Bricklayers and Related Workers
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7113 Stonemasons, Stone Cutters, Splitters and Carvers
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7114 Concrete Placers, Concrete Finishers and Related Workers
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7115 Carpenters and Joiners
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7119 Building Frame and Related Trades Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
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7121 Roofers
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7122 Floor Layers and Tile Setters
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7123 Plasterers
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7124 Insulation Workers
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7125 Glaziers
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7126 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters
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7127 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics
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7131 Painters and Related Workers
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7132 Spray Painters and Varnishers
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7133 Building Structure Cleaners
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7211 Metal Moulders and Coremakers
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7212 Welders and Flame Cutters
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7213 Sheet Metal Workers
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7214 Structural Metal Preparers and Erectors
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7215 Riggers and Cable Splicers
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7221 Blacksmiths, Hammersmiths and Forging Press Workers
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7222 Toolmakers and Related Workers
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7223 Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators
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7224 Metal Polishers, Wheel Grinders and Tool Sharpeners
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7231 Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers
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7232 Aircraft Engine Mechanics and Repairers
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7233 Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
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7234 Bicycle and Related Repairers
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7311 Precision-instrument Makers and Repairers
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7312 Musical Instrument Makers and Tuners
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7313 Jewellery and Precious Metal Workers
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7314 Potters and Related Workers
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7315 Glass Makers, Cutters, Grinders and Finishers
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7316 Sign Writers, Decorative Painters, Engravers and Etchers
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7317 Handicraft Workers in Wood, Basketry and Related Materials
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7318 Handicraft Workers in Textile, Leather and Related Materials
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7319 Handicraft Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
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7321 Pre-press Technicians
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7322 Printers
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7323 Print Finishing and Binding Workers
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7411 Building and Related Electricians
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7412 Electrical Mechanics and Fitters
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7413 Electrical Line Installers and Repairers
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7421 Electronics Mechanics and Servicers
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7422 Information and Communications Technology Installers and Servicers
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7511 Butchers, Fishmongers and Related Food Preparers
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7512 Bakers, Pastry-cooks and Confectionery Makers
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7513 Dairy Products Makers
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7514 Fruit, Vegetable and Related Preservers
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7515 Food and Beverage Tasters and Graders
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7516 Tobacco Preparers and Tobacco Products Makers
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7521 Wood Treaters
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7522 Cabinet-makers and Related Workers
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7523 Woodworking Machine Tool Setters and Operators
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7531 Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Hatters
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7532 Garment and Related Patternmakers and Cutters
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7533 Sewing, Embroidery and Related Workers
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7534 Upholsterers and Related Workers
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7535 Pelt Dressers, Tanners and Fellmongers
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7536 Shoemakers and Related Workers
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7541 Underwater Divers
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7542 Shotfirers and Blasters
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7543 Product Graders and Testers (except Foods and Beverages)
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7544 Fumigators and Other Pest and Weed Controllers
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7549 Craft and Related Workers not Elsewhere Classified
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8111 Miners and Quarriers
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8112 Mineral and Stone Processing Plant Operators
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8113 Well Drillers and Borers and Related Workers
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8114 Cement, Stone and Other Mineral Products Machine Operators
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8121 Metal Processing Plant Operators
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8122 Metal Finishing, Plating and Coating Machine Operators
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8131 Chemical Products Plant and Machine Operators
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8132 Photographic Products Machine Operators
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8141 Rubber Products Machine Operators
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8142 Plastic Products Machine Operators
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8143 Paper Products Machine Operators
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8151 Fibre Preparing, Spinning and Winding Machine Operators
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8152 Weaving and Knitting Machine Operators
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8153 Sewing Machine Operators
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8154 Bleaching, Dyeing and Fabric Cleaning Machine Operators
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8155 Fur and Leather Preparing Machine Operators
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8156 Shoemaking and Related Machine Operators
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8157 Laundry Machine Operators
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8159 Textile, Fur and Leather Products Machine Operators Not Elsewhere Classified
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8160 Food and Related Products Machine Operators
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8171 Pulp and Papermaking Plant Operators
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8172 Wood Processing Plant Operators
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8181 Glass and Ceramics Plant Operators
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8182 Steam Engine and Boiler Operators
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8183 Packing, Bottling and Labelling Machine Operators
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8189 Stationary Plant and Machine Operators Not Elsewhere Classified
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8211 Mechanical Machinery Assemblers
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8212 Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
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8219 Assemblers Not Elsewhere Classified
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8311 Locomotive Engine Drivers
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8312 Railway Brake, Signal and Switch Operators
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8321 Motorcycle Drivers
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8322 Car, Taxi and Van Drivers
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8331 Bus and Tram Drivers
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8332 Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers
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8341 Mobile Farm and Forestry Plant Operators
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8342 Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators
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8343 Crane, hoist and related plant operators
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8344 Lifting Truck Operators
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8350 Ships' Deck Crews and Related Workers
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9111 Domestic Cleaners and Helpers
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9112 Cleaners and Helpers in Offices, Hotels and Other Establishments
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9121 Hand Launderers and Pressers
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9122 Vehicle Cleaners
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9123 Window Cleaners
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9129 Other Cleaning Workers
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9211 Crop Farm Labourers
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9212 Livestock Farm Labourers
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9213 Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm Labourers
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9214 Garden and Horticultural Labourers
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9215 Forestry Labourers
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9216 Fishery and Aquaculture Labourers
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9311 Mining and Quarrying Labourers
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9312 Civil Engineering Labourers
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9313 Building Construction Labourers
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9321 Hand Packers
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9329 Manufacturing Labourers Not Elsewhere Classified
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9331 Hand and Pedal Vehicle Drivers
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9332 Drivers of Animal-drawn Vehicles and Machinery
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9333 Freight Handlers
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9334 Shelf Fillers
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9411 Fast Food Preparers
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9412 Kitchen Helpers
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9510 Street and Related Service Workers
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9520 Street Vendors (excluding Food)
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9611 Garbage and Recycling Collectors
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9612 Refuse Sorters
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9613 Sweepers and Related Labourers
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9621 Messengers, Package Deliverers and Luggage Porters
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9622 Odd Job Persons
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9623 Meter Readers and Vending-machine Collectors
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9624 Water and Firewood Collectors
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9629 Elementary Workers Not Elsewhere Classified