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Sub-major group 93
PSOC Sub-major group 93 — Labourers in mining, construction, manufacturing and transport (2026)
Labourers in mining, construction, manufacturing and transport perform simple and routine manual tasks in mining, quarrying, civil engineering, building, manufacturing, transport and storage operations, and operate human-powered and animal-drawn vehicles and machinery. Most occupations in this sub-major group require skills at the first ISCO skill level. Task performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: digging holes and spreading excavated materials, sand, soil, and gravel using hand-held tools; sorting, loading, unloading, moving stacking and storing materials, equipment, products, supplies, baggage and cargo by hand; cleaning machinery, equipment, tools and work sites; packing and unpacking material and products and filling containers and shelves with products by hand; operating human-powered and animal-drawn vehicles and machinery. Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups: 931 Mining and Construction Labourers 932 Manufacturing Labourers 933 Transport and Storage Labourers
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What this code covers
Labourers in mining, construction, manufacturing and transport perform simple and routine manual tasks in mining, quarrying, civil engineering, building, manufacturing, transport and storage operations, and operate human-powered and animal-drawn vehicles and machinery. Most occupations in this sub-major group require skills at the first ISCO skill level. Task performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: digging holes and spreading excavated materials, sand, soil, and gravel using hand-held tools; sorting, loading, unloading, moving stacking and storing materials, equipment, products, supplies, baggage and cargo by hand; cleaning machinery, equipment, tools and work sites; packing and unpacking material and products and filling containers and shelves with products by hand; operating human-powered and animal-drawn vehicles and machinery. Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups: 931 Mining and Construction Labourers 932 Manufacturing Labourers 933 Transport and Storage Labourers
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Where this code is used
Use this sub-major group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Elementary occupations.
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How to choose it
Compare the nearby children: Mining and construction laborers, Manufacturing laborers, Transport and storage laborers.
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FAQ
What does PSOC 93 cover?
Labourers in mining, construction, manufacturing and transport perform simple and routine manual tasks in mining, quarrying, civil engineering, building, manufacturing, transport and storage operations, and operate human-powered and animal-drawn vehicles and machinery. Most occupations in this sub-major group require skills at the first ISCO skill level. Task performed by workers in this sub-major group usually include: digging holes and spreading excavated materials, sand, soil, and gravel using hand-held tools; sorting, loading, unloading, moving stacking and storing materials, equipment, products, supplies, baggage and cargo by hand; cleaning machinery, equipment, tools and work sites; packing and unpacking material and products and filling containers and shelves with products by hand; operating human-powered and animal-drawn vehicles and machinery. Occupations in this sub-major group are classified into the following minor groups: 931 Mining and Construction Labourers 932 Manufacturing Labourers 933 Transport and Storage Labourers
Where is PSOC 93 used in practice?
Use this sub-major group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Elementary occupations.
How do I choose PSOC 93 over nearby options?
Compare the nearby children: Mining and construction laborers, Manufacturing laborers, Transport and storage laborers.