SOC 2010

Within the context of the classification, jobs are classified in terms of their skill level and skill content.

It is used for career information to labour market entrants, job matching by employment agencies and the development of government labour market policies.

SOC 2010 volumes

Standard Occupational Classification 2010: SOC 2010 is the previous update and is divided into three volumes.

SOC 2010 volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups: outlines the background, resources, concepts and processes of SOC 2010.

SOC 2010 volume 2: the coding index: provides the coding index for SOC 2010.

SOC 2010 volume 3: the National Statistics Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC rebased on the SOC 2010): NS-SEC has been constructed to measure the employment relations and conditions of occupations.

SOC coding tool

Cascot: Computer Assisted Structured Coding Tool

Further information

Please note:

From 20 September 2019, the ONS no longer supports requests for Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes. If you require a SOC code, please see the resources available for the Occupation Coding Tool and the Occupation Hierarchy Tool. Please use these in conjunction with SOC2010 volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups, and SOC2010 volume 2: the structure and coding index. Any questions relating to a form or application that you are completing should be directed to the issuing body. Please note, as SOC is a statistical classification, we will continue to assist with any queries you have in respect to the framework, structure or methodology of the system. These queries should be directed to occupation.information@ons.gov.uk

For more information on SOC 2010 and NS-SEC, please contact the Classifications and Harmonisation Unit:

Classifications and Harmonisation Unit
Office for National Statistics
Segensworth Road
Titchfield
Fareham
Hampshire
PO15 5RR

Email: occupation.information@ons.gov.uk