Skills at Work in Scotland 1997 to 2006 - Scottish Government

SKILLS AT WORK IN SCOTLAND, 1997-2006
TABLE 3.2
Distribution of broad skills by occupation, Scotland, 2006
Required Training Time Learning Time
Occupation 1 Qualification Index Index Index
Managers 2.38 2.88 4.28
Professionals 3.52 3.88 4.69
Associate Professionals 2.79 3.36 4.56
Administrative & Secretarial 2.03 2.24 3.51
Skilled Trades 2.05 2.97 4.82
Personal Service 1.52 2.65 3.02
Sales 0.72 1.17 2.12
Plant & Machinery Operatives 1.13 1.58 3.06
Elementary Occupations 0.31 0.90 2.17
Note:
1 Occupations are classified by SOC2000 Major Groups. The indices are derived as outlined in Table 3.1.
TABLE 3.3
Distribution of broad skills by industry, Scotland, 2006
Required Training Time Learning Time
Industry 1 Qualification Index 2 Index Index
Agriculture 1.15 1.30 5.36
Manufacturing 2.08 2.02 3.88
Construction 1.99 3.07 4.77
Wholesale & Retail 1.10 1.73 3.12
Hotels & Restaurants 0.68 1.41 2.27
Transport & Storage 1.77 2.06 3.41
Real Estate & Business Services 2.41 2.66 3.60
Public Administration 2.16 2.78 4.25
Education 2.97 3.37 4.26
Health & Social Work 2.37 3.46 3.83
Personal Services 1.55 2.35 3.33
Notes:
1 Industries are classified by SIC92. The indices are derived as outlined in Table 3.1.
2 The indices are derived as outlined in Table 3.1.
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