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7317.4 ISCO 7317 - Handicraft workers in wood, basketry and related materials
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toymaker

Toymakers create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition made of various materials such as plastic, wood and textile. They develop, design and sketch the object, select the materials and cut, shape and process the materials as necessary and apply finishes. In addition, toymakers maintain and repair all types of toys, including mechanical ones. They identify defects in toys, replace damaged parts and restore their functionality.

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1420.4.43 ISCO 1420 - Retail and wholesale trade managers
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toys and games shop manager

Toys and games shop managers assume responsibility for the activities and staff in specialised shops.

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5223.7.37 ISCO 5223 - Shop sales assistants
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toys and games specialised seller

Toys and games specialised sellers sell toys and games in specialised shops.

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8131.2.5 ISCO 8131 - Chemical products plant and machine operators
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tracer powder blender

Tracer powder blenders operate machines and equipment used to create igniters and tracer powders, by mixing liquid and dry chemicals, making sure the required parameters are set and that the flammable mixtures are according to specifications.

flammable chemical mixertracer-powder blenderigniter powder mixertracer powder makerflammable chemical blenderigniter powder blendertracer powder mixer
2422.18 ISCO 2422 - Policy administration professionals
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trade development officer

Trade development officers develop and implement trade policies both internally and in international import and export relations. They analyse the domestic and foreign markets in order to promote and establish business operations, and ensure trade proceedings are compliant with legislation and businesses are protected from distortions.

international trade development officersenior trade development officertrade development directorimport & export directorimport and export officerimport and export director
1420.6 ISCO 1420 - Retail and wholesale trade managers
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trade regional manager

Trade regional managers are responsible for activities and staff in an assigned region for a specific chain of stores.

assistant trade regional managerarea sales managerregional sales and marketing managersenior trade regional managerstore trade regional managertrainee trade regional managerregional sales managergraduate trade regional managerregional product sales manager
2230.2.3 ISCO 2230 - Traditional and complementary medicine professionals
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traditional chinese medicine therapist

Traditional Chinese medicine therapists use alternative medicine approaches to cure illnesses in all its forms. They also use various therapies such as the use of herbal medicines, acupuncture, massages and dietary therapies, to increase the general health of the patient and to prevent a disease from occurring.

therapist in TCMpractitioner of traditional chinese medicineTCM practitionertraditional chinese medicine practitionerTCM therapistspecialist in traditional chinese medicinechinese medicine therapistTCM specialisttherapist in traditional chinese medicine
5111.2.3 ISCO 5111 - Travel attendants and travel stewards
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train attendant

Train attendants work on trains to provide services to passengers such as welcoming passengers, answering their questions and serving meals.

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9112.6 ISCO 9112 - Cleaners and helpers in offices, hotels and other establishments
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train cleaner

Train cleaners keep the interiors of trains tidy and clean. They clean out the bins in the different compartments, and perform other cleaning activities such as hoovering, mopping and deep cleaning.

train cleaning staff membertrain night cleanertrain depot cleanertrain cleaning crew membertrain cleaning team membertrain cleaning operativetrain day cleanertrain and station cleaner
5112.3 ISCO 5112 - Transport conductors
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train conductor

Train conductors assist passengers in the boarding and leaving of the train. They answer questions from passengers concerning train rules, stations, and provide timetable information. They collect tickets, fares, and passes from passengers and support the chief conductor in performing his operational tasks e.g in regard to door closing or certain operational communication. They ensure the safety of passengers respond to technical incidents and emergency situations.

train attendanttrain guardrailway conductorrail conductorconductor on trains
8312.4 ISCO 8312 - Railway brake, signal and switch operators
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train dispatcher

Train dispatchers ensure the safe and efficient dispatch of the train services. The safety of customers is their main priority. When carrying out train dispatch duties, they check the traffic signals and communicate promptly with train drivers and conductors that it is safe for the train to pull away.

platform assistantplatform dispatch assistanttrain dispatch controllerengine dispatcherrailway dispatcher
8311.1 ISCO 8311 - Locomotive engine drivers
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train driver

Train drivers operate trains providing passenger or cargo transport services. They are responsible for driving the locomotive in safe manner, respecting all relevant safety, operational and communication regulations, and have full responsibility for the safety of passengers and cargo. The task involves cooperation and communication with the relevant staff under the infrastructure manager, as well as with staff on board the train.

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8312.5 ISCO 8312 - Railway brake, signal and switch operators
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train preparer

Train preparers are responsible for checking and testing of equipment and systems on rail vehicles before vehicles are moved. They ensure that a train is in a fit condition to enter service, that the train equipment is correctly deployed and the formation of the train matches the train’s designated pathway. Depending on the individual work organisation of the operator they also perform technical inspections carried out prior to the train entering service.

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4323.18 ISCO 4323 - Transport clerks
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tram controller

Tram controllers assign and manage tram vehicles and drivers for the transport of passengers, including records of distances covered and of repairs made.

tram dispatchertram supervisortram system supervisortram supervisor and controllertram system controllertraffic supervisortram controller and supervisor
8331.2 ISCO 8331 - Bus and tram drivers
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tram driver

Tram drivers operate trams, take fares, and look after passengers.

light rail vehicle driverlight rail train driverdriver of light rail trainsdriver of tramsmetro train driver
7421.9 ISCO 7421 - Electronics mechanics and servicers
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tramways technician

Tramways technicians conduct maintenance tasks to prevent and repair damages to lifts or aerial tramways. They use specific equipment, keep a log of the activities and abide by safety procedures and practices such as emergency evacuation and rescue operations. They can deny access to the facility if the conditions do not allow its safe use.

aerial techniciantramways electrical technicianaerial cable linemanlift station maintenance techniciantransit maintenance technician
1349.23 ISCO 1349 - Professional services managers not elsewhere classified
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translation agency manager

Translation agency managers oversee operations in the delivery of translation services. They coordinate the efforts of a team of translators who translate written material from one language to another. They ensure the quality of the service and the administration of the translation agency.

language translation agency managertranslation service managerinterpretation agency supervisorlanguage interpretation agency directorlanguage translation service managerlanguage translation agency supervisorlanguage translation agency directorlanguage interpretation agency managerinterpretation agency directorlanguage interpretation agency supervisorlanguage interpretation service manager
2643.6 ISCO 2643 - Translators, interpreters and other linguists
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translator

Translators transcribe written documents from one or more languages to another ensuring that the message and nuances therein remain in the translated material. They translate material backed up by an understanding of it, which can include commercial and industrial documentation, personal documents, journalism, novels, creative writing, and scientific texts delivering the translations in any format.

post-editortranslator coordinatorspeech-to-text interpretermedical translatorlanguage leadertranslation project managereditorial translatorlanguage specialist consultantbusiness translatortranslator revisertechnical translatorreviserlanguage specialistsworn translatorfinancial translatorvideo game translatorscientific translatorlinguistic coordinatorliterary translatorbook translator
2142.1.9 ISCO 2142 - Civil engineers
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transport engineer

Transport engineers design and set the engineering specifications for the construction and development of roadways and transport infrastructure. They apply engineering concepts and knowledge for developing sustainable and efficient modes of transportation ranging from roads to canals, railways, and airports.

transport project engineertransportation engineering consultanttraffic engineertransportation engineertransport infrastructure engineertransportation engineering adviserhighways engineertransportation engineering experttransportation project engineertransport projects engineerchartered transport engineertransportation infrastructure engineerroads engineertransportation engineering specialist
7132.3 ISCO 7132 - Spray painters and varnishers
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transport equipment painter

Transport equipment painters use painting machines and hand tools to coat individual parts and to paint the surface of all types of transport equipment such as cars, buses, boats, aircraft, motorcycles and railway cars. They prepare the surface of the pieces for the paint and apply the coat. Transport equipment painters can perform industrial painting or individual customisation. They may also remove or repair painting errors such as scratches.  

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3257.6 ISCO 3257 - Environmental and occupational health inspectors and associates
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transport health and safety inspector

Transport health and safety inspectors are responsible for maintaining safety standards, reducing risk to company, staff and customers and achieving industry standards. They evaluate existing security systems to determine potential risks in all transport sectors such as road and sea transport, and develop policies and procedures that minimise the risk to properties, employees and computer systems.

transportation safety managerroad transportation health and safety directorroad occupational health and safety managerroad health and safety risk assessorroad transport health and safety manager
2164.3 ISCO 2164 - Town and traffic planners
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transport planner

Transport planners develop and implement policies in order to improve transport systems, taking into account the social, environmental and economic factors. They collect and analyse traffic data using statistical modelling tools.

traffic and highway engineerdevelopment planning transport plannertransport planning development engineertraffic plannerjunior transport plannertransport modellerhighway and drainage engineersenior transport plannerroad traffic plannertransportation business change managertraffic engineer
2320.1.23 ISCO 2320 - Vocational education teachers
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transport technology vocational teacher

Transport technology vocational teachers instruct students in their specialised field of study, transport technology, which is predominantly practical in nature. They provide theoretical instruction in service of the practical skills and techniques the students must subsequently master for a transport technology-related profession, such as automotive brake technician. Transport technology vocational teachers monitor the students' progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate their knowledge and performance on the subject of transport technology through assignments, tests and examinations.

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1439.8 ISCO 1439 - Services managers not elsewhere classified
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travel agency manager

Travel agency managers are in charge of managing employees and activities of a travel agency. They organise, advertise and sell tourist offers and travel deals for specific regions.

tourism sales managertravel sales managertourism agency managertravel call centre manager
4221.7 ISCO 4221 - Travel consultants and clerks
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travel agent

Travel agents design and market travel programme itineraries for potential travellers or visitors.

sales agentreservations agenttravel sales agenttravel booking agent
2320.1.24 ISCO 2320 - Vocational education teachers
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travel and tourism vocational teacher

Travel and tourism vocational teachers instruct students in their specialised field of study, travel and tourism, which is predominantly practical in nature. They provide theoretical instruction in service of the practical skills and techniques the students must subsequently master for a travel and tourism-related profession. Travel and tourism vocational teachers monitor the students' progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate their knowledge and performance on the subject of travel and tourism through assignments, tests and examinations.

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4221.8 ISCO 4221 - Travel consultants and clerks
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travel consultant

Travel consultants provide customised information and consultation on travel offers, make reservations and sell travel services together with other related services.

business travel consultanttourism promotion agentbusiness travel advisorleisure travel consultanttravel advisor
6113.6 ISCO 6113 - Gardeners, horticultural and nursery growers
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tree surgeon

Tree surgeons maintain trees. They use heavy machinery to prune and cut trees. Tree surgeons are often required to climb the trees to perform maintenance.

tree surgeon/climbertree prunertree surgeon & climberprunerarboriculturisttree surgeon and climberarborist
8331.1.1 ISCO 8331 - Bus and tram drivers
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trolley bus driver

Trolley bus drivers operate trolley buses or guided buses, take fares, and look after passengers.

bus operatortransit bus driverguided bus drivertrolley bus operatortrolleybus drivertrolleybus operatordriver of trolley buses
5165.1.4 ISCO 5165 - Driving instructors
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truck driving instructor

Truck driving instructors teach people the theory and practice of how to operate a truck safely and according to regulations. They assist students in developing the skills needed to drive and prepare them for the driving theory tests and the practical driving test.

lorry driver training instructordriving instructorHGV instructorLGV instructorcommercial vehicle driving instructorlorry driving training instructorCat C/C+E instructorlorry driver instructortruck driving training instructordriver training instructortruck driver instructordriver education instructorlorry driving instructortruck driver training instructorCat C instructor
8152.3.1 ISCO 8152 - Weaving and knitting machine operators
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tufting operator

Tufting operators supervise the tufting process of a group of machines, monitoring fabric quality and tufting conditions. They inspect tufting machines after set up, start up, and during production to ensure the product being tufted meets specs and quality standards.

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8122.12 ISCO 8122 - Metal finishing, plating and coating machine operators
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tumbling machine operator

Tumbling machine operators set up and operate tumbling machines, often wet or drie tumbling barrels, designed to remove excess material and burrs of heavy metal workpieces and precious metals and to improve surface appearance, by rotating the metal pieces in a barrel together with grit and potentially water, allowing for the friction between the pieces mutually and with the grit to cause a rounding, smooth effect.

tub washermachine washing operativewasher engineerprecipitate washerwashing machine operatortub washer operativeproduction washerdeflash and wash operativewash equipment operatorprecipitate machine washerwashing machine operativemachine washerproduction machine washermachine washing operatordeflash and wash operator
8113.8 ISCO 8113 - Well drillers and borers and related workers
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tunnel boring machine operator

Tunnel boring machine operators work on large pieces of tunnelling equipment commonly known as TBMs. They regulate the operation of the machine, adjusting the torque of the rotating cutting wheel and screw conveyor to maximise stability of the tunnel before tunnel rings are installed. Tunnel boring machine operators then put the reinforced concrete rings in place using remote controls.

TBM operatortunnelling equipment operativetunnelling machine operatortunnellertunnelling equipment operator
8181.3.2 ISCO 8181 - Glass and ceramics plant operators
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tunnel kiln operator

Tunnel kiln operators control preheating chambers and tunnel kilns to preheat and bake clay products, such as bricks, sewer popes, mosaic, ceramic or quarry tiles. They observe gauges and instruments and adjust by turning valves if necessary. They pull loaded kiln cars in and out of the heaters and move them to a sorting area.

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2359.14 ISCO 2359 - Teaching professionals not elsewhere classified
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tutor

Tutors provide personalised education to the children of employers or to adults, in addition to the main education system. They help students improve their knowledge and competence of a specific subject, at their own pace. Tutors will teach their students study techniques and strategies in order to ensure their academic development and will assess the student's progress throughout the tutoring sessions.

private tutorclassroom tutorstudents assistant
8151.2.2 ISCO 8151 - Fibre preparing, spinning and winding machine operators
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twisting machine operator

Twisting machine operators tend machines that spin two or more fibres together into a yarn. They handle raw materials, prepare them for processing, and use twisting machines for that purpose. They also perform routine maintenance of the machinery.

twister machine operatortwister operatorindustrial twisting machine operatortwisting operatortwister tendertwisting machine tender
7321.1.6 ISCO 7321 - Pre-press technicians
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typesetter

Typesetters ensure that printed text is correctly set and visually pleasing. While typesetting was originally done manually and later employed techniques like linotype and phototypesetting, almost all typesetting is now done digitally using design programs or specialised typesetting programs.

typesetting techniciantypesetting specialistgraphic designer & typesetterdigital typesettertypesetting machine operativetypesetting machine workertypesetting workertypesetting operativeproduction typesettertypesetting machine techniciandesigner & typesettertypesetting machine specialisttypesetting machine operatortypesetting operatorgraphic designer and typesetterdesigner and typesetter
4131.1 ISCO 4131 - Typists and word processing operators
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typist

Typists operate computers to type and revise documents and compile material to be typed, such as correspondence, reports, statistical tables, forms, and audios. They read instructions accompanying material or follow verbal instructions to determine requirements such as number of copies needed, priority and desired format.

audio typistbraille typistshorthand typistphonotypisttranscription typistdata entry typistclerk typistword processor
8141.1.7 ISCO 8141 - Rubber products machine operators
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tyre builder

Tyre builders build pneumatic tyres from rubber components. They operate machines and handtools.

tire production plant operativetyre makertyre production workertire tread buildertyre factory workertire production workertire factory workertire makertyre production plant operativetyre tread builder
7231.7 ISCO 7231 - Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers
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tyre fitter

Tyre fitters inspect, maintain, repair and fit tyres to vehicles. They advise clients on different tyre and wheel types. Furthermore they balance the tyres, verify that the wheels are aligned correctly and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

tyre inspectorwheel machinistfitter and turnertire fitterwheel fittermachinistgarage assistant
8141.1.8 ISCO 8141 - Rubber products machine operators
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tyre vulcaniser

Tyre vulcanisers repair tears and holes in castings and treads of tyres by using handtools or machines.

tire repairertyre repairertyre techniciantire mendertyre vulcanizertyre mender
8111.4 ISCO 8111 - Miners and quarriers
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underground heavy equipment operator

Underground heavy equipment operators control heavy-duty mining equipment such as cutting and loading equipment to excavate and load ore and raw mineral at underground mines.

mine machine operatorminersunderground miner operatorheavy equipment operatorscoalface minerunderground miner equipment operatorunderground miner (heavy equipment)
8111.5 ISCO 8111 - Miners and quarriers
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underground miner

Underground miners perform a wide range of ancillary underground mining operations such as inspections, conveyor attendance and the transport of equipment and consumable materials from the surface to the point of extraction underground.

hewercoal diggerunderground mine workerunderground mining operativecoal cuttercoal excavatorunderground mineworkerunderground mine operativecoal hewercollier
3123.2 ISCO 3123 - Construction supervisors
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underwater construction supervisor

Underwater construction supervisors monitor underwater construction projects such as tunnels, canal locks and bridge pillars. They guide and instruct construction commercial divers and make sure they adhere to safety regulations.

canal lock construction supervisorsub-sea construction supervisorconstruction diving supervisormarine construction supervisorunderwater construction project supervisormarine construction project supervisorbridge pillar construction supervisorsub-sea construction project supervisorharbour construction supervisortunnel construction supervisor
1345.1.10 ISCO 1345 - Education managers
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university department head

University department heads lead and manage the department of their discipline in which they are academic leaders and work with the faculty dean and other heads of department to deliver the agreed faculty and university strategic objectives. They develop and support academic leadership in their department, and lead entrepreneurial activity for income-generating purposes as they promote the reputation and interests of their department within the university and to a wider community in their field.

academic head of departmenthead of university departmenthead of department in a universityhead of academic departmentuniversity department directoruniversity head of department
2310.1.40 ISCO 2310 - University and higher education teachers
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university literature lecturer

University literature lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of study, literature, which is predominantly academic in nature. They work with their university research assistants and university teaching assistants in the preparation of lectures and of exams, in grading papers and exams and in leading review and feedback sessions for the students. They also conduct academic research in their respective field of literature, publish their findings and liaise with other university colleagues.

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2310.1.41 ISCO 2310 - University and higher education teachers
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university research assistant

University research assistants conduct academic research for the university or college they are employed in. They may assist professors they are affiliated with, their supervisor, in their research or develop their own in the related field of that professor.

university research associateresearch associate in universityassistant researcher in higher educationuniversity assistantuniversity research technology expertuniversity research support workeruniversity research supporthigher education research assistantuniversity research technology specialistuniversity research aideuniversity research technicianuniversity research technologistassistant researcher in universityresearch assistant in universityresearch associate in higher educationhigher education research associatehigher education assistant researcher
2310.1.42 ISCO 2310 - University and higher education teachers
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university teaching assistant

University teaching assistants are graduate students or recent graduates employed on a temporary contract at a university or a college for teaching-related responsibilities. They assist the professor, lecturer or teacher of the specific course they are in charge of in the preparation of lectures and of exams, grading papers and exams and leading review and feedback sessions for the students.

higher education teaching assistantteaching assistantuniversity teaching aideTAteaching assistant in higher educationteaching assistant in universitiesgraduate teaching assistant
7534.3 ISCO 7534 - Upholsterers and related workers
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upholsterer

Upholsterers provide objects such as furniture, panels, orthopaedic devices, fixtures or vehicle parts with padding or soft covering. They can install, repair or replace the upholstery of objects with materials such as fabrics, leather, suede or cotton. Upholsterers install the webbings and springs necessary to cover the material.

craft upholsterercraftswoman upholstererseat makerchairmakerheritage upholstererseat buildercraftsperson upholsterersoft furnishing makercraftsman upholstererchair makercommercial upholsterermattress makermattress builderchair builder
7223.25 ISCO 7223 - Metal working machine tool setters and operators
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upsetting machine operator

Upsetting machine operators set up and tend upsetting machines, primarily crank presses, designed to form through forging processes metal workpieces, usually wires, rods, or bars, into their desired shape by having split dies with mulitiple cavities compress the workpieces' length and hereby increasing their diameter.

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