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Skill Levels of Workforce
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) categorizes workforce by skill levels to reflect differences in education, training, and complexity of work. Jobs are grouped into 9 main skill levels, from Skill Level 1 for highly professional roles, down to Skill Level 9 for lower-skilled jobs. These levels were made according to the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) issued by the International Labor Organization.
Skill levels are:
Level 1: Managers
1-1 Chief executives, senior officials, and legislators
1-2 Administrative and commercial managers
1-3 Production and specialized services managers
1-4 Hospitality, retail, and other services managers
Level 6- Skilled Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Workers
6-1 Market-oriented skilled agricultural workers
6-2 Market-oriented skilled forestry, fishery, and hunting workers
6-3 Subsistence farmers, fishers, hunters, and gatherers
Level 2: Professionals
2-1 Science and engineering professionals
2-2 Health professionals
2-3 Teaching professionals
2-4 Business and administration professionals
2-5 Information and communications technology professionals
2-6 Legal, social, and cultural professionals
Level 7- Craft and Related Trades Workers
7-1 Building and related trades workers, excluding electricians
7-2 Metal, machinery, and related trades workers
7-3 Handicraft and printing workers
7-4 Electrical and electronic trades workers
7-5 Food processing, woodworking, garment and other craft and related trades workers
Level 3: Technicians and Associate Professionals
3-1 Science and engineering associate professionals
3-2 Health associate professionals
3-3 Business and administration associate professionals
3-4 Legal, social, cultural, and related associate professionals
3-5 Information and communications technicians
Level 8- Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers
8-1 Stationary plant and machine operators
8-2 Assemblers
8-3 Drivers and mobile plant operators
Level 4: Clerical Support Workers
4-1 General and keyboard clerks
4-2 Customer services clerks
4-3 Numerical and material recording clerks
4-4 Other clerical support workers
Level 9- Elementary Occupations
9-1 Cleaners and helpers
9-2 Agricultural, forestry and fishery laborers
9-3 Laborers in mining, construction, manufacturing, and transport
9-4 Food preparation assistants
9-5 Street and related sales and service workers
9-6 Refuse workers and other elementary workers
Level 5 Service and Sales Workers
5-1 Personal service workers
5-2 Sales workers
5-3 Personal care workers
5-4 Protective services workers
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