AUG 3

Task 1:

List the 10 sectors that the first digit of the NOC code refers to. In small groups, brainstorm three occupations for each sector.

0  Management occupations	6  Sales and service occupations
1  Business, finance and administration   occupations	7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
2 Natural and applied sciences and related occupations	8  Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations
3  Health occupations	9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities
4 Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services
5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

Task 2:

Think of an occupation you would like to enter in Canada (either as a survival job, or in the occupation you are trained for). Which of the above sectors is this occupation in?

5122 Editors ; copy editor

Task 3:

Find the NOC code for an occupation that interests you. Read the NOC description for this occupation.   

    1.How many Major Groups are listed in this sector? What are they?

1. 5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

       There are 2 Major Groups listed in this sector. 

1; Major Group 51

Professional occupations in art and culture.

2; Major Group 52

Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

2.What types of occupations are within this Major Group (represented by the three-digit code)?

511 Librarians, archivists, conservators and curators

512 Writing, translating and related communications professionals

513 Creative and performing artists

521 Technical occupations in libraries, public archives, museums and art galleries

522 Photographers, graphic arts technicians and technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts

523 Announcers and other performers, n.e.c.

524 Creative designers and craftspersons

525 Athletes, coaches, referees and related occupations

1. Read the example titles in the NOC description. Do you think knowing these titles can be useful in your job search? How?

1. Read the main duties in the NOC description. List the duties you think are most relevant to this position.

Task 4:

Prepare a short presentation for the class about this occupation. Include related job titles, main duties and employment requirements.