ISIC 8532—Vocational secondary education

Where 8532 sits

1. Q Education
2. 85 Education
3. 853 Secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education
4. 8532 Vocational secondary education

What 8532 includes

• This class includes provision of education typically emphasising subject-matter specialisation and instruction in both theoretical background and practical skills generally associated with present or prospective employment. The aim of a programme can vary from preparation for a general field of employment to a very specific job
• Technical and vocational education below the level of tertiary education (as defined in 854)
• Programmes corresponding to the definition of formal education and training as for instance in the following fields
• Tourist guide instruction -instruction for chefs, hoteliers and restaurateurs -cosmetology and barber schools
• Computer repair training -education activities of driving schools for occupational drivers e.g. of trucks, buses, coaches, schools for professional pilots including instructions for drone pilot or forklift driver

What 8532 excludes

• Technical and vocational post-secondary non-tertiary education, see 8533
• Technical and vocational higher education, see 854
• Non-formal vocational education and training, see 855
• Performing art instruction for recreation, hobby and self-development purposes, see 8552
• Education activities of driving schools not intended for occupational drivers, see 8553
• Job training forming part of social work activities without accommodation, see 8810, 8890

8532 in other systems