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Occupations
Total requirements are positive for all occupational groups since replacement demands dominate small net changes in each occupational group. Nearly 3 in 10 workers in this sector are classified as Machine and Transport Operatives reflecting the nature of much of the employment in this sector.
There are significant variations in industry recruitments needs throughout the sector. Across the English regions there are difficulties recruiting people to engineering, maintenance and particularly driver occupations. In the East of England, there is a shortage of managers. In 2004, there was a significant increase in the number of driver/operatives needed. In Northern Ireland, 33% of companies need professional and technical occupations, and 26% needed Plant and Machine operators.
Employment is projected to be fairly static over the next decade in this sector, but full-time jobs will be replaced by part-time employment. Part-time employment is predicted to expand from 9% of employment to 14% over the next 10 years. These trends are similar to those expected amongst employment covered by Skills for Logistics.
Around one third of all GoSkills workers are registered as self-employed, particularly in taxi and private hire. Self employment will continue to be important in some parts of the industry.
Source: Working Futures 2006 and GoSkills Skills Needs Assessment (stage 1) 2006a
Composition of GoSkills sector employment by SOC2000 major groups, 1994-2014
Source: Working Futures 2006, table 3.13.2. Based on CE/IER estimates.
Total requirement for GoSkills sector by SOC2000 major group, 2004-2014
Source: Working Futures 2006, figure 3.13.7. Based on CE/IER estimates.
Occupational roles and sources of information
The GoSkills website will links to various case studies by industry and region. Job profiles are available for a range of roles in the sector and include information on: training; personal qualities and skills; entry requirements; plus progression and salary levels. Job profiles are available for:
- Airline customer service agent
- Airport baggage handler
- Airport information assistant
- Air traffic controller
- Cabin crew
- Civil airline pilot
- Coach driver
- Coach tour manager
- Heavy vehicle maintenance and repair technician
- Road transport manager
A variety of key roles in the passenger transport sector are identified by Prospects and detailed information is available. Information on the various job roles includes: job description and activities; salary and conditions; entry requirements; training; career development; sources of vacancies; and case studies. Some of the job roles available:
Transport manager, passenger services
For general information on the passenger transport and logistics sector is also available on the Prospects website.
The learndirect website also has detailed occupational profiles for some occupations in the transport sector including: bus conductor; car fleet manager; chauffeur/chauffeuse; rail track worker; signalling technician; station assistant; taxi driver; road transport manager; and driving instructor. These profiles include information on entry points, training, working environment, employment opportunities and expected annual salary.
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