Higher managerial, administrative and
professional, such as Managers, Doctors and
Lawyers. At the highest level of income, usually
coinciding with extensive university education.
Intermediate managerial, administrative or
professional, such as Teachers, Architects or
Computer Programmers. Above average income
usually coinciding with university education
Supervisory, junior managerial, administrative
where more than one skill is required, such as
an Office Manager or Social Worker. Average
income, possible university/college education.
Skilled Manual workers, such as Mechanics,
Cooks and Hairdressers. Unlikely to hold
university level education but will have
undertaken specialist education and/or
extensive training. Average income.
Unskilled Manual workers, such as Waiters,
Labourers, or Shop Workers. Unlikely to have
higher education and wiil have received minimal
'on the job' training. Below average income.
Lowest level of income earners such as
Pensioners, Casual Workers, Students,
Unemployed and those on Welfare and Benefits.