Answer questions B15-B17 in respect of the main employment last week, or of the most recent job if retired or out of work.
For persons who have never had a job and for a housewife who did not have a job last week write 'none' in B15.
B16.
________ a) What was the person's occupation? Give full details. (See note B16).
________ b) Describe the actual work done in that occupation.
16. OccupationFull and precise details of occupation are required.
If your job is known in your trade or industry by a special name, use that name.
Terms such as 'scientist', 'technician', 'engineer', 'machinist', 'fitter', 'foreman', 'checker' should not be used by themselves. Greater detail is required as for example: woodworking machinist, civil engineer, toolroom foreman.
If you are a civil servant, local government officer or other public official give your rank or grade.
B16. OccupationFull and precise details of occupation are required.
If a person's job is known in your trade or industry by a special name, use that name.
Terms such as 'scientist', 'technician', 'engineer', 'machinist', 'fitter', 'foreman', 'checker' should not be used by themselves. Greater detail is required as for example: woodworking machinist, civil engineer, toolroom foreman.
For civil servants, local government officers or other public officials, give the rank or grade.