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The National Skills Bulletin analyses 125 occupations annually, which are grouped into families of skills. In general, occupations in the same sector or occupations with similar duties are grouped together. Each of these groups are analysed and the results are presented from the links in the panel on the left. The analysis contains the following information:
First, the level of employment for each occupational group in 2008 is presented. This is followed by an examination of employment growth trends for the period 2003-2008. Small occupations are either excluded or grouped.
Subsequently, age profiles are analysed by grouping employment into the following categories: persons aged 15 to 24, 25 to 54, and 55 and older.
This is followed by an examination of education profiles by grouping employment into the following categories: persons with lower secondary education or less; upper secondary or further education and training (FET); and third level education.
Each section also contains a summary of the balance between the demand and supply. For each occupation we estimated the recruitment requirement by combining expansion and replacement demand.
Skills shortages
Skills shortages may arise for a number of different reasons. For example, the shortage may reflect a temporary or a sustained increase in the demand for a particular expertise, or a reduction in the number of students who are acquiring the relevant qualifications. Where skills shortages are likely to arise, these are indicated in each of the profiles.
Source: National Skills Bulletin
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