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View the Introduction and Glossary (PDF version, 405 kb)
Acknowledgements
Preface


Introduction

The National Occupational Classification and the Career Handbook


Purpose of the Career Handbook
A Guide to the Career Handbook Groups
Occupation Code, Title and Introductory
Profile Summary
Examples of Job Titles
Descriptor Profile
Main Characteristics: Aptitudes, Interests and Worker
Physical Activities and Environmental Conditions
Employment Requirements
Workplaces/Employers

Occupational Options
Similar Occupations Classified Elsewhere
Remarks
Rating Methodology
Looking for Occupations in the Career Handbook
Transition from the CCDO to the NOC
For Additional Information
References
A Synopsis of Descriptors and Labels


Glossary

Descriptor Definitions
Aptitudes
The Canadian Work Preference Inventory
Data/Information, People, Things
Physical Activities
Environmental Conditions
Education/Training Indicators
Groups and Classification Structure of the Career Handbook

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Date Modified: 2012-12-17
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