SSOC 2024 unit
Manufacturing Verified · 21 Mar 202431572
Train service supervisor
Train service supervisor supervises train service and station operations and activities. He/she supervises the station staff and executes crew (re)deployment plans to maintain train service standards and reliability, as well as safety standards of train operations. He/she conducts regular inspections of station premises and facilities to ensure station equipment are operational. He/she manages service and repair requirements for station equipment and facilities, and carries out access control for maintenance teams and/or service providers to perform maintenance work on rail systems and/or station facilities.
Level
unit
Mapped ISCO
1
Source
SingStat
Official data
| Official name | Singapore Standard Industrial Classification (SSOC 2024) |
| Issuing authority | Department of Statistics Singapore (SingStat / DOS) |
| Tax authority | Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) (IRAS) |
| Purpose | Classifies occupations in Singapore for labour statistics, workforce planning, and international reporting. |
| Active version | SSOC 2024 (21 Mar 2024) |
| Hierarchy level | Unit (final leaf, 5-digit) |
| Source | https://www.singstat.gov.sg/standards/standards-and-classifications/ssic |
| Prior versions | SSIC 2020, SSIC 2015 |
Definition
Train service supervisor supervises train service and station operations and activities. He/she supervises the station staff and executes crew (re)deployment plans to maintain train service standards and reliability, as well as safety standards of train operations. He/she conducts regular inspections of station premises and facilities to ensure station equipment are operational. He/she manages service and repair requirements for station equipment and facilities, and carries out access control for maintenance teams and/or service providers to perform maintenance work on rail systems and/or station facilities.
Tasks
No tasks listed.
Examples
Under this unit
• MRT service supervisor • Train superintendent
Elsewhere
• Rail station service assistant, see 51121
When you need this code
Job classification
Employers use SSOC for workforce reporting and MOM surveys.
Labour statistics
SingStat collects occupation data for labour force reports.
Immigration
Work pass applications may reference SSOC for skills evaluation.
International reporting
Maps to ISCO-08 for ILOSTAT and cross-country comparisons.
Hierarchy
Correspondence tables
SSOC 2020
- 31572 — Train service supervisor
ISCO-08
- 1324 — Supply, distribution and related managers
Compliance risk score
Compliance risk score
Low friction
5 of 6 factors low-risk
- ✅ Verified source ≤90d
- ✅ ISIC mapping available
- ✅ SSIC 2020 migration mapped
- ✅ Full hierarchy chain
- ✅ GST registration applicable
- ⚠️ Factory registration?
Step-by-step guide
1. Confirm occupation
Train service supervisor supervises train service and station operations and activities. He/she supervises the station staff and executes crew (re)deployment plans to maintain train service standards and reliability, as well as safety standards of train operations. He/she conducts regular inspections of station premises and facilities to ensure station equipment are operational. He/she manages service and repair requirements for station equipment and facilities, and carries out access control for maintenance teams and/or service providers to perform maintenance work on rail systems and/or station facilities.
2. Check classification
Verify this SSOC unit matches the actual job scope and tasks performed by the worker.
3. Report via employer
Employers report SSOC codes in MOM surveys and workforce statistics submissions.
4. Stay updated
SSOC revisions occur periodically. Check SingStat for the current version before classification projects.
Applicable taxes & forms
Personal income tax
Rate: Progressive 0% – 24% progressive
Employers file IR8A for employees. Self-employed file Form B/B1 via myTax Portal annually.
CPF contributions
Employer contributions apply for Singaporean / PR employees. Self-employed contribute to MediSave.
Applicable filings
Form C
myTax Portal · Annual (by 30 Nov for paper, 15 Dec e-file)
Full corporate income tax return for companies. Requires audited/unaudited financial statements.
Form C-S
myTax Portal · Annual (by 15 Dec)
Simplified return for companies with revenue ≤ SGD 5M and deriving income taxed at prevailing corporate rate.
Form C-S (Lite)
myTax Portal · Annual (by 15 Dec)
Simplest return for companies with revenue ≤ SGD 200K.
Form F5
myTax Portal · Quarterly
GST return. GST-registered businesses must file within 1 month of quarter end.
Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI)
myTax Portal · Within 3 months of FYE
Compulsory for all companies. IRAS issues Notice of Assessment based on ECI.
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Typically needs
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Major group
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3157 Transport Operations SupervisorsAlphabetical index entries
Frequently asked questions
About this SSOC unit and the Manufacturing occupational cluster
Are there fire safety requirements for manufacturing premises?
SCDF fire safety requirements apply, including fire certificate requirements for certain types and sizes of industrial premises.
What product safety standards apply to manufactured goods?
Enterprise Singapore and specific regulators set product safety standards. Consumer goods may be subject to Consumer Protection (Consumer Goods Safety Requirements) Regulations.
Do I need a factory registration from MOM?
Factories using machinery or employing a certain threshold of workers may require registration with the Ministry of Manpower under the Workplace Safety and Health Act.
What NEA environmental permits are needed?
Manufacturing facilities with emissions, effluents, or hazardous substances need permits from the National Environment Agency (NEA), including air emission and trade effluent licences.
What is SSIC and why does it matter?
The Singapore Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC) is the national system for categorising business activities. It is mandatory at ACRA registration and is used by IRAS, MOM, and other government agencies for tax, licensing, statistical, and policy purposes.
Do I need to register with this SSIC code?
Every business entity registered with ACRA must select at least one SSIC code that best describes its principal economic activity. You can declare up to two codes — one primary and one secondary — via BizFile+.
Official sources
What to do next
Data source: Department of Statistics Singapore (SingStat / DOS) (https://www.singstat.gov.sg/standards/standards-and-classifications/ssic). Occupation data mirrored from SSOC 2024 workbooks. Not the authoritative source.
Last refresh: 21 Mar 2024. Version: SSOC 2024.