SSOC 2024 unit
Energy, Water & Waste Verified · 21 Mar 202435220
Telecommunications engineering technician
Telecommunications engineering technician performs technical tasks connected with telecommunications engineering research, as well as with the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems.
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
Telecommunications engineering technician performs technical tasks connected with telecommunications engineering research, as well as with the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems.
Tasks
No tasks listed.
Examples
Under this unit
• Telecommunications equipment technician • Telecommunications technician
Elsewhere
• Electronics engineering technician, see 31141 • Telecommunications lineman, see 74223 • Telecommunications installer, see 74224 • Telecommunications and telephone mechanic, see 74224
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
- 35220 — Telecommunications engineering technician
ISCO-08
- 3522 — Telecommunications engineering technicians
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
- ⚠️ EMA licence?
Step-by-step guide
1. Confirm occupation
Telecommunications engineering technician performs technical tasks connected with telecommunications engineering research, as well as with the design, manufacture, assembly, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of telecommunications systems.
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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Major group
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Frequently asked questions
About this SSOC unit and the Energy, Water & Waste occupational cluster
Do I need an Energy Market Authority licence?
Electricity generation, transmission, and retail require a licence from the Energy Market Authority (EMA). The exact licence class depends on the activity and capacity.
What carbon tax obligations apply?
Facilities emitting direct greenhouse gases above 25,000 tCO2e annually must register with NEA and pay the carbon tax under the Carbon Pricing Act.
Are there renewable energy certificate schemes?
Singapore has a renewable energy certificate (REC) market. Generation facilities can register with relevant REC registries to issue and trade certificates.
What hazardous substance controls apply?
Energy facilities handling petroleum, chemicals, or other hazardous substances need permits from NEA, SCDF, and MOM under various regulatory frameworks.
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.