SSOC 2024 unit
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services Verified · 21 Mar 202474223
Telecommunications lineman
Telecommunications lineman installs and repairs overhead, underground and submarine wires and cables for telephone and telecommunications transmission, attaching terminal boxes, repeaters and other specialised equipment to poles. He/she installs auxiliary equipment such as terminal boxes and repeaters and makes connections to complete underground telephone and telecommunications cable 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 lineman installs and repairs overhead, underground and submarine wires and cables for telephone and telecommunications transmission, attaching terminal boxes, repeaters and other specialised equipment to poles. He/she installs auxiliary equipment such as terminal boxes and repeaters and makes connections to complete underground telephone and telecommunications cable systems.
Tasks
No tasks listed.
Examples
Under this unit
• Overhead wireman (telephone and telegraph) • Telephone and telegraph cable jointer • Telephone and telegraph cableman
Elsewhere
• Telecommunications technician, see 35220
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
- 74223 — Telecommunications lineman
ISCO-08
- 7422 — Information and communications technology installers and servicers
Compliance risk score
Compliance risk score
Moderate checks
4 of 6 factors low-risk
- ✅ Verified source ≤90d
- ✅ ISIC mapping available
- ✅ SSIC 2020 migration mapped
- ✅ Full hierarchy chain
- ⚠️ GST registration applicable
- ⚠️ Practising certificate?
Step-by-step guide
1. Confirm occupation
Telecommunications lineman installs and repairs overhead, underground and submarine wires and cables for telephone and telecommunications transmission, attaching terminal boxes, repeaters and other specialised equipment to poles. He/she installs auxiliary equipment such as terminal boxes and repeaters and makes connections to complete underground telephone and telecommunications cable 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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Frequently asked questions
About this SSOC unit and the Professional, Scientific & Technical Services occupational cluster
Are there continuing professional development obligations?
Most professional bodies require annual CPD hours or structured learning as a condition for renewing the practising certificate.
What entity structure is typical for professional firms?
Professional firms may operate as sole proprietorships, LLPs, or companies. Some professions restrict permitted entity structures. Check with the respective professional board.
Do I need a professional practising certificate?
Accountants, lawyers, architects, engineers, and other regulated professionals need a practising certificate from their respective professional body (e.g., ISCA, Law Society, BOA, PEB).
What professional indemnity insurance is required?
Many professional bodies mandate professional indemnity insurance as a condition of the practising certificate. Minimum coverage amounts vary by profession.
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.