3314-Statistical, mathematical and related associate professionals

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Statistical, mathematical and related associate professionals
ISCO Code: 
3314
Job Description: 
Statistical, mathematical and actuarial associate professionals assist in planning the collection, processing and presentation of statistical, mathematical or actuarial data and in carrying out these operations, usually working under the guidance of statisticians, mathematicians and actuaries.
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • (a) assisting in planning and performing statistical, mathematical, actuarial, and related calculations
  • (b) preparing detailed estimates of quantities and costs of materials and labour required for statistical census and survey operations
  • (c) performing technical tasks connected with establishing, maintaining and using registers and sampling frames for census and survey operations
  • (d) performing technical tasks connected with data collection and quality control operations in censuses and surveys
  • (e) using standard computer software packages to perform mathematical, actuarial statistical accounting and related calculations
  • (f) preparing statistical, mathematical, actuarial, accounting and other results for presentation in graphical or tabular form
  • (g) applying knowledge of statistical, mathematical, actuarial, accounting and related principles and practices in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work
  • (h) supervising the work of statistical clerks.
Inclusions: 

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Actuarial assistant
- Mathematical assistant
- Statistical assistant

Exclusions: 

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:
- Actuary - 2120
- Mathematician - 2120
- Statistician - 2120
- Accounting assistant - 3313
- Statistical Clerk - 4312

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