4/4/23, 9:44 AM ONS SOC specific unit/minor/major group details

2444: CLERGY
Job description:
Members of the clergy provide spiritual motivation and guidance, conduct worship according to
the form of service of a particular faith/denomination and perform related functions associated
with religious beliefs and practices.

Entry requirements of this job:

Entrants typically possess a degree or equivalent qualification. Candidates for the clergy
according to the Christian faith must pass a residential selection procedure and attend
theological college where training includes theological instruction and practical pastoral
experience. Training can last up to six years depending upon age, experience and
denomination. Entry routes for other religious professionals will vary according to the particular
faith concerned.

Tasks required by this job include:

prepares and delivers sermons and talks and leads congregation in worship;
interprets doctrines and instructs intending clergy members in religious principles and
practices;
provides and arranges the provision of religious instruction to congregation members;
performs marriages, funerals, baptisms and other special religious rites;
provides pastoral care to members of the congregation in their homes and in hospitals and
counsels those in need of spiritual or moral guidance;
undertakes administration and social duties as required.

NS-SEC categorisations:
The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 1.2
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 3.1
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Jobs related to this code:

Chaplain
Minister (religious organisation)
Pastor
Priest
Vicar

This unit group is part of:

Minor Group 244: WELFARE PROFESSIONALS
Sub-Major Group 24: BUSINESS, MEDIA AND PUBLIC SERVICE PROFESSIONALS
Major Group 2: PROFESSIONAL OCCUPATIONS

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