Vocational secondary education
What this code covers
Use this class for vocational secondary education when the main activity includes Technical and vocational education below the level of post-secondary non-tertiary education as defined in 85.33 and Instruction for tourist guides. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
No child codes; this is a class-level code.
- This class includes the provision of education typically emphasising subject-matter specialisation and instruction in both a theoretical background and practical skills that are generally associated with present or prospective employment. The aim of a programme can vary from preparation for a general field of employment to a very specific job.
- technical and vocational education below the level of post-secondary non-tertiary education as defined in 85.33
- This class also includes programmes corresponding to the definition of formal education and training as, for example, in the following fields:
- instruction for tourist guides
- technical and vocational post-secondary non-tertiary education, see 85.33
- technical and vocational higher education, see 85.40
- non-formal vocational education and training, see 85.5
- performing arts instruction for recreation, hobby and self-development purposes, see 85.52
- Compare with 85.33, 85.40, 85.5 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - This class includes the provision of education typically emphasising subject-matter specialisation and instruction in both a theoretical background and practical skills that are generally associated with present or prospective employment. The aim of a programme can vary from preparation for a general field of employment to a very specific job.
- - technical and vocational education below the level of post-secondary non-tertiary education as defined in 85.33
- - This class also includes programmes corresponding to the definition of formal education and training as, for example, in the following fields:
- - instruction for tourist guides
- - instruction for chefs, hoteliers and restaurateurs
- - cosmetology and hairdresser/barber schools
- - computer repair training
- - education activities of driving schools for occupational drivers (e.g. of trucks, buses, coaches) and of schools for forklift drivers and professional pilots (including instructions for drone pilots)
- - technical and vocational post-secondary non-tertiary education, see 85.33
- - technical and vocational higher education, see 85.40
- - non-formal vocational education and training, see 85.5
- - performing arts instruction for recreation, hobby and self-development purposes, see 85.52
- - education activities of driving schools not intended for occupational drivers, see 85.53
- - job training forming part of social work activities without accommodation, see 88.10, 88.99
- - Technical and vocational education below the level of post-secondary non-tertiary education as defined in 85.33
- - Instruction for tourist guides
- - Instruction for chefs, hoteliers and restaurateurs
- - Cosmetology and hairdresser/barber schools
- - Technical and vocational post-secondary non-tertiary education
- - Technical and vocational higher education
- - Non-formal vocational education and training
- - Performing arts instruction for recreation, hobby and self-development purposes
What is NACE 85.32 used for?
Use NACE 85.32 for vocational secondary education when the main activity matches this scope: Use this class for vocational secondary education when the main activity includes Technical and vocational education below the level of post-secondary non-tertiary education as defined in 85.33 and Instruction for tourist guides. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 85.32?
Typical examples include Technical and vocational education below the level of post-secondary non-tertiary education as defined in 85.33, Instruction for tourist guides, and Instruction for chefs, hoteliers and restaurateurs.
When might 85.32 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to technical and vocational post-secondary non-tertiary education, see 85.33 and technical and vocational higher education, see 85.40.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 85.32?
Compare 85.32 with 85.33 Post-secondary non-tertiary education, 85.40 Tertiary education, and 85.5 Other education when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this class for post-secondary non-tertiary education when the main activity includes Post-secondary non-tertiary education. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for tertiary education when the main activity includes Short-cycle studies, usually based on practical learning appropriate to the performance of a given profession and preparing students for entry into the labour market or other higher education programmes and First-cycle studies open to applicants with a secondary school leaving certificate and leading to a first-degree qualification. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for other education when the main activity includes Sports and recreation education and Cultural education. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for cultural education when the main activity includes Music instruction and Art instruction. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for driving school activities when the main activity includes Education activities of flying, sailing and shipping schools not issuing commercial certificates and permits. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for social work activities without accommodation for older persons or persons with disabilities when the main activity includes Social, counselling, welfare, referral and similar services which are aimed at older persons or persons with disabilities in their homes or elsewhere and carried out by government offices or by private organisations, national or local self-help organisations and by specialists providing counselling services: and Visiting older persons and persons with disabilities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for other social work activities without accommodation n.e.c. when the main activity includes Social, counselling, welfare, refugee, referral and similar services which are delivered to individuals and families in their homes or elsewhere and carried out by government offices or by private organisations, disaster relief organisations, national or local self-help organisations and by specialists providing counselling services: and Child and youth support activities. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for general secondary education when the main activity includes Subject specialisation at this level often begins to have some influence even on the educational experience of those pursuing a general programme. Such programmes are designed to qualify students either for technical and vocational education or for entrance to higher education without any special subject prerequisite. and Lower general secondary education corresponding more or less to compulsory school age. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education when the main activity includes General secondary education and Vocational secondary education. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Rev. 2 code 85.32 maps to the same Rev. 2.1 class 85.32 Vocational secondary education.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Low operational impact is expected, but systems should still store the target Rev. 2.1 version explicitly.
Confirm the target version field and update references where Rev. 2.1 is required.