3572 Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists

In short

• ONS unit group 3572, in minor group 357 (HR, training and other vocational associate guidance professionals) and major group 3 (Associate professional occupations).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): Transitional tables only: Table 1a, Table 2aa.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1a, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £33,400 (£17.13 per hour)
  • Table 2aa, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £26,700 (£13.69 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists give advice on careers or occupations, training courses and related matters, direct school leavers and other job seekers into employment and assess their progress.

Typical entry routes

Entrants often possess a degree, an approved diploma or equivalent qualification. Professional Qualifications are available at Leve 4 and 6. NVQs/SVQs in Advice and Guidance at levels 3 and 4 are also available. Those working with young people or vulnerable adults will require a DBS check.

Tasks

• uses an interview, questionnaire and/or psychological or other test to determine the aptitude, preferences and temperament of the client
• advises on appropriate courses of study or avenues into employment
• visits educational and other establishments to give talks and distribute information regarding careers
• liaises with employers to determine employment opportunities and advises schools, colleges or individuals accordingly
• organises careers forums and exhibitions and establishes and maintains contact with local employers, colleges and training providers
• monitors progress and welfare of young people in employment and advises them on any difficulties

Related job titles

• Careers adviser
• Careers consultant
• Careers teacher
• Personal advisor
• Placement officer

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 1a: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

3572 Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Careers advisers and coaches
• Work placement officers
• Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

Not applicable

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

Not applicable

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Table 2aa: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

3572 Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

3564

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Careers advisers and coaches
• Work placement officers
• Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists not elsewhere classified

Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU)

£26,700 (£13.69 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

Not applicable

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

Not applicable

70% of going rate (SW – option J, GTR)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Other unit groups in minor group 357

• 3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers
• 3573 Information technology trainers
• 3574 Other vocational and industrial trainers

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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