Shortage Occupations
by Emma
In the current gloomy economic climate it might surprise you that there are any skill shortages remaining but there are. Last week the UK Border Agency published the final list of shortage occupations for Tier 2 of the Points Based System (PBS). The list and background guidance can be found here. We reported previously on the recommendations which are much the same as the final list with the inclusion of social workers.
Historically the work permit scheme has had a shortage occupation list and employers have been able to make work permit applications without showing that the resident labour market has been tested (usually by advertising) for migrant workers filling posts named on the shortage occupation list. The list for Tier 2 will operate in similar way but the list is tighter and, according to the Immigration Minister will result in a reduction of 200,000 shortage jobs for migrant workers.
Shortage occupations include, in addition to social workers, secondary school science and maths teachers, various specialisms of doctors and nurses and, wait for it, sheep shearers. So if you’re considering retraining there’s a thought…
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