According to a press conference held by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, 51 national occupational standards have been issued so far this year. The standards feature three main characteristics:

First, most standards are newly developed, with few standards revised for supplement. Forty-four of the 51 national occupational standards are newly developed, accounting for 86.3%. This reflects the ongoing emergence of new occupations, such as user growth operators, operators for the installation, adjustment, and maintenance of intelligent connected vehicles, and carbon sequestration metering and evaluation specialists. The development and revision of these standards aim to regulate new occupations and renew outdated standards.

Second, the standards focus on key areas and respond to demands. Efforts have been made to align with the needs of developing new productive forces and people’s demand for a higher quality of life.

In terms of emerging production services, national occupational standards have been developed for occupations such as photovoltaic power plant operation and maintenance workers, electromechanical equipment repairers, and environmental monitors. In terms of people’s demands for consumption upgrading, standards have been improved for occupations including organizing and storage specialists, and scenic area operation managers. In terms of the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, standards for meat product processors, tea plantation managers, and other occupations have been developed or revised.

Third, the standards are unified to facilitate mobility. The standards specify the work content, knowledge, and skill requirements of each occupation, providing a unified national basis for training and assessment of vocational skills, and enhancing the authority, portability, and recognition of the evaluation.