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List of Occupational Groups Experiencing Staff Shortages
Annex to the Regulation of the Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy
English translation of the KZiS occupational groups and occupations listed in the source document. The official four-digit group codes and six-digit occupation codes have been retained.
4-Digit Code
KZiS Elementary Group
Occupation Code
KZiS Occupation
2141
Industrial and Production Engineers
214101
Work Measurement Engineer
214102
Production Organisation and Planning Engineer
214103
Maintenance Engineer
214104
Supply, Transport and Warehousing Engineer
214105
Technical Committee Consultant
214107
Standardisation Specialist
214108
Safety Audit Specialist
214109
Quality Control Specialist
214110
Commodity Specialist
214111
Chief Technologist
214190
Other Industrial and Production Engineers
2142
Civil Engineers
214201
Civil Engineer - Hydraulic Structures and Waterways
214202
Civil Engineer - General Construction
214203
Civil Engineer - Industrial Construction
214204
Civil Engineer - Railway Lines, Junctions and Stations
214205
Civil Engineer - Power Equipment, Installations and Networks
214206
Civil Engineer - Building Demolition
214207
Road Construction Engineer
214208
Bridge Construction Engineer
214209
Geotechnical Engineer
214210
Building Surveyor
214290
Other Civil Engineers
2144
Mechanical Engineers
214401
Mechanical Engineer - Thermal-Mechanical Power Equipment, Installations and Networks
214402
Mechanical Engineer - Metalworking Machinery and Equipment
214403
Mechanical Engineer - Power Machinery and Equipment
214404
Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Machinery and Equipment
214405
Mechanical Engineer - Precision Mechanics
214406
Mechanical Engineer - Means of Transport
214407
Mechanical Engineer - Mechanical Technology
214408
Aeronautical Mechanical Engineer
214409
Agricultural Mechanisation Engineer
214410
Welding Engineer
214411
Injection Mould Designer
214412
Shipbuilding Engineer
214413
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineer
214490
Other Mechanical Engineers
2151
Electrical Engineers
215101
Power Systems Engineer
215102
Railway Traction Network and Substation Power Engineer
215103
Electrical Engineer
215104
Electrical Automation Engineer
215105
Lighting Technology Engineer
215106
Renewable Energy Equipment and Systems Engineer
215190
Other Electrical Engineers
2211
Doctors Without a Specialisation, in Specialist Training, or With a First-Degree Specialisation
221101
Doctor
221102
Doctor With a First-Degree Specialisation
2212
Specialist Doctors (With a Second-Degree Specialisation or Specialist Title)
221201
Doctor - Specialist in Allergology
221202
Doctor - Specialist in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care
221203
Doctor - Specialist in Angiology
221204
Doctor - Specialist in Audiology and Phoniatrics
221205
Doctor - Specialist in Balneology and Physical Medicine
221206
Doctor - Specialist in Paediatric Surgery
221207
Doctor - Specialist in Thoracic Surgery
221208
Doctor - Specialist in Vascular Surgery
221209
Doctor - Specialist in General Surgery
221210
Doctor - Specialist in Oncological Surgery
221211
Doctor - Specialist in Plastic Surgery
221212
Doctor - Specialist in Maxillofacial Surgery
221213
Doctor - Specialist in Pulmonology
221214
Doctor - Specialist in Internal Medicine
221215
Doctor - Specialist in Infectious Diseases
221216
Doctor - Specialist in Dermatology and Venereology
221217
Doctor - Specialist in Diabetology
221218
Doctor - Specialist in Laboratory Diagnostics
221219
Doctor - Specialist in Endocrinology
221220
Doctor - Specialist in Epidemiology
221221
Doctor - Specialist in Clinical Pharmacology
221222
Doctor - Specialist in Gastroenterology
221223
Doctor - Specialist in Clinical Genetics
221224
Doctor - Specialist in Geriatrics
221225
Doctor - Specialist in Gynaecological Oncology
221226
Doctor - Specialist in Haematology
221227
Doctor - Specialist in Hypertensiology
221228
Doctor - Specialist in Clinical Immunology
221229
Doctor - Specialist in Cardiac Surgery
221230
Doctor - Specialist in Cardiology
221231
Doctor - Specialist in Paediatric Cardiology
221232
Doctor - Specialist in Nuclear Medicine
221233
Doctor - Specialist in Palliative Medicine
221234
Doctor - Specialist in Occupational Medicine
221235
Doctor - Specialist in Emergency Medicine
221236
Doctor - Specialist in Family Medicine
221237
Doctor - Specialist in Forensic Medicine
221238
Doctor - Specialist in Sports Medicine
221239
Doctor - Specialist in Transport Medicine
221240
Doctor - Specialist in Medical Microbiology
221241
Doctor - Specialist in Nephrology
221242
Doctor - Specialist in Neonatology
221243
Doctor - Specialist in Neurosurgery
221244
Doctor - Specialist in Neurology
221245
Doctor - Specialist in Paediatric Neurology
221246
Doctor - Specialist in Neuropathology
221247
Doctor - Specialist in Ophthalmology
221248
Doctor - Specialist in Paediatric Oncology and Haematology
221249
Doctor - Specialist in Clinical Oncology
221250
Doctor - Specialist in Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology
221251
Doctor - Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology
221252
Doctor - Specialist in Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology
221253
Doctor - Specialist in Pathomorphology
221254
Doctor - Specialist in Paediatrics
221255
Doctor - Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
221256
Doctor - Specialist in Psychiatry
221257
Doctor - Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
221258
Doctor - Specialist in Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
221259
Doctor - Specialist in Radiation Oncology
221260
Doctor - Specialist in Medical Rehabilitation
221261
Doctor - Specialist in Rheumatology
221262
Doctor - Specialist in Sexology
221263
Doctor - Specialist in Clinical Toxicology
221264
Doctor - Specialist in Clinical Transfusion Medicine
221265
Doctor - Specialist in Clinical Transplantology
221266
Doctor - Specialist in Urology
221267
Doctor - Specialist in Paediatric Urology
221268
Doctor - Specialist in Public Health
221269
Doctor - Specialist in Paediatric Pulmonology
221270
Doctor - Specialist in Gynaecological Endocrinology and Reproductive Medicine
221271
Doctor - Specialist in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology
221272
Doctor - Specialist in Paediatric Gastroenterology
221273
Doctor - Specialist in Intensive Care
221274
Doctor - Specialist in Aviation Medicine
221275
Doctor - Specialist in Maritime and Tropical Medicine
221276
Doctor - Specialist in Paediatric Nephrology
221277
Doctor - Specialist in Metabolic Paediatrics
221278
Doctor - Specialist in Perinatology
221290
Other Specialist Doctors
2221
Nurses Without a Specialisation or in Specialist Training
222101
Nurse
2222
Nurses With a Specialist Title
222201
Nurse - Specialist in Organisation and Management
222202
Nurse - Specialist in Anaesthetic and Intensive Care Nursing
222203
Nurse - Specialist in Surgical Nursing
222204
Nurse - Specialist in Diabetes Nursing
222205
Nurse - Specialist in Epidemiological Nursing
222206
Nurse - Specialist in Geriatric Nursing
222207
Nurse - Specialist in Cardiac Nursing
222208
Nurse - Specialist in Nephrology Nursing
222209
Nurse - Specialist in Neonatal Nursing
222210
Nurse - Specialist in Neurological Nursing
222211
Nurse - Specialist in Oncology Nursing
222212
Nurse - Specialist in Operating Theatre Nursing
222213
Nurse - Specialist in Long-Term Care Nursing
222214
Nurse - Specialist in Palliative Care Nursing
222215
Nurse - Specialist in Paediatric Nursing
222216
Nurse - Specialist in Psychiatric Nursing
222217
Nurse - Specialist in Emergency Nursing
222218
Nurse - Specialist in Family Nursing
222219
Nurse - Specialist in School and Educational Environment Nursing
222220
Nurse - Specialist in Occupational Health Nursing
222221
Nurse - Specialist in Conservative / Internal Medicine Nursing
222222
Nurse - Specialist in Health Promotion and Health Education
222290
Other Nurses With a Specialist Title
2231
Midwives Without a Specialisation or in Specialist Training
223101
Midwife
2232
Midwives With a Specialist Title
223201
Midwife - Specialist in Organisation and Management
223202
Midwife - Specialist in Epidemiological Nursing
223203
Midwife - Specialist in Gynaecological Nursing
223204
Midwife - Specialist in Neonatal Nursing
223205
Midwife - Specialist in Obstetric Nursing
223206
Midwife - Specialist in Family Nursing
223207
Midwife - Specialist in Health Promotion and Health Education
223208
Midwife - Specialist in Gynaecological and Obstetric Nursing
223290
Other Midwives With a Specialist Title
2353
Foreign Language Instructors
235301
Foreign Language Instructor
2511
Computer Systems Analysts
251101
ICT Systems Analyst
251102
ICT Systems Consultant
251103
ICT Systems Designer / Architect
251104
User Experience Analyst
251105
Information Technology Integration Specialist
251106
IT Specialist
251190
Other Computer Systems Analysts
2512
Information Systems Development Specialists
251201
Application Improvement and Development Specialist
251202
Software Development Specialist
251203
Blockchain Technology Specialist
251290
Other Software Specialists
2513
Web and Multimedia Application Designers
251301
Website Architect
251302
Multimedia Application, Animation and Computer Game Designer
251303
Website Development Specialist
251390
Other Web and Multimedia Application Designers
2514
Application Programmers
251401
Application Programmer
251402
Mobile Application Programmer
251403
User Interface Designer
251404
Software Quality Specialist
251490
Other Application Programmers
2521
Database Designers and Administrators
252101
Database Administrator
252102
Database Analyst (Data Scientist)
252103
Database Designer
252190
Other Database Designers and Administrators
2522
Computer Systems Administrators
252201
Computer Systems Administrator
252202
Integrated Management Systems Administrator
252290
Other Computer Systems Administrators
2523
Computer Network Specialists
252301
Computer Network Analyst
252302
Computer Systems and Network Engineer
252390
Other Computer Network Specialists
3112
Civil Engineering Technicians
311221
Roofing Technician
3113
Electrical Engineering Technicians
311302
Rail Transport Power Engineering Technician
311303
Electrical Technician
311304
Railway Power Network Electrical Technician
311305
Automotive Electrical Technician
311306
Railway Traffic Safety and Control Equipment Electrical Technician
311307
Power Engineering Technician
311390
Other Electrical Engineering Technicians
3131
Power-Generating Plant Operators
313101
Thermal Power Plant Electrical Operator
313102
Hydroelectric Power Plant Electrical Operator
313103
Electrical Control Room Operator
313104
Electrical Measurements and Protection Operator
313105
Generating Set Operator
313106
Steam Turbine Unit Operator
313107
Hydraulic Turbine Unit Operator
313108
Power Plant Heating Equipment Operator
313109
Power Plant Auxiliary Equipment Operator
313110
Power Unit Rounds Operator
313190
Other Power-Generating Plant Operators
3141
Biological Science Technicians (Excluding Medical Sciences)
314101
Microbiology Laboratory Technician
314102
Biochemistry Laboratory Technician
314103
Plant Breeding Laboratory Technician
314104
Animal Breeding Laboratory Technician
314190
Other Biological Science Technicians
3153
Aircraft Pilots and Related Associate Professionals
315301
Flight Engineer
315302
Aircraft Navigator
315305
Aircraft Refuelling Operator
315306
Balloon Pilot
315308
Commercial / Airline Aeroplane Pilot
315309
Commercial Airship Pilot
315310
Glider Pilot
315311
Commercial / Airline Helicopter Pilot
315312
Commercial Gyroplane Pilot
315314
Parachutist
315316
Avionics Technician
315317
Aircraft Mechanical Technician
315318
Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
315319
Vertical Take-Off Aircraft Pilot
315390
Other Aircraft Pilots and Related Associate Professionals
3412
Family Support, Social Assistance and Social Work Associate Professionals
341201
Assistant for a Person With a Disability
341202
Older Person's Carer
341203
Residential Social Care Worker
341204
Community Care Worker
5312
Teaching Assistants
531201
Teaching Assistant for a Foreign Child
531202
Preschool Teaching Assistant
531203
Roma Education Assistant
531204
School Teaching Assistant
531205
Intercultural Assistant
531290
Other Teaching Assistants
5321
Health Care Assistants
532102
Medical Care Assistant
532190
Other Health Care Assistants
5322
Home-Based Personal Care Workers
532201
Home Carer
532202
Polish Red Cross Care Worker
532290
Other Home-Based Personal Care Workers
7121
Roofers
712101
Roofer
7126
Plumbers and Pipe Fitters
712601
Plumber
712603
Gas Installation Fitter
712604
Sanitary Installation and Equipment Fitter
712605
Mining Pipeline Fitter
712606
Ship Pipeline Fitter
712607
Industrial Pipeline Fitter
712608
District Heating Network Fitter
712609
Sprinkler Network Fitter
712610
Gas Network Fitter
712612
Water Supply and Sewerage Network Fitter
712613
Pipeline Systems Fitter
712614
Renewable Energy Equipment Installer
712615
Well Driller
712616
Sanitary Networks, Installations and Equipment Fitter
712617
Medical Gas Installation Fitter
712618
Sanitary Network and Installation Fitter
712690
Other Plumbers and Pipe Fitters
7127
Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Installers and Servicers
712701
Refrigeration Equipment Mechanic
712702
Air-Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
712703
Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Installer / Servicer
712790
Other Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Installers and Servicers
7212
Welders and Related Trades Workers
721201
Brazer / Solderer
721202
Welding Robot Operator
721203
Resistance-Welding Machine Operator
721204
Welder
721209
Resistance Welder
721290
Other Welders and Related Trades Workers
7411
Building and Related Electricians
741101
Electrical Installation Fitter
741102
Illuminated Advertising Electrical Fitter
741103
Electrician
741104
Building Electrician
741105
Photovoltaic Installation Fitter
741190
Other Building and Related Electricians
7412
Electrical Mechanics and Fitters
741201
Electromechanical Technician
741202
Electrical Measuring Instrument Electromechanical Technician
741203
Motor Vehicle Electromechanical Technician
741204
Household Appliance Electromechanical Technician
741205
Refrigeration Equipment Electromechanical Technician
741206
Railway Traffic Control Equipment Electromechanical Technician
741207
Industrial Plant Electrical Fitter (Electrician)
741208
Lifting Equipment Electrical Fitter / Servicer
741209
Aircraft Electrical Fitter
741210
Electrical Machine Fitter
741211
Open-Cast Mining Machinery and Equipment Electrical Fitter
741212
Underground Mining Machinery and Equipment Electrical Fitter
741213
Ship Electrical Fitter
741214
Prefabricated Transformer Station Electrical Fitter
741215
Switchgear and Traction Substation Electrical Fitter
741216
Rail Rolling Stock Electrical Fitter
741217
Telecommunications Power Equipment Electrical Fitter
741218
Transformer Electrical Fitter
741219
Measurement and Protection Automation Systems Electrical Fitter
741220
Signalling Equipment Electrical Fitter
741290
Other Electrical Mechanics and Fitters
7413
Electrical Line Installers and Repairers
741301
Cable Line Electrical Fitter
741302
Low- and Medium-Voltage Overhead Line Electrical Fitter
741303
High- and Extra-High-Voltage Overhead Line Electrical Fitter
741304
Emergency Power Network Electrical Fitter
741305
Traction Network Electrical Fitter
741390
Other Electrical Line Installers and Repairers
8331
Bus and Tram Drivers
833101
Bus Driver
833103
Tram Driver
833190
Other Bus and Tram Drivers
8332
Heavy Truck Drivers
833201
Road Tanker Driver
833202
Semi-Trailer Tractor Driver
833203
Heavy Truck Driver
833290
Other Heavy Truck Drivers
8343
Lifting and Materials-Handling Plant Operators and Related Workers
834301
Dock Equipment Operator
834302
Mine Winding Machine Operator
834303
Cable Railway, Ski Lift and Gravity Slide Operator
834304
Tank Filling and Emptying Equipment Operator
834305
Specialised Railway Crane Operator
834306
Cable Crane Operator
834307
Glider Winch Operator-Mechanic
834308
Drawbridge Operator
834309
Conveyor Operator
834310
Belt Conveyor Operator
834311
Overhead Crane Operator
834312
Lock, Weir, Dam and Pumping Station Operator
834313
Silo Loading Equipment Operator
834314
Belt Conveyor Tower Operator
834315
Railway Wagon Tippler Operator
834316
Mobile Crane Operator
834317
Tower Crane Operator
834390
Other Lifting and Materials-Handling Plant Operators and Related Workers
Translation note: This English version is provided for informational and publishing purposes. Where legal interpretation is required, refer to the original Polish regulation and KZiS terminology.
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