Class · NACE Rev. 2.1
85.32 Vocational secondary education
active
Includes
- technical and vocational education below the level of post-secondary non-tertiary education as defined in 85.33
Also includes
- 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)
Excludes
- 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
What changed from NACE Rev. 2
Per the official Eurostat correspondence table (NACE Rev. 2 → NACE Rev. 2.1):
| NACE Rev. 2 origin | Heading (Rev. 2) | Mapping | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85.32 | Technical and vocational secondary education | NACE Rev. 2 class 85.32 is mapped to NACE Rev. 2.1 class 85.32 | 1:1 |
Related codes
Reference data
| Code | 85.32 |
|---|---|
| Level | Class |
| Parent | 85.3 |
| Classification | NACE Rev. 2.1 |
| Legal basis | Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/137 |
| Source | Eurostat (ShowVoc dissemination platform) |
| Data checked | 2026-07-20 |