Class · NACE Rev. 2.1
85.32 — Vocational secondary education
- Previous NACE Rev. 2 code
- 85.32
- Parent
- 85.3 — Secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education
- Source
- Eurostat — NACE Rev. 2.1
- Last verified
- 2026-07-20
Includes
This class includes the provision of education typically emphasising subject-matter specialisation and instruction in both a theoretical background and practical skills that are generally associated with present or prospective employment. The aim of a programme can vary from preparation for a general field of employment to a very specific job.
- technical and vocational education below the level of post-secondary non-tertiary education as defined in 85.33
This class also includes programmes corresponding to the definition of formal education and training as, for example, in the following fields:
- 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
Rev. 2 mapping
Official correspondence: Eurostat NACE correspondence tables.
| Previous code | Previous label | 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 |