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71.123
Sub-class
Geological, geophysical and related prospecting and consulting services
SDMX: N71123
Sub-class Level
1 Depth
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📋 Official Classification Notes

✓ Includes

This subclass includes: - geophysical, geologic and seismic surveying - geodetic surveying activities: • land and boundary surveying activities • hydrologic surveying activities • subsurface surveying activities - cartographic and spatial information activities

+ Also Includes

This subclass also includes: - activities of bathymetry - activities of photogrammetric surveying (e.g. data collection with drones) - preparation and revision of maps

✗ Excludes

This subclass excludes: - test drilling in connection with mining operations, see 09.10, 09.90 - software publishing, see 58.2 - development and programming of software, see 62.1 - activities of computer consultants, see 62.20 - development of building projects for residential and non-residential buildings, for later sale, see 68.12 - technical testing, see 71.20 - periodic testing of motor vehicles for road safety and roadworthiness, see 71.20 - research and development activities related to engineering, see 72.10 - activities related to other design services, see 74.1 - aerial photography, see 74.20 - activities of quantity surveyors, see 74.99

Who is this code for?

Verified: SEMANTIC_SECTION_MATRIX

Chemical scientists

SOC 2020:2111
Common titles: Chemist, Lab technician
Common titles: Solicitor, Lawyer, Attorney

Evidence: Representative SOC 2020 occupations for SIC Section M (Geological, geophysical and related prospecting and consulting services).

Data source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) — UK SIC 2026
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