As part of the ongoing efforts to regulate the labour market and enhance the efficiency of the national workforce, the Ministry of Labour announces the commencement of implementing licensing requirements for practising the professions listed in the attached schedule.
Accordingly, all individuals currently employed or those who are to be appointed in the mentioned professions must apply to the competent authority—the Oman Energy Association, represented by the Sector Skills Unit for the Energy and Minerals Sector—to complete the procedures for obtaining a professional practice licence. This will be considered a prerequisite for the issuance or renewal of work permits.
The acquisition of a professional practice licence issued by the Sector Skills Unit for the Energy and Minerals Sector shall become a mandatory requirement for the issuance or renewal of work permits, effective from 1 September 2025. The Ministry of Labour will not grant any such permits unless the approved licence is duly submitted.
All establishments are kindly requested to comply with the above and take the necessary measures to ensure its implementation.
List of Occupational Classifications under the Professional Accreditation System
|
No |
Code |
Job Title |
|
1 |
5221044 |
HSE Advisor |
|
2 |
8143104 |
Mobile Crane Operator |
|
3 |
8143184 |
Telescopic Handler Operator |
|
4 |
8143095 |
Forklift Operator |
|
5 |
8143055 |
Excavator Operator |
|
6 |
8143194 |
MEWP Operator |
|
7 |
8143173 |
Slinger/Signaller/RNB |
|
8 |
8143204 |
Overhead crane operator |
|
9 |
3223073 |
Vehicle Marshaller |
|
10 |
1217091 |
Lifting Supervisor |
|
11 |
8143213 |
Appointed Person |
|
12 |
7213134 |
Mud Tester |
|
13 |
8411273 |
Facilities Maintenance Craftsperson |
|
14 |
8116013 |
Manual Welder |
|
15 |
2215282 |
Mechanical Craftsperson |
|
16 |
7213095 |
Assistant Driller |
|
17 |
2215372 |
Building Maintenance Technician |
|
18 |
8116105 |
Automated Mechanized Welding Operator |
|
19 |
8113164 |
Machine Operator |
|
20 |
8113135 |
CNC Machine Operator |
|
21 |
8213053 |
Electrical Craftsperson |
|
22 |
8134093 |
Facilities Maintenance Fitter |
|
23 |
8114073 |
Sheet Metalworker |
|
24 |
7213114 |
Driller |
|
25 |
8511015 |
Production Assembler |
|
26 |
8113024 |
Machinist |
|
27 |
8212163 |
Instrument Craftsperson |
|
28 |
7213124 |
Roustabout |
|
29 |
8411273 |
Facilities Maintenance Technician |
|
30 |
8114173 |
Plate Worker |
|
31 |
2215282 |
Mechanical Technician |
|
32 |
7213013 |
Floorman |
|
33 |
8115104 |
Structural Steelworker |
|
34 |
8113135 |
CNC Machinist |
|
35 |
2213102 |
Electrical Technician |
|
36 |
8114144 |
Pipe and Tube Fabricator |
|
37 |
7213104 |
Derrickman |
|
38 |
2213112 |
Instrument Technician |
|
39 |
211071 |
Tool Pusher |
|
40 |
8116115 |
Welding Assistant |
|
41 |
2214072 |
Machine Tool Technician |
|
42 |
8113114 |
Fitting and Assembly Technician |
|
43 |
8114133 |
Pipe and Fitting Assembling Technician |