Saudi Arabia SSCO Occupation Code 711501: Carpenter

Saudi Standard Classification of Occupations (SSCO 2026)
Occupational Code: 711501 | Major Group: Craft and related trades workers (Group 7)

Job Summary & Primary Duties

Take the measurements from the site or from the diagrams and executive drawings, determine the work materials and specifications and estimate the quantities and cost, form wood pieces using tools and woodworking machines, assemble the carpentry of buildings and install it on site, and assemble and maintaining wooden furniture and woodworks.

Occupational Hierarchy & Key Facts in Saudi Arabia

Parameter	Official Specification
Saudi SSCO Code	`711501`
Official Title (EN)	Carpenter
Official Title (AR)	Carpenter
Major Group	Craft and related trades workers (Group 7)
Sub-Major Group	Building and Related Trades Workers (excluding Electricians)
Minor Group	Building frame and related trades workers
Unit Group	Carpenters and joiners
Standard Classification	Unified Saudi Occupational Classification (SSCO 2024–2026)
Primary Platforms	Qiwa Portal (منصة قوى) & GOSI (التأمينات الاجتماعية)

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`711101`	Builder	Builder	View Occupation 711101 →
`711102`	Clay mason	Clay mason	View Occupation 711102 →
`711201`	Brick mason	Brick mason	View Occupation 711201 →
`711202`	Chimneys builder	Chimneys builder	View Occupation 711202 →
`711301`	Stone mason	Stone mason	View Occupation 711301 →
`711302`	Stone engraver	Stone engraver	View Occupation 711302 →

Qualification & Competency Profile

Recommended Education Level: Lower secondary education
Field of Study / Discipline: Personal skills and development
Core Professional Competencies: Self Development
Labor Compliance: Regulated under Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) guidelines.

Labor Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Parameter	Status	Compliance Detail
Official GASTAT SSCO Registry	✅ Verified	Standardized in Unified Saudi Classification of Occupations 2026
Qiwa Platform Contract Authentication	✅ Active	Authorized for instant digital contract issuance in Qiwa portal
GOSI Social Insurance Integration	✅ Compliant	Automatic wage protection and social insurance registration
Professional Council Accreditation	✅ Standardized	Council verification requirements defined (SCE, SOCPA, SCFHS)
Nitaqat Saudization Contribution	✅ Eligible	Contributes 1.0 unit to Saudization quota (minimum SAR 4,000 wage)
Overall Labor Compliance Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Qiwa Contract Filing

Qiwa, Visa & Saudization Context in Saudi Arabia

Qiwa Digital Employment Contracts: When issuing or authenticating employment contracts, employers in Saudi Arabia must select SSCO code 711501. Review our Qiwa Platform Guide.
Professional Accreditation: Regulated titles (such as Engineers, Healthcare Specialists, Financial Auditors) require pre-approval from the relevant Saudi professional council (Saudi Council of Engineers, SOCPA, SCFHS).
Nitaqat Impact: For Saudi nationals employed under this code, full GOSI registration (minimum wage SAR 4,000) contributes 1.0 unit to the establishment’s localization score. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the official role definition of SSCO 711501?

SSCO 711501 designates Carpenter (Carpenter) under Saudi Arabia’s occupational classification framework.

2. How is this occupation registered in Qiwa and GOSI?

Employers select code 711501 when submitting digital employment contracts in the Qiwa portal and enrolling staff into GOSI.

3. Does this occupation require professional council accreditation in Saudi Arabia?

Regulated titles require accreditation from professional bodies (e.g. Saudi Council of Engineers or SOCPA) before work permit issuance.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Authority: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — Unified Saudi Occupational Classification.

Labor Portal: Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (Qiwa)

This reference page is provided for human resource compliance and job classification guidance in Saudi Arabia.