MEANING AND CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPATION
Junior Secondary School
Business Studies JSS 1(Basic 7)
Second Term Lesson Notes
Subject :
Business Studies
Term :
SECOND TERM
Week:
Week 2
Class :
JSS 1
Topic :
MEANING AND CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPATION
Previous lesson :
The pupils have previous knowledge of
Behavioural objectives :
At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
- SAY THE MEANING OF OCCUPATION
- WRITE OUT THE CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPATION
Instructional Materials :
- Wall charts
- Pictures
- Related Online Video
- Flash Cards
Methods of Teaching :
- Class Discussion
- Group Discussion
- Asking Questions
- Explanation
- Role Modelling
- Role Delegation
Reference Materials :
- Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
- Workbooks
- 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum
- Workbooks
Content :
1. Meaning of Occupation
2. Factors that Determine Occupation
3. Classification/Division of Occupation
Meaning of Occupation
Occupation is any legitimate activity one engages in order to earn a living. It is a means of livelihood of a person. For example mining, fishing, plumber, mechanic, teaching, trading, law, medicine, etc.
Factors that Determine Occupation
The following are the factors that determine occupation:
1. Climatic and Weather Condition: Because of climate and weather differences from place to place, people engage themselves in one form of occupation or the other to earn a living.
2. Natural Resources: Natural resources endowment is also a determinant of one’s occupation. The presence of mineral resources in a particular place will attract the presence of miners and also determines the location of different types of industries. The availability of seaports and large bodies of water like ocean which are part of natural resources has accounted for people’s engagement in different activities and occupation.
3. Health Factor: There are some occupations which people who are not physically fit cannot engage in. e.g. Nursing, Teaching etc.
4. Skill and Training: People engaged themselves in occupation in which they have acquired skill and training.
5. Interest and Aptitude: People engaged in occupation they have interest in.
6. Salary and Wages: The salary and wages attached to a particular occupation determines the number of people that will be interested in such occupation
Classification/Division of Occupation
The different occupation in which people engage themselves can be classified into four main division namely; primary or extractive occupation, Industrial or secondary Occupation, Commercial or tertiary Occupation and Service
A. Primary/Extraction Occupation :
This occupation is concerned with the removal of raw materials from air, land or sea for the purpose of being worked upon by the manufacturing and construction industries. For example, Agriculture, Mining and Quarrying, Fishing and Forestry etc.
B. Industrial Occupation :
This industrial work includes extraction, manufacturing and construction.
(i) Manufacturing: This form of Industrial occupation involves the process of changing raw materials obtained by workers in the extractive industry into finished goods.
Some of the manufacturing industries are:
1. Plastics-making industries which produce plastic plates, spoons, cups etc.
2. Food industries which produce various types of items like flour. Sugar, beverages etc.
3. Textile industries that produce various types of clothing for man.
4. Mechanical engineering industries that produce all types and sizes of machineries such as equipment, industrial engines, mechanical tools etc.
5. Hardware industries that produce metal, major items of military equipment electronic and electrical devices, etc.
6. Cosmetic industries that produce various body creams, pomades, soap, detergent etc.
(ii) Construction: Construction industry is concerned with the process of putting together or assembling of manufactured products into usable forms. Those engaged in construction industries are building contractors, architects, surveyors, bricklayers, plumbers, civil engineers, water engineers etc.
(C) Commercial/Tertiary Occupation :
This is the occupation which is directly concerned with making the goods produced by the manufacturing companies available to the final consumers. It involves trade i.e. buying and selling; distribution and other activities that facilitate trade, such as banking, advertising, insurance, warehousing, transportation, advertising and communication. In order to complete the process of production, the services of commercial workers are necessary.
(D) Service Occupation/Service Workers :
The service workers are those who are not employed to work in industry and commerce, yet they still earn a living. Those in this category are known as service workers. They are referred to as service workers because they render personal and direct services to people who need their services on payment directly or indirectly. Services may be direct or indirect.
(i) Direct Services: These are services rendered personally and directly to those who employed them and who are ready to pay for their service. Those engaged in direct services include tailor, fashion designers, hairdressers, lawyers, private teachers, family doctors etc.
(ii) Indirect Services: These are services rendered to the public and are paid by the government. Indirect service providers are directly not paid by the public. The government pays them from the taxes paid by the public. Those who provide indirect service include the policeman, soldiers, civil servants, lawmakers, government hospital doctors etc.
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
EVALUATION
- Define Occupation
- State 3 factors that could determine occupation.
- The form of occupation that involves extraction, manufacturing and construction industry is termed ______.
- Give five examples of Manufacturing Industry.
- Give two differences between direct and indirect services.
- Name four divisions of occupation.
Conclusion
The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written by the pupils.
He or she does the necessary corrections when and where the needs arise.
