Question

Differentiate between skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled labour.

Answer 1

• Skilled labour - Skilled labour is a labour who have specialised training for a particular profession and also have a long practical experience of the job. They are highly paid. E.g. doctors, engineers, chartered accountants.
  
• Semi skilled labour - Semi skilled workers are who have only a part of a professional training of their trade but have sufficient experience in that field. They are paid less as compared to skilled workers. E.g.carpenters, goldsmith etc.
  
• Unskilled workers - Unskilled workers are employed for carrying out such jobs which do not require any specialised professional skill. E.g. labourers employed at construction site. They are paid low wages E.g.domestic servants, sweepers.