You need to follow the one which best describe the role of your job.
The SOC codes may be the same, but the difference is, jobs on the shortage occupation list does NOT need to satisfy a resident labour test, while other jobs need to satisfy a resident labour test.
On the Shortage Occupation list, for SOC code 3416, ONLY the following occupations are eligible:
the following jobs in visual effects and
2D/3D computer animation for the film,
television or video games sectors:
- 2D supervisor
- 3D supervisor
- computer graphics supervisor
- producer
- production manager
- technical director
- visual effects supervisor
*** This means, if the job that you will do does NOT fall under any of the titles above, you cannot apply under that soc code under the shortage occupation category. If you do see a title or job above which matches what you will be doing, then you can go ahead and use that SOC code on the Shortage occupation list.
*** Now, if the job that you will be doing is NOT on the shortage occupation list, you will need find it on this link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... l_2015.pdf
If do you find a job on this link, a resident labour test has to be done. Also, do not follow the job titles on this link, you need to be following the description of the job on this link. Use a SOC code which has a decsription which matches what you will be doing. The titles in this link doesnt have to be the same as your job title, but the description should be the same. So find the one here that matches it the best if you didnt find your job on the shortage occupation list.
Also, if you select a SOC code on this list, remember to ensure that you use the correct rate: either the new entrant/ experienced rate. It's very important that you use the correct one.