1. TYPES OF PRODUCTION

2. Types of Production There are three types of production: Primary
Secondary
Tertiary

3. Primary Production
Involves using the earth’s natural resources, this may include:
Extraction (taking) of raw materials from the land or sea
Growing items eg fruit, trees
Examples include farming, fishing, mining, forestry and oil drilling

4. Secondary Production
Involves taking raw materials and turning them into finished and semi-finished products
Secondary involves manufacturing and construction
Examples include building and construction, coach building and baking

5. Tertiary Production
This involves providing services to consumers or to other businesses
Examples include:
Retailing
Banking
Hairdressing
Insurance
Health care

6. Types of Production Primary – extracts natural resources
Secondary – manufactures goods using raw materials from primary production
Tertiary – provides services to consumers and other businesses

7. Trends in UK and Ireland
The importance of each sector can be measured by the number of people employed:
About 2% of workers are employed in primary production
About 22% of workers are employed in secondary production
About 76% of workers are employed in tertiary production

8. Employment Structures
Ghana UK
Primary Secondary Tertiary