Variant of CIP 2011 - Primary groupings

Variant of CIP 2011 - Primary groupings
Abbreviations, acronyms and superscripts

08 - Architecture, engineering, and related technologies

    • 04. Architecture and related services
    • 30.12 Historic preservation and conservation
    • 14. Engineering
    • 15. Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields
    • 46. Construction trades
    • 47. Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians
    • 48. Precision production

15. - Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields

This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineering and related projects.

15.06 - Industrial production technologies/technicians

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 15.0607 to 15.0699.

15.0607 - Plastics and polymer engineering technology/technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using industrial polymers. These programs include courses in the principles of macromolecular chemistry, polymerization and plastic manufacturing processes and equipment, design and operational testing procedures, equipment maintenance and repair procedures, safety procedures, applications to specific products, and report preparation.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • plastics engineering technician
    • plastics engineering technology
    • plastics processing technology
    • plastics technician
    • plastics technology
    • polymer engineering technology
    • polymer processing technology

  • Exclusion(s)

    • petrochemical engineering(14.2501)
    • petroleum engineering technology(15.0903)
    • petrology(40.0606)
    • plastic arts(50.0702)
    • plastics engineering(14.3201)
    • polymer chemistry(40.0507)
15.0611 - Metallurgical technology/technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and metallurgists engaged in developing and using industrial metals and manufacturing processes. These programs include courses in principles of metallurgy, related manufacturing systems, laboratory techniques, testing and inspection procedures, instrument calibration, system and equipment maintenance and repair, applications to specific processes, and report preparation.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • metallurgical engineering technology
    • metallurgical technician
    • metallurgical technology
    • metallurgy technology

  • Exclusion(s)

    • goldsmithing(50.0713)
    • ironworker(48.0509)
    • manufacturing technology(15.0613)
    • metallurgical engineering(14.2001)
    • mining engineering technology(15.0901)
    • sheet metal(48.0506)
15.0612 - Industrial technology/technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of industrial engineers and managers. These programs include courses in optimization theory, human factors, organizational behaviour, industrial processes, industrial planning procedures, computer applications, and report and presentation preparation.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • industrial engineering technology
    • industrial technician
    • industrial technology

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • industrial education(13.1320)
    • industrial electronics technician(47.0105)
    • industrial engineering(14.3501)
    • industrial equipment technology(47.0303)
    • industrial management(15.1501)
    • vocational technical education(13.1319)
15.0613 - Manufacturing engineering technology/technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the identification and resolution of production problems in the manufacture of products. These programs include courses in machine operations, production line operations, engineering analysis, systems analysis, instrumentation, physical controls, automation, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), manufacturing planning, quality control, and informational infrastructure.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • CAM
    • computer-aided manufacturing technology
    • manufacturing engineering technician
    • manufacturing engineering technology
    • manufacturing technician
    • manufacturing technologist
    • manufacturing technology
    • mechanical manufacturing
    • mechanical manufacturing technology

  • Exclusion(s)

    • industrial engineering(14.3501)
    • industrial engineering technology(15.0612)
    • manufacturing engineering(14.3601)
    • semiconductor manufacturing technology(15.0616)
15.0614 - Welding engineering technology/technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the design and engineering of welding and joining systems and the implementation of welding processes. These programs include courses in materials science; computer-aided design; welding design; welding processes; welding metallurgy; automation and robotics; and codes, inspections, testing, and quality assurance.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • welding engineering technician
    • welding engineering technologist
    • welding engineering technology

  • Exclusion(s)

    • engineering technology(15.0000)
    • welding(48.0508)
    • welding engineering (university)(14.9999)
15.0615 - Chemical engineering technology/technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in the production and utilization of chemicals on an industrial scale. These programs include courses in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, industrial processes, instrumental analysis, sampling and monitoring, and chemical and environmental safety.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • chemical engineering technician
    • chemical engineering technology

  • Exclusion(s)

    • chemical and biochemical engineering(14.4301)
    • chemical engineering(14.0701)
    • chemical process technology(41.0303)
    • chemistry(40.0501)
    • engineering technology(15.0000)
15.0616 - Semiconductor manufacturing technology

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to operate and monitor equipment for the fabrication of semiconductors or microchips from silicon wafers, and to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair the specialized equipment used in this process. These programs include courses in AC and DC circuits, digital fundamentals, solid state devices, manufacturing processes, vacuum principles and technology, industrial electronics, quality assurance, and semiconductor manufacturing technology.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • semiconductor manufacturing technology

  • Exclusion(s)

    • manufacturing technology(15.0613)
    • semiconductor physics(14.1201)
15.0699 - Industrial production technologies/technicians, other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Industrial production technologies/technicians.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • corrosion engineering technician
    • fibreglass technician
    • materials engineering technology

  • Exclusion(s)

    • materials science(40.1001)
    • metals and materials engineering(14.1801)
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