Variant of CIP 2011- STEM groupings

b - Non-STEM

Non-STEM: This class contains all CIP instructional programs classified as non-STEM.

46. - Construction trades

This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the building, inspecting, and maintaining of structures and related properties.

46.04 - Building/construction finishing, management and inspection

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 46.0401 to 46.0499.

46.0401 - Building/property maintenance

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to keep a building functioning, and to service a variety of structures including commercial and industrial buildings and mobile homes. These programs include courses in the basic maintenance and repair skills required to service building systems, such as air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical, major appliances, and other mechanical systems.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • building envelope technician
    • building maintenance
    • building service technician
    • facilities mechanic
    • facilities technician
    • property maintenance
    • residential building maintenance worker
  • Exclusion(s)

    • construction management(52.2001)
    • construction site management(46.0412)
    • facilities management(19.0604)
    • heating and air conditioning mechanic(47.0201)
    • real estate(52.1501)
46.0402 - Concrete finishing/concrete finisher

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to prepare, construct, and finish buildings, components, and related structures using masonry mixtures of stone, gravel, sand, cement, and water. These programs include courses in site preparation, applied mathematics, mixing formulas and applications, job estimation, concrete design, finishing techniques, mold preparation, reinforcement installation, site safety, and equipment operation and maintenance.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • cement finisher
    • cement finishing
    • cement mason
    • cement-applicator operator
    • concrete finisher
    • concrete finishing
    • concrete preparation and finishing
  • Exclusion(s)

    • concrete block laying(46.0101)
46.0403 - Building/home/construction inspection/inspector

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply industrial, labour, and governmental standards and laws to the oversight of construction projects and the maintenance of completed buildings and other structures. These programs include courses in construction processes and techniques, materials analysis, occupational safety and health, industry standards, building codes and specifications, blueprint interpretation, testing equipment and procedures, communication skills, accident investigation, and documentation.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • building inspection
    • building inspection technology
    • home inspection
  • Exclusion(s)

    • construction management(52.2001)
    • construction supervision(46.0412)
    • quality inspector training(15.0702)
46.0404 - Drywall installation/drywaller

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, tape, and plaster drywall installations in interior and exterior construction jobs. These programs include courses in drywall handling and transport, cutting and mounting, taping and spackling, finishing, job analysis and estimation, site safety, tool operation and maintenance, blueprint and specification interpretation, and applicable codes and standards.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • drywall and acoustical mechanic
    • drywall finisher and plasterer
    • drywall finishing
    • drywall installation
    • drywall installer and finisher
    • drywall taping
    • drywall, acousting and lathing applicator
    • lather (interior systems mechanic)
    • plastering
    • wall and ceiling installation

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • thermal insulation installer(46.0414)
46.0406 - Glazier

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install and repair fixtures, sheets, windows, and skylights made of glass, plexiglass, and other transparent materials. These programs include courses in site measurement, job analysis and estimation, material cutting and trimming, window and door installation, site safety, equipment operation and maintenance, specification interpretation, and applicable codes and standards.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • architectural glass and metal mechanic
    • erector mechanic (glazier)
    • glassworker (glazier)
    • glazier
    • glazier - auto glass technician

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • auto body repair(47.0603)
    • glass blowing(50.0799)
    • opticianry(51.1801)
46.0408 - Painting/painter and wall coverer

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to finish exterior and interior structural surfaces by applying protective or decorative coating materials, such as paint, lacquer, and wallpaper. These programs include courses in surface preparation; selecting, preparing, and applying paints and other coatings; hanging wallpaper; equipment operation and maintenance; finish selection; safety and clean-up; environmental effects on finishes; adhesion properties; and applicable codes and standards.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • commercial painting
    • house painting
    • wallpaper hanger

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • auto body painting(47.0603)
    • carpet, flooring, and tile technician(46.0413)
    • fine art painting(50.0708)
    • home decorating(19.0605)
    • interior design(50.0408)
    • sign painting(50.0402)
46.0410 - Roofer

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to prepare, install, and maintain exterior roofing materials and roofs. These programs include courses in building materials, flashing, lag bolts, site safety, equipment operation and maintenance, layering, site preparation, basic internal structural design, finishing, waterproofing, and applicable codes and standards.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • commercial roofing
    • industrial roofing
    • roofer
    • roofing
  • Exclusion(s)

    • construction trades(46.0000)
    • thermal insulation installer(46.0414)
46.0411 - Metal building assembly/assembler

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to construct industrial, storage, and commercial metal structures using prefabricated framing and siding components. These programs include courses in sheet metal working, ironworking, assembly and fastening techniques, blueprint reading, site preparation, structural design principles, safety, and applicable codes and regulations.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • metal building assembly
    • metal structure assembly
    • prefabricated metal building assembler
    • prefabricated metal building assembly
    • prefabricated metal structure assembler
    • prefabricated metal structure assembly
  • Exclusion(s)

    • jewellery design(50.0713)
    • metal engineering(14.2001)
    • reinforcing steel erector(48.0509)
    • sheet metal technician(48.0506)
    • structural steel and plate fitter(48.0511)
    • welding(48.0508)
46.0412 - Building/construction site management/manager

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to supervise, manage, and inspect construction sites, buildings, and associated facilities. These programs include courses in site safety, personnel supervision, labour relations, diversity training, construction documentation, scheduling, resource and cost control, bid strategies, rework prevention, construction insurance and bonding, accident management and investigation, applicable laws and regulations, and communication skills.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • construction foreman/forewomanconstruction foreman, construction forewoman
    • construction site management
    • construction supervision
  • Exclusion(s)

    • building engineering technology(15.1001)
    • building inspection(46.0403)
    • construction engineering(14.3301)
    • construction management(52.2001)
    • construction technology(46.0415)
    • quality inspector training(15.0702)
46.0413 - Carpet, floor, and tile worker

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to plan, prepare, install, and repair carpet; linoleum; vinyl; ceramic, marble, quarry, mosaic, and terrazzo tiles; and wood materials on floors, walls, and stairs. These programs include courses in measuring, cutting, and installing materials; use of hand and power-operated equipment; estimation of material and labour costs; and safety training.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • carpet installation
    • carpet, flooring, and tile technician
    • carpet, linoleum, and soft tile layer
    • ceramic tile installation
    • floor covering installer
    • floor laying
    • flooring and hardwood technician
    • terrazzo, tile and marble setter
    • tilesetter
    • tiling and flooring technician

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • interior decorating(19.0605)
    • wallpaper hanger(46.0408)
46.0414 - Insulator

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply insulation materials to pipes, boilers, ducts, refrigeration systems, and related equipment to reduce the passage of heat, cold, sound, or fire. These programs include courses in insulation specifications, measuring and cutting insulating material, applying and securing insulation, installing vapour barriers, insulation system maintenance, asbestos removal and abatement, and safety training.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • boiler and pipe insulator
    • firestopping insulator
    • heat and frost insulator
    • insulation
    • insulator
    • insulator (heat and frost)
    • sound insulator
    • thermal insulation installer

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • roofer(46.0410)
    • wall and ceiling installation(46.0404)
46.0415 - Building construction technology

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to residential and commercial building construction and remodeling. These programs include courses in construction equipment and safety; site preparation and layout; construction estimating; blueprint reading; building codes; framing; masonry; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; electrical and mechanical systems; interior and exterior finishing; and plumbing.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • building construction technology
    • commercial construction
    • construction technology
    • home building
    • residential construction
    • residential construction technician
  • Exclusion(s)

    • building construction engineering technology(15.1001)
    • construction(46.0000)
    • construction site management(46.0412)
46.0499 - Building/construction finishing, management and inspection, other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Building/construction finishing, management and inspection.

  • Exclusion(s)

    • construction(46.0000)
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