North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada 2017 Version 2.0

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North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada 2017 Version 2.0
Introduction
Hierarchical structure

821 - Education services

This group comprises education, instruction, training programs and services. Also covers sports coaching services.

82112 - Trade, career, technical and professional development training programs

This class comprises programs and courses designed to train, upgrade or for professional development of individuals in the skilled trades or in entry level vocations, career and technical occupation. Programs are generally less than two years in length.

  • Exclusion(s)

    • higher career and technical programs (See 8211311 Higher career and technical programs)

821121 - Trade, career, technical and professional development training programs

This subclass comprises programs and courses designed to train, upgrade or for professional development of individuals in the skilled trades or in entry level vocations, career and technical occupation. Programs are generally less than two years in length.

  • Exclusion(s)

    • higher career and technical programs (See 8211311 Higher career and technical programs)
8211211 - Trade, career and technical programs

Programs and courses which prepare individuals in the skilled trades, or for a vocational, career or technical entry level position.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • child day care management programs
    • dental administrative assistant programs
    • home inspection certificate programs
    • registered apprenticeship programs
    • welding technology associate programs

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • higher career and technical programs (See 8211311 Higher career and technical programs)
8211212 - Skills upgrading, professional development and management training programs

Programs, courses, workshops and seminars for those with prior trade, career, technical or professional experience that provide training in new occupational skills, methods, developments or applications. Programs are usually short term and may lead to some type of award or credit.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • business writing short course
    • instructional programs on leadership for business leaders
    • negotiation skills workshop for the managers
    • problem solving skills training programs for the managers
    • sales training programs
    • teamwork management instruction programs

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • instruction in negotiation or conflict resolution personal skills (See 8211115 Personal improvement programs)
    • personal leadership skills programs (See 8211115 Personal improvement programs)
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