Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011

47. - Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians

This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of tools, equipment, and machines.

47.04 - Precision systems maintenance and repair technologies

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 47.0402 to 47.0499.

47.0402 - Gunsmithing/gunsmith

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to make, repair, maintain, and modify firearms according to blueprints or customer specifications, using specialized hand tools and machines.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • firearms repair
  • gunsmith
  • gunsmithing

• Exclusion(s)

  • law enforcement(43.0107)
  • machining(48.0501)

47.0403 - Locksmithing and safe repair

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to make, repair, maintain, modify, and open locks; to make keys; to enter and change lock and safe combinations; and install and repair safes.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • locksmith
  • locksmithing

• Exclusion(s)

  • machinist(48.0501)
  • security(43.0109)
  • tool making(48.0507)

47.0404 - Musical instrument fabrication and repair

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to make, repair, maintain, and tune acoustic and electric musical instruments. These programs include courses in methods and equipment for making musical instruments, electronic instrument amplification systems, techniques of cleaning, and methods of tuning musical instruments.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • musical instrument repair
  • piano technician
  • piano technology
  • piano tuning
  • violin maker
  • violin making

• Exclusion(s)

  • instrumental composition(50.0904)
  • music(50.0901)
  • music performance(50.0903)
  • sound engineering(10.0203)
  • woodworking(48.0701)

47.0408 - Watchmaking and jewellery making

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to make repairs, and maintain timepieces, time-measuring devices, and jewellery items. These programs include courses in mechanical timekeeping systems, digital timekeeping systems, timesetting, casting, engraving, polishing, stonesetting, soldering, fine microscopic work, equipment and tool maintenance, redesign and restyling techniques, and customer relations.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • clock repair
  • clockmaker-jeweller
  • clockmaking
  • jeweller
  • jewellery making
  • jewellery repair
  • master clockmaker
  • watch repair
  • watchmaking

• Exclusion(s)

  • jewellery design(50.0713)

47.0409 - Parts and warehousing operations and maintenance technology/technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to maintain inventory control, care for inventory, and make minor repairs to warehouse equipment.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • automotive parts and light warehousing
  • automotive partsman/partswomanautomotive partsman, automotive partswoman
  • automotive partsperson
  • industrial warehousing
  • parts and warehousing
  • parts technician
  • partsman/partswomanpartsman, partswoman
  • partsperson
  • warehouse operations
  • warehouse technician

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • auto parts sales(52.1907)
  • warehouse management(52.0409)

47.0499 - Precision systems maintenance and repair technologies, other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Precision systems maintenance and repair technologies.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • sports equipment fabrication and repair technician