Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011

• 15. - Engineering technologies and engineering-related fields
• 15.07 - Quality control and safety technologies/technicians

15.0701 - Occupational safety and health 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 maintaining job-related health and safety standards. These programs include courses in safety engineering principles, inspection and monitoring procedures, testing and sampling procedures, laboratory techniques, applications to specific work environments, and report preparation.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • occupational health and safety technician
  • occupational health and safety technology
  • workplace health and safety

• Exclusion(s)

  • industrial safety technology(15.0703)
  • occupational health and industrial hygiene(51.2206)