Variant of CIP 2000 - NGS University-level Historical Groupings

8 - Architecture and Engineering

81 - Professional Engineering and Engineering Technologies

15. - Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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

15.05 - Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 15.0501 to 15.0599.

15.0501 - Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician (ACH/ACR/ACHR/HRAC/HVAC/AC Technology)

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 air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems. These programs include courses in principles of heating and cooling technology, design and operational testing, inspection and maintenance procedures, installation and operation procedures, and report preparation.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Air conditioning and refrigeration engineering technician
    • Environmental systems engineering technology
    • Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technology
  • Exclusion

    • Building service technician(46.0401)
    • Electronics repair(47.0101)
    • Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration (HACR) technician(47.0201)
15.0503 - Energy Management and Systems 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 energy-efficient systems or monitoring energy use. These programs include courses in principles of energy conservation, instrumentation calibration, monitoring systems and test procedures, energy loss inspection procedures, energy conservation techniques, and report preparation.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Energy management
    • Energy systems
    • Energy systems technology
    • Environmental systems engineering technology-energy management
  • Exclusion

    • Environmental systems(03.0101)
    • Environmental engineering(14.1401)
    • Systems engineering(14.2701)
    • Environmental engineering technology(15.0507)
15.0505 - Solar Energy 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 solar-powered energy systems. These programs include courses in solar energy principles, energy storage and transfer technologies, testing and inspection procedures, system maintenance procedures, and report preparation.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Solar energy technology
  • Exclusion

    • Environmental science(03.0104)
    • Environmental engineering(14.1401)
    • Environmental engineering technology(15.0507)
15.0506 - Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling 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 water storage, waterpower, and wastewater treatment systems. These programs include courses in water storage, power and/or treatment systems and equipment; testing and inspection procedures; system maintenance procedures; and report preparation.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Waste water treatment
    • Water and waste water treatment
    • Water maintenance
    • Water purification
    • Water quality technology
    • Water technician
    • Water treatment
  • Exclusion

    • Marine environment technology(03.0205)
    • Water resources engineering(14.0805)
    • Environmental toxicology(26.1006)
    • Hydrology(40.0605)
    • Water wells drilling(46.0504)
15.0507 - Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology

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 indoor and outdoor environmental pollution control systems. These programs include courses in environmental safety principles, testing and sampling procedures, laboratory techniques, instrumentation calibration, safety and protection procedures, equipment maintenance, and report preparation.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Environmental engineering technology
    • Environmental science technology
    • Environmental technology
  • Exclusion

    • Environmental systems(03.0101)
    • Environmental science(03.0104)
    • Natural resource management(03.0201)
    • Environmental engineering(14.1401)
    • Hazardous waste technology(15.0508)
    • Environmental toxicology(26.1006)
    • Environmental health(51.2202)
15.0508 - Hazardous Materials Management and Waste 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 identifying and disposing of hazardous materials. These programs include courses in environmental safety principles, biohazard identification, testing and sampling procedures, laboratory techniques, instrumentation calibration, hazardous waste disposal procedures and systems, safety and protection procedures, equipment maintenance, and report preparation.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Hazardous materials management
    • Hazardous waste technology
  • Exclusion

    • Environmental health engineering(14.1401)
    • Waste water treatment(15.0506)
    • Occupational safety and health technology(15.0701)
    • Safety engineering technology(15.0703)
    • Hazardous materials information systems technology(15.0704)
15.0599 - Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Water resources engineering technology
  • Exclusion

    • Occupational health and safety nursing(51.1618)
    • Environmental health(51.2202)
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