Variant of CIP 2000 - NGS University-level Historical Groupings

Variant of CIP 2000 - NGS University-level Historical Groupings
Abbreviations, acronyms and superscripts

9 - Other

99 - Programs Below University Level and Not-for-credit

48. - Precision Production

This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to create products using techniques of precision craftsmanship or technical illustration.

48.05 - Precision Metal Working

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 48.0501 to 48.0599.

48.0501 - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, manufacture, assemble, test, and repair parts, mechanisms, machines, and structures in which materials are cast, formed, shaped, moulded, heat treated, cut, twisted, pressed, fused, stamped or worked.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Computer numerical control (CNC) machining
    • Computerized numerically controlled manufacturing
    • General machinist
    • Industrial machinist
    • Machine building
    • Machine tool fitter
    • Machine tool operator
    • Machining
    • Machinist
    • Numerical control machine tool operation
    • Numerical control operator

  • Exclusion

    • Gunsmithing(47.0402)
    • Locksmithing(47.0403)
    • Engine machinist(47.0615)
    • Machine shop technology(48.0503)
    • Tool and die technician(48.0507)
48.0503 - Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to fabricate and modify metal parts in support of other manufacturing, repair or design activities, or as an independent business.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Machine shop
    • Machine shop technology

  • Exclusion

    • Locksmithing(47.0403)
    • Musical instrument repair(47.0404)
    • Machine tool fitter(48.0501)
    • Tool and die technician(48.0507)
48.0506 - Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to form, shape, bend and fold extruded metals, including the creation of new products, using hand tools and machines such as cornice brakes, forming rolls, and squaring shears.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Precision sheet metal
    • Sheet metal
    • Sheet metal fabrication
    • Sheet metal technician
    • Sheet metal work
    • Tinsmith

  • Exclusion

    • Metal building assembly(46.0411)
    • Airframe mechanic(47.0607)
    • Metal pattern maker(48.0507)
    • Welder(48.0508)
    • Ironworker(48.0509)
48.0507 - Tool and Die Technology/Technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate machine tools used in the forming of metal components, as well as the fabrication of special tools, dies, jigs and fixtures used in cutting, working and finishing metal components.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Die making
    • Metal pattern maker
    • Mould making
    • Saw filing
    • Tool and die
    • Tool and die technician
    • Tool making

  • Exclusion

    • Machine tool fitter(48.0501)
    • Machine shop technology(48.0503)
48.0508 - Welding Technology/Welder

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. These programs include courses in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Arc welding
    • High pressure welding
    • Industrial welding
    • Pressure welding
    • Underwater welding
    • Welder
    • Welding
    • Welding technician
    • Welding technology

  • Exclusion

    • Welding engineering technology(15.0699)
    • Sheet metal(48.0506)
    • Ironworker(48.0509)
    • Sculpture(50.0709)
48.0509 - Ironworking/Ironworker

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to make and install structural, ornamental, and reinforcing metal structures and supports. These programs include courses in drafting, technical mathematics, blueprint interpretation, welding, riveting, beam placement, ornamental design, structural reinforcement, crane operation, safety, and applicable codes and standards.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Ironwork
    • Ironworker
    • Ironworking

  • Exclusion

    • Metallurgical engineering(14.2001)
    • Metallurgy technology(15.0611)
    • Sheet metal(48.0506)
    • Sculpture(50.0709)
48.0599 - Precision Metal Working, Other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Precision Metal Working.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Blacksmith
    • Steel fabrication

  • Exclusion

    • Horseshoeing(01.0307)
    • Metal engineering(14.2001)
    • Materials engineering technology(15.0699)
    • Metal building assembly(46.0411)
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