Variant of CIP 2000 - NGS University-level Historical Groupings

• 9 - Other
• 99 - Programs Below University Level and Not-for-credit
• 49.03 - Marine Transportation

49.0303 - Commercial Fishing

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to function as commercial fishermen, fishing operations supervisors or in related fishing industry operations. These programs include courses in fishing vessel operation; fishing equipment operation and maintenance; equipment repair; catch identification, sorting, and storage; safety procedures; record keeping; and applicable legal regulations.

• Example Program Names:

  • Commercial fishing
  • Fisherman/woman
  • Fishing
  • Fishing captain
  • Fishing master

• Exclusion

  • Fish farming(01.0303)
  • Marine resources management(03.0205)
  • Fisheries science(03.0301)