Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011

• 49. - Transportation and materials moving
• 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.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • commercial fishing
  • fisherman/fisherwomanfisherman, fisherwoman
  • fishing captain
  • fishing master

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • fish farming(01.0303)
  • fisheries science(03.0301)
  • marine resources management(03.0205)