Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

• 08 - Architecture, engineering, and related trades
• 14. - Engineering
• 14.48 - Energy systems engineering

14.4802 - Power plant engineering

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to plan electrical systems and modify existing electrical systems that generate and use large amounts of electricity required for distribution networks that are economical, safe, and functional. These programs include courses in alternative/renewable energy systems, calculus, circuit analysis, electrical power systems and industry practices, electrical system design, microprocessor architecture, motor control systems, programmable logic controllers, and project management; and power electronics operation, planning and protection.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • electrical power engineering
  • electrical power plant engineering
  • fossil fuels thermal power engineering
  • hydroelectric power plant engineering
  • power engineering
  • power plant engineering
  • thermal power engineering (non-nuclear)

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • electrical and electronics engineering(14.1001)
  • energy engineering(14.4801)
  • nuclear power plant engineering(14.2301)
  • nuclear power technology(41.0205)
  • power plant engineering technology(15.1702)
  • thermal power engineering (nuclear)(14.2301)