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

• 08 - Architecture, engineering, and related trades
• 15. - Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians
• 15.06 - Industrial production technologies/technicians

15.0616 - Semiconductor manufacturing technology/technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to operate and monitor equipment for the fabrication of semiconductors or microchips from silicon wafers, and to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair the specialized equipment used in this process. These programs include courses in AC and DC circuits, digital fundamentals, solid state devices, manufacturing processes, vacuum principles and technology, industrial electronics, quality assurance, and semiconductor manufacturing technology.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • semiconductor manufacturing technology

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• Exclusion(s)

  • manufacturing technology(15.0613)
  • semiconductor physics(14.1201)