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

• 08 - Architecture, engineering, and related trades
• 48. - Precision production
• 48.05 - Precision metal working

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.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • general machinist
  • industrial machinist
  • machine tool fitter
  • machine tool operator
  • machine tool technology
  • machining
  • machining technology
  • machinist

  All examples

• Exclusion(s)

  • engine machinist(47.0615)
  • gunsmithing(47.0402)
  • locksmithing(47.0403)
  • machine shop technology(48.0503)
  • metal fabricator(48.0511)
  • numerical control operator(48.0510)
  • tool and die technician(48.0507)