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

Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings
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08 - Architecture, engineering, and related trades

14. - Engineering

This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the solution of practical problems.

14.01 - General engineering

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 14.0101 to 14.0103.

14.0101 - Engineering, general

This instructional program class comprises any program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. These programs include courses in undifferentiated and individualized programs in engineering.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • engineering
    • general engineering

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • biological engineering(14.4501)
    • engineering chemistry(14.4401)
    • engineering design(15.1502)
    • locomotive engineer(49.0208)
    • pre-engineering(14.0102)
14.0102 - Pre-engineering

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals for admission or transfer to a baccalaureate-level program in any of the fields of engineering.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • pre-engineering
    • pre-engineering transfer program

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • general engineering(14.0101)
14.0103 - Applied engineering

This instructional program class comprises any program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles inherent to engineering to the management and design of systems, execution of new product designs, improvement of manufacturing processes, and the management and direction of the physical or technical functions of an organization. These programs include courses in basic engineering principles, project management, industrial processes, production and operations management, systems integration and control, quality control, and statistics.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • applied engineering

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • applied engineering technology(15.0001)
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