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
This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineering and related projects or to prepare for engineering-related fields.
15.06 - Industrial production technologies/technicians
This subseries comprises instructional program classes 15.0607 to 15.0699.
15.0607 - Plastics and polymer engineering technology/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using industrial polymers. These programs include courses in the principles of macromolecular chemistry, polymerization and plastic manufacturing processes and equipment, design and operational testing procedures, equipment maintenance and repair procedures, safety procedures, applications to specific products, and report preparation.
Illustrative example(s)
- plastics engineering technician
- plastics engineering technology
- plastics processing technology
- plastics technician
- plastics technology
- polymer engineering technician
- polymer engineering technology
- polymer processing technology
Exclusion(s)
- petroleum engineering(14.2501)
- petroleum engineering technology(15.0903)
- petrology(40.0606)
- plastic arts(50.0702)
- polymer chemistry(40.0507)
- polymer engineering(14.3201)
15.0611 - Metallurgical technology/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and metallurgists engaged in developing and using industrial metals and manufacturing processes. These programs include courses in principles of metallurgy, related manufacturing systems, laboratory techniques, testing and inspection procedures, instrument calibration, system and equipment maintenance and repair, applications to specific processes, and report preparation.
Illustrative example(s)
- metallurgical engineering technology
- metallurgical technician
- metallurgical technology
- metallurgy technician
- metallurgy technology
Exclusion(s)
- goldsmithing(50.0714)
- ironworker(48.0509)
- manufacturing technology(15.0613)
- metallurgical engineering(14.2001)
- mining engineering technology(15.0901)
- sheet metal(48.0506)
15.0612 - Industrial technology/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of industrial engineers and managers. These programs include courses in optimization theory, human factors, organizational behaviour, industrial processes, industrial planning procedures, computer applications, and report and presentation preparation.
Illustrative example(s)
- industrial engineering technology
- industrial technician
- industrial technology
Exclusion(s)
- industrial education(13.1320)
- industrial electronics technician(47.0105)
- industrial engineering(14.3501)
- industrial equipment technology(47.0303)
- industrial management(15.1501)
- vocational technical education(13.1319)
15.0613 - Manufacturing engineering technology/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the identification and resolution of production problems in the manufacture of products. These programs include courses in machine operations, production line operations, engineering analysis, systems analysis, instrumentation, physical controls, automation, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), manufacturing planning, quality control, and informational infrastructure.
Illustrative example(s)
- CAM
- computer-aided manufacturing technology
- manufacturing engineering technician
- manufacturing engineering technology
- manufacturing technician
- manufacturing technologist
- manufacturing technology
- mechanical manufacturing
- mechanical manufacturing technology
Exclusion(s)
- industrial engineering(14.3501)
- industrial technology(15.0612)
- manufacturing engineering(14.3601)
- semiconductor manufacturing technology(15.0616)
15.0614 - Welding engineering technology/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the design and engineering of welding and joining systems and the implementation of welding processes. These programs include courses in materials science; computer-aided design; welding design; welding processes; welding metallurgy; automation and robotics; and codes, inspections, testing, and quality assurance.
Illustrative example(s)
- welding engineering technician
- welding engineering technologist
- welding engineering technology
Exclusion(s)
- engineering technology(15.0000)
- welding(48.0508)
- welding engineering (university)(14.9999)
15.0615 - Chemical engineering technology/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in the production and utilization of chemicals on an industrial scale. These programs include courses in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, industrial processes, instrumental analysis, sampling and monitoring, and chemical and environmental safety.
Illustrative example(s)
- chemical engineering technician
- chemical engineering technology
Exclusion(s)
- chemical and biochemical engineering(14.4301)
- chemical engineering(14.0701)
- chemical process technology(41.0303)
- chemistry(40.0501)
- engineering technology(15.0000)
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
Exclusion(s)
- manufacturing technology(15.0613)
- semiconductor physics(14.1201)
15.0617 - Composite materials technology/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in the development, manufacture, and use of composite materials in aircraft technology, automotive technology, boats, medical prostheses, and wind turbines. These programs include courses in computer-aided design and drafting, composite materials and processes, composite maintenance, composite manufacturing, composite repair, material science, and mold manufacturing and production.
Illustrative example(s)
- composite materials engineering technician
- composite materials engineering technology
- composite materials processing technician
- composite materials processing technology
- composite materials technician
- composite materials technology
Exclusion(s)
- materials processing technology(15.0699)
15.0699 - Industrial production technologies/technicians, other
This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Industrial production technologies/technicians.
Illustrative example(s)
- corrosion engineering technician
- fibreglass technician
- materials engineering technology
- materials processing technician
- materials processing technology
- other industrial production technologies/technicians
Exclusion(s)
- composite materials technology(15.0617)
- materials engineering(14.1801)
- materials science(40.1001)
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