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.

15.12 - Computer engineering technologies/technicians

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 15.1201 to 15.1299.

15.1201 - Computer engineering technology/technician, general

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of computer engineers engaged in designing and developing computer systems and installations. These programs include courses in computer electronics and programming, prototype development and testing, systems installation and testing, solid state and microminiature circuitry, peripheral equipment, and report preparation.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • computer electronics
    • computer electronics technician
    • computer engineering technician
    • computer engineering technology

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • computer engineering(14.0901)
    • computer hardware engineering(14.0902)
    • computer hardware technology(15.1203)
    • computer programming technology(11.0201)
    • computer science technology(11.0701)
    • computer systems technology(15.1202)
15.1202 - Computer/computer systems technology/technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of professionals who use computer systems. These programs include courses in basic computer design and architecture, programming, problems of specific computer applications, component and system maintenance and inspection procedures, hardware and software problem diagnosis and repair, and report preparation.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • applied computer technology
    • computer systems technician
    • computer systems technology
    • computer technician
    • computer technology
    • microcomputer technician

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • computer engineering(14.0901)
    • computer engineering technology(15.1201)
    • computer hardware technology(15.1203)
    • computer science technology(11.0701)
    • computer systems analyst(11.0501)
    • computer systems technician - networking(11.1001)
    • systems engineering(14.2701)
15.1203 - Computer hardware technology/technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to support engineers in designing computer hardware and peripheral systems. These programs include courses in computer systems design, computer architecture, computer electronics, processors, peripherals, testing equipment, and computer manufacturing processes.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • computer hardware technician
    • computer hardware technology

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • computer engineering(14.0901)
    • computer hardware engineering(14.0902)
    • computer science technology(11.0701)
    • computer systems analyst(11.0501)
    • computer systems technology(15.1202)
    • manufacturing design CAD technology(15.1302)
15.1204 - Computer software technology/technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to support engineers in developing, implementing, and evaluating computer software and program applications. These programs include courses in computer programming, programming languages, databases, user interfaces, networking and warehousing, encryption and security, software testing and evaluation, and customization.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • computer software technician
    • computer software technology

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • computer science technology(11.0701)
    • computer systems security(11.1003)
    • database management(11.0802)
    • information technology(11.0103)
    • software design(11.0201)
    • software systems development(14.0903)
15.1299 - Computer engineering technologies/technicians, other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Computer engineering technologies/technicians.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • computer network engineering technician
    • computer network engineering technology
    • network engineering technician
    • network engineering technology
    • other computer engineering technologies/technicians

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • computer network engineering(14.0999)
    • telecommunication engineering(14.1004)
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