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.
15.17 - Energy systems technologies/technicians
This subseries comprises instructional program classes 15.1701 to 15.1799.
15.1701 - Energy systems technology/technician, general
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 energy-efficient systems or monitoring energy use. These programs include courses in principles of energy conservation, instrumentation calibration, monitoring systems and test procedures, energy loss inspection procedures, energy conservation techniques, and report preparation.
Illustrative example(s)
- energy management and systems technician
- energy management and systems technology
- energy management technician
- energy management technology
- energy systems engineering technician
- energy systems engineering technology
- energy systems management technology
- energy systems technician
- energy systems technology
Exclusion(s)
- energy systems engineering(14.4801)
- energy systems installation and repair technology(47.0701)
- environmental engineering(14.1401)
- environmental engineering technology(15.0507)
- environmental systems(03.0101)
- solar energy technology(15.1703)
- stationary energy sources installer and operator(47.0701)
- stationary engineer(15.1702)
- systems engineering(14.2701)
15.1702 - Power plant technology/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the operation and maintenance of electricity generating power plants. These programs include courses in basic electricity, electrical power, generator operations, industrial controls, power plant instrumentation, power plant theory, pollution control, reactor theory, thermodynamics, turbines, and water chemistry.
Illustrative example(s)
- hydroelectric power plant operator
- nuclear power plant operation
- power plant engineering technician
- power plant engineering technology
- power plant technician
- power plant technology
- power systems operator
- stationary engineer
- stationary power plant engineering
- steam power plant stationary engineer
Exclusion(s)
- boilermaking(48.0801)
- energy systems technician(15.1701)
- nuclear power technology(41.0205)
- power plant engineering(14.4802)
- power system electrician(46.0302)
- stationary energy sources installer and operator(47.0701)
15.1703 - Solar energy 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 solar-powered energy systems. These programs include courses in solar energy principles, energy storage and transfer technologies, testing and inspection procedures, system maintenance procedures, and report preparation.
Illustrative example(s)
- photovoltaic engineering technician
- photovoltaic engineering technology
- solar energy engineering technician
- solar energy engineering technology
- solar energy technician
- solar energy technology
Exclusion(s)
- energy systems technician(15.1701)
- environmental engineering(14.1401)
- environmental engineering technology(15.0507)
- environmental science(03.0104)
- solar energy system installation and repair technology(47.0703)
- solar panel installation(47.0703)
15.1704 - Wind energy 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 wind-powered energy systems. These programs include courses in wind energy principles, energy storage and transfer technologies, testing and inspection procedures, system maintenance procedures, and report preparation.
Illustrative example(s)
- wind energy engineering technician
- wind energy engineering technology
- wind energy technician
- wind energy technology
Exclusion(s)
- energy systems technician(15.1701)
- wind turbine installation and maintenance(47.0704)
- wind turbine technician(47.0704)
15.1705 - Hydroelectric energy 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 hydroelectric energy systems. These programs include courses in hydroelectric energy principles, energy storage and transfer technologies, testing and inspection procedures, system maintenance procedures, and report preparation.
Illustrative example(s)
- hydroelectric energy engineering technician
- hydroelectric energy engineering technology
- hydroelectric energy technician
- hydroelectric energy technology
- hydroelectricity technician
Exclusion(s)
- energy systems technician(15.1701)
- hydroelectric energy system installation and repair technology(47.0705)
- hydroelectric power plant engineering(14.4802)
- hydroelectric power plant operator(15.1702)
15.1706 - Geothermal energy 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 geothermal energy systems. These programs include courses in geothermal energy principles, energy storage and transfer technologies, testing and inspection procedures, system maintenance procedures, and report preparation.
Illustrative example(s)
- geothermal energy engineering technician
- geothermal energy engineering technology
- geothermal energy technician
- geothermal energy technology
Exclusion(s)
- energy systems technician(15.1701)
- geothermal energy system installation and repair technology(47.0706)
15.1799 - Energy systems technologies/technicians, other
This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Energy systems technologies/technicians.
Illustrative example(s)
- alternative energy technician
- alternative energy technology
- other energy systems technicians
- other energy systems technologies
- renewable energy technician
- renewable energy technology
- sustainable energy technician
- sustainable energy technology
Exclusion(s)
- renewable energy engineering(14.4801)
- renewable resources technology(03.0199)
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