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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00 - Personal improvement and leisure

32. - Basic skills and general exam preparation (not for credit)

This series comprises instructional programs that focus on the fundamental knowledge and skills that individuals need to function productively in society.

32.01 - Basic skills (not for credit)

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 32.0101 to 32.0199.

32.0101 - Basic skills, general (not for credit)

This instructional program class comprises any general program that focuses on the fundamental knowledge and skills that individuals need to function productively in society.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • adult basic education (except high school equivalency) (not for credit)
    • basic skills, general (not for credit)
    • literacy and basic skills (not for credit)
    • literacy and essential skills (not for credit)
    • literacy and numeracy (not for credit)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • adult basic education (high school equivalency)(53.0201)
    • developmental services worker (DSW)(19.0710)
32.0104 - Numeracy and computational skills (not for credit)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the development of computing and other mathematical reasoning abilities and skills.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • numeracy (not for credit)
    • numeracy and computational skills (not for credit)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • mathematics(27.0101)
32.0105 - Job-seeking/changing skills (not for credit)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the development of skills related to job searches and self-marketing. These programs include courses in assessing one's own capabilities and skills; filling out an application; and handling an interview.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • job-changing skills (not for credit)
    • job-seeking skills (not for credit)

    All examples

32.0107 - Career exploration/awareness skills (not for credit)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the linkage between individual capabilities and needs and the job market. These programs include courses in the variety and scope of available employment, how to access job information, and techniques of self-analysis.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • career awareness skills (not for credit)
    • career exploration skills (not for credit)

    All examples

32.0108 - Literacy and communication skills (not for credit)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the fundamental knowledge and skills in reading, writing and speaking that individuals need to function productively in society.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • literacy (not for credit)
    • literacy and communication skills (not for credit)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • adult literacy instructor(13.1502)
    • communication studies(09.0100)
    • English writing(23.1301)
    • French writing(55.1301)
32.0109 - Second language learning (not for credit)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the development of proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking a language or languages other than the mother tongue, that are needed to perform day-to-day tasks. These programs include courses in the use of basic communication skills to develop and transmit ideas and thoughts. Note: These programs are not for academic credit towards a postsecondary credential. For second language programs that are for academic credit towards a postsecondary credential see sub-series 16.17.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • English as a second language (not for credit)
    • French as a second language (not for credit)
    • second language learning (not for credit)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • English as a second language(16.1701)
    • French as a second language(16.1702)
    • Native as a second language(16.1799)
32.0110 - Basic computer skills (not for credit)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to operate a computer, including computer concepts, keyboarding and mouse skills, using computer hardware and software, and basic troubleshooting.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • basic computer applications (not for credit)
    • basic computer skills (not for credit)

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • microcomputer applications(11.0601)
    • word processing(11.0602)
32.0111 - Workforce development and training (not for credit)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on learning or upgrading basic skills in order to enhance job performance, promote career development, or train for a new job.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • workforce development and training (not for credit)

    All examples

32.0112 - Accent reduction/modification (not for credit)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on accent modification and effective pronunciation in order to assist individuals in changing their accents/dialects. These programs include courses in changing speech patterns, intonation, phonology, pronunciation, rhythm, semantics, syntax, vocabulary, voice production, and word order.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • accent modification (not for credit)
    • accent reduction (not for credit)

    All examples

32.0199 - Basic skills, other (not for credit)

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Basic skills.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • other basic skills (not for credit)

    All examples

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