Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings
08 - Architecture, engineering, and related trades
47. - Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians
This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the adjustment, maintenance, part replacement, and repair of tools, equipment, and machines.
47.01 - Electrical/electronics maintenance and repair technologies/technicians
This subseries comprises instructional program classes 47.0101 to 47.0199.
47.0101 - General electrical/electronics equipment installation and repair technology/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that generally prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic equipment. These programs include courses in electrical circuitry, simple gearing, linkages and lubrication of machines and appliances, and the use of testing equipment.
Illustrative example(s)
- electric motor winder
- electrical equipment installation and repair
- electrical maintenance
- electrical motor systems technician
- electrical repair
- electrical rewind mechanic
- electronic maintenance
- electronics equipment installation and repair
- electronics repair
- radio and TV repair
Exclusion(s)
- electrical and electronics engineering(14.1001)
- electrical and power transmission installation(46.0301)
- electrician(46.0302)
- electromechanical technician(15.0403)
- electronic systems technician(15.0303)
- industrial electronics technician(47.0105)
- security system installation and maintenance(47.0110)
47.0102 - Business machine repair
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to maintain and repair a variety of office machines, such as typewriters, word processing and dictation machines, calculators, duplicating machines, and mailing machines. These programs include courses in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment, and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of business machines.
Illustrative example(s)
- business equipment repair
- business equipment technician
- business machine repair
- business machine technician
- office equipment maintenance
- office equipment maintenance technology
- office machine maintenance
- office machine repair
- office machine technician
- photocopier technician
Exclusion(s)
- computer repair(47.0104)
47.0103 - Communications systems installation and repair technology/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair one- and two- way communications equipment and systems, including television cable systems and mobile or stationary communication devices. These programs include courses in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of communications systems.
Illustrative example(s)
- cable telecommunications technician
- cable television service installation
- cable television technician
- communication technician (apprenticeship)
- communications electrician (apprenticeship)
- communications systems installation and repair
- communications technician (apprenticeship)
- network cabling specialist (apprenticeship)
- telephone installation
- telephone repair
Exclusion(s)
- audiovisual technician(10.0299)
- communications technology(10.0105)
- electrical technology(15.0303)
- security system installation and maintenance(47.0110)
- telecommunications technology(15.0305)
47.0104 - Computer installation and repair technology/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair computers and related equipment. These programs include courses in power supplies, number systems, memory structure, buffers and registers, microprocessor design, peripheral equipment, programming, and networking.
Illustrative example(s)
- computer installation and repair
- computer repair
- computer repair technician
- computer service technician
- computer systems service technician
- microcomputer repair
Exclusion(s)
- business equipment repair(47.0102)
- computer support specialist(11.1006)
- computer systems technology(15.1202)
47.0105 - Industrial electronics technology/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair electrical/electronic equipment used in industry and manufacturing. These programs include courses in installing, maintaining and testing various types of equipment.
Illustrative example(s)
- industrial electronics
- industrial electronics technician
- industrial electronics technology
Exclusion(s)
- electrical and electronics engineering(14.1001)
- electrical and power transmission installation(46.0301)
- electronic systems technician(15.0303)
- electronics repair(47.0101)
- industrial electrician(46.0302)
- industrial technician(15.0612)
47.0106 - Appliance installation and repair technology/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, and service major gas, electric, and consumer appliances such as stoves, microwaves, refrigerators, dryers, water heaters, washers, dishwashers, and commercial units such as ice makers and coffee makers.
Illustrative example(s)
- appliance installation and repair
- appliance repair
- appliance service technician
- appliance technician
- electronic service technician (consumer products)
- electronics technician (consumer products)
- gas appliance technician
- home appliance repair
Exclusion(s)
- general mechanic(47.0000)
- radio and TV repair(47.0101)
- telephone line installation(47.0103)
47.0110 - Security system installation, repair and inspection technology/technician
This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install and repair household, business, and industrial security alarms, sensors, video and sound recording devices, identification systems, protective barriers, and related technologies.
Illustrative example(s)
- alarm and security technician
- alarm installation
- fire alarm and protection system
- fire alarm technician
- security alarm installation
- security alarm service technician
- security alarm technician
- security and alarm systems technician
- security system installation and maintenance
- security system technician
Exclusion(s)
- computer systems security(11.1003)
- fire systems technology(43.0204)
- security services(43.0109)
- sprinkler systems installer(46.0502)
47.0199 - Electrical/electronics maintenance and repair technologies/technicians, other
This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Electrical/electronics maintenance and repair technologies/technicians.
Illustrative example(s)
- motor rewinding
- motor winding
- other electrical/electronics maintenance and repair technologies/technicians
Exclusion(s)
- aircraft electronics service technician(47.0609)
- automotive electrical repair(47.0604)
- electric vehicle service technician(47.0614)
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