Field of study: Eligible CIP codes for trade
Last updated: July 4, 2025
Check below to find out which Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code (opens in a new tab) in the trade category is eligible for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP).
CIP code(s) found
Agricultural mechanics and equipment/machine technology/technician
CIP code: 01.0205
Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your
Study permit application: Option 1 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
PGWP application: Option 2 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
Cooking and related culinary arts, general
CIP code: 12.0500
Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your
Study permit application: Option 1 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
PGWP application: Option 2 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
Food preparation/professional cooking/kitchen assistant
CIP code: 12.0505
Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your
Study permit application: Option 1 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
PGWP application: Option 2 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
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Construction engineering
CIP code: 14.3301
Your CIP code is eligible.
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Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration engineering technology/technician
CIP code: 15.0501
Your CIP code is eligible.
Welding engineering technology/technician
CIP code: 15.0614
Your CIP code is eligible.
Construction engineering technology/technician
CIP code: 15.1001
Your CIP code is eligible.
Solar energy technology/technician
CIP code: 15.1703
Your CIP code is eligible.
Wind energy technology/technician
CIP code: 15.1704
Your CIP code is eligible.
Construction trades, general
CIP code: 46.0000
Your CIP code is eligible.
Masonry/mason
CIP code: 46.0101
Your CIP code is eligible.
Carpentry/carpenter
CIP code: 46.0201
Your CIP code is eligible.
Electrical and power transmission installation/installer, general
CIP code: 46.0301
Your CIP code is eligible.
Electrician
CIP code: 46.0302
Your CIP code is eligible.
Lineworker
CIP code: 46.0303
Your CIP code is eligible.
Electrical and power transmission installers, other
CIP code: 46.0399
Your CIP code is eligible.
Building/property maintenance
CIP code: 46.0401
Your CIP code is eligible.
Concrete finishing/concrete finisher
CIP code: 46.0402
Your CIP code is eligible.
Building/home/construction inspection/inspector
CIP code: 46.0403
Your CIP code is eligible.
Drywall installation/drywaller
CIP code: 46.0404
Your CIP code is eligible.
Glazier
CIP code: 46.0406
Your CIP code is eligible.
Painting/painter and wall coverer
CIP code: 46.0408
Your CIP code is eligible.
Roofer
CIP code: 46.0410
Your CIP code is eligible.
Metal building assembly/assembler
CIP code: 46.0411
Your CIP code is eligible.
Building/construction site management/manager
CIP code: 46.0412
Your CIP code is eligible.
Carpet, floor, and tile worker
CIP code: 46.0413
Your CIP code is eligible.
Insulator
CIP code: 46.0414
Your CIP code is eligible.
Building construction technology/technician
CIP code: 46.0415
Your CIP code is eligible.
Building/construction finishing, management and inspection, other
CIP code: 46.0499
Your CIP code is eligible.
Pipefitting/pipefitter and sprinkler fitter
CIP code: 46.0502
Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your
Study permit application: Option 1 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
PGWP application: Option 2 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
Plumbing technology/plumber
CIP code: 46.0503
Your CIP code is eligible.
Well drilling/driller
CIP code: 46.0504
Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your
Study permit application: Option 1 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
PGWP application: Option 2 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
Construction trades, other
CIP code: 46.9999
Your CIP code is eligible.
Mechanics and repairers, general
CIP code: 47.0000
Your CIP code is eligible.
General electrical/electronics equipment installation and repair technology/technician
CIP code: 47.0101
Your CIP code is eligible.
Business machine repair
CIP code: 47.0102
Your CIP code is eligible.
Industrial electronics technology/technician
CIP code: 47.0105
Your CIP code is eligible.
Appliance installation and repair technology/technician
CIP code: 47.0106
Your CIP code is eligible.
Electrical/electronics maintenance and repair technologies/technicians, other
CIP code: 47.0199
Your CIP code is eligible.
Heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration maintenance technology/technician
CIP code: 47.0201
Your CIP code is eligible.
Heavy equipment maintenance technology/technician
CIP code: 47.0302
Your CIP code is eligible.
Industrial mechanics and maintenance technology/technician
CIP code: 47.0303
Your CIP code is eligible.
Heavy/industrial equipment maintenance technologies/technicians, other
CIP code: 47.0399
Your CIP code is eligible.
Gunsmithing/gunsmith
CIP code: 47.0402
Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your
Study permit application: Option 1 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
PGWP application: Option 2 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
Locksmithing and safe repair
CIP code: 47.0403
Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your
Study permit application: Option 1 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
PGWP application: Option 2 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
Engine machinist
CIP code: 47.0615
Your CIP code is eligible.
Energy systems installation and repair technology/technician, general
CIP code: 47.0701
Your CIP code is eligible.
Solar energy system installation and repair technology/technician
CIP code: 47.0703
Your CIP code is eligible.
Wind energy system installation and repair technology/technician
CIP code: 47.0704
Your CIP code is eligible.
Hydroelectric energy system installation and repair technology/technician
CIP code: 47.0705
Your CIP code is eligible.
Geothermal energy system installation and repair technology/technician
CIP code: 47.0706
Your CIP code is eligible.
Energy systems maintenance and repair technologies/technicians, other
CIP code: 47.0799
Your CIP code is eligible.
Machine tool technology/machinist
CIP code: 48.0501
Your CIP code is eligible.
Machine shop technology/assistant
CIP code: 48.0503
Your CIP code is eligible.
Sheet metal technology/sheetworking
CIP code: 48.0506
Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your
Study permit application: Option 1 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
PGWP application: Option 2 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
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Tool and die technology/technician
CIP code: 48.0507
Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your
Study permit application: Option 1 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
PGWP application: Option 2 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
Welding technology/welder
CIP code: 48.0508
Your CIP code is eligible.
Computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinist technology/CNC machinist
CIP code: 48.0510
Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your
Study permit application: Option 1 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
PGWP application: Option 2 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
Metal fabricator
CIP code: 48.0511
Your CIP code is eligible.
Precision metal working, other
CIP code: 48.0599
Your CIP code is eligible.
Woodworking, general
CIP code: 48.0701
Your CIP code is eligible.
Cabinetmaking and millwork
CIP code: 48.0703
Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your
Study permit application: Option 1 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
PGWP application: Option 2 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
Construction/heavy equipment/earthmoving equipment operation
CIP code: 49.0202
Your CIP code is eligible.
Diver, professional and instructor
CIP code: 49.0304
Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your
Study permit application: Option 1 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
PGWP application: Option 2 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
Construction management, general
CIP code: 52.2001
Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your
Study permit application: Option 1 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
PGWP application: Option 2 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
Construction project management
CIP code: 52.2002
Your CIP code is eligible if you submitted your
Study permit application: Option 1 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025
PGWP application: Option 2 of 2
- Before November 1, 2024
- After June 25, 2025