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

  • Construction engineering

    CIP code: 14.3301

    Your CIP code is eligible.


  • 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

  • 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

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