CIP Code 46.0503 - Plumbing Technology/Plumber

CIP 2020 · 6-digit program · National Center for Education Statistics

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CIP 2020 6-digit program. Official National Center for Education Statistics classification.

Key facts for CIP 46.0503

Code
46.0503
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
2-digit series
46 Construction Trades
STEM
No
IPEDS
Valid for completions reporting

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

A program that prepares individuals to practice as licensed plumbers by applying technical knowledge and skills to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain piping fixtures and systems for steam, natural gas, oil, hot water, heating, cooling, drainage, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial processing systems in home and business environments. Includes instruction in source determination, water distribution, waster removal, pressure adjustment, basic physics, technical mathematics, blueprint reading, pipe installation, pumps, welding and soldering, plumbing inspection, and applicable codes and standards.

Classification scope

Examples

Common catalog titles. Not a complete list of college major names.

  • Pipefitter
  • Plumber Specialty

Where CIP 46.0503 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 46 Construction Trades 4-digit series Direct parent 46.05 Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services
6-digit program Current 46.0503 Plumbing Technology/Plumber

Related programs in 46.05

4 official

Other 6-digit programs in this 4-digit series.

CIP classifies programs. Occupations are linked through the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Industries are NAICS sectors from the BLS occupation-by-industry table for those occupations. This is not a placement rate, and it is not a direct CIP to NAICS or CIP to SIC crosswalk.

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Using CIP 46.0503

What is CIP Code 46.0503?

CIP Code 46.0503 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Plumbing Technology/Plumber.

Is CIP Code 46.0503 a STEM-designated program?

No. CIP Code 46.0503 is not on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 46.0503

  • Official classification source National Center for Education Statistics. Classification of Instructional Programs, CIP 2020. NCES CIP 2020
  • Occupation crosswalk NCES and BLS CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.

Published by SICCODE.com. The title, definition, examples, and cross-references are the NCES CIP 2020 text. STEM marks use the DHS STEM designated degree program list, archived July 12, 2023.