North American Industry Classification (NAICS) 1997

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North American Industry Classification (NAICS) 1997

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61	Educational Services
	This sector comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing instruction and training in a wide variety of subjects. This instruction and training is provided by specialized establishments, such as schools, colleges, universities and training centres. These establishments may be privately owned and operated, either for profit or not, or they may be publicly owned and operated. They may also offer food and accommodation services to their students. Educational services are usually delivered by teachers who explain, tell, demonstrate, supervise and direct self-learning. Instruction is imparted in diverse settings, such as educational institutions, the workplace or the home (through correspondence, television or other means). The lessons can be adapted to the particular needs of the students, for example sign language can replace verbal language for teaching students with hearing impairments. All industries in the sector share this commonality of process, namely, labour inputs of teachers with the requisite subject matter expertise and teaching ability.

611	Educational Services
	This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing instruction and training in a wide variety of subjects. This instruction and training is provided by specialized establishments, such as schools, colleges, universities and training centres. The subsector is structured according to the level and type of educational services provided. Elementary and secondary schools, community colleges, Collèges d'enseignement général et professionel (C.E.G.E.P.s) and universities correspond to a recognized series of formal levels of education designated by diplomas, associate degrees (and equivalent certificates) and degrees. The remaining industry groups are based on the type of instruction or training offered and the levels are not always as formally defined. The establishments are often highly specialized, many offering instruction in a very limited subject matter, for example ski lessons or one specific type of software. Within the subsector, the level and types of training that are required of the instructors and teachers vary depending on the industry.

6111	Elementary and Secondary Schools
	This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing academic courses that comprise a basic preparatory education, that is, kindergarten through 12th grade.

61111	Elementary and Secondary Schools
	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing academic courses that comprise a basic preparatory education, that is, kindergarten through 12th grade.
	Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
	-	pre-school or pre-kindergarten education (62441, Child Day-Care Services)

611110	Elementary and Secondary Schools
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing academic courses that comprise a basic preparatory education, that is, kindergarten through 12th grade.
	Example Activities

6112	Community Colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s
	This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing academic, or academic and technical, courses and granting associate degrees, certificates or diplomas that are below the university level. The requirement for admission to an associate or equivalent degree program is at least a high school diploma or equivalent general academic training.

61121	Community Colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s
	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing academic, or academic and technical, courses and granting associate degrees, certificates or diplomas that are below the university level. The requirement for admission to an associate or equivalent degree program is at least a high school diploma or equivalent general academic training.

611210	Community Colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing academic, or academic and technical, courses and granting associate degrees, certificates or diplomas that are below the university level. The requirement for admission to an associate or equivalent degree program is at least a high school diploma or equivalent general academic training.
	Example Activities

6113	Universities
	This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing academic courses and granting degrees at baccalaureate or graduate levels. The requirement for admission is at least a high school diploma or equivalent general academic training for baccalaureate programs, and often a baccalaureate degree for professional or graduate programs.

61131	Universities
	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing academic courses and granting degrees at baccalaureate or graduate levels. The requirement for admission is at least a high school diploma or equivalent general academic training for baccalaureate programs, and often a baccalaureate degree for professional or graduate programs.

611310	Universities
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing academic courses and granting degrees at baccalaureate or graduate levels. The requirement for admission is at least a high school diploma or equivalent general academic training for baccalaureate programs, and often a baccalaureate degree for professional or graduate programs.
	Example Activities

6114	Business Schools and Computer and Management Training
	This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing courses in office procedures and secretarial and stenographic skills; conducting training in all phases of computer activities, including computer programming, software packages, computerized business systems, computer electronics technology, computer operations and local area network management; and offering an array of short-duration courses and seminars for management and professional development.

61141	Business and Secretarial Schools
	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing courses in office procedures and secretarial and stenographic skills and may offer courses in basic computer skills, word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing. In addition, these establishments may offer classes such as office machine operation, reception, communications, and other skills designed for individuals pursuing a clerical or secretarial career, or a career in court reporting.
	Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
	-	providing business education at the degree level (61131, Universities)
	-	providing computer training (61142, Computer Training)

611410	Business and Secretarial Schools
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing courses in office procedures and secretarial and stenographic skills and may offer courses in basic computer skills, word processing, spreadsheets, and desktop publishing. In addition, these establishments may offer classes such as office machine operation, reception, communications, and other skills designed for individuals pursuing a clerical or secretarial career, or a career in court reporting.
	Example Activities

61142	Computer Training
	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting training in all phases of computer activities, including computer programming, software packages, computerized business systems, computer electronics technology, computer operations and local area network management. Instruction may be provided at the establishment's facilities or at an off-site location, including the client's own facilities.
	Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
	-	computer wholesaling that includes computer training (41731, Computer, Computer Peripheral and Pre-Packaged Software Wholesaler-Distributors)
	-	computer retailing that includes computer training (44312, Computer and Software Stores)
	-	providing training in computer repair and maintenance (61151, Technical and Trade Schools)

611420	Computer Training
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting training in all phases of computer activities, including computer programming, software packages, computerized business systems, computer electronics technology, computer operations and local area network management. Instruction may be provided at the establishment's facilities or at an off-site location, including the client's own facilities.
	Example Activities

61143	Professional and Management Development Training
	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing an array of short-duration courses and seminars for management and professional development. Training may be provided directly to individuals or through employers' training programs. Career development and courses may be customized or modified to meet the special needs of customers. Instruction may be provided at the establishment's facilities or at an off-site location, including the client's own facilities.
	Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
	-	providing human resource advisory services, but not providing training (54161, Management Consulting Services)
	-	academic degree granting (61131, Universities)

611430	Professional and Management Development Training
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing an array of short-duration courses and seminars for management and professional development. Training may be provided directly to individuals or through employers' training programs. Career development and courses may be customized or modified to meet the special needs of customers. Instruction may be provided at the establishment's facilities or at an off-site location, including the client's own facilities.
	Example Activities

6115	Technical and Trade Schools
	This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing vocational and technical training in a variety of technical subjects and trades. The training often leads to non-academic certification. Vocational correspondence schools are also included.

61151	Technical and Trade Schools
	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing vocational and technical training in a variety of technical subjects and trades. The training often leads to non-academic certification. Vocational correspondence schools are also included.
	Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
	-	secondary school education with technical and trade instruction (61111, Elementary and Secondary Schools)
	-	registered nurses training at the associate degree level or equivalent (61121, Community Colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s)
	-	technical and trade instruction at the associate degree or equivalent level (61121, Community Colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s)
	-	registered nurses training at the degree level (61131, Universities)
	-	business and secretarial training (61141, Business and Secretarial Schools)
	-	computer training (61142, Computer Training)
	-	professional and management development training (61143, Professional and Management Development Training)

611510	Technical and Trade Schools
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing vocational and technical training in a variety of technical subjects and trades. The training often leads to non-academic certification. Vocational correspondence schools are also included.
	Example Activities

6116	Other Schools and Instruction
	This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing instruction in the fine arts; athletics and sports; languages; and other instruction (except academic, business, computer, management, and technical and trade instruction); and providing services, such as tutoring and exam preparation.

61161	Fine Arts Schools
	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing instruction in the arts, including art (except commercial and graphic arts), dance, drama, music and photography (except commercial photography). Professional dance schools are also included.
	Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
	-	providing high school education with fine arts instruction (61111, Elementary and Secondary Schools)
	-	fine arts instruction at the associate degree level (61121, Community Colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s)
	-	fine arts instruction at the degree level (61131, Universities)
	-	commercial and graphic art and commercial photography instruction (61151, Technical and Trade Schools)

611610	Fine Arts Schools
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing instruction in the arts, including art (except commercial and graphic arts), dance, drama, music and photography (except commercial photography). Professional dance schools are also included.
	Example Activities

61162	Athletic Instruction
	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing instruction in athletic activities. Included are overnight and day sports instruction camps.
	Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
	-	providing elementary or secondary education with sports instruction (61111, Elementary and Secondary Schools)
	-	sports instruction at the associate degree or equivalent level (61121, Community Colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s)
	-	sports instruction at the degree level (61131, Universities)
	-	operating sports and recreation facilities, in which athletic instruction is offered (7139, Other Amusement and Recreation Industries)
	-	operating overnight recreational camps, in which athletic instruction is offered as an incidental activity (72121, RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps)

611620	Athletic Instruction
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing instruction in athletic activities. Included are overnight and day sports instruction camps.
	Example Activities

61163	Language Schools
	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing courses in foreign language instruction. These establishments offer language instruction ranging from conversational skills for personal enrichment to intensive training courses for career or educational opportunities.
	Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
	-	providing translation and interpretation services (54193, Translation and Interpretation Services)
	-	providing elementary or secondary education with language instruction (61111, Elementary and Secondary Schools)
	-	providing associate degree or equivalent education with language instruction (61121, Community Colleges and C.E.G.E.P.s)
	-	providing degree-level education with language instruction (61131, Universities)

611630	Language Schools
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing courses in foreign language instruction. These establishments offer language instruction ranging from conversational skills for personal enrichment to intensive training courses for career or educational opportunities.
	Example Activities

61169	All Other Schools and Instruction
	This industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in providing instruction services.

611690	All Other Schools and Instruction
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other industry, primarily engaged in providing instruction services.
	Example Activities

6117	Educational Support Services
	This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing non-instructional services that support educational processes or systems.

61171	Educational Support Services
	This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing non-instructional services that support educational processes or systems.
	Exclusion(s): Establishments primarily engaged in:
	-	job placement services (56131, Employment Placement Agencies)
	-	job training for the unemployed, underemployed, physically disabled, and persons who have a job market disadvantage because of lack of education or job skills (62431, Vocational Rehabilitation Services)

611710	Educational Support Services
	This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing non-instructional services that support educational processes or systems.
	Example Activities