NATIONAL

EDUCATION CODE
(NEC-2020)
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CONTENTS

Preface IV

Forewords
Minister of Higher Education VI
Secretary-General, Ministry of Higher Education VII

Establishment of the National Education Code 2020

Background 2
Objective 3
Structure of the National Education Code 2020 Classification 3
Guide to Using the NEC-2020 3
Inter-disciplinary, hybrid or broad programmes and qualifications 3
Not further defined and not elsewhere classified 5

Fields Description of National Education Code 2020 10

00 Generic programmes and qualifications 17
01 Education 19
02 Arts and humanities 21
03 Social sciences, journalism and information 29
04 Business, administration and law 33
05 Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics 38
06 Information and communication technologies 44
07 Engineering, manufacturing and construction 47
08 Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary 57
09 Health and welfare 61
10 Services 67

Appendices
Appendix A Numerical Listing of Fields of Education and Training by 76
Programme Contents
IV NATIONAL EDUCATION CODE 2020

PREFACE
T
he National Education Code (NEC) serves as a platform to provide
a coding system that will enable accurate tracking, assessment
and reporting of the education and training programmes as well
as programme registrations in Malaysia. It will also further facilitate the
statistical reporting at international level, as well as accelerate the process
of data integration more effectively towards big data for the education sector
to ensure data quality in meeting the needs of international standards.

The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) as the leader for higher

education in Malaysia that formulates policies on the development
of National education, has established the National Education Code
(NEC-2020) based on the ISCED Fields of Education and Training 2013
(ISCED-F 2013) produced by United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The NEC-2020 is the latest revised
edition and supersedes the previous NEC 2010 edition. This is in line with
the latest changes to the code framework set by UNESCO and adopted as
a reference in the international reporting standards.

The review and development of the NEC-2020 was undertaken in

collaboration with representatives from the Ministries/ agencies as well
as other stakeholders through a series of workshops and discussions to
enable all the detail fields to be included. Hence, the Division expresses its
appreciation for the cooperation of all parties who have contributed to the
success of the publication of NEC-2020.

Policy Planning and Research Division

Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia
 The National
Education Code
(NEC) serves as a
platform to provide a
coding system that
will enable accurate
tracking, assessment
and reporting of the
education and training
programmes as
well as programme
registrations in
Malaysia.”
VI NATIONAL EDUCATION CODE 2020

FOREWORD
Minister of Higher Education
DATUK SERI DR. NORAINI AHMAD

R
apid technological change and Industry on international standards issued by the United
4.0 have brought changes to the Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
education and training field. This can be Organization (UNESCO) as the international
seen through the existence of new areas such agency responsible for collecting, compiling,
as the internet of things and gaming technology and analysing comparative statistics amongst
to encounter the current scenario and industries’ countries on educational attainment through
need. Thus, MoHE has taken the initiative to the International Standard Classification of
review the existing education and training code Education 97 (ISCED-97).
with some improvement to the programme
content, based on international standards for I hope that the National Education Code
new programmes, especially hybrid or inter- (NEC-2020) will be used as a guideline and
disciplinary programmes that can be mapped reference by relevant Ministries and Agencies
accurately. This is in line with international in classifying the fields of study by using the
standard revision on the field of education and same reference and standard to facilitate the
training entitled ISCED F-2013. reporting of education and training statistics in
Malaysia. We are optimistic this effort will help
In this regards, National Education Code 2020 to produce and equip our generation with high
(NEC-2020) will be the main framework for quality education as well as necessary skills to
standard reference code in education and strive in the job market.
training field. NEC-2020 was developed based
 NATIONAL EDUCATION CODE 2020 VII

FOREWORD
Secretary General
Ministry of Higher Education
DATUK SERI DR. MAZLAN YUSOFF

A
ll praises to Allah, the Merciful, the been taken to map NEC-2020 with Malaysia
All – Beneficent, by whose Grace and Standard Classification of Occupation (MASCO)
Blessings has enabled the Ministry of to facilitate our students/ graduates, academia
Higher Education to successfully publish the as well as industries in terms of job matching
National Education Code (NEC-2020). NEC is through various programmes and employments.
a classification code for education and training
developed to facilitate the collection and It is hoped that the NEC-2020 will be used as a
reporting of data using the same standard in line guideline and reference in analysing data based
with the international reporting. The NEC-2020 on standard definition and coding to support
will supersedes the existing manual which has big data initiative at national level. I believe the
been in used since 2010. NEC-2020 will be extremely useful and
beneficial to all relevant Ministries and Agencies
The establishment of NEC-2020 is based on in producing holistic and balanced graduates.
collaborative efforts with the academic experts,
professional bodies, as well as Ministries and In conclusion, I would like to express my sincere
Agencies that offer education and training in gratitude to all parties involved for all their hard
Malaysia. In this publication, initiative have work in ensuring the success of this publication.
 ESTABLISHMENT
OF THE NATIONAL
EDUCATION
CODE 2020
(NEC-2020)
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ESTABLISHMENT OF
NATIONAL EDUCATION
CODE 2020 (NEC-2020)
1. Background
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as an international
agency which is responsible for collecting, compiling and analysing cross-national comparable statistics
on educational attainment has issued the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED)
1997 as a standard classification of levels and fields of study to facilitate the statistical reporting by all
countries. In 2010, the Inter-Agency Technical Committee (IATC) has given mandate to the Ministry
of Higher Education (MoHE) to establish the standard code for education and training in Malaysia.
The National Education Code (NEC) was published by MoHE in 2010 and used as a standard code in
classifying the field of education and training until now.

In 2014, UNESCO had revised the previous version and published ISCED-F 2013 to improve the new
field of study classification. Accordingly, MoHE has revised the current NEC based on ISCED 1997 and
adopted the framework and fundamental principles mentioned in ISCED-F 2013. This NEC-2020 is the
latest revised edition and supersedes the previous NEC. It is in line with the latest changes on framework
code has set by UNESCO and used as a reference in international reporting standards.

The establishment of NEC-2020 has been implemented by MoHE in collaboration with the Malaysian
Qualifications Agency (MQA), Professional Bodies, Council of Deans of Public University, Public
University, selected Private Higher Education Institutions, training and education provider such as Ministry
of Education, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Human Resources, Ministry of Agriculture & Food Industries,
Ministry of Youth and Sports, Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Housing and Local Government,
Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Works, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture
and Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM). Subsequently, on 7 July 2021, through Memorandum
Jemaah Menteri No. M331/ 2021, MoHE has been given the mandate to publish the National Education
Code entitled National Education Code-2020 (NEC-2020) as a single reference for training and education
field of study used by all education and training in Malaysia.

The rapid technological changes and era of industry 4.0 have transformed the landscape of education and
training around the world. Therefore, in view that the existing national education and training code could
not meet the requirements of study programmes offered by education and training institutions, ministries,
and agencies, especially for postgraduate and hybrid programmes, the standardisation of training and
education code is necessary. The establishment of NEC-2020 is also instigated to map with Malaysian
Occupational Classification Standard Code (MASCO) to facilitate students, graduates, academia as well
as industry particularly in job matching involving various programmes and employments. This NEC-2020
could also facilitate the stakeholders in reporting the statistics based on a single source of code as a
standard guideline.

2. Objectives of NEC-2020 Manual

The NEC-2020 manual was established to standardise the use of education and training codes between
ministries and agencies involved in education and training in Malaysia.

Thus, the NEC-2020 manual will be the source of reference for the classification of education programmes
in Malaysia, in line with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED-F 2013) as
international standard. This includes all education programmes, i.e initial and continuing education,
general education and technical & vocational training.
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3. Structure of the NEC-2020 Classification
3.1 The classification of NEC-2020 using a four-digit hierarchical structure comprising broad
field (two digits), narrow field (three digits) and detailed field (four digits). The broad field
has the highest levels in NEC-2020 classifying with 12 categories starting from ‘00’ to ‘99’.
Meanwhile, the narrow field (three digits) and detailed field (four digits) are consisting of 59
and 140 categories, respectively.

The structure for classifying the NEC-2020 from broad field to detailed field for ‘Engineering,
manufacturing and construction’ is as follows:

Classification Title Code

Broad field Engineering, manufacturing and construction 07
Narrow field Manufacturing and processing 072
Detailed field Food processing 0721

3.2 Although NEC-2020 has adopted and adapted the ISCED-2013, some enhancements have
been made at the narrow field (three digits) and detailed field (four digits) to suit the field of
education and training in Malaysia.

3.3 The differences between the NEC 2010 and NEC-2020 are shown in Table 1:

Table 1: The differences between NEC 2010 and NEC-2020

NEC 2010 NEC-2020

0 General programmes 00 Generic programmes and qualifications
1 Education 01 Education
2 Arts and humanities 02 Arts and humanities
3 Social sciences, business and law 03 Social sciences, journalism and
information
04 Business, administration and law
4 Science, mathematics and computing 05 Natural sciences, mathematics and
statistics
06 Information and communication
technologies
5 Engineering, manufacturing and 07 Engineering, manufacturing and
construction construction
6 Agriculture and veterinary 08 Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and
veterinary
7 Health and welfare 09 Health and welfare
8 Services 10 Services
99 Field unknown

The detailed comparison of NEC 2010 with NEC-2020 is published on the MoHE website and
GREaT portal to facilitate better understanding for users.
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GUIDE TO USING OF THE NEC-2020

1. When classifying an educational programme or a group of programmes, look at the overview of the
classification on pages 10 to 16. Start by deciding which broad field it should be classified into. Next
look at the narrow fields.

2. When you have found an appropriate narrow field, check the description of the field with regard
to the subject content of the field on pages 20 to 69 and see which field best corresponds to the
programme (programme group) that is to be classified. You may also refer to Appendix A which list
the programmes contents in numerical order.

3. Each field description has a list of main subject content of the programmes as specified in the
particular field descriptions. Check the list to make sure that classifying programme is in the right
code.

Inter-disciplinary, hybrid or broad programmes and qualifications

This section serves to incorporate the criteria governing the classification of programmes as regard to
those programmes that have more than one field of education and training. Users are to determine the
classification of the inter-disciplinary programmes and broad programmes by following the guidelines and
examples given below.

1. Inter-disciplinary, hybrid or broad programmes and qualifications are those which combine several
detailed fields of education and training where no single detailed field dominates. Many inter-
disciplinary programmes and qualifications cover several narrow or even broad fields. In this
classification, the ‘leading subject rule’ is used to determine the broad field into which the inter-
disciplinary study should be classified. That is, the leading subject or subjects determines the
(broad) field. The criterion for determining the leading subject(s) is, as before, the share of learning
credits or students’ intended learning time. Inter-disciplinary programmes should be classified by
using ‘8’ at the narrow and detailed field levels (i.e. xx88) within the leading broad field as ‘Inter-
disciplinary programmes or qualifications involving [the broad field]’. Thus, all inter-disciplinary
study with no dominant subject will be separately identified and, at least, the leading broad field of
the programme or qualification will be known.

Example 1: A programme consisting of equal parts (one-third each) of political sciences and public
policy (0312), journalism and reporting (0321) and media and communications (0323) should be
classified as 0388 (‘Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving social sciences,
journalism and information’). If a programme consists of 60% political sciences and public policy,
20% journalism and 20% reporting, it should be classified as 0312 as political sciences and public
policy is the dominant subject.

2. Where more than one leading broad field is identified, the inter-disciplinary study should be classified
in the broad field listed first in the title (or in the curriculum or syllabus if not listed in the title) of the
programme or qualification. Where there is insufficient information to determine the leading subject,
the ‘first-listed’ rule described in the previous sentence should be applied

3. Programmes or qualifications covering two or more detailed fields where one detailed field
represents the predominant share of the learning credits or intended learning time should be
classified in that detailed field. Thus, if the major share of learning credits or intended learning
time is devoted to a single detailed field, the programme/ qualification should be classified in that
detailed field and not as an inter-disciplinary programme/ qualification.

Example 2: A programme majoring in mathematics with a minor in French should be classified as

0541 ‘Mathematics’ as it is the dominant subject.
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Example 3: A programme consisting of 40% engineering and engineering trades (071), 30%
business and management (041) and 30% languages (023) should be classified as 0788 (‘Inter-
disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving engineering, manufacturing and construction’)
as no field predominates but 07 is the leading broad field. If engineering and business were equally
important and greater than languages (e.g. 40%, 40% and 20%), the programme would be classified
as either 0788 or 0488 depending on which programme, engineering and engineering trades (071)
or business and management (041), is listed first in the programme title (or, if not in the title, in the
curriculum or syllabus).

Example 4: A programme consisting of 40% history and archaeology (0222), 30% economics
(0311) and 30% political sciences and public policy (0312) would be classified as 0388 (‘Inter-
disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving social sciences, journalism and information’)
as economics and politics are in the same broad field.

4. Programmes and qualifications aimed at one specific vocational field consisting also of subsidiary
subjects from other fields are not considered as inter-disciplinary programmes or qualifications and
should be classified according to the specific vocational field.

Example 5: In a programme in electrical installation, more time may be devoted to subsidiary

subjects (language, mathematics, natural sciences, etc.) than the intended vocational subject.
However, this programme should be classified as 0712 ‘electricity and energy’ and not as an inter-
disciplinary programme.

5. The ‘leading subject rule’ is the only feasible solution for classifying inter-disciplinary programmes
and qualifications as long as only one code can be assigned as is recommended in this manual.

Not further defined and not elsewhere classified

1. Two common situations need to be addressed within the classification of fields of education and
training when coding programmes or qualifications in specific data collections:

a. Cases where there is no further information about a given programme or qualification than that
known at a higher level of the classification. These are known as cases which are ‘not further
defined’ and are designated by the use of one or more ‘0’ at the end of codes at the narrow or
detailed fields hierarchical levels of the classification (as appropriate).

Example 6: A programme in education where more information is not available should be

classified as 0110 ‘Education not further defined’ (i.e Master in Education). Such cases should
not be considered as inter-disciplinary or broad programmes.

Example 7: A programme in services where more information is not available should be

classified as 1000 ‘Services not further defined’.

b. Cases where the particular detailed field is known and adequately described but is not explicitly
provided for in the classification. These are known as cases which are ‘not elsewhere classified’
and are designated by the use of ‘9’ at the detailed field level of the classification (i.e. as the last
digit).

Example 8: A programme in a new field in ICTs which does not belong to any of the other
detailed fields should be classified as 0619 ‘Information and communication technologies not
elsewhere classified’.
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2. It can be difficult to differentiate the use of “0”, “8” and “9”. Table 1 can facilitate for better
understanding.

Table 1: Supplementary codes

Code Name Use

0 Not further defined No further information than is known at a
higher level of the classification
8 Inter-disciplinary programmes or Programmes or qualifications with no
qualifications dominant detailed field
9 Not elsewhere classified The detailed field is known but not provided
for in the classification

3. During data collection, where the field of study is completely unknown, a code of ‘9999’ can be
assigned or, in surveys which are limited to the narrow or broad field levels only, ‘999’ or ‘99’
respectively.
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LIST OF THE
NATIONAL
EDUCATION
CODE 2020
(NEC-2020)
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LIST OF THE NATIONAL EDUCATION

CODE 2020 (NEC-2020)
BROAD FIELD NARROW FIELD DETAILED FIELD
00 Generic 000 Generic programmes and qualifications not further 0000 Generic programmes and qualifications not further defined
programmes defined
and
qualifications 001 Basic programmes and qualifications 0011 Basic programmes and qualifications
002 Literacy and numeracy 0021 Literacy and numeracy
003 Personal skills 0031 Personal skills
009 Generic programmes and qualifications not elsewhere 0099 Generic programmes and qualifications not elsewhere classified
classified
01 Education 011 Education 0110 Education not further defined
0111 Education science
0112 Training for pre-school teachers
0113 Educator training without subject specialisation
0114 Educator training with subject specialisation
0119 Programmes and qualifications involving education not elsewhere classified
018 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications 0188 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving education
involving education
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BROAD FIELD NARROW FIELD DETAILED FIELD
02 Arts and 020 Arts and humanities not further defined 0200 Arts and humanities not further defined
humanities
021 Arts 0210 Arts not further defined
0211 Audio-visual techniques and media production
0212 Fashion, interior and industrial design
0213 Fine arts
0214 Craft skills
0215 Music and performing arts
0216 Film, television and screen studies
0219 Arts not elsewhere classified
022 Humanities (except languages) 0220 Humanities (except languages) not further defined
0221 Religion and theology
0222 History and archaeology
0223 Philosophy and ethics
0224 Islamic studies
0229 Humanities (except languages) not elsewhere classified
023 Languages 0230 Languages not further defined
0231 Language acquisition
0232 Literature and linguistics
0233 National language
0239 Languages not elsewhere classified
028 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications 0288 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving arts and humanities
involving arts and humanities
029 Arts and humanities not elsewhere classified 0299 Arts and humanities not elsewhere classified
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BROAD FIELD NARROW FIELD DETAILED FIELD

03 Social 030 Social sciences, journalism and information not further 0300 Social sciences, journalism and information not further defined
sciences, defined
journalism and
information 031 Social and behavioural sciences 0310 Social and behavioural sciences not further defined
0311 Economics
0312 Political sciences and public policy
0313 Psychology
0314 Sociology and cultural studies
0319 Social and behavioural sciences not elsewhere classified
032 Journalism, information and communication 0320 Journalism, information and communication not further defined
0321 Journalism and reporting
0322 Library, information and archival studies
0323 Media and communication
0329 Journalism, information and communication not elsewhere classified
038 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications 0388 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving social sciences,
involving social sciences, journalism and information journalism and information
039 Social sciences, journalism and information not 0399 Social sciences, journalism and information not elsewhere classified
elsewhere classified
04 Business, 040 Business, administration and law not further defined 0400 Business, administration and law not further defined
administration
and law 041 Business and management 0410 Business and administration not further defined
0411 Accounting, auditing and taxation
0412 Finance, banking and insurance
0413 Islamic banking and finance
0414 Management and administration
0415 Marketing and advertising
0416 Secretarial and office studies
0417 Work skills
0419 Business and administration not elsewhere classified
042 Law 0421 Law
048 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications 0488 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving business,
involving business, administration and law administration and law
049 Business, administration and law not elsewhere 0499 Business, administration and law not elsewhere classified
classified
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BROAD FIELD NARROW FIELD DETAILED FIELD
05 Natural 050 Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics not further 0500 Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics not further defined
sciences, defined
mathematics
and statistics 051 Biological and related sciences 0510 Biological and related sciences not further defined
0511 Biology
0512 Biochemistry
0519 Biological and related sciences not elsewhere classified
052 Environment 0520 Environment not further defined
0521 Environmental sciences
0522 Natural environments and wildlife
0529 Environment not elsewhere classified
053 Physical sciences 0530 Physical sciences not further defined
0531 Chemistry
0532 Earth sciences
0533 Physics
0539 Physical sciences not elsewhere classified
054 Mathematics and statistics 0540 Mathematics and statistics not further defined
0541 Mathematics
0542 Statistics
058 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications 0588 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving natural sciences,
involving natural sciences, mathematics and statistics mathematics and statistics
059 Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics not 0599 Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics not elsewhere classified
elsewhere classified
06 Information 061 Information and communication technologies 0610 Information and communication technologies (ICTs) not further defined
and
communication 0611 Information technology and information system
technologies 0612 Software engineering
0613 Computer science
0614 Computer use
0619 Information and communication technologies (ICTs) not elsewhere classified
068 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications 0688 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving information and
involving information and communication technologies communication technologies
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BROAD FIELD NARROW FIELD DETAILED FIELD

07 Engineering, 070 Engineering, manufacturing and construction not further 0700 Engineering, manufacturing and construction not further defined
manufacturing defined
and
construction 071 Engineering and engineering trades 0710 Engineering and engineering trades not further defined
0711 Chemical engineering and processes
0712 Electricity and energy
0713 Electronics and automation
0714 Mechanics and metal trades
0715 Motor vehicles, ships and aircraft
0716 Civil engineering
0717 Environmental protection technology
0719 Engineering and engineering trades not elsewhere classified
072 Manufacturing and processing 0720 Manufacturing and processing not further defined
0721 Food processing
0722 Materials (glass, paper, plastic and wood)
0723 Textiles (clothes, footwear and leather)
0724 Mining and extraction
0729 Manufacturing and processing not elsewhere classified
073 Architecture, surveying and town planning 0730 Architecture, surveying and town planning not further defined
0731 Architecture
0732 Urban and regional planning
0733 Building and construction
0734 Surveying
074 Engineering technology 0741 Engineering technology
078 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications 0788 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving engineering,
involving engineering, manufacturing and construction manufacturing and construction
079 Engineering, manufacturing and construction not 0799 Engineering, manufacturing and construction not elsewhere classified
elsewhere classified
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BROAD FIELD NARROW FIELD DETAILED FIELD
08 Agriculture, 080 Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary not further 0800 Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary not further defined
forestry, defined
fisheries and
veterinary 081 Agriculture 0810 Agriculture not further defined
0811 Crop and livestock production
0812 Horticulture
0819 Agriculture not elsewhere classified
082 Forestry 0821 Forestry
083 Fisheries 0831 Fisheries
084 Veterinary 0841 Veterinary
088 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications 0888 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving agriculture, forestry,
involving agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary fisheries and veterinary
089 Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary not 0899 Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary not elsewhere classified
elsewhere classified
09 Health and 090 Health and welfare not further defined 0900 Health and welfare not further defined
welfare
091 Health 0910 Health not further defined
0911 Dental studies
0912 Medicine
0913 Nursing, midwifery and medical assistance
0914 Medical diagnostic and treatment technology
0915 Therapy and rehabilitation
0916 Pharmacy
0917 Traditional and complementary medicine and therapy
0919 Health not elsewhere classified

092 Welfare 0920 Welfare not further defined

0921 Care of elderly and of disabled adults
0922 Child care and youth services
0923 Social work and counselling
0929 Welfare not elsewhere classified
098 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications 0988 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving health and welfare
involving health and welfare
099 Health and welfare not elsewhere classified 0999 Health and welfare not elsewhere classified
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BROAD FIELD NARROW FIELD DETAILED FIELD

10 Services 100 Services not further defined 1000 Services not further defined
101 Personal services 1010 Personal services not further defined
1011 Domestic services
1012 Hair and beauty services
1013 Hotel, restaurants and catering
1014 Sports
1015 Travel, tourism and leisure
1019 Personal services not elsewhere classified
102 Hygiene and occupational health services 1020 Hygiene and occupational health services not further defined
1021 Community sanitation
1022 Occupational health and safety
1029 Hygiene and occupational health services not elsewhere classified
103 Security services 1030 Security services not further defined
1031 Military and defence
1032 Protection of persons and property
1039 Security services not elsewhere classified
104 Transport services 1041 Transport services
108 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications 1088 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving services
involving services
109 Services not elsewhere classified 1099 Services not elsewhere classified
99 Field 999 Field unknown 9999 Field unknown
unknown
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00 GENERIC PROGRAMMES AND
QUALIFICATIONS
00
Generic programmes and qualifications are those providing fundamental and personal skills education
which cover a broad range of subjects and do not emphasise or specialise in a particular broad or narrow

GENERIC PROGRAMMES AND QUALIFICATIONS

field.

This broad field should not be used as a residual category. Programmes and qualifications with a specific
subject emphasis should be classified in broad fields 01 to 10. Education at the tertiary level should only
by way of exception be classified here.

001 Basic programmes and qualifications

0011 Basic programmes and qualifications

Basic programmes and qualifications are designed to provide participants with fundamental skills in
reading, writing and arithmetic along with an elementary understanding of other subjects such as history,
geography, natural science, social science, art and music, and in some cases religious instruction. These
programmes and qualifications are normally offered at primary and lower secondary levels. Broad,
non-specialised programmes at upper secondary level are also classified here even if there is some
concentration on, for example, humanities, social science, natural science etc. Vocational programmes
and qualifications are included here only by way of exception.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main subject content are classified here:

Content
Basic programmes and qualifications
Broad, generic (non-specialised) programmes and qualifications
General programmes and qualifications with no specific subject emphasis
Programmes and qualifications at primary level

Inclusions
Basic programmes and qualifications at upper secondary level (in some countries at lower secondary
level) with some emphasis on programme e.g. humanities, social sciences or natural sciences but still
covering other fields of knowledge are included in this detailed field. In some countries such programmes
or qualifications are offered on a modular basis and should also be classified here.

Exclusions
Programmes that are considered as general in the programme orientation sense (non-vocational) but
have a clear emphasis on a detailed, narrow or broad field are excluded from this detailed field and
included in one of the broad fields 01 to 10, depending on the subject covered.
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002 Literacy and numeracy

0021 Literacy and numeracy
00
Literacy and numeracy are programmes or qualifications arranged mainly for adults, designed to teach
fundamental skills in reading, writing and arithmetic. The typical age range of participants can be used
GENERIC PROGRAMMES AND QUALIFICATIONS

to distinguish between detailed field 0011 ‘Basic programmes and qualifications’ and this detailed field.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Basic remedial programmes for youth or adults
Literacy
Numeracy

003 Personal skills

0031 Personal skills

Personal skills are defined by reference to the effects on the individual’s capacity (mental, social etc.).
This detailed field covers personal skills programmes not included in 0011 ‘Basic programmes and
qualifications’ or 0021 ‘Literacy and numeracy’, giving key competencies and transferable skills.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Argumentation and presentation
Assertiveness training
Communication skills
Co-operation
Development of behavioural capacities
Development of mental skills
Job-seeking programmes
Parenting courses
Public speaking
Self-esteem skills
Social competence
Time management

Inclusions
Education and training in leadership in the context of personal development is included here.

Education and training related to the work place or to work assignments is included in this detailed field
if it has more to do with personal development than work development. Personal skills courses can be
taught at the workplace, but still be classified here based on their content.

Programmes for people with special needs on how to cope with their daily life are included here.

Exclusions
Study of leadership in the context of management is excluded from this group and included in detailed
field 0414 ‘Management and administration’.
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01 EDUCATION
011 Education
0111 Education science

Education science is the study of the learning process and the theories, methods and techniques of 01
imparting knowledge to others.

EDUCATION
Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Curriculum studies
Didactics
Educational assessment, testing and measurement
Educational evaluation and research
Pedagogical sciences

Exclusions
Teacher training programmes which combine education science with the practice of teaching are excluded
from this detailed field and included in one of the detailed fields for teacher training (0112-0114).

0112 Training for pre-school teachers

Training for pre-school teachers is the study of the theories, methods and practice of teaching very
young children up to 7 years of age within formal school settings at pre-primary or early childhood
educational development levels.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Early childhood teaching (within formal school settings)
Pre-primary teacher training

Exclusions
Training in caring for children outside formal school settings is excluded from this detailed field and
included in detailed field 0922 “Childcare and youth services”.

0113 Educator training without subject specialisation

Training for educator (teacher, instructor, tutor etc) without subject specialisation is the study of
the theories, methods and practice of providing children between approximately 5 to 15 years of age
with the fundamental skills in reading, writing and mathematics along with an elementary understanding
of other subjects such as history, geography, social science etc. and laying the foundation for lifelong
learning. Subject specialisation is stressed less than in detailed field 0114 ‘Educator training with subject
specialisation’. The study of teaching children with special needs is included in this detailed field, likewise
the study of teaching adults fundamental reading and writing skills and teaching immigrants these types
of skills in their home or first language.
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Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Class teacher training
Indigenous teacher training
Primary teaching
Teacher training for children with special needs
01
Inclusions
The study of teaching adults’ basic literacy and numeracy skills, and teacher’s aide (teaching assistant)
EDUCATION

are included.

Exclusions
Teacher training with subject specialisation even if intended for the teaching of children in primary or lower
secondary education is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0114 ‘Educator
training with subject specialisation’.

0114 Educator training with subject specialisation

Educator training with subject specialisation is the study of the theories, methods and practice of
teaching a specific subject, mostly at secondary or higher levels of education and Technical and Vocational
Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Programmes and qualifications included in this detailed field
often comprise both studies as well as the subject/ subjects that are going to be taught.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Educator training - arts and crafts
Educator training - commercial subjects
Educator training - music
Educator training - nursing
Educator training - physical training
Educator training - second languages
Educator training - specific theoretical subjects, e.g. English, mathematics, history
Educator training - technical and vocational
Educator training - foreign/ international languages
Educator training - e-learning content development and delivery
Training of driving instructors
Training of trainers

Inclusions
Educator training courses for teaching staff of higher education institutions, instructors of TVET institutions,
instructors of workplace and working life skills and in practical and artistic subjects are included here.

Exclusions
Training of sports trainers is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 1014 ‘Sports’.

018 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving

education
0188 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving education

Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications to which the greatest intended learning time is devoted
to education are classified here.
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02 ARTS AND HUMANITIES
021 Arts
0211 Audio-visual techniques and media production

Audio-visual techniques and media production is the study of techniques and skills to produce books
or newspapers, radio or TV production, recorded music production and graphic reproduction. It includes
programmes and qualifications in methods of colour reproduction, photography and computer graphics.
Study of combining pictures, words and decorations in the production of books, magazines, posters,
adverts etc. is also included.
02
Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Content
Animation
Bookbinding
Camera operating
Compositing (printing)
Computer game production
Computer type-setting
Graphic design
Graphic reproduction
Illustration
Interactive media design
Media techniques
Multimedia production
Photography
Pre-press operations
Print finishing and binding
Printing
Publishing design, lay-out
Radio and TV production
Recorded music production
Sound techniques
Type-setting

Inclusions
Desktop publishing and lay-out are included here.

Exclusions
Programmes and qualifications in the use of specific software applications for desktop publishing and
website development are excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0614 ‘Computer
use’.

Study of journalism (wording and content of messages) is excluded from this detailed field and included
in detailed field 0321 ‘Journalism, reporting and communication’.
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0212 Fashion, interior and industrial design

Fashion, interior and industrial design is the study of creatively combining line, form, and fabric in
designing and constructing e.g., fashion garments, industrial products and interiors.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Costume design
Design of industrial products
Fashion design
02 Industrial design (artistry)
Interior design
Stage designing
Window dressing
ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Exclusions
Study of building design is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0731 ‘Architecture’.

Study of Industrial design is excluded from this detailed field if emphasis is given to technical subjects and
not to artistic design and included in the appropriate narrow field under 071 ‘Engineering and engineering
trades’.

Publishing design and graphic design are excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field
0211 ‘Audio-visual techniques and media production’.

0213 Fine arts

Fine arts is the study of visual forms of creative expression, dealing with theory, history, techniques,
performance and production in fine arts.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Art theory
Calligraphy
Etching
Fine art printmaking
History of art
Painting
Philosophy of art
Sculpture

Exclusions
Training in ceramics, pottery etc is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0214
‘Craft skills’.

Study of architecture is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0731 ‘Architecture’.
Teacher training in arts is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0114 ‘Educator
training with subject specialisation’.
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0214 Craft skills

Craft skills is the study of techniques and skills in a chosen craft, such as jewellery, pottery, weaving,
woodcarving etc.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Ceramics
Crafts, folk arts and artisan
Decorative metal crafts
Indigenous crafts
Embroidery 02
Fibre arts
Floristry (flower arranging)

ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Glass arts and craft
Goldsmithing
Handicrafts
Jewellery
Making of musical instruments (not industrial)
Musical instruments (repairing and tuning)
Silversmithing
Stone carving
Textile arts
Weaving arts
Woodcarving

Exclusions
Study of industrial (large scaled mechanised) production of pottery, woven materials, embroidery etc.
is excluded from this field and included in one of the detailed fields under broad field 07 ‘Engineering,
manufacturing and construction’.

0215 Music and performing arts

Music and performing arts is the study of the principles and techniques associated with performance
involving music, speech, movement, mime, characterisation, improvisation and stage craft.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Acting and directing
Ballet
Choreography
Circus
Composition (music)
Conducting (music)
Creative and performance art (including production)
Dance
Drama
History of film and theatre
History of music
Music
Musicology
Theatre/ theatre sciences

Inclusions
Study of music and performing arts history and theory is included here.
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Exclusions
Teacher training in music and other performing arts is excluded from this detailed field and included in
detailed field 0114 ‘Educator training with subject specialisation’.

0216 Film, television and screen studies

Film, television and screen studies is the study of the moving image. It involves the critical analysis of
moving images in the form of films, television shows and other types of on-screen media (such as online
films and videos) and understanding their place within broader social and historical contexts.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:  
02 Content
Cinema studies
ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Film studies
Film and video production
Moving image studies
Screen studies
Television studies

022 Humanities (except languages)

0221 Religion and theology

Religion and theology is the study of religious beliefs, concepts, symbols, expressions and texts of
spirituality except for Islamic studies.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Religious history
Study of sacred books
Study of different religions
Theology

Inclusions
Included in this detailed field are programmes for children and young people, usually given in religious
schools or seminars, in monasteries etc., aiming to develop an interest in the tenets of their religion and
sufficient familiarity with its philosophy to assist in the propagation of their faith.

Exclusions
Basic programmes given in religious schools, seminars etc. containing religious instruction but not
emphasising it or leading to a religious vocation, are excluded from this detailed field and included in
0011 ‘Basic programmes and qualifications’. Islamic sharia programmes and qualifications are excluded
from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0421 ‘Law’. Islamic studies are excluded from this
detailed field and included in detailed field 0224 ‘Islamic studies’
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0222 History and archaeology

History is the study of past events, especially the political, social and economic development of a country,
a continent or the world. History of medicine is classified here, likewise the study of history of science
and ideas. Archaeology is the study of ancient civilisations by scientific analysis of what is found in the
ground.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Archaeology
Cultural history
Folklore studies
02
History
History of literature

ARTS AND HUMANITIES

History of medicine
History of science and ideas
History of technology

Inclusions
Restoration and preservation of artistic heritage are included here.

Exclusions
Study of literature combined with study of a specific language is excluded from this detailed field and
included in detailed field 0232 ‘Literature and linguistics’.

Study of classical languages (Latin etc.) is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field
0231 ‘Language acquisition’.

Study of History of art is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0213 ‘Fine arts’.

Study of Music and performing arts history is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed
field 0215 ‘Music and performing arts’.

Study of Economic history is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0311
‘Economics’.

0223 Philosophy and ethics

Philosophy and ethics is the study of philosophy, ethics and related subjects dealing with the conception
of life.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Ethics
Logic
Morals
Philosophy

Exclusions
Study of religion is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0221 ‘Religion and
theology’.

Study of Philosophy of arts is excluded from this detailed field and is included in detailed field 0213 ‘Fine
arts’.
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0224 Islamic studies

Islamic studies are the study of Islamic beliefs, concepts and spirituality.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Al-Quran and hadith
Aqidah
Da’wah and usuluddin
Falaq syarie
Fiqh and usul fiqh
02 Fatwa
Islamic Civilisation
Islamic Philosophy
ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Islamic science
Qada’ and siyasah syar’iyyah

Inclusions
Included in this detailed field are programmes for children and youth studying in Islamic Institutions
(Tahfiz Centre).

Exclusions
Islamic sharia programmes and qualifications are excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed
field 0421 ‘Law’. Falaq (astronomy) are excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field
0533 ‘Physics’.

023 Languages
0231 Language acquisition

Language acquisition is the study of the structure and composition of languages taught as second or
foreign languages (that are intended for non-native or non-fluent speakers of the language). It includes
the study of related cultures, literature, linguistics and phonetics if related to the specific language being
acquired and forms part of the same programme or qualification. Classical or dead languages are included
here as it is assumed there are no native speakers of the language and hence the manner of teaching
and the content of the curriculum are more similar to the teaching of foreign languages.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Classical languages
English literature
Exogenous languages
Foreign languages
Interpretation
Second languages, for example English as a second language
Sign language
Translation

Inclusions
Language and linguistics studies are included here if the linguistics are related to a specific language
or languages being acquired and forming part of the same programme or qualification. Translation and
interpretation are included here.
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Exclusions
The study of the mother tongue or first language (i.e. that are intended for native, fluent or competent
speakers of the language), even if this language is not a national language of the country of study
(e.g. programmes for immigrants learning their mother tongue) are excluded from this detailed field and
included in detailed field 0232 ‘Literature and linguistics’.

0232 Literature and linguistics

Literature and linguistics is here defined as the study of language(s) intended for native, fluent or
competent speakers of the language. It includes the study of related literature and linguistics and may or
may not include the structure and composition of the language.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:
02

ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Content
Applied comparative linguistics
Children’s literature
Classical and medieval literature
Comparative literature
Creative writing
Discourse studies
First language
Indigenous languages (i.e. Kadazan, Iban, Orang Asli)
Linguistics
Language and linguistics
Literature
“Mother tongue” languages (i.e. Mandarin, Tamil)
Native first languages
Phonetics
World literature

Inclusions
Languages taught as the first language (“mother tongue”), even if the language is not the national
language of the country of study (e.g. programmes for immigrants in their home or first language) are
included here. Local and regional languages are included here if they are first languages spoken by a
significant minority in the country and are intended for at least competent speakers of the language.

Study of comparative literature is included here. Study of general linguistics (not related to the study of a
particular language) is included here. Study of literature in general (not combined with study of a special
language) is included here.

Exclusions
Language programmes are excluded from this detailed field if the language is taught as a foreign or a
second language and are then included in 0231 ‘Language acquisition’.

Programmes in literacy and numeracy are excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field
0021 ‘Literacy and numeracy’.

Sign language programmes are excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0231
‘Language acquisition’.
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0233 National language

National language is the study of Malaysian Language according to the Federal Constitution. It includes
the structure and composition of the language.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Malay language studies
Contemporary Malay language studies
Malay grammar
02 Exclusions
Language programmes are excluded from this detailed field if the language is taught as a foreign or a
second language and are then included in 0231 ‘Language acquisition’.
ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Programmes in literacy and numeracy are excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field
0021 ‘Literacy and numeracy’.

Sign language programmes are excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0231
‘Language acquisition’.

Malay Literature are excluded in this detailed field and included in detailed field 0232 ‘Literature and
linguistics’.

028 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving

arts and humanities
0288 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving arts and humanities

Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications to which the greatest intended learning time is devoted
to arts and humanities are classified here.
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03 SOCIAL SCIENCES, JOURNALISM AND
INFORMATION

031 Social and behavioural sciences

0311 Economics

Economics is the study of economic policy, economic theory and economic decision making.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Econometrics
Economic history
Economics 03
Political economics

SOCIAL SCIENCES, JOURNALISM AND INFORMATION

Exclusions
Study of economics where emphasis is given to business studies is excluded from this narrow field
and classified under 041 ‘Business and management’. Study of home economics is excluded from this
detailed field and included in the detailed field 1011 ‘Domestic services’.

0312 Political sciences and public policy

Political sciences and public policy is the study of national and international politics involving
governments, states and non-state actors acting on local, national and global issues and problems. The
study of the rights and duties of citizens are included here.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Civics
Environmental politics
Global governance
Human rights
International political economy
International relations
Migration studies
Peace and conflict studies
Political history
Political science
Public policy studies
Regionalism
Social movements
Urbanisation

Exclusions
Study of political economics is excluded from this detailed field and included in the detailed field 0311
‘Economics’.
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0313 Psychology

Psychology is the study of the human mind and behaviour as a result of individual differences, experience
and environment.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Cognitive science
Psychoanalysis
Psychology
Psychotherapy
Educational psychology
Developmental psychology
Industrial psychology
Sports psychology
Neuropsychology
03
0314 Sociology and cultural studies
SOCIAL SCIENCES, JOURNALISM AND INFORMATION

Sociology and cultural studies is the study of human beings and the way they behave in groups and
in relation to society. The study of ethnology, social anthropology and gender issues are included here,
likewise the study of human and social geography.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Criminology
Cultural geography
Cultural studies
Demography/ population studies
Ethnology
Gender studies
Social anthropology
Sociology

Exclusions
Social welfare where emphasis is given to practical social work is excluded from this detailed field and
included in detailed field 0923 ‘Social work and counselling’.
Physical geography is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0532 ‘Earth sciences’.

032 Journalism, information and communication

0321 Journalism and reporting

Journalism and reporting is the study of the theory and practices of journalism/ reporting. Journalism
and reporting is referred to the wording and content of messages. It comprises news reporting, writing
commentaries and feature stories of public interest.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Broadcast journalism
Editing
Information (wording and content)
Journalism
News reporting
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Exclusions
Study of techniques for mass communication (e.g. printing and radio/ TV production) is excluded from this
detailed field and included in detailed field 0211 ‘Audio-visual techniques and media production’.

Study of lay-out and publishing design is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field
0211 ‘Audio-visual techniques and media production’.

Study of public relations is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0415 ‘Marketing
and advertising’.

0322 Library, information and archival studies

Library, information and archival studies is the study of the methods of selecting, acquiring, organizing
and storing collections of information, and facilitating the use of information. Museum and library studies
are included here.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here: 03
Content

SOCIAL SCIENCES, JOURNALISM AND INFORMATION

Archival sciences
Curatorial studies
Documentation
Information science
Library studies
Museum documentation
Museum studies
Museology

Exclusions
Restoration and preservation of artistic heritage are excluded from this detailed field and included in
detailed field 0222 ‘History and archaeology’.

0323 Media and communication

Media and communication is the study of media industries, technologies, texts and audiences.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Communication
Digital media 
Mass communication
Media studies 
Public relations

038 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving

social sciences, journalism and information
0388 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving social sciences,
journalism and information

Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications to which the greatest intended learning time is devoted
to social sciences, journalism and information are classified here.
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04 BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATION AND LAW

041 Business and management
0411 Accounting, auditing and taxation

Accounting, auditing and taxation is the study of maintaining, auditing and recording financial
transactions.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Accounting
Auditing
Bookkeeping
Business taxation
Cost and management accountancy
Financial reporting
Insolvency
Tax accounting
04 Tax management

Exclusions
Study of tax laws is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0421 ‘Law’.
BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATION AND LAW

0412 Finance, banking and insurance

Finance, banking and insurance is the study of planning, directing, organizing and controlling financial
activities and services. It includes the control and monitoring of the financial resources of organizations,
institutions and individuals, and the provision of financial services at the corporate and individual level.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Bank teller studies
Banking and finance
Corporate finance
Financial management
Financial risk
Financial theory
Insurance
Investment analysis
Investments and securities
Pension insurance
Social insurance
Stock-broking

Exclusions
Study of actuarial science is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0542 ‘Statistics’.
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0413 Islamic banking and finance

Islamic banking and finance is the study of planning, directing, organizing and controlling financial
activities and services according to Syariah (Islamic Law). It includes the control and monitoring of the
financial resources of organizations, institutions and individuals, and the provision of financial services at
the corporate and individual level.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Islamic banking and finance
Islamic commerce
Mu’amalat
Takaful

Exclusions
Study of Halal Industry Management is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field
0414 ‘Management and administration’.

0414 Management and administration

Management and administration is the study of planning, directing and operating the functions and
04
activities of organizations and institutions. Programmes in management also including administration,
economics, finance etc. are included here if emphasis is given to management and administration.

BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATION AND LAW

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Administration
Change management
Educational management
Employment management
Entrepreneurship
General business
Halal industry management
Health administration
Human resource management
International business
Logistic management
Management science
Management studies
Office management
Organizational theory and behaviour
Personnel administration
Personnel management
Project management
Strategic management
Supply chain management
Training management
Wholesale and retailing management

Inclusions
Study of leadership in the context of management is included here.
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Exclusions
Training in leadership in the context of personal development is excluded from this detailed field and
included in detailed field 0031 ‘Personal skills’.
Study of administration in the meaning of office work is excluded from this detailed field and included in
detailed field 0416 ‘Secretarial and office studies’.

Real estate valuation and management is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field
0734 ‘Surveying’.

0415 Marketing and advertising

Marketing and advertising is the study of promoting the exchange processes of goods and services
between organizations and/ or individuals, and the study of consumer behaviour and requirements. It
includes the study of the role of product development, pricing, distribution, promotion and sales in order
to maximise business performance.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Advertising
04 Consumer behaviour
Franchising
Market research
Marketing
BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATION AND LAW

Merchandising
Digital business and marketing
Public relations

0416 Secretarial and office studies

Secretarial and office studies is the study of administrative procedures and practices, office technology
and clerical, shorthand and keyboard skills. Specialised secretarial programmes (bilingual, medical, law,
accounting etc.) are included if the programme has secretarial work as its objective, rather than work as
specialised assistants.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Administrative and secretarial services
Clerical programmes
Data entry
Foreign language secretary programmes
Keyboard skills
Legal secretary programmes
Medical secretary programmes
Operation of office equipment
Receptionist training
Secretarial programmes
Stenography
Switchboard operating

Inclusions
Broad secretarial programmes comprising among other things computer courses are included here.

Exclusions
Separate programmes or qualifications in using a specific computer software are excluded from this
detailed field and included under detailed field 0614 ‘Computer use’.
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Office management is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0414 ‘Management
and administration’.

Hotel receptionist programmes are excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 1013
‘Hotel, restaurants and catering’.

0417 Work skills

Work skills is the study of the structure and function of working life. It comprises programmes, mainly
given as staff training, related to the working place and to work assignments.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Clients’ needs
Company knowledge
Conflict management
Corporate social responsibility and business ethics
Customer service training
Industrial relations
‘Introduction to work’ courses
Managing diverse workforce
Organization at work
04
Quality assurance
Training and development

BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATION AND LAW

Work development

Inclusions
Staff training related to the work place or work assignments is included here.

Exclusions
Training related to the work place or work assignments is excluded from this detailed field if it has more
to do with personal development than work development and is included in detailed field 0031 ‘Personal
skills’.

Staff training which can be classified to any other field is excluded from this narrow field and included in
the appropriate field (e.g. quality courses should, if technical, be included in the narrow field under 071
‘Engineering and engineering trades’).

Programmes in work environment should be included in detailed field 1022 ‘Occupational health and
safety’.

Programmes, mostly at tertiary level, dealing with working life in general in terms of the labour market, the
social partners, industrial psychology etc. are excluded from this narrow field and included in the narrow
field under 031 ‘Social and behavioural sciences’.
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042 Law
0421 Law

Law is the study of the principles and procedures for formally maintaining social order, including training
for legal professions such as advocate or training for the judicial bench.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Banking law
Commercial law
Criminal justice studies
Competition law
History of law
Indigenous law
International trade law
Jurisprudence
Labour law
Legal practice
Notary/ Notary’s practise
Paralegal studies
04 Syariah law
Taxation law
BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATION AND LAW

Exclusions
Court reporting programmes and legal secretary programmes are excluded from this detailed field and
included in detailed field 0416 ‘Secretarial and office studies’.

Police studies are excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 1032 ‘Protection of
persons and property’.

048 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving

business, administration and law
0488 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving business, administration and law

Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications to which the greatest intended learning time is devoted
to business, administration and law are classified here.

Inclusion
Study of business and management where emphasis is not given towards any of the narrow field under
041 is included in this field.

Exclusion
Business programmes where emphasis is given to any of the narrow field under 041 ‘Business and
management’ (administration, marketing etc.) should be classified according to the specialisation.
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05 NATURAL SCIENCES, MATHEMATICS AND
STATISTICS

051 Biological and related sciences

0511 Biology

Biology is the study of the structure, function, reproduction, growth, evolution and behaviour of all living
organisms.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Applied biology (inclusive of agrobiology, entomology, aquatic biology, biodiversity, conservation biology,
environmental biology)
Bioinformatics
Biology
Botany (inclusive of plant science, applied plant science)
Cell biology
Entomology
Genetics
Microbiology
Molecular biology
Mycology
Virology
Zoology
05
Exclusions
Study of environmental sciences, which is the study of the relation between living organisms and the

NATURAL SCIENCES, MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

environment, is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0521 ‘Environmental
sciences’.

Study of chemical processes in living organisms (biochemistry, toxicology, pharmacology etc.) is excluded
from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0512 ‘Biochemistry’.

0512 Biochemistry

Biochemistry, sometimes called Biological chemistry, is the study of the chemistry of living organisms,
including but not limited to living matter.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Biological chemistry
Biophysics
Biotechnology
Cell technology
Forensic sciences
Genetic engineering
Pharmacology
Tissue culture technology
Toxicology
Virology
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052 Environment
0521 Environmental sciences

Environmental sciences are the study of physical and biological sciences pertaining to the environmental
issues and human impacts on environment.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Atmospheric science
Ecology
Environmental science (inclusive of environmental chemistry)
Environmental health
Environmental management

Exclusions
The study of biology and toxicology are excluded from this detailed field and included under narrow field
051 ‘Biological and related sciences.

0522 Natural environments and wildlife

Natural environments and wildlife is the study of the relationships between living organisms in natural
environments in order to protect nature and wildlife. It includes the study of establishing and maintaining
national parks in order to preserve their original natural state.
05
Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:
NATURAL SCIENCES, MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

Content
National parks and wildlife management
Nature conservation
Wildlife

Exclusions
Study of agriculture, horticulture and forestry are excluded from this detailed field and included in some
of the broad field under 08 ‘Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary’.

Study of hunting and trapping and forest conservation are excluded from this detailed field and included
in detailed field 0821 ‘Forestry’.
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053 Physical sciences
0531 Chemistry

Chemistry is the study of substances of which matter is composed, the investigation of their properties
and reactions, and the use of such reactions to form new substances.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Analytical chemistry
Applied chemistry (inclusive of oleochemistry, industrial chemistry, chemical technology, cosmetics,
petroleum chemistry, chemical instrumentation, forensic science, natural product chemistry, medicinal
chemistry)
Chemical biology
Computational chemistry
Organic chemistry
Inorganic chemistry
Physical chemistry
Theoretical chemistry

Exclusions
Biochemistry is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0512 ‘Biochemistry’.

05

NATURAL SCIENCES, MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

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0532 Earth sciences

Earth sciences is the study of the composition and structure of the earth including the hydrosphere and
the atmosphere.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Applied geology
Applied geophysics
Climatology
Geoscience
Economic geology
Environmental geology
Engineering geology
Geochemistry
Geochronology
Geodesy
Geography (physical)
Geohazard
Geology
Geophysics
Geospatial technology
Hydrogeology
Marine geology
Marine science (inclusive of marine science & technology)
Meteorology
05 Mineralogy
Natural resource science
Oceanography
Petrology
NATURAL SCIENCES, MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

Petroleum geology
Prospecting and exploration
Regional geology
Rock physics
Rock mechanics
Seismology
Stratigraphy and palaeontology
Structural geology and tectonics
Volcanology

Exclusions
Social geography is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0314 ‘Sociology and
cultural studies’. Soil science is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0811 ‘Crop
and livestock production’.
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0533 Physics

Physics is the study of properties and interactions of matter and energy. It includes the study of astronomy
and space science.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Applied physics (inclusive of industrial physics, engineering physics, solid state physics, instrumentation
physics)
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Instrumental science
Nuclear science (inclusive of radiation and nuclear safety; safety, security & safeguard)
Optics
Physics
Pure geophysics
Space science
Theoretical and computational physics

Exclusions
Opticians’ practice is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0914 ‘Medical
diagnostic and treatment technology’.

054 Mathematics and statistics

05
0541 Mathematics

NATURAL SCIENCES, MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

Mathematics is the study of abstract deductive systems. It includes algebra, arithmetic, geometry, real
and complex analysis and pure and applied mathematics.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Algebra
Applied mathematics
Financial mathematics
Geometry
Mathematics
Mathematical sciences
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0542 Statistics

Statistics is the study of collecting, describing, arranging and analysing numerical data. The study of
probability theory and actuarial science is included.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Statistics
Actuarial science
Applied statistics (inclusive of data analytic, decision science)

Inclusions
Study of mathematical (theoretical) statistics is included here.

Exclusions
Demography/ population studies is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0314
‘Sociology and cultural studies’.

058 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving

natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
0588 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving natural sciences,
mathematics and statistics
05
Inter-disciplinary or broad programmes and qualifications to which the greatest intended learning time is
devoted to natural sciences, mathematics and statistics are classified here.
NATURAL SCIENCES, MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

Content
Material science
Renewable energy
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06 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGIES

061 Information and communication technologies

0611 Information technology and information system

Information technology is the study of selection, creation, application, integration and administration
of computing technologies to meeting the technological needs of business, government, healthcare,
schools, TVET institution and other kinds of organisations.

Information system is the study of integrating Information technology solutions and business processes
to meet the information needs of businesses and other enterprises. This discipline’s perspective on
Information technology emphasises information, and views technology as an instrument for generating,
processing and distributing information.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Cloud computing services (CCS)
Computer media applications/ Multimedia
Computer network installation and maintenance
Database administrator studies
Database design
e-commerce
Information assurance and security
Information science
Information technology/ Information system policy and strategy
Information technology/ Information system administration and management
Management information system (MIS) 06
Mobile computing
Multimedia creative

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

Network design and administration
Web design and web tools applications

Exclusion
Programmes and qualifications in using computer applications are excluded from this detailed field and
included in detailed field 0614 ‘Computer use’.

0612 Software engineering

Software engineering is the study of systematic software development and maintenance of systems that
behave reliably and efficiently, affordable to develop and maintain and built to customers’ specifications.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Software construction technologies and methods
Software requirement engineering
Software architecture
Software development
Software modelling and analysis
Software quality assurance
Software process
Software testing
Software estimation and risk analysis
Software management
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Exclusion
Programmes and qualifications in using computer applications are excluded from this detailed field and
included in detailed field 0614 ‘Computer use’.

Computer engineering (hardware) is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0713
‘Electronics and automation’.

0613 Computer science

Computer science is the study of theory and algorithmic foundations in the development of computer
technology in robotics, computer vision, intelligent systems, bioinformatics, forensic computing and other
exciting areas. It involves designing and implementing software, devising new ways to use computers
and developing effective ways to solve computing problems.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Artificial intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computer forensic
Computer network
Computer programming
Computer systems analysis & design
Cyber security
Data science
Embedded systems
Gaming technology
Informatics
Internet of Things (IoT)
Machine learning
Operating systems
06 Programming languages development
User interface design

Exclusion
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

Computer engineering (hardware) is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0713
‘Electronics and automation’.

Programmes and qualifications in using computer applications are excluded from this detailed field and
included in detailed field 0614 ‘Computer use’.
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0614 Computer use

Computer use is the study of using computers and computer software and applications for different
purposes. These programmes are generally of short duration.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Computer use
Use of software for data analytics/ processing
Use of software for calculating/ computation (spread sheets)
Use of software for desktop publishing
Use of software for word processing
Use of Internet
Use of social & business apps
Use of public search engine

068 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving

Information and communication technologies
0688 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving information and
communication technologies
Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications to which the greatest intended learning time is devoted
to information and communication technologies (ICTs) are classified here.

06

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

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07 ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND

CONSTRUCTION

071 Engineering and engineering trades

0711 Chemical engineering and processes

Chemical engineering and processes is the study of planning, designing, and developing products and
processes where chemical and physical changes occur. It includes designing chemical plants and control
systems.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Bio-process engineering
Chemical engineering
Chemical process engineering
Laboratory technology
Oil/ gas/ petrochemicals processing
Plant and machine operation (processing)
Process safety
Process technology
Oil and fat engineering
Palm oil processing
Plant operation

Inclusions
Laboratory technology is included here if emphasis is not given to a specific application.

Exclusions
Laboratory technology is excluded from this detailed field if emphasis is given to a specific application
(biological, medical, etc.) and is included under the appropriate detailed field (0914 etc.). Biotechnology
is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0512 ‘Biochemistry’.
07
Programmes and qualifications with emphasis on the production of a specific material are excluded from
this detailed field (e.g. studies with emphasis on paper processing should be included in detailed field
ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION

0722 ‘Materials (glass, paper, plastic, wood)’.

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0712 Electricity and energy

Electricity and energy is the study of installing, maintaining, repairing and diagnosing faults in electrical
wiring and related equipment in domestic, commercial and industrial establishments. Installation and
maintenance of overhead and underground electrical power distribution networks is included. Energy is
the study of energy generation.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Air-conditioning trades
Climate engineering
Electrical appliances repairing
Electrical engineering
Electrical fitting
Electrical power generation
Electrical trades
Energy studies
Gas distribution
Heating trades
Nuclear, hydraulic and thermal energy
Power line installation and maintenance
Power production
Refrigeration
Solar power
Wind turbines

Inclusions
The study of installing, diagnosing faults in and repairing heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration
equipment is included here.

Exclusions
Study of vehicle electrical systems is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0715
‘Motor vehicles, ships and aircraft’.

07

ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION

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0713 Electronics and automation

Electronics and automation is the study of planning, designing, developing maintaining and monitoring
electronic equipment, machinery and systems. It includes designing computers and equipment for
communication.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Broadcasting electronics
Communication systems
Communications equipment installation
Communications equipment maintenance
Computer engineering
Computer repairing
Control engineering
Data processing technology
Digital technology
Electronics and automation
Electronic engineering
Electronic equipment servicing
Network technology
Robotics
Telecommunications technology
Television and radio repairing

Exclusions
Computer science (software and applications development) is excluded from this detailed field and
included under 0612 ‘Software engineering’.

0714 Mechanics and metal trades

Mechanics and metal trades is the study of planning, designing, developing, producing, maintaining
and monitoring machines, mechanical plants and systems and metal products. It includes designing
and maintaining machines which produce goods and services. The focus of study in this detailed field is
machines, mechanical systems and metal products.
07
Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:
ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION

Content
Bicycle production
Bicycle repair
Hydraulics
Locksmithing and safe repairing
Material engineering
Mechanical
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical trades
Metal casting and pattern making
Metal fitting, turning and machining
Metallurgical engineering
Non-distructive testing (NDT)
Precision mechanics
Sheet metal working
Steel production
Tool and die making
Welding

Exclusions
The study of motor vehicle mechanics and engineering is excluded from this detailed field and included
in detailed field 0715 ‘Motor vehicles, ships and aircraft’.
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0715 Motor vehicles, ships and aircraft

Motor vehicles, ships and aircraft is the study of designing, developing, producing, maintaining,
diagnosing faults in, repairing and servicing motor vehicles, including earth moving equipment and
agriculture machines, ships, trains and aircraft. Applied for conventional internal combustion engine
(ICE), hybrid electrical vehicle (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV). Typical is the combination of studies in
both metal structures and motors.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Aerospace engineering
Aircraft engineering
Aircraft maintenance
Automotive electrical systems
Automotive engineering
Avionics
Battery technology for electronic vehicle’s
Coachwork
Hybrid electrical vehicle and electric vehicle. services and maintenance
Maintenance technology
Marine engineering
Motorcycle engineering
Panel beating
Shipbuilding
Train repair and maintenance
Tribology
Vehicle building and repairing
Vehicle varnishing/ spraying

Inclusions
Study of vehicle electrical systems is included here.

Exclusions
Study of producing and repairing non-motorised vehicles is excluded from this detailed field and included
in detailed field 0714 ‘Mechanics and metal trades’ (e.g. bicycles) or 0722 ‘Materials (glass, paper, plastic,
wood)’ (e.g. non-motor boats). 07
0716 Civil engineering
ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION
Civil engineering is the study of planning, designing, testing and directing the construction of large-scale
buildings and structures including systems for transport, water supply, sewage etc.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Building engineering
Civil engineering
Dock and harbour engineering
Water supply and sewerage engineering
Water engineering and technology
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0717 Environmental protection technology

Environmental protection technology is the study of processes in order to minimise discharge and
waste and avoid pollution.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Air pollution control
Ecological efficiency
Environmental engineering
Industrial discharge control
Noise pollution control
Recycling
Water pollution control

0719 Engineering and engineering trades not elsewhere classified

Engineering studies not covered by other detailed fields are classified here:

Nanotechnology

072 Manufacturing and processing

0721 Food processing

Food processing is the study of processing and packaging of food and beverages, and the equipment
and procedures used in the production and distribution of foods.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content

07 Baking
Butchery
Confectionery
Dairy foods
ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION

Food and drink processing

Food preservation
Food science and technology
Meat processing
Pastry cooking

Inclusions
Study of food handling and food hygiene is included here.

Exclusions
Restaurant and catering are excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 1013 ‘Hotel,
restaurants and catering’.

Nutrition science is excluded from this detailed field and included in narrow field 051 ‘Biological and
related sciences’.
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0722 Materials (glass, paper, plastic and wood)

Materials is the study of the manufacturing of products in glass, paper, plastic, wood or other materials
like stone, clay, artificial materials etc. Programmes and qualifications included in this detailed field have
more to do with a specific material than general technical knowledge.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Boat building (non-motor)
Cabinet making
Carpentry (furniture)
Ceramics (industrial)
Furniture making
Glass working (industrial)
Industrial diamond production
Paper manufacturing and processing
Plastic manufacturing
Rubber processing
Timber technology
Wood machining and turning
Woodwork trades

Exclusions
Study of metal work is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0714 ‘Mechanics
and metal trades’.

Study of building carpentry and joinery is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field
0733 ‘Building and construction’.

Study of chemical processing in general is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field
0711 ‘Chemical engineering and processes’.

Study of printing and bookbinding is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0211
‘Audio-visual techniques and media production’.
07
Handicrafts programmes (glass arts and crafts, woodcarving etc) are excluded from this detailed field and
included in detailed field 0214 ‘Craft skills’.
ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION
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0723 Textiles (clothes, footwear and leather)

Textiles (clothes, footwear and leather) is the study of the manufacture of textiles, textile and leather
products, clothing and related items, shoes and other forms of footwear.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Clothing trades
Dressmaking
Footwear making
Fur making
Garment production
Leather processing
Saddlery
Shoemaking
Skins and leather production
Spinning
Tailoring
Textile trades
Upholstery
Weaving (industrial)
Wool science

Exclusions
Handicrafts studies (weaving, embroidery etc.) are excluded from this detailed field and included in
detailed field 0214 ‘Craft skills’.

0724 Mining and extraction

Mining and extraction is the study of assessing, planning, developing, and directing the extraction of
minerals, oil and gas from the earth.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

07 Content
Coal mining
Mineral technology
ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION

Mining of minerals
Oil and gas drilling
Oil and gas extraction
Raw material extraction

Exclusions
Study of metallurgical engineering is excluded from this detailed field and included in 0714 ‘Mechanics
and metal trades’.

Study of geology is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0532 ‘Earth sciences’.
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073 Architecture, surveying and town planning
0731 Architecture

Architecture is the study of the art, science and techniques of building design. It encompasses both
utilitarian ends (such as the soundness of the structure and the functional and economic efficiency of the
building) and aesthetic considerations.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Architecture
Architecture technology
Building design
Landscape architecture
Structural architecture
Interior architecture
Urban design and planning

Exclusions
Study of interior design is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0212 ‘Fashion,
interior and industrial design’.

Geomatics is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0734 ‘Surveying’.

0732 Urban and regional planning

Urban and regional planning is the study of the regulated growth and improvement of towns in both
functional and aesthetical points of view.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Community development
City planning 07
Rural planning
Town and country planning
ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION
Urban and regional planning
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0733 Building and construction

Building and construction is the study of the science, technology and techniques of assembling,
erecting and maintaining public, commercial, industrial and residential structures and their fittings.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Bricklaying
Bridge construction
Building construction
Building science
Building technology
Carpentry and joinery (building)
Construction equipment
Construction management
Constructional metalwork (building)
Floor and wall tiling
Floor covering
House building
Industrial abseiling (commercial)
Landscape architecture technology
Masonry and tile setting
Painting and wall covering
Plastering
Plumbing and pipefitting
Road building
Ventilation

0734 Surveying

Surveying is the study of examining and reporting on the condition of the building, land, construction cost
and contracts.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

07 Content
Building surveying
Geomatic
ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION

Land surveying
Quantity surveying
Real estate valuation and management
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074 Engineering technology
0741 Engineering technology

Engineering technology is the study of the application of specific engineering technique. It is a part of
the technological field that requires the application of scientific and engineering knowledge and method
combine with technical skills in support of engineering activities.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Product testing
Product/ industrial design
Product development
Technical operation and quality control

078 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving

engineering, manufacturing and construction
0788 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving engineering,
manufacturing and construction

Inter-disciplinary or broad programmes and qualifications to which the greatest intended learning time is
devoted to engineering, manufacturing and construction are classified here.

Mechatronic

07

ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION

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08 AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND

VETERINARY

081 Agriculture
0811 Crop and livestock production

Crop and livestock production is the study of growing, maintaining and harvesting crops and pastures,
and grazing and managing animals. It includes the study of managing and maintaining farms and
producing unprocessed plant and animal products.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Agronomy and crop science
Animal husbandry
Farm management
Food and non-food crops
Plantation crops
Plant breeding
Animal breeding
Agriculture and bioresources economy
Soil science
Soil and water management
Pest and disease management
Farm mechanisation
Agribusiness
Pasture management
Animal feed
Animal welfare

Inclusions
Study of soil fertility and irrigation techniques are included here.

Study of growing intensively managed crops such as fruit and vegetables is included here.

0812 Horticulture

08 Horticulture is the study of horticultural technology and management, greenhouse methods, nursery
management, landscape gardening etc.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND VETERINARY

Content
Fruit production
Vegetable production
Ornamental plants
Landscape horticulture
Turf management
Nursery management
Green house operation
Pest and disease management
Soil and growing media
Farm management
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Inclusions
The laying out and construction of urban and domestic parks and gardens is included here.

Gardening programmes combining floriculture and growing vegetables are included here.
Exclusions
Study of growing edible crops (such as wheat, rice, fruit, vegetables etc.) is excluded from this detailed
field and included in detailed field 0811 ‘Crop and livestock production’.

Study of soil science, soil fertility and irrigation techniques is excluded from this detailed field and included
in detailed field 0811 ‘Crop and livestock production’.

Study of National Park management is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0522
‘Natural environments and wildlife’.

Study of landscape architecture is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0731
‘Architecture’.

082 Forestry
0821 Forestry

Forestry is the study of establishing, cultivating, harvesting and managing forests. It includes the study
of hunting and trapping.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Silviculture
Forest economics
Forest management
Logging
Recreation and eco-tourism
Forest products
Pest and disease management
Forest soil
Forest conservation and ecology

Exclusions
Study of National Park management is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0522
‘Natural environments and wildlife’.
08
Timber technology (sawmill production etc) is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND VETERINARY

field 0722 ‘Materials (glass, paper, plastic and wood)’.

Wildlife management is excluded from this detailed field and included in the detailed field 0522 ‘Natural
environments and wildlife’.
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083 Fisheries
0831 Fisheries

Fisheries is the study of breeding, rearing and harvesting fish and other seafood.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Aquaculture system
Fishery science and technology
Hatchery
Genetic and breeding
Fish nutrition
Fish health management
Fish and shellfish culture
Mariculture
Deep sea fishing

Inclusions
Programmes for operating fishing boats are included here.

Exclusions
Study of industrial processing of fish is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0721
‘Food processing’.

Study of animal breeding and animal welfare are excluded from this detailed field and included in the
detailed field 0811 ‘Crop and livestock production’.

084 Veterinary
0841 Veterinary

Veterinary is the study of preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries in animals, and their
general care. The study of caring for sick, injured and infirm animals undergoing treatment in veterinary
clinics is included. It also includes the study of providing assistance to veterinary scientists.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:
08 Content
Animal health care
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND VETERINARY

Animal reproduction (science)

Artificial insemination (of animals)
Veterinary assisting
Veterinary medicine
Veterinary nursing
Veterinary science

Inclusions
The science of animal reproduction is included here.

Exclusions
Study of animal breeding and animal welfare are excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed
field 0811 ‘Crop and livestock production’.
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088 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving
agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary
0888 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving agriculture, forestry,
fisheries and veterinary

Inter-disciplinary or broad programmes and qualifications to which the greatest intended learning time is
devoted to agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary are classified here.

Smart farming

08
AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND VETERINARY
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09 HEALTH AND WELFARE

091 Health
0911 Dental studies

Dental studies are the study of diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases and abnormalities of the
maxillofacial structures’ teeth and gums. It includes the study of designing, making and repairing dental
prostheses and orthodontic appliances. It also includes the study of providing education and assistance
to dentists.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Dental education
Dental hygienist
Dental laboratory technologist
Dental nursing
Dental public health
Dental science
Dental surgery assistant
Dental surgery
Dental technology
Endodontology
Forensic odontology
Odontology
Oral surgery
Oral and maxillofacial imaging
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Oral pathology and oral medicine
Orthodontics
Paediatric dentistry
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
Restorative dentistry
Special care dentistry

Inclusions
Study of dental public health is included here.

09
HEALTH AND WELFARE
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0912 Medicine

Medicine is the study of the principles and procedures used in preventing, diagnosing, caring for and
treating illness, disease and injury in humans and the maintenance of general health. Principally, this
detailed field consists of training of physicians/ doctors.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Anaesthesiology
Emergency medicine
Family medicine
Genetics
Geriatric medicine
Internal medicine
Medical education
Neuroscience
Nuclear medicine
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Orthopaedics
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Otorhinolaryngology-head and neck
Physiology
Paediatrics
Psychiatry
Public health
Radiology
Reconstructive science
Rehabilitative medicine
Surgery
Transfusion medicine
Sport medicine

0913 Nursing, midwifery and medical assistance

Nursing is the study of encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages,
families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings, and collaborates with other health
professionals. It includes the promotion of health, the prevention of illness, rehabilitation and the care of
ill, disabled and dying people.

Midwifery is the study of encompasses care of women during pregnancy, labour, and the postpartum
period, assisting breast feeding as well as care of the newborn.

Medical assistance is a study of an integral part in primary and specialised health services. The scope
of services provided encompasses the aspects of promotive, preventive, curative and rehabilitative in
health care. It includes the clinical and governance aspects of various disciplines in both medical and 09
public health setting.
HEALTH AND WELFARE
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Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Assistant nursing/ nursing aide
General nursing
Medical assistance
Midwifery
Nursing research
Nursing management
Paramedics
Specialised nursing
Teaching in nursing (methodology/ education)

Inclusions
Care programmes comprising only for nursing care (individual, family and community), prevention, health
promotion, research and education in nursing.

Exclusions
Veterinary nursing is excluded from this detailed field and is included in detailed field 0841 ‘Veterinary’.
Dental nursing is excluded from this detailed field and is included in detailed field 0911 ‘Dental studies’.

Non-medical care of children (not health care) is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed
field 0922 ‘Child care and youth services’.

Non-medical care of the elderly (not health care) is excluded from this detailed field and included in
detailed field 0921 ‘Care of elderly and disabled adults’.

0914 Medical diagnostic and treatment technology

Medical diagnostic and treatment technology is the study of a wide range of technologies used for
diagnosing and treating diseases and handicaps.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Ambulance technology
Hearing aid technology
Medical laboratory technology
Optical lens making
Optical prosthetics/ lenses
Optical technology
Optometry
Prosthetic technology
Radiology technology
Radiotherapy
09 X-ray technology (medical)

Exclusions
HEALTH AND WELFARE

Study of laboratory technology is excluded from this detailed field if emphasis is not given to medical
laboratory technology. General laboratory technology is included in detailed field 0711 ‘Chemical
engineering and processes’. Laboratory technology where emphasis is given to other specific applications
(biology, chemistry, physics etc.) is included in the appropriate detailed field (0511, 0531, 0533 etc.).

Study of dental technology/ Dental laboratory technologist is excluded from this detailed field and included
in detailed field 0911 ‘Dental studies’.
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0915 Therapy and rehabilitation

Therapy and rehabilitation is the study of restoring normal physical conditions to those incapacitated by
temporary or permanent disability.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Audiology
Dietician programmes
Hearing therapy
Medical massage
Nutrition/ dietetics
Occupational therapy
Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation
Speech therapy

Exclusions
Study of psychotherapy is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0313 ‘Psychology’.

Study of nutrition science is excluded from this detailed field and included in narrow field 051 ‘Biological
and related sciences’.

0916 Pharmacy

Pharmacy is the study of drugs and their effects on humans. It includes their preparation, dispensing and
administration.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Pharmacy
Clinical pharmacy (clinical pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics, pharmacometrics)
Pharmaceutical chemistry (including medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis, pharmacognosy, herbal
science)
Pharmaceutical sciences
Pharmaceutics (including dispensing pharmacy, pharmaceutical technology, industrial pharmacy,
cosmeceutical, nuclear pharmacy)
Pharmacy education
Pharmacy practice (including social and administrative pharmacy, community pharmacy, public health
pharmacy, veterinary pharmacy, pharmacoeconomic, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacoinformatics)

0917 Traditional and complementary medicine and therapy

Traditional and complementary medicine is the study of alternative medicine. 09

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:
HEALTH AND WELFARE

Content
Chiropractic
Homeopathy
Islamic medical practice
Osteopathy
Traditional Chinese medicine (including acupuncture, oriental medicine, herbology)
Traditional Indian medicine (including ayurvedic medicine)
Traditional Malay medicine (including Malay massage)
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092 Welfare
0921 Care of elderly and of disabled adults

Care of elderly and of disabled adults is the study of non-medical care of the elderly and disabled.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Care of the elderly
Non-medical care of disabled adults
Personal care of adults

Exclusion
Study of health care of the elderly and disabled is excluded from this detailed field and included in
detailed field 0913 ‘Nursing, midwifery and medical assistance’.

0922 Child care and youth services

Child care and youth services are the study of the development and non-medical care of children and
youths. It includes the study of recreation and leisure activities as a social service for school children and
young adults.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Child care
Child recreation programmes
Day care
Non-medical care of disabled children
Youth services
Youth worker programmes
Exclusions
Study of early childhood education in pre-schools is excluded from this detailed field and included in
detailed field 0112 ‘Training for pre-school teachers’.

Study of health care of children is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0912
‘Medicine’.

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0923 Social work and counselling

Social work and counselling is the study of the welfare needs of communities, specific groups and
individuals and the appropriate ways of meeting these needs. The focus is on social welfare with emphasis
on social policy and practice.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Alcohol and drug abuse counselling
Alcohol, tobacco, drugs (knowledge about)
Crisis support
Family and marriage counselling
Mobbing and maltreatment (knowledge about)
Parole officer training
Probation officer training
Social policy
Social practice
Social theory (applied)
Social work (welfare)
Vocational counselling
Vocational guidance

Exclusions
Study of sociology and social science is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field
0314 ‘Sociology and cultural studies’.

Studies combining health care and social care (e.g. for old people) are excluded from this detailed field
and included in detailed field 0913 ‘Nursing, midwifery and medical assistance’.

098 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving

health and welfare
0988 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving health and welfare

Inter-disciplinary or broad programmes and qualifications to which the greatest intended learning time is
devoted to health and welfare are classified here.

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10 SERVICES
101 Personal services
1011 Domestic services

Domestic services are the study of various domestic services, such as housekeeping, cleaning,
laundering, sewing etc.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Caretaking, housekeeping and home service workers
Cleaning
Domestic science
Funeral services and mortuary science
Home economics
Laundry services
Sewing

Inclusions
Cleaning is included here even if directed towards cleaning schools, hospitals, factories etc.

Exclusions
Study of building maintenance is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0733
‘Building and construction’.

1012 Hair and beauty services

Hair and beauty services are the study of caring for the hair and the body for beautification.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Barbering
Beauty therapy
Cosmetology (make up)
Fitness and weight control
Hairdressing
Manicure
Pedicure

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1013 Hotel, restaurants and catering

Hotel, restaurants and catering is the study of providing food, beverages, accommodation and related
services at hotels, restaurants etc.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Catering
Cooking (restaurant and hotel-type)
Food preparation
Food serving
Hospitality services
Hotel and restaurant studies
Hotel services
Waiting and bar service

Exclusions
Study of food processing (industrial) is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0721
‘Food processing’.

Receptionist training (general) is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0416
‘Secretarial and office studies’.

1014 Sports

Sports is the study of techniques and skills in a chosen sport.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Sport trainer studies
Techniques and skills in a chosen sport
Training of umpires/ referees and other sports officials

Exclusions
Training of school teachers in physical education (sports teachers) is excluded from this detailed field and
included in detailed field 0114 ‘Educator training with subject specialisation’.

Fitness services are excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 1012 ‘Hair and beauty
services’.

Sport medicine is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0912 ‘Medicine’.

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1015 Travel, tourism and leisure

Travel and tourism is the study of marketing and advertising tourist destinations and events. It includes
the study of ticketing and reservation practices. Leisure is the study of recreational and leisure activities
for individuals and groups.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Abseiling (rope climbing)
Adventure based activities
Ground crew training (airport)
Guiding, tour leading
Recreation and leisure
Tourist trades programmes
Travel agency services
Travel and tourism
Travel services

Inclusions
Basic training in how to treat tourists is included here.

Exclusions
Study of recreation and leisure activities for school children is excluded from this detailed field and
included in detailed field 0922 ‘Child care and youth services’.

102 Hygiene and occupational health services

1021 Community sanitation

Community sanitation is the study of community services dealing with items that affect public health
such as hygienic standards in food, water supply, disposal of sewage and garbage and street cleaning.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Hygiene, community
Hygienic standards
Refuse collection
Refuse/ sewage disposal
Street cleaning
Water supply (service)
Waste management

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1022 Occupational health and safety

Occupational health and safety is the study of recognising, evaluating and controlling environmental
factors associated with the workplace.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Ergonomics (occupational health and safety)
Health and safety in the workplace
Industrial welfare
Labour protection
Labour security
Labour welfare (safety)
Occupational health and industrial hygiene
Occupational safety
Stress management
Work environment

Exclusions
Study of vocational rehabilitation and occupational therapy is excluded from this detailed field and included
in detailed field 0915 ‘Therapy and rehabilitation’.

Study of labour law is excluded from this detailed field and included in 0421 ‘Law’.

Study of ergonomics is excluded from this detailed field if emphasis is given to technical aspects and is
included in the appropriate detailed field under 071 ‘Engineering and engineering trades’.

103 Security services

1031 Military and defence

Military and defence is the study of services to the community connected with war and defence, designed
to provide training in the principles and practice of military science.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Air force training
Army training
Navy training
Defence studies
Military science
War theory

Exclusions
Military personnel participating in non-military programmes should be classified according to the subject
content of the training programme.
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1032 Protection of persons and property

Protection of persons and property is the study of services to the community concerning protection of
property and persons. It comprises training in police work, public security, fire protection and fire-fighting.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Civil security
Customs programmes
Fire-protection (fire-fighting)
Fire technology
Life guarding
Police work
Policing studies
Prison work
Public security
Security and loss prevention services
Security guarding

Exclusions
Study of law is excluded from this detailed field and included in 0421 ‘Law’.

Study of criminology is excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field 0314 ‘Sociology and
cultural studies’.

104 Transport services

1041 Transport services

Transport is the study of operating, navigating and directing ships, train, aircraft and other forms of
transportation.

Programmes and qualifications with the following main content are classified here:

Content
Aircraft operation
Air traffic control
Air traffic safety
Cabin crew training
Communication (air, railway, road etc.) programmes
Crane and truck driving
Driving programmes
Flying and navigation
Navigation technologies
Postal service
Railway operations
Road motor vehicle operations
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Shipping
Transport studies
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Exclusions
Programmes in telephone network services are excluded from this detailed field and included in detailed field
0713 ‘Electronics and automation’. Programmes in switchboard operating are excluded from this detailed
field and included in detailed field 0416 ‘Secretarial and office studies’.

108 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving

services
1088 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving services

Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications to which the greatest intended learning time is devoted to
services are classified here.

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Numerical Listing of
Fields of Education
and Training
by Programme
Contents
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Appendix A

Numerical Listing of Fields of Education and Training by Programme Contents

00 GENERIC PROGRAMMES AND QUALIFICATIONS

000 Generic programmes and qualifications not further defined

0000 Generic programmes and qualifications not further defined

001 Basic programmes and qualifications

0011 Basic programmes and qualifications
Basic programmes and qualifications
Broad, generic (non-specialised) programmes and qualifications
General programmes and qualification with no specific subject emphasis
Programmes and qualification at primary level

002 Literacy and numeracy

0021 Literacy and numeracy
Basic remedial programmes for youth or adults
Literacy
Numeracy

003 Personal skills

0031 Personal skills
Argumentation and presentation
Assertiveness training
Communication skills
Co-operation
Development of behavioural capacities
Development of mental skills
Job-seeking programmes
Parenting courses
Public speaking
Self-esteem skills
Social competence
Time management

009 Generic programmes and qualifications not elsewhere classified

0099 Generic programmes and qualifications not elsewhere classified

01 EDUCATION

011 Education
0110 Education not further defined
0111 Education science
Curriculum studies
Didactics
Educational assessment, testing and measurement
Educational evaluation and research
Pedagogical sciences
0112 Training for pre-school teachers
Early childhood teaching (within formal school settings)
Pre-primary teacher training
0113 Educator training without subject specialisation
Class teacher training
Indigenous teacher training
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Primary teaching
Teacher training for children with special needs
0114 Educator training with subject specialisation
Educator training - arts and crafts
Educator training - commercial subjects
Educator training - music
Educator training - nursing
Educator training - physical training
Educator training - second languages
Educator training - specific theoretical subjects, e.g. English, mathematics, history
Educator training - technical and vocational
Educator training - foreign/ international languages
Educator training - e-learning content development and delivery
Training of driving instructors
Training of trainers
0119 Education not elsewhere classified

018 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving education

0188 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving education

02 ARTS AND HUMANITIES

020 Arts and humanities not further defined

0200 Arts and humanities not further defined

021 Arts
0210 Arts not further defined
0211 Audio-visual techniques and media production
Animation
Bookbinding
Camera operating
Compositing (printing)
Computer game production
Computer type-setting
Graphic design
Graphic reproduction
Illustration
Interactive media design
Media techniques
Multimedia production
Photography
Pre-press operations
Print finishing and binding
Printing
Publishing design, lay-out
Radio and TV production
Recorded music production
Sound techniques
Type-setting
0212 Fashion, interior and industrial design
Costume design
Design of industrial products
Fashion design
Industrial design (artistry)
Interior design
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Stage designing
Window dressing
0213 Fine arts
Art theory
Calligraphy
Etching
Fine art printmaking
History of art
Painting
Philosophy of art
Sculpture
0214 Craft skills
Ceramics
Crafts, folk arts and artisan
Decorative metal crafts
Indigenous crafts
Embroidery
Fibre arts
Floristry (flower arranging)
Glass arts and craft
Goldsmithing
Handicrafts
Jewellery
Making of musical instruments (not industrial)
Musical instruments (repairing and tuning)
Silversmithing
Stone carving
Textile arts
Weaving arts
Woodcarving
0215 Music and performing arts
Acting and directing
Ballet
Choreography
Circus
Composition (music)
Conducting (music)
Creative and performance art (including production)
Dance
Drama
History of film and theatre
History of music
Music
Music conducting
Musicology
Theatre/ theatre sciences
0216 Film, television and screen studies
Cinema studies
Film studies
Film and video production
Moving image studies
Screen studies
Television studies
0219 Arts not elsewhere classified
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022 Humanities (except languages)
0220 Humanities (except languages) not further defined
0221 Religion and theology
Religious history
Study of sacred books
Study of different religions
Theology
0222 History and archaeology
Archaeology
Cultural history
Folklore studies
History
History of literature
History of medicine
History of science and ideas
History of technology
0223 Philosophy and ethics
Ethics
Logic
Morals
Philosophy
0224 Islamic studies
Al-Quran and hadith
Aqidah
Da’wah and usuluddin
Falaq syarie
Fiqh and usul fiqh
Fatwa
Islamic Civilisation
Islamic Philosophy
Islamic science
Qada’ and siyasah syar’iyyah
0229 Humanities (except languages) not elsewhere classified

023 Languages
0230 Languages not further defined
0231 Language acquisition
Classical languages
English literature
Exogenous languages
Foreign languages
Interpretation
Second languages, for example English as a second language
Sign language
Translation
0232 Literature and linguistics
Applied comparative linguistics
Children’s literature
Classical and medieval literature
Comparative literature
Creative writing
Discourse studies
First language
Indigenous languages (i.e Kadazan, Iban, Orang Asli)
Linguistics
Language and linguistics
Literature
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“Mother tongue” languages (i.e Mandarin, Tamil)

Native first languages
Phonetics
World literature
0233 National language
Malay language studies
Contemporary Malay language studies
Malay grammar
0239 Languages not elsewhere classified

028 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving arts and humanities

0288 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving arts and humanities

029 Arts and humanities not elsewhere classified

0299 Arts and humanities not elsewhere classified

03 SOCIAL SCIENCES, JOURNALISM AND INFORMATION

030 Social sciences, journalism and information not further defined

0300 Social sciences, journalism and information not further defined

031 Social and behavioural sciences

0310 Social and behavioural sciences not further defined
0311 Economics
Econometrics
Economic history
Economics
Political economics
0312 Political sciences and public policy
Civics
Environmental politics
Global governance
Human rights
International political economy
International relations
Migration studies
Peace and conflict studies
Political history
Political science
Public policy studies
Regionalism
Social movements
Urbanisation
0313 Psychology
Cognitive science
Psychoanalysis
Psychology
Psychotherapy
Educational psychology
Developmental psychology
Industrial psychology
Sports psychology
Neuropsychology
0314 Sociology and cultural studies
Criminology
Cultural geography
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Cultural studies
Demography/ population studies
Ethnology
Gender studies
Social anthropology
Sociology
0319 Social and behavioural sciences not elsewhere classified

032 Journalism, information and communication

0320 Journalism and information not further defined
0321 Journalism, reporting and communication
Broadcast journalism
Editing
Information (wording and content)
Journalism
News reporting
0322 Library, information and archival studies
Archival sciences
Curatorial studies
Documentation
Information science
Library studies
Museum documentation
Museum studies
Museology
0323 Media and Communication
Communication
Digital media
Mass communication
Media studies
Public relations
0329 Journalism and information not elsewhere classified

038 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving social sciences, journalism

and information
0388 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving social sciences, journalism
and information

039 Social sciences, journalism and information not elsewhere classified

0399 Social sciences, journalism and information not elsewhere classified

04 BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATION AND LAW

040 Business, administration and law not further defined

0400 Business, administration and law not further defined

041 Business and management

0410 Business and administration not further defined
0411 Accounting, auditing and taxation
Accounting
Auditing
Bookkeeping
Business taxation
Cost and management accountancy
Financial reporting
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Insolvency
Tax accounting
Tax management
0412 Finance, banking and insurance
Bank teller studies
Banking and finance
Corporate finance
Financial management
Financial risk
Financial theory
Insurance
Investment analysis
Investments and securities
Pension insurance
Social insurance
Stock-broking
0413 Islamic banking and finance
Islamic banking and finance
Islamic commerce
Mu’amalat
Takaful
0414 Management and administration
Administration
Change management
Educational management
Employment management
Entrepreneurship
General business
Halal industry management
Health administration
Human resource management
International business
Logistic management
Management science
Management studies
Office management
Organizational theory and behaviour
Personnel administration
Personnel management
Project management
Strategic management
Supply chain management
Training management
Wholesale and retailing management
0415 Marketing and advertising
Advertising
Consumer behaviour
Franchising
Market research
Marketing
Merchandising
Digital business and marketing
Public relations
0416 Secretarial and office studies
Administrative and secretarial services
Clerical programmes
Data entry
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Foreign language secretary programmes
Keyboard skills
Legal secretary programmes
Medical secretary programmes
Operation of office equipment
Receptionist training
Secretarial programmes
Stenography
Switchboard operating
0417 Work skills
Clients’ needs
Company knowledge
Conflict management
Corporate social responsibility and business ethics
Customer service training
Industrial relations
‘Introduction to work’ courses
Managing diverse workforce
Organization at work
Quality assurance
Training and development
Work development
0419 Business and administration not elsewhere classified

042 Law
0421 Law
Banking law
Commercial law
Criminal justice studies
Competition law
History of law
Indigenous law
International trade law
Jurisprudence
Labour law
Legal practice
Notary/ Notary’s practise
Paralegal studies
Syariah law
Taxation law

048 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving business, administration and

law
0488 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving business, administration and
law

049 Business, administration and law not elsewhere classified

0499 Business, administration and law not elsewhere classified

05 NATURAL SCIENCES, MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

050 Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics not further defined

0500 Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics not further defined

051 Biological and related sciences

0510 Biological and related sciences not further defined
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0511 Biology
Applied biology (inclusive of agrobiology, entomology, aquatic biology, biodiversity, conversation
biology, environmental biology)
Bioinformatics
Biology
Botany (inclusive of plant science, applied plant science)
Cell biology
Entomology
Genetics
Microbiology
Molecular biology
Mycology
Virology
Zoology
0512 Biochemistry
Biological chemistry
Biophysics
Biotechnology
Cell technology
Forensic sciences
Genetic engineering
Pharmacology
Tissue culture technology
Toxicology
Virology
0519 Biological and related sciences not elsewhere classified

052 Environment
0520 Environment not further defined
0521 Environmental sciences
Atmospheric science
Ecology
Environmental science (inclusive of environmental chemistry)
Environmental health
Environmental management
0522 Natural environments and wildlife
National parks and wildlife management
Nature conservation
Wildlife
0529 Environment not elsewhere classified

053 Physical sciences

0530 Physical sciences not further defined
0531 Chemistry
Analytical chemistry
Applied Chemistry (inclusive of oleochemistry, industrial chemistry, chemical technology,
cosmetics, petroleum chemistry, chemical instrumentation, forensic science, natural product
chemistry, medicinal chemistry)
Chemical biology
Computational chemistry
Organic chemistry
Inorganic chemistry
Physical chemistry
Theoretical chemistry
0532 Earth sciences
Applied geology
Applied geophysics
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Climatology
Geoscience
Economic geology
Environmental geology
Engineering geology
Geochemistry
Geochronology
Geodesy
Geography (physical)
Geohazard
Geology
Geophysics
Geospatial technology
Hydrogeology
Marine geology
Marine science (inclusive of marine science & technology)
Meteorology
Mineralogy
Natural resource science
Oceanography
Petrology
Petroleum geology
Prospecting and exploration
Regional geology
Rock physics
Rock mechanics
Seismology
Stratigraphy and palaeontology
Structural geology and tectonics
Volcanology
0533 Physics
Applied physics (inclusive of industrial physics, engineering physics, solid state physics,
instrumentation physics)
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Instrumental science
Nuclear science (inclusive of radiation and nuclear safety; safety, security and safeguard)
Optics
Physics
Pure geophysics
Space science
Theoretical and computational physics
0539 Physical sciences not elsewhere classified

054 Mathematics and statistics

0540 Mathematics and statistics not further defined
0541 Mathematics
Algebra
Applied Mathematics
Financial mathematics
Geometry
Mathematics
Mathematical sciences
0542 Statistics
Statistics
Actuarial science
Applied statistics (inclusive of data analytic, decision science)
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058 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving natural sciences, mathematics

and statistics
0588 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving natural sciences, mathematics
and statistics
Material science
Renewable energy

059 Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics not elsewhere classified

0599 Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics not elsewhere classified

06 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES

061 Information and communication technologies

0610 Information and communication technologies (ICTs) not further defined
0611 Information technology and information system
Cloud computing services (CCS)
Computer media applications/ Multimedia
Computer network installation and maintenance
Database administrator studies
Database design
e-commerce
Information assurance and security
Information science
Information technology/ Information system policy and strategy
Information technology/ Information system administration and management
Management information system (MIS)
Mobile computing
Multimedia creative
Network design and administration
Web design and web tools applications
0612 Software engineering
Software construction technologies and methods
Software requirement engineering
Software architecture
Software development
Software modelling and analysis
Software quality assurance
Software process
Software testing
Software estimation and risk analysis
Software management
0613 Computer science
Artificial intelligence
Bioinformatics
Computer forensic
Computer network
Computer programming
Computer systems analysis & design
Cyber security
Data science
Embedded systems
Gaming technology
Informatics
Internet of Things (IoT)
Machine learning
Operating systems
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Programming languages development
User interface design
0614 Computer use
Computer use
Use of software for data analytics/ processing
Use of software for calculating/ computation (spread sheets)
Use of software for desktop publishing
Use of software for word processing
Use of Internet
Use of social & business apps
Use of public search engine
0619 Information and communication technologies (ICTs) not elsewhere classified

068 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving information and

communication technologies
0688 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving information and
communication technologies

07 ENGINEERING, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION

070 Engineering, manufacturing and construction not further defined

0700 Engineering, manufacturing and construction not further defined

071 Engineering and engineering trades

0710 Engineering and engineering trades not further defined
0711 Chemical engineering and processes
Bio-process engineering
Chemical engineering
Chemical process engineering
Laboratory technology
Oil/ gas/ petrochemicals processing
Plant and machine operation (processing)
Process safety
Process technology
Oil and fat engineering
Palm oil processing
Plant operation
0712 Electricity and energy
Air-conditioning trades
Climate engineering
Electrical appliances repairing
Electrical engineering
Electrical fitting
Electrical power generation
Electrical trades
Energy studies
Gas distribution
Heating trades
Nuclear, hydraulic and thermal energy
Power line installation and maintenance
Power production
Refrigeration
Solar power
Wind turbines
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0713 Electronics and automation

Broadcasting electronics
Communication systems
Communications equipment installation
Communications equipment maintenance
Computer engineering
Computer repairing
Control engineering
Data processing technology
Digital technology
Electronics and automation
Electronic engineering
Electronic equipment servicing
Network technology
Robotics
Telecommunications technology
Television and radio repairing
0714 Mechanics and metal trades
Bicycle production
Bicycle repair
Hydraulics
Locksmithing and safe repairing
Material engineering
Mechanical
Mechanical engineering
Mechanical trades
Metal casting and pattern making
Metal fitting, turning and machining
Metallurgical engineering
Non-distructive testing (NDT)
Precision mechanics
Sheet metal working
Steel production
Tool and die making
Welding
0715 Motor vehicles, ships and aircraft
Aerospace engineering
Aircraft engineering
Aircraft maintenance
Automotive electrical systems
Automotive engineering
Avionics
Battery technology for electronics vehicles’s
Coachwork
Hybrid electrical vehicle and electric vehicle. services and maintenance
Maintenance technology
Marine engineering
Motorcycle engineering
Panel beating
Shipbuilding
Train repair and maintenance
Tribology
Vehicle building and repairing
Vehicle varnishing/ spraying
0716 Civil engineering
Building engineering
Civil engineering
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Dock and harbour engineering
Water supply and sewerage engineering
Water engineering and technology
0717 Environmental protection technology
Air pollution control
Ecological efficiency
Environmental engineering
Industrial discharge control
Noise pollution control
Recycling
Water pollution control
0719 Engineering and engineering trades not elsewhere classified
Nanotechnology

072 Manufacturing and processing

0720 Manufacturing and processing not further defined
0721 Food processing
Baking
Butchery
Confectionery
Dairy foods
Food and drink processing
Food preservation
Food science and technology
Meat processing
Pastry cooking
0722 Materials (glass, paper, plastic and wood)
Boat building (non-motor)
Cabinet making
Carpentry (furniture)
Ceramics (industrial)
Furniture making
Glass working (industrial)
Industrial diamond production
Paper manufacturing and processing
Plastic manufacturing
Rubber processing
Timber technology
Wood machining and turning
Woodwork trades
0723 Textiles (clothes, footwear and leather)
Clothing trades
Dressmaking
Footwear making
Fur making
Garment production
Leather processing
Saddlery
Shoemaking
Skins and leather production
Spinning
Tailoring
Textile trades
Upholstery
Weaving (industrial)
Wool science
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0724 Mining and extraction

Coal mining
Mineral technology
Mining of minerals
Oil and gas drilling
Oil and gas extraction
Raw material extraction
0729 Manufacturing and processing not elsewhere classified

073 Architecture, surveying and town planning

0730 Architecture, surveying and town planning not further defined
0731 Architecture
Architecture
Architecture technology
Building design
Landscape architecture
Structural architecture
Interior architecture
Urban design and planning
0732 Urban and regional planning
Community development
City planning
Rural planning
Town and country planning
Urban and regional planning
0733 Building and construction
Bricklaying
Bridge construction
Building construction
Building science
Building technology
Carpentry and joinery (building)
Construction equipment
Construction management
Constructional metalwork (building)
Floor and wall tailing
Floor covering
House building
Industrial abseiling (commercial)
Landscape architecture technology
Masonry and tile setting
Painting and wall covering
Plastering
Plumbing and pipefitting
Road building
Ventilation
0734 Surveying
Building surveying
Geomatic
Land surveying
Quantity surveying
Real estate valuation and management

074 Engineering technology

0741 Engineering technology
Product testing
Product/ industrial design
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Product development
Technical operation and quality control

078 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving engineering, manufacturing

and construction
0788 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving engineering, manufacturing
and construction
Mechatronic

079 Engineering, manufacturing and construction not elsewhere classified

0799 Engineering, manufacturing and construction not elsewhere classified

08 AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, FISHERIES AND VETERINARY

080 Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary not further defined

0800 Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary not further defined

081 Agriculture
0810 Agriculture not further defined
0811 Crop and livestock production
Agronomy and crop science
Animal husbandry
Farm management
Food and non-food crops
Plantation crops
Plant breeding
Animal breeding
Agriculture and bioresources economy
Soil science
Soil and water management
Pest and disease management
Farm mechanisation
Agribusiness
Pasture management
Animal feed
Animal welfare
0812 Horticulture
Fruit production
Vegetable production
Ornamental plants
Landscape horticulture
Turf management
Nursery management
Green house operation
Pest and disease management
Soil and growing media
Farm management
0819 Agriculture not elsewhere classified

082 Forestry
0821 Forestry
Silviculture
Forest economics
Forest management
Logging
Recreation and eco-tourism
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Forest products
Pest and disease management
Forest soil
Forest conservation and ecology

083 Fisheries
0831 Fisheries
Aquaculture system
Fishery science and technology
Hatchery
Genetic and breeding
Fish nutrition
Fish health management
Fish and shellfish culture
Mariculture
Deep sea fishing

084 Veterinary
0841 Veterinary
Animal health care
Animal reproduction (science)
Artificial insemination (of animals)
Veterinary assisting
Veterinary medicine
Veterinary nursing
Veterinary science

088 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving agriculture, forestry, fisheries

and veterinary
0888 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving agriculture, forestry, fisheries
and veterinary
Smart farming

089 Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary not elsewhere classified

0899 Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary not elsewhere classified

09 HEALTH AND WELFARE

090 Health and welfare not further defined

0900 Health and welfare not further defined

091 Health
0910 Health not further defined
0911 Dental studies
Dental education
Dental hygienist
Dental laboratory technologist
Dental nursing
Dental public health
Dental science
Dental surgery assistant
Dental surgery
Dental technology
Endodontology
Forensic odontology
Odontology
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Oral surgery
Oral and maxillofacial imaging
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Oral pathology and oral medicine
Orthodontics
Paediatric dentistry
Periodontics
Prosthodontics
Restorative dentistry
Special care dentistry
0912 Medicine
Anaesthesiology
Emergency medicine
Family medicine
Genetics
Geriatric medicine
Internal medicine
Medical education
Neuroscience
Nuclear medicine
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Orthopaedics
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Otorhinolaryngology-head & neck
Physiology
Paediatrics
Psychiatry
Public health
Radiology
Reconstructive science
Rehabilitative medicine
Surgery
Transfusion medicine
Sport medicine
0913 Nursing, midwifery and medical assistance
Assistant nursing/ nursing aide
General nursing
Medical assistance
Midwifery
Nursing research
Nursing management
Paramedics
Specialised nursing
Teaching in nursing (methodology/ education)
0914 Medical diagnostic and treatment technology
Ambulance technology
Hearing aid technology
Medical laboratory technology
Optical lens making
Optical prosthetics/ lenses
Optical technology
Optometry
Prosthetic technology
Radiology technology
Radiotherapy
X-ray technology (medical)
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0915 Therapy and rehabilitation

Audiology
Dietician programmes
Hearing therapy
Medical massage
Nutrition/ dietetics
Occupational therapy
Physiotherapy
Rehabilitation
Speech therapy
0916 Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Clinical pharmacy (clinical pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics, pharmacometrics)
Pharmaceutical chemistry (including medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis,
pharmacognosy, herbal science)
Pharmaceutical sciences
Pharmaceutics (including dispensing pharmacy, pharmaceutical technology, industrial pharmacy,
cosmeceutical, nuclear pharmacy)
Pharmacy education
Pharmacy practice (including social and administrative pharmacy, community pharmacy,
public health pharmacy, veterinary pharmacy, pharmacoeconomic, pharmacoepidemiology,
pharmacoinformatics)
0917 Traditional and complementary medicine and therapy
Chiropractic
Homeopathy
Islamic medical practice
Osteopathy
Traditional Chinese medicine (including acupuncture, oriental medicine, herbology)
Traditional Indian medicine (including ayurvedic medicine)
Traditional Malay medicine (including Malay massage)
0919 Health not elsewhere classified

092 Welfare
0920 Welfare not further defined
0921 Care of elderly and of disabled adults
Care of the elderly
Non-medical care of disabled adults
Personal care of adults
0922 Child care and youth services
Child care
Child recreation programmes
Day care
Non-medical care of disabled children
Youth services
Youth worker programmes
0923 Social work and counselling
Alcohol and drug abuse counselling
Alcohol, tobacco, drugs (knowledge about)
Crisis support
Family and marriage counselling
Mobbing and maltreatment (knowledge about)
Parole officer training
Probation officer training
Social policy
Social practice
Social theory (applied)
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Social work (welfare)
Vocational counselling
Vocational guidance
0929 Welfare not elsewhere classified

098 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving health and welfare

0988 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving health and welfare

099 Health and welfare not elsewhere classified

0999 Health and welfare not elsewhere classified

10 SERVICES

100 Services not further defined

1000 Services not further defined

101 Personal services

1010 Personal services not further defined
1011 Domestic services
Caretaking, housekeeping and home service workers
Cleaning
Domestic science
Funeral services and mortuary science
Home economics
Laundry services
Sewing
1012 Hair and beauty services
Barbering
Beauty therapy
Cosmetology (make up)
Fitness and weight control
Hairdressing
Manicure
Pedicure
1013 Hotel, restaurants and catering
Catering
Cooking (restaurant and hotel-type)
Food preparation
Food serving
Hospitality services
Hotel and restaurant studies
Hotel services
Waiting and bar service
1014 Sports
Sport trainer studies
Techniques and skills in a chosen sport
Training of umpires/ referees and other sports officials
1015 Travel, tourism and leisure
Abseiling (rope climbing)
Adventure based activities
Ground crew training (airport)
Guiding, tour leading
Recreation and leisure
Tourist trades programmes
Travel agency services
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Travel and tourism

Travel services
1019 Personal services not elsewhere classified

102 Hygiene and occupational health services

1020 Hygiene and occupational health services not further defined
1021 Community sanitation
Hygiene, community
Hygienic standards
Refuse collection
Refuse/ sewage disposal
Street cleaning
Water supply (service)
Waste management
1022 Occupational health and safety
Ergonomics (occupational health and safety)
Health and safety in the workplace
Industrial welfare
Labour protection
Labour security
Labour welfare (safety)
Occupational health and industrial hygiene
Occupational safety
Stress management
Work environment
1029 Hygiene and occupational health services not elsewhere classified

103 Security services

1030 Security services not further defined
1031 Military and defence
Air force training
Army training
Navy training
Defence studies
Military science
War theory
1032 Protection of persons and property
Civil security
Customs programmes
Fire-protection (fire-fighting)
Fire technology
Life guarding
Police work
Policing studies
Prison work
Public security
Security and loss prevention services
Security guarding
1039 Security services not elsewhere classified

104 Transport services

1041 Transport services
Aircraft operation
Air traffic control
Air traffic safety
Cabin crew training
Communication (air, railway, road etc.) programmes
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Crane and truck driving
Driving programmes
Flying and navigation
Navigation technologies
Postal service
Railway operations
Road motor vehicle operations
Ship operation
Shipping
Transport studies

108 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving services

1088 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving services

109 Services not elsewhere classified

1099 Services not elsewhere classified

99 Field unknown
999 Field unknown
9999 Field unknown
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CORRESPONDENCE TABLE 4 DIGIT BETWEEN NEC-2020 AND NEC 2010

NEC-2020 NEC 2010

00 Generic programmes and qualifications 0 General programmes

000 Generic programmes and qualifications not further defined
0000 Generic programmes and qualifications not further defined
001 Basic programmes and qualifications 01 Basic/ broad general programmes
0011 Basic programmes and qualifications 010 Basic/ broad general programmes
002 Literacy and numeracy 08 Literacy and numeracy
0021 Literacy and numeracy 080 Literacy and numeracy
003 Personal skills 09 Personal skills
0031 Personal skills 090 Personal skills
009 Generic programmes and qualifications not elsewhere classified
0099 Generic programmes and qualifications not elsewhere classified

01 Education 1 Education
011 Education 14 Teacher training and education sciences
0110 Education not further defined 140 Teacher training and education science (broad programmes)
141 Teaching and training
0111 Education science 142 Education science
0112 Training for pre-school teachers 143 Training for pre-school teachers
0113 Educator training without subject specialization 144 Training for teachers at basic levels
145 Training for teachers with subject specialisation
0114 Educator training with subject specialisation 146 Training for teachers of vocational subjects
0119 Education not elsewhere classified
018 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving education
0188 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving education

02 Arts and humanities 2 Arts and humanities

020 Arts and humanities not further defined
0200 Arts and humanities not further defined
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021 Arts 21 Arts
0210 Arts not further defined 210 Arts (broad programmes)
0211 Audio-visual techniques and media production 213 Audio-visual techniques and media production
0212 Fashion, interior and industrial design 214 Design
0213 Fine arts 211 Fine arts
0214 Craft skills 215 Craft skills
0215 Music and performing arts 212 Music and performing arts
0216 Film, television and screen studies
0219 Arts not elsewhere classified
022 Humanities (except languages) 22 Humanities (broad programmes)
0220 Humanities (except languages) not further defined
0221 Religion and theology 221 Religion
0222 History and archaeology 225 History and archaeology
0223 Philosophy and ethics 226 Philosophy and ethics
0224 Islamic studies
0229 Humanities (except languages) not elsewhere classified
023 Languages 222 Languages
0230 Languages not further defined
0231 Language acquisition 224 Other languages
0232 Literature and linguistics
0233 National language 223 National language
0239 Languages not elsewhere classified
028 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving arts and
humanities
0288 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving arts and
humanities
029 Arts and humanities not elsewhere classified
0299 Arts and humanities not elsewhere classified

03 Social sciences, journalism and information 3 Social sciences, business and law
030 Social sciences, journalism and information not further defined
0300 Social sciences, journalism and information not further defined
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031 Social and behavioural sciences 31 Social and behavioural sciences

0310 Social and behavioural sciences not further defined 310 Social and behavioural sciences (broad programmes)
0311 Economics 314 Economics
0312 Political sciences and public policy 313 Political science and civics
0313 Psychology 311 Psychology
0314 Sociology and cultural studies 312 Sociology and cultural studies
0319 Social and behavioural sciences not elsewhere classified
032 Journalism, information and communication 32 Journalism and information
0320 Journalism and information not further defined
0321 Journalism, reporting and communication 321 Journalism and reporting
0322 Library, information and archival studies 322 Library, information, archive
0323 Media and communications
0329 Journalism and information not elsewhere classified
038 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving social
sciences, journalism and information
0388 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving social sciences,
journalism and information
039 Social sciences, journalism and information not elsewhere classified
0399 Social sciences, journalism and information not elsewhere classified

04 Business, administration and law

040 Business, administration and law not further defined
0400 Business, administration and law not further defined
041 Business and management 34 Business and administration
0410 Business and administration not further defined 340 Business and administration (broad programmes)
0411 Accounting, auditing and taxation 344 Accounting and taxation
0412 Finance, banking and insurance 343 Finance, banking, insurance
0413 Islamic banking and finance
0414 Management and administration 345 Management and administration
0415 Marketing and advertising 342 Marketing and advertising
0416 Secretarial and office studies 346 Secretarial and office work
0417 Work skills 347 Working life
0419 Business and administration not elsewhere classified
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042 Law 38 Law
0421 Law 380 Law
048 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving business,
administration and law
0488 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving business,
administration and law
049 Business, administration and law not elsewhere classified
0499 Business, administration and law not elsewhere classified

05 Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics 4 Science, mathematics and computing

050 Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics not further defined
0500 Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics not further defined
051 Biological and related sciences 42 Life science
0510 Biological and related sciences not further defined
0511 Biology 421 Biology and biochemistry
0512 Biochemistry
0519 Biological and related sciences not elsewhere classified
052 Environment 85 Environmental protection
0520 Environment not further defined
0521 Environmental sciences 422 Environmental sciences
0522 Natural environments and wildlife 852 Natural environments and wildlife
0529 Environment not elsewhere classified
053 Physical sciences 44 Physical science
0530 Physical sciences not further defined 440 Physical sciences (broad programmes)
0531 Chemistry 442 Chemistry
0532 Earth sciences 443 Earth science
0533 Physics 441 Physics
0539 Physical sciences not elsewhere classified
054 Mathematics and statistics 46 Mathematics and statistics
0540 Mathematics and statistics not further defined
0541 Mathematics 461 Mathematics
0542 Statistics 462 Statistics
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058 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving natural

sciences, mathematics and statistics
0588 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving natural sciences,
mathematics and statistics
059 Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics not elsewhere classified
0599 Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics not elsewhere classified

06 Information and communication technologies

061 Information and communication technologies
0610 Information and communication technologies (icts) not further defined
0611 Information technology and information system
0612 Software engineering
0613 Computer science 481 Computer science
0614 Computer use 482 Computer use
0619 Information and communication technologies (icts) not elsewhere classified
068 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving information
and communication technologies
0688 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving information and
communication technologies

07 Engineering, manufacturing and construction 5 Engineering, manufacturing and construction

070 Engineering, manufacturing and construction not further defined
0700 Engineering, manufacturing and construction not further defined
071 Engineering and engineering trades 52 Engineering and engineering trades
0710 Engineering and engineering trades not further defined 520 Engineering and engineering trades (broad programmes)
0711 Chemical engineering and processes 524 Chemical and processes
0712 Electricity and energy 522 Electricity and energy
0713 Electronics and automation 523 Electronics and automation
0714 Mechanics and metal trades 521 Mechanics and metal work
0715 Motor vehicles, ships and aircraft 525 Motor vehicles, ships and aircraft
0716 Civil engineering 526 Civil engineering
0717 Environmental protection technology 851 Environmental protection technology
0719 Engineering and engineering trades not elsewhere classified
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072 Manufacturing and processing 54 Manufacturing and processing
0720 Manufacturing and processing not further defined 540 Manufacturing and processing (broad programmes)
0721 Food processing 541 Food processing
0722 Materials (glass, paper, plastic and wood) 543 Materials (wood, paper, plastic, glass)
0723 Textiles (clothes, footwear and leather) 542 Textiles, clothes, footwear and leather
0724 Mining and extraction 544 Mining and extraction
0729 Manufacturing and processing not elsewhere classified
073 Architecture, surveying and town planning 58 Architecture and building
0730 Architecture, surveying and town planning not further defined
0731 Architecture 581 Architecture and town planning
0732 Urban and regional planning
0733 Building and construction 582 Building
0734 Surveying
074 Engineering technology
0741 Engineering technology
078 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving engineering,
manufacturing and construction
0788 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving engineering,
manufacturing and construction
079 Engineering, manufacturing and construction not elsewhere classified
0799 Engineering, manufacturing and construction not elsewhere classified

08 Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary 6 Agriculture and veterinary

080 Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary not further defined 62 Agriculture, forestry and fishery
0800 Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary not further defined 620 Agriculture, forestry and fishery (broad programmes)
081 Agriculture
0810 Agriculture not further defined
0811 Crop and livestock production 621 Crop and livestock production
0812 Horticulture 622 Horticulture
0819 Agriculture not elsewhere classified
082 Forestry
0821 Forestry 623 Forestry
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083 Fisheries
0831 Fisheries 624 Fisheries
084 Veterinary 64 Veterinary
0841 Veterinary
088 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving agriculture,
forestry, fisheries and veterinary
0888 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving agriculture,
forestry, fisheries and veterinary
089 Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary not elsewhere classified
0899 Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary not elsewhere classified

09 Health and welfare 7 Health and welfare

090 Health and welfare not further defined
0900 Health and welfare not further defined
091 Health 72 Health
0910 Health not further defined 720 Health (broad programmes)
0911 Dental studies 724 Dental studies
0912 Medicine 721 Medicine
0913 Nursing, midwifery and medical assistance 723 Nursing and caring
0914 Medical diagnostic and treatment technology 725 Medical diagnostic and treatment technology
0915 Therapy and rehabilitation 726 Therapy and rehabilitation
0916 Pharmacy 727 Pharmacy
0917 Traditional and complementary medicine and therapy
0919 Health not elsewhere classified
092 Welfare 76 Social services
0920 Welfare not further defined
0921 Care of elderly and of disabled adults
0922 Child care and youth services 761 Child care and youth services
0923 Social work and counselling 762 Social work and counselling
0929 Welfare not elsewhere classified
098 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving health and
welfare
0988 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving health and welfare
099 Health and welfare not elsewhere classified
0999 Health and welfare not elsewhere classified
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10 Services 8 Services
100 Services not further defined
1000 Services not further defined
101 Personal services 81 Personal services
1010 Personal services not further defined 810 Personal services (broad programmes)
1011 Domestic services 814 Domestic services
1012 Hair and beauty services 815 Hair and beauty services
1013 Hotel, restaurants and catering 811 Hotel, restaurants and catering
1014 Sports 813 Sports
1015 Travel, tourism and leisure 812 Travel, tourism and leisure
1019 Personal services not elsewhere classified
102 Hygiene and occupational health services 85 Environmental protection
1020 Hygiene and occupational health services not further defined
1021 Community sanitation 853 Community sanitation services
1022 Occupational health and safety 862 Occupational health and safety
1029 Hygiene and occupational health services not elsewhere classified
103 Security services 86 Security services
1030 Security services not further defined 860 Security services (broad programmes)
1031 Military and defence 863 Military and defence
1032 Protection of persons and property 861 Protection of persons and property
1039 Security services not elsewhere classified
104 Transport services 84 Transport services
1041 Transport services 840 Transport services
108 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving services
1088 Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving services
109 Services not elsewhere classified
1099 Services not elsewhere classified

99 Field unknown
999 Field unknown
9999 Field unknown
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