NIC Group 853 - Secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education

This class includes provision of the type of education that lays the foundation for lifelong learning and human development and is capable of furthering education opportunities. Activities classified in this class are based on programmes that are usually on a more subject-oriented pattern using more specialised teachers, and more often employ several teachers conducting classes in their field of specialisation. Subject specialisation at this level often begins to have some influence even on the educational experience of those pursuing a general programme. Such programmes are designed to qualify students either for technical and vocational education or for entrance to higher education without any special subject prerequisite. This class excludes: - non-formal education and training, see 855

This class includes provision of education typically emphasising subject-matter specialisation and instruction in both theoretical background and practical skills generally associated with present or prospective employment. The aim of a programme can vary from preparation for a general field of employment to a very specific job. This class excludes: - technical and vocational post-secondary non-tertiary education, see 8533 - technical and vocational higher education, see 854 - non-formal vocational education and training, see 855 - performing art instruction for recreation, hobby and self-development purposes, see 8552 - education activities of driving schools not intended for occupational drivers, see 8553 - job training forming part of social work activities without accommodation, see 8810, 8890

This class includes provision of post-secondary education, general and vocational, which cannot be considered tertiary education. This level concerns post-secondary non-tertiary general and vocational education and training programmes. This may also include provision of supplementary post-secondary education to prepare for tertiary education or post-secondary non-tertiary vocational. This class excludes: - non-formal education and training, see 855 - technical and vocational higher education, see 854