853200 Vocational secondary education

This type includes the provision of education typically emphasising subject-matter specialisation and instruction in both a theoretical background and practical skills that are 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 type includes:

• technical and vocational education below the level of post-secondary non-tertiary education as defined in 853300

This type also includes programmes corresponding to the definition of formal education and training as, for example, in the following fields:

• instruction for tourist guides
• instruction for chefs, hoteliers and restaurateurs
• cosmetology and hairdresser/barber schools
• computer repair training
• education activities of driving schools for occupational drivers (e.g. of trucks, buses, coaches) and of schools for forklift drivers and professional pilots (including instructions for drone pilots)

This type excludes:

• technical and vocational post-secondary non-tertiary education, see 853300
• technical and vocational higher education, see 8540
• non-formal vocational education and training, see 855
• performing arts instruction for recreation, hobby and self-development purposes, see 855200
• education activities of driving schools not intended for occupational drivers, see 855300
• job training forming part of social work activities without accommodation, see 881000, 889909