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Class 6201 - Computer programming activities

PSIC Class 6201 covers Computer programming activities. Current child subclasses include Computer Programming Activities. This four-digit layer is useful when comparing neighboring activities before landing on the...

Level Class
Hierarchy depth 4/5
Children 1
Last verified 2026-05-12
About this level

Practical summary

Class 6201 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under J Information and Communication > 62 Computer Programming, Consultancy and Related Activities > 620 Computer programming, consultancy and related activities. This class usually fans out into more specific subclasses such as Computer Programming Activities. It is the level people use when they already know the activity family but still need the exact five-digit match.

Administrative context

Where this code is used

This class is used when a business can already narrow the activity family and only needs to compare the final subclasses such as Computer Programming Activities. It is the level most often checked before a five-digit decision is finalized.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this class to choose between its final subclasses such as Computer Programming Activities. If two options look close, compare the exact activity, the outputs and the way the business actually earns revenue.

Official note

Source-backed description

This class includes the activities of writing, modifying, testing, and supporting software. This class includes: Designing the structure and content of, and/or writing the computer code necessary to create and implement: systems software (including updates and patches); software applications (including updates and patches); databases; web pages; Customizing of software, i.e. modifying and configuring an existing application so that it is functional within the client's information system environment. This class excludes: Publishing packaged software, see 5820; Planning and designing computer systems that integrate computer hardware, software, and communication technologies, eventhough providing software might be an integral part, see 6202. 6202 62020 Computer consultancy and computer facilities management activities This class includes the planning and designing of computer systems that integ- -rate computer hardware, software and communication technologies. The units classified in this class may provide the hardware and software components of the system as part of their integrated services or these components may be provided by third parties or vendors. The units classified in this class often install the system and train and support the users of the system. This class also includes the provision of on- site management and operation of clients' computer systems and/or data processing facilities, as well as related support services. This class excludes: Separate sale of computer hardware or software, see 4651,4741. Separate installation of mainframe and similar computers, see 3320. Separate installation (setting-up) of personal computers, see 6209. Separate software installation, see 6209. 6209 62090 Other information technology and computer service activities This class includes other information and computer related activities not elsewhere classified, such as: computer disaster recovery; installation (setting-up) of personal computers; software installation This class excludes: Installation of mainframe and similar computers, see 3320; Computer programming, see 6201; Computer consultancy, see 6202; Computer facilities management, see 6202; Data processing and hosting, see 6311.

FAQ

What does PSIC Class 6201 cover?

PSIC Class 6201 is the four-digit layer that sits just above the final subclasses and usually defines the activity family for Computer programming activities.

How do I compare Class 6201 with the sibling classes?

Read the neighboring classes and compare the exact wording of the child subclasses. Nearby options include 6202 Computer Consultancy and Computer Facilities Management Activities and 6209 Other Information Technology and Computer Service Activities.

Why does Class 6201 matter for a filing decision?

It is usually the last broad checkpoint before the five-digit subclass choice, so it is the right place to catch near-miss classifications.