Federal Skilled Trades Program

The Federal Skilled Trades Program is for skilled workers who want to immigrate to Canada permanently based on being qualified in a skilled trade under these groups of the National Occupational Classification (NOC):

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• Major Group 72, industrial, electrical, and construction trades

• Major Group 73, maintenance and equipment operation trades

• Major Group 82, supervisors and technical jobs in natural resources, agriculture, and related production

• Major Group 92, processing, manufacturing, and utility supervisors and central control operators

• Minor Group 632, chefs and cooks

• Minor Group 633, butchers and bakers

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Eligibility Requirements are as follows:

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• Meet required levels in English or French, CLB 5 in speaking & listening, CLB 4 in reading & writing

• Have two years of full-time work experience within five years before applying

• Meet all job requirements for the skilled trade according to the NOC

• Have an LMIA-approved job offer of full-time employment for at least one year OR

• Have a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial or territory body

• Work experience does not need to be continuous and must be acquired after obtaining the corresponding qualifications to perform the job  

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Education Requirements 

There are no education requirements for this program, however, if you want to improve your CRS score in the Express Entry pool you will need to obtain an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report if you do not have Canadian qualifications.