anada uses the National Occupation Classification (NOC) to determine the level of skill and education needed for an occupation.
Occupations are divided between skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled. Work experience in a skilled job is generally needed to be eligible for one of the Express Entry programs.
The current NOC system (NOC 2016) classifies the skill levels as NOC 0, A, B, C or D which will be replaced by the TEER system.
Canada's new NOC system (NOC 2021) will come into effect in November 2022. This system boasts a six-category system which outlines the level of training, education, responsibilities and responsibilities (TEER) required for each occupation.
The new TEER system is listed as follow:
TEER 0
Management occupations
TEER 1
Completion of a university degree OR
Several years of experience in a specific occupation from TEER 2
TEER 2
Completion of a post-secondary education program of two to three years at community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP OR
Completion of an apprenticeship training program of two to five years OR
Occupations with supervisory or significant safety responsibilities OR
Several years of experience in a specific occupation from TEER 3
TEER 3
Completion of a post-secondary education program of less than two years at community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP OR
Apprenticeship training of less than two year OR
More than six months of on-the-job-training, training courses or specific work experience with some secondary school education OR
Several years of experience in a specific occupation from TEER 4
TEER 4
Completion of secondary school OR
Several weeks of on-the-job-training with some secondary school education OR
Several years of experience in a specific occupation from TEER 5
TEER 5
Short work experience and no formal education requirements
The Good News:
These occupations will be eligible for Express Entry:
By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers
Correctional service officers
Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants
Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations
Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates
Payroll administrators
Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants
Residential and commercial installers and servicers
Sheriffs and bailiffs
The Bad News:
These occupations are not eligible for Express Entry:
Other performers
Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness
Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners
Even though the three occupations listed above will no longer be eligible for Express Entry, there are other programs such as the self-employed stream or provincial nomination programs which can be utilized.
To explore immigration options & find out if you're eligible for one of the streams or programs, book a consultation with our Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant, Marcia Freese.
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