What is NOC (National Occupation Classification)?
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Canada's NOC (National Occupation Classification) system categorises all jobs into TEER (Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities) levels 0–5. Express Entry and PGWP work experience requires TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 roles. Most graduate-level professional jobs (engineering, IT, finance, healthcare) fall in TEER 0–3.
NOC (National Occupation Classification) — Full Explanation
NOC 2021 replaced NOC 2016. TEER 0: management. TEER 1: professional (degree required). TEER 2: technical (diploma/apprenticeship). TEER 3: some post-secondary. TEER 4–5: manual/elemental work — not eligible for Express Entry. Verify your job's NOC code at the ESDC website.
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