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    Canada NOC System Changes From 2016 To 2021 Version

    Nov 17,2022

    Canada NOC system version from 2016 v1.3 to 2021 v1.0

    From today the IRCC is changing the Canada NOC system version from 2016 v1.3 to 2021 v1.0. This is one of the significant updates in the history of the Canada Permanent Residency program. Because the change is not only going to upgrade the level of the NOC pattern but also will benefit the Canadian labour market as well.

    • The change is going to be implemented today November 16, 2022.
    • As per the change, the NOC 2016 version 1.3 is going to change to 2021 version 1.0.
    • This update is also going to affect some of Canada’s immigration programs like Express Entry.

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    Significant Changes in NOC 2021

    • The first and foremost change is the identity of the system, which will now be formally known as TEER known as the current system known as the NOC.
    • TEER Stands for Training, Education, Experience and Responsibility
    • Four-level category skilled level structure will be replaced with a new Six-Categories System.
    • Four Digits NOCs will now become Five Digits TEER

    About  The NOC

    • The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is a crucial part of Canada Immigration Program.
    • The particular structure has been introduced in the Canadian Labour Market in the year 1992. However, at that time the structure was known as SOC (Standard Occupation Classification).
    • In the year 2001, it is revised and became NOC (National Occupational Classification). Some specific reasons lead to the Canadian labour market and due to that, change has been made.
    • One of the major reasons is the approach of the Canadian government to invite new immigrants.
    • NOC is an indication of the work experience of the skilled workers as well as the temporary foreign workers.
    • The authorities have divided the NOC into skill levels like 0, A, B, C, or D.
    • The particular NOC code and skill segregation are used to identify whether the aspirants are eligible to qualify under the IRCC’s Federal Skilled Worker Program, or Provincial Nomination Class, or Federal Skilled Trade Programs or Canadian Experience Class.
    • As per the guideline of the IRCC, only those candidates are eligible to apply who fall under the skill type 0, A or B.

     

    NOC 2006 to 2016 Skill Type Clarification

    Skill Level Description
    NOC A Occupations usually require a university education.
    NOC B Occupations usually require a college education, specialized training or apprenticeship training
    NOC C Occupations usually require secondary school and/or occupation-specific training
    NOC D On-the-job training is usually provided for occupations

     NOC 2021 Skill Type Clarification

    TEER Clarification
    TEER 0 Management-oriented occupations.
    TEER 1 Candidates who have completed a university degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate); or

    Having Several years of experience in a specific occupation from TEER category 2 (when applicable).

    TEER 2 The candidates are required to complete a post-secondary education program of two to three years at a community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP; or

    They have completed any apprenticeship training program of two to five years; or

    Occupations with supervisory or significant safety (police officers and firefighters) responsibilities; or/and

    Having several years of experience in a specific occupation from TEER category 3 (when applicable).

    TEER 3 Those candidates are eligible for the category who have completed the post-secondary education program of less than two years at a community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP; or/and completed an apprenticeship training of less than 2 years; or/and hold more than six months of on-the-job training, training courses or specific work experience with some secondary school education; or

    Carrying several years of experience in a specific occupation from TEER category 4 (when applicable).

    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 category 5 (when applicable).

    TEER 5 The candidates who can demonstrate at least short work experience or expertise and hold a formal education.

     Important Notes

    • Some NOCs may require a degree, diploma or schooling or several years of work experience in the specific field.
    • On the other side, some occupation codes required both a degree and experience as well.
    • You will find the particular information under the employment requirement section of each NOC page.

    NOC Structure Supports

    NOC Structure Supports

    Clarification of the New Five Digits Formation

    The Four Digits Occupation Codes (2016) The New Five Digits Occupation Codes (2021)
    The first digit will represent the broad occupational category The first digit will represent the broad occupational category
    The first two digits of this code indicate the major group The second digit considers the TEER Category
    The first three digits of this code indicate the minor group The first and Second digits together will indicate the major group of the occupation
    The full Four digits will give an idea of the Major, Minor Unit Group and the occupation itself. The first three digits cover the subgroups of the occupations
    The first four digits will cover the minor groups of occupation
    The full five digits will give an idea of the unit group and occupation itself.
    Source: https://noc.esdc.gc.ca/

    Significant Difference Between NOC 2016 V-1.3 & 2021 V-1.0

    Here are some of the typical changes that you can notice from November 16, 2022

    NOC 2016 NOC 2021
    Skill Type 0 TEER 0
    Skill Level A TEER 1
    Skill Level B TEER 2
    TEER 3
    Skill Level C TEER 4
    Skill Level D TEER 5

    Important Notes

    • Some NOCs may require a degree, diploma or schooling or several years of work experience in the specific field.
    • As per mentioned in the table Skill Type will become TEER.
    • Previously there are a total of five types of skill type which is now divided into six TEER group.
    • The Skill Type B will now be divided into TEER 2 & TEER 3.

    NOC Structure Breakdown 2016 V-1.3

    NOC 2016 Version 1.3

    NOC Structure Breakdown 2021 V-1.0

    NOC 2021 Version 1

     Important Notes

    • Some NOCs may require a degree, diploma or schooling or several years of work experience in the specific field.
    • As per the above two images, there are two major changes we can notice.
      • First, in the latest NOC 2021 version 1.0, another category has been added in the Broad Occupational Category tag.
      • Secondly, the additional new Sub-Major Group has been defined in the latest version of the NOC.

    Updated NOC 2021 Eligibility Criteria for Express Entry

    • As far as the Express Entry has concerned, the updated system will only affect the current skill type to TEER.
    • For instance, until now the economic class programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trade Program and the Canadian Experience Class nominates candidates from the skill type category 0, A and B.
    • From now onwards, the category range has become wider. As a result, such programs can nominate candidates from the TEER range like TEER 0, TEER 1, TEER 2 and TEER 3.

    Revised Eligible & Non-eligible Occupations

    • With certain changes, a total of sixteen occupations become eligible. Whereas, three occupations become ineligible.
    • Here is the table for the eligible and non-eligible occupations.

    NOC Affected Positively

    NOC 2016 Skill Type NOC 2021 TEER
    1432 – Payroll administrators C – Occupations usually require secondary school and/or occupation-specific training. 13102 – Payroll administrators 3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training
    3411 – Dental assistants C 33100 – Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants 3
    3413 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates C 33102 – Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates 3
    3219 – Other medical technologists & technicians (except dental health) B 33103 – Pharmacy technical assistants and pharmacy assistants 3
    4413 – Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants C 43100 – Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants 3
    4421 – Sheriffs and bailiffs C 43200 – Sheriffs and bailiffs 3
    4422 – Correctional service officers C 43201 – Correctional service officers 3
    4423 – By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers, N.E.C. C 43202 – By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers 3
    6562 – Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations C 63211 – Estheticians, electrologists and related occupations 3
    7441 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers C 73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers 3
    7444 – Pest controllers and fumigators C 73202 – Pest controllers and fumigators 3
    7445 – Other repairers and servicers C 73209 – Other repairers and servicers 3
    7511 – Truck Drivers C 73300 – Transport truck drivers 3
    7512 – Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators C 73301 – Bus drivers, subway operators and other transit operators 3
    7521 – Heavy equipment operators (except crane) C 73400 – Heavy equipment operators 3
    9521 – Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors C 93200 – Aircraft assemblers and aircraft assembly inspectors 3

    NOC Affected Negatively

    NOC 2016 Skill Type NOC 2021 TEER
    5232 – Other performers, N.E.C. B 55109 – Other performers 5
    5254 – Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness B 54100 – Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness 4
    6342 – Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners B 64200 – Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners 4

    The Purpose of the New Teer System 2021

    • The new system has brought clarity to the floor. Especially, for candidates who have an extensive work experience in the specific field but are unable to qualify due to the previous system’s limitations.
    • This new pattern is added Training part as well in the NOC selection criteria that will benefit those candidates who have taken apprenticeships and worked as a trainee.
    • In addition, It simplifies low and high-skill level jobs.
    • Moreover, the greatest impact of the change is that it will give benefit those candidates who have all the qualifications and experience but due to the skill type missed the chance to apply for Canada PR.

    Conclusion

    Now as the system has been updated, so there are some steps you need to take into your consideration. For example, if you are a  candidate and you have already submitted your express entry profile. But if you are just in the EOI stage then you must need to update your NOC with the latest version and resubmit your Express Entry profile.

    On the other side, if you are planning to apply for Canada PR and still you have not submitted your profile then you need to finalize your NOC first and then you should submit your profile. Selection of the correct NOC is one of the important tasks because your provincial nomination depends on that. Secondly, as per the profile criteria, you can select only one NOC Code as a primary NOC so the selection of your occupation code plays a bigger role.

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