NOC 2021 in Canada - explaining in simple words
All immigration programs say that you must have a certain NOC occupation. What does that mean?
The Canadian national system of organization and description of occupations is a rather complicated concept for many candidates.
Canada has a unique National Occupational Classification (NOC) that describes the duties, working conditions, and other details of occupations. NOC assigns a 5-digit code to each occupation.
NOC codes are used in immigration program requirements, and job postings from Canadian employers. The classification is also used by students, employees, career counselors, and educational institutions.
Canada updates the NOC every 5 years. The NOC 2021 version has been in use since 2022.
How the NOC is organized
The NOC system has a clear structure. The code numbers indicate the characteristics of occupation in the following sequence:
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