Express Entry Work Experience Requirements
What are the Work Experience Requirements?
Understanding the work experience requirements for the Express Entry programs is crucial for determining your eligibility. Each program under Express Entry has specific criteria regarding the type and amount of work experience needed.
| Program | Type/Level of Work Experience | Amount of Work Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Experience Class (CEC) | Canadian work experience in an occupation listed in one or more of these NOC TEER categories: TEER 0, TEER 1, TEER 2, TEER 3 | One year in Canada in the last three years (either combination of full-time or part-time work) |
| Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) | Work experience in an occupation listed in TEER 0, TEER 1, TEER 2, or TEER 3 | One year continuous within the last 10 years (combination of part-time, full-time, or more than one job in your primary occupation) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) | Work experience in a skilled trade under key groups of TEER 2 or TEER 3, including Major Groups 72, 73, 82, 83, 92, 93, Minor Group 6320, and Unit Group 62200 | Two years within the last five years (either combination of full-time or part-time work) |
Work Experience Requirements Explained
What is NOC?
The National Occupational Classification (NOC) is Canada's system for classifying jobs based on their skill level and type of work. It categorizes occupations to help understand the job market and match job seekers with job opportunities.
What is TEER?
TEER stands for Training, Education, Experience, and Responsibilities. It is a classification system used in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) to categorize jobs based on the skill level and the type of work involved.
TEER Categories:
TEER 0: Management occupations.
TEER 1: Jobs requiring a university degree.
TEER 2: Jobs requiring a college diploma, apprenticeship training of two or more years, or supervisory roles.
TEER 3: Jobs requiring a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years.
Example of NOC and TEER
For example, NOC Code 0621 falls under TEER Category 0 and includes Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers, who plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the operations of establishments that sell merchandise or services.
Work Experience Requirements for Express Entry
To be eligible for Express Entry, different programs have specific work experience requirements:
Canadian Experience Class (CEC): Requires at least one year of skilled work experience in Canada within the last three years, in NOC TEER categories 0, 1, 2, or 3.
Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP): Requires at least one year of continuous full-time or equivalent part-time skilled work experience within the last 10 years, in NOC TEER categories 0, 1, 2, or 3.
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP): Requires two years of full-time work experience in a skilled trade within the last five years, in specific key groups under NOC TEER 2 or TEER 3.
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