Help! Which one is better in my case: CEC or EE?

[Javier Eng]

Hello everyone, my name is Javier and I wanted to ask you about the possibility of obtaining permanent residence with my professional career. In my country I studied sanitary engineering, which is a profession that lasts 5 years. My career is a branch of civil engineering, so I did not take all the courses that a civil engineer usually takes but some similars. I studied matters related to the supply of water for human consumption, wastewater treatment and plumbing (design of plumbing systems for buildings: drawing and design), and treatment and disposal of urban solid waste.

- Should I apply by express entry? I was thinking of applying for civil engineering
or go down the path of studies to apply for the CEC?

On the pages of Canadian colleges, I have seen diplomas related to my profession such as the following:

- Water Pollution and Control (2 y Post Graduate Diploma)
- Management of Water Distribution (2 years- PGD)
- Enviromental technician (2 years PGD)

Also, i found some courses which do not requiere bachellor degree, related to my profession.

- Plumbing (1 year)
- Water & Wastewater Plant Operator (1 year)

I appreciate your responses in advance, i am a bit confussed.

 

[primaprime]

The CEC is part of Express Entry. Where are you from and what's your CRS score?

 

[Javier Eng]

The CEC is part of Express Entry. Where are you from and what's your CRS score?

I am from Peru (South America). I havent calculated my CRS score yet, but i got band 6 on ielts academic in February 2020, my total experience is 3 years and age 32. I think that main problem is to identify the noc category of mi career.

 

[primaprime]

What kind of work experience do you have? Professional engineering falls under NOCs beginning with 21, while if you work in a more technical capacity at a water treatment facility that would start with 92.

If the latter, you may be eligible for PR through the Federal Skilled Trades stream. Or, either way, you may be eligible for an LMIA-exempt work permit with a Canadian job offer in your field through the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement, which would eventually improve your Express Entry score.

At your age and with your background, you would likely not be approved for a study permit for a diploma, but a master's in civil engineering would definitely be possible if you can come up with the money.

 

[yyzstudent]

At your age and with your background, you would likely not be approved for a study permit for a diploma, but a master's in civil engineering would definitely be possible if you can come up with the money.

Why would a 32 year old not be able to get a study permit for. a diploma when a 48 year old (me) did?

 

[primaprime]

Why would a 32 year old not be able to get a study permit for. a diploma when a 48 year old (me) did?

Every case is different but the odds of approval are poor.

 

[Javier Eng]

What kind of work experience do you have? Professional engineering falls under NOCs beginning with 21, while if you work in a more technical capacity at a water treatment facility that would start with 92.

If the latter, you may be eligible for PR through the Federal Skilled Trades stream. Or, either way, you may be eligible for an LMIA-exempt work permit with a Canadian job offer in your field through the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement, which would eventually improve your Express Entry score.

At your age and with your background, you would likely not be approved for a study permit for a diploma, but a master's in civil engineering would definitely be possible if you can come up with the money.

My experience is about elaborating the design of sewer systems and water network (projects for water supply and wastewater collection in small comunities). I am a newbie in this, could you explain me why a diploma is not recommended?

 

[primaprime]

Diplomas are not that valuable to Canadian employers and they have a lower chance of study permit approval compared to a master's.