How can I know which skill type?

[Canada enquiry]

Can anyone please clarify according to the NOC code how can I know which skill type is my job? For example if I choose a code 9421, how can I know if it is skill type A,O or B? How they are calculated?

thanks

 

[pun123]

Please visit 29 NOC list and also the description of NOC website

 

[Leon]

Code 9421 is skill level C and will not get you points for immigration. If you are 9232, you are skill level B.

The way you can see the skill level is first check the first digit. If the first digit is 0, no need to look further because those are 0-skill type jobs.

If the first digit is not 0, you need to look at the 2nd digit. If the 2nd digit is 1, it's skill level A, if it is 2 or 3, it is skill level B. If it is 4 or 5, skill level C and 6 is skill level D. C and D are considered low skilled or semi skilled jobs.

You can see this explained at http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2006/Tutorial.aspx#8

 

[zsashimi]

Code 9421 is skill level C and will not get you points for immigration. If you are 9232, you are skill level B.

The way you can see the skill level is first check the first digit. If the first digit is 0, no need to look further because those are 0-skill type jobs.

If the first digit is not 0, you need to look at the 2nd digit. If the 2nd digit is 1, it's skill level A, if it is 2 or 3, it is skill level B. If it is 4 or 5, skill level C and 6 is skill level D. C and D are considered low skilled or semi skilled jobs.

You can see this explained at http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2006/Tutorial.aspx#8

This is very informative. Thanks for posting

 

[Canada enquiry]

Hi Leon,

Thanks for the reply.So why skill type C and D are on the list (2006)if they have no use?

thanks.

 

[Leon]

What list are you referring to? If you mean the NOC matrix, they are because all jobs are classified there with a code. It is so they can differentiate between similar occupations that are considered skilled, semi-skilled or low-skilled. The NOC matrix is not just for the skilled worker program, it's also used for work permits for example or to classify people who are on open work permits to determine if they are eligible to apply under CEC or PNP.

Low skilled jobs are far from useless. If all low skilled people would stop working, even just for one day, it would be a disaster. Low skilled people are however not considered desirable immigrants in most countries. Each country has their own unemployed who can do those jobs. A low skilled worker can still get a work permit in Canada but has few options to actually immigrate. In BC and AB, the provincial immigration programs have decided that certain low skilled occupations are in demand and therefore have made it possible for employers to sponsor some low skilled workers for PR.

 

[Gulshan Grover]

What list are you referring to? If you mean the NOC matrix, they are because all jobs are classified there with a code. It is so they can differentiate between similar occupations that are considered skilled, semi-skilled or low-skilled. The NOC matrix is not just for the skilled worker program, it's also used for work permits for example or to classify people who are on open work permits to determine if they are eligible to apply under CEC or PNP.

Low skilled jobs are far from useless. If all low skilled people would stop working, even just for one day, it would be a disaster. Low skilled people are however not considered desirable immigrants in most countries. Each country has their own unemployed who can do those jobs. A low skilled worker can still get a work permit in Canada but has few options to actually immigrate. In BC and AB, the provincial immigration programs have decided that certain low skilled occupations are in demand and therefore have made it possible for employers to sponsor some low skilled workers for PR.

Hello Leon,

A friend of mine applied for Canada's Pr in April, 2006 in London office. He showed total 4 years of work experience. His 1 year work experience was in the UK which was under the NOC code 1472. He was under SEGS visa in the UK. As he could not find any good job and as a result he was continuing the job under 1472. I believe this code falls under skill type 'C'. CHC, London approved his application and He is in canada now. However, his 3 years of experience was from India and falls under the skill type B.His application was approved last year.

What do you think why they approved? I guess because it was under old rules. I am not saying that you are wrong. Your supplied information is fruitful. I am just discussing. I guess the overall assessment depends upon the officer who is assessing the application. Perhaps, each officer apply their own initiatives during the assessment.

Thanks.

 

[Leon]

I don't know if there was any difference in the rules in 2006 concerning skilled and low-skilled jobs but it is possible that he had enough points without this 1 year low skilled experience and it is possible that the visa officer was feeling generous or made a mistake.

 

[Gulshan Grover]

I don't know if there was any difference in the rules in 2006 concerning skilled and low-skilled jobs but it is possible that he had enough points without this 1 year low skilled experience and it is possible that the visa officer was feeling generous or made a mistake.

No, certainly not. He scored 68 points considering the 1472 experience. he was worried as well. The immigration officer also verified his certificate by phoning his employer in the UK. I guess probably officer was quite pleased with his qualifications and IELTS as well. But anyway whatever happened just I was discussing with you. Thank you very much for sharing information. It is just discussion. Your contribution to this forum is greatly appreciated.