* NEW FSTC Program to start accepting applications Jan 2, 2013 *

[OhCanadiana]

Hello,

The new FSTC Program for skilled trades people will start accepting applications on Jan 2. They plan to accept up to 3,000 applications the first year.

Take a look at the requirements in my post http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/new-fsw-points-criteria-announced-new-federal-skilled-trades-class-fstc-t115576.0.html;msg1690346#msg1690346 (copied below)

The CIC announcement is at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-12-10.asp?utm_source=media-centre-email&utm_medium=email-eng&utm_campaign=generic

Good luck to all those applying!
OhC

 

[OhCanadiana]

Re: *** FSTC Program to start accepting applications Jan 2, 2013 ***

*** FSTC (Federal Skilled Trades Class) ***​

The August 18 Canada Gazette details the proposed new Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC). Today CIC announced they will start accepting applications on Jan 2, 2013 and consider up to 3,000 applications the first year.

Skilled tradespersons with experience in one the following NOC B occupational areas would be eligible to apply:
- Industrial, Electrical and Construction Trades (NOC Major Group 72)
- Maintenance and Equipment Operation Trades (NOC Major Group 73)
- Supervisors and Technical Occupations in Natural Resources, Agriculture and Related Production (NOC Major Group 82)
- Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities Supervisors and Central Control Operators (NOC Major Group 92)
- Chefs and Cooks (NOC Minor Group 632)
- Bakers And Butchers (NOC Minor Group 633)

Note: you can see each of the specific NOC codes in here or, alternatively, you can click on the links above and then click on an NOC code within the listed major/minor to see if you would qualify based on that 4 digit NOC code (under the eligible major or minor group).

Applicants to the proposed program would be required to meet four minimum requirements:

[1] A qualifying offer of employment from up to two employers in Canada of at least one year duration (see footnote 14) or a Certificate of Qualification from a provincial or territorial Apprenticeship Authority;

[2] Language proficiency, as evidenced by a test from a designated language testing organization that demonstrates the applicant's abilities in the requisite skill areas meet the threshold set by the Minister in all four language abilities (speaking, reading, writing, oral comprehension); [Initially, the threshold is anticipated to be set at CLB/NCLC 5 for all four abilities (speaking, oral comprehension, reading and writing).]

[3] Twenty-four months of work experience (after qualification/certification in the country where the work was performed, where applicable) in the same skilled trade in the last five years; and

[4] Qualifications that satisfy employment requirements as described by the NOC, except for certification and licensing requirements, which are difficult to obtain outside Canada."

"As with the FSWC, the Regulations would also enable officers to substitute their evaluation if they determine that the applicant's ability to meet or not the minimum requirements of the class is not a sufficient indicator of whether the skilled worker may become economically established in Canada."


The Gazette announcement is at Source: http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2012/2012-08-18/html/reg2-eng.html.
And today's news release is http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-12-10.asp

 

[OhCanadiana]

Re: *** FSTC Program to start accepting applications Jan 2, 2013 ***

NOC Codes Eligible for FSTC
(in proposed legislation)​

HRSDC has detailed descriptions to the duties, requirements, and example job titles for each NOC code - click on the blue links below to read through them to see if your experience would qualify.

Major Group 72
Industrial, electrical and construction trades

720 Contractors and supervisors, industrial, electrical and construction trades and related workers
7201 Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
7202 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations
7203 Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades
7204 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades
7205 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers


723 Machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades
7231 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
7232 Tool and die makers
7233 Sheet metal workers
7234 Boilermakers
7235 Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters
7236 Ironworkers
723 7 Welders and related machine operators
^-- NOTE: the forum software changes the string '2 3 7' to 'scammer' so click on the link and add the numbers '7' at the end without spaces so the full NOC is in the url


724 Electrical trades and electrical power line and telecommunications workers
7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system)
7242 Industrial electricians
7243 Power system electricians
7244 Electrical power line and cable workers
7245 Telecommunications line and cable workers
7246 Telecommunications installation and repair workers
7247 Cable television service and maintenance technicians


725 Plumbers, pipefitters and gas fitters
7251 Plumbers
7252 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
7253 Gas fitters


727 Carpenters and cabinetmakers
7271 Carpenters
7272 Cabinetmakers


728 Masonry and plastering trades
7281 Bricklayers
7282 Concrete finishers
7283 Tilesetters
7284 Plasterers, drywall installers and finishers and lathers


729 Other construction trades
7291 Roofers and shinglers
7292 Glaziers
7293 Insulators
7294 Painters and decorators (except interior decorators)
7295 Floor covering installers


Major Group 73
Maintenance and equipment operation trades

730 Contractors and supervisors, maintenance trades and heavy equipment and transport operators
7301 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades
7302 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews
7303 Supervisors, printing and related occupations
7304 Supervisors, railway transport operations
7305 Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators


731 Machinery and transportation equipment mechanics (except motor vehicle)
7311 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
7312 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
7313 Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
7314 Railway carmen/women
7315 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
7316 Machine fitters
7318 Elevator constructors and mechanics


732 Automotive service technicians
7321 Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
7322 Motor vehicle body repairers


733 Other mechanics and related repairers
7331 Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics
7332 Appliance servicers and repairers
7333 Electrical mechanics
7334 Motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle and other related mechanics
7335 Other small engine and small equipment repairers


736 Train crew operating occupations
7361 Railway and yard locomotive engineers
7362 Railway conductors and brakemen/women


737 Crane operators, drillers and blasters
7371 Crane operators
7372 Drillers and blasters - surface mining, quarrying and construction
7373 Water well drillers


738 Printing press operators and other trades and related occupations, n.e.c.
7381 Printing press operators
7384 Other trades and related occupations, n.e.c.

Major Group 82
Supervisors and technical occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production

821 Supervisors, logging and forestry
8211 Supervisors, logging and forestry


822 Contractors and supervisors, mining, oil and gas
8221 Supervisors, mining and quarrying
8222 Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling and services


823 Underground miners, oil and gas drillers and related occupations
8231 Underground production and development miners
8232 Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers


824 Logging machinery operators
8241 Logging machinery operators


825 Contractors and supervisors, agriculture, horticulture and related operations and services
8252 Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers
8255 Contractors and supervisors, landscaping, grounds maintenance and horticulture services


826 Fishing vessel masters and fishermen/women
8261 Fishing masters and officers
8262 Fishermen/women

Major Group 92
Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators

921 Supervisors, processing and manufacturing occupations
9211 Supervisors, mineral and metal processing
9212 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities
9213 Supervisors, food, beverage and associated products processing
9214 Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing
9215 Supervisors, forest products processing
9217 Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing


922 Supervisors, assembly and fabrication
9221 Supervisors, motor vehicle assembling
9222 Supervisors, electronics manufacturing
9223 Supervisors, electrical products manufacturing
9224 Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing
9226 Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing
9227 Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly


923 Central control and process operators in processing and manufacturing
9231 Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing
9232 Petroleum, gas and chemical process operators
9235 Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators


924 Utilities equipment operators and controllers
9241 Power engineers and power systems operators
9243 Water and waste treatment plant operators


632 Chefs and cooks

6321 Chefs
6322 Cooks



633 Butchers and bakers

6331 Butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale
6332 Bakers

 

[BetterLife]

According to FSTC list
One should have an offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least one yearFootnote ** or a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial or territorial authority.Footnote ***

My question is how to get certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a Canadian provincial or territorial authority.

Anyone can please help.