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NOC 22212 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Drafting technologists and technicians. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Natural & applied sciences
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Definition
Drafting technologists and technicians prepare engineering designs, drawings and related technical information, such as building information models (BIM), in multidisciplinary engineering teams or in support of engineers, architects or industrial designers, or they may work independently. They are employed by consulting and construction companies, utility, resource and manufacturing companies, all levels of government and by a wide range of other establishments.
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Overview
Drafting technologists and technicians under NOC code 22212 play a vital role in Canada's engineering, architectural, and construction sectors by preparing technical drawings, schematics, and layouts. Classified under TEER 2 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, these professionals typically operate computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) workstations to develop detailed digital representations of buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. To align with official Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) standards, candidates generally require completion of a two- to three-year college program in engineering design and drafting technology, and some provinces may require certification by provincial associations of engineering technologists or technicians.
Because NOC 22212 is a TEER 2 occupation, skilled workers in this category are eligible for key Canadian economic immigration pathways. Eligible candidates can apply through the Express Entry system under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program or the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), provided they meet the language, education, and work experience criteria. Additionally, various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) target drafting professionals to address regional labor market demands. Applicants must demonstrate that their previous employment duties closely match the official ESDC occupational description, which includes tasks such as preparing assembly drawings, writing technical specifications, and verifying conformity to design standards.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Drafting technologists and technicians is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Drafting technologists and technicians is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.