NOC 42102Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

NOC 42102 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces. 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.

Express Entry eligible: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

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Definition

Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces provide critical technological support for military armament. They are primarily responsible for the maintenance, inspection and technical support of all Canadian Army equipment. They also follow the military and strategic policies established by the leadership of the Canadian Army, the Royal Canadian Airforce, and the Royal Canadian Navy.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Certify ammunition, explosive items, munitions and non-munitions scrap to different degrees of classification
Inspect, test, identify faults, adjust, repair, recondition and modify electrical, electromechanical, electronic, electro-optic and mechanical equipment, optical instruments, and control systems for weapons and missiles
Maintain and repair machine-guns and non-guided anti-tank weapons, grenade projectors, mortars and launcher systems
Test, inspect and repair air weapons systems
Compile test logs, evaluation reports, equipment maintenance documentation and read and interpret electronic drawings.

Example job titles

•air weapons systems technician
•ammunition technician
•weapons engineering technician
•weapons technician

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Overview

NOC 42102 classifies Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces under the official National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. This TEER 2 category encompasses military personnel who execute specialized, operational, or technical duties unique to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). These roles require highly specialized military training and expertise that often do not have direct civilian equivalents, focusing on defense, tactical operations, and specialized support systems.

From a Canadian immigration perspective, individuals with experience under NOC 42102 may leverage this skilled work experience for various economic immigration pathways. Because it is classified as TEER 2, this occupation is eligible for federal programs managed under the Express Entry system, including the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), provided all eligibility criteria set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) are met.

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 42102 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces 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.

What education or training does NOC 42102 usually require?

Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces 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.

Is this occupation regulated in Québec?

Yes — Specialized members of the Canadian Armed Forces is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.