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NOC 43109 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Other instructors. It is classified TEER 3 â College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training, 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 â not by your job title.
Classification
Education, law, social & government services
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Definition
Other instructors teach courses, such as motor vehicle or motorcycle driving, sailing and navigation, sewing or other courses, which are outside of educational institutions. They are employed by driving schools, fabric retailers and other commercial establishments or they may be self-employed. This unit group also includes modelling and finishing school instructors, driver's licence examiners, who are employed by provincial governments and tutors who provide instruction in elementary or secondary school subjects.
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Overview
NOC 43109 (Other instructors) encompasses a diverse range of instructional professionals in Canada who provide training outside of traditional primary, secondary, or post-secondary academic systems. This unit group includes driving instructors, flying instructors, scuba diving instructors, martial arts instructors, and other specialized skill trainers. These professionals are typically employed by specialized training schools, driving academies, recreation centres, or they may operate as self-employed individuals. Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, this occupation is classified as TEER 3, reflecting the specific college, vocational, or licensing pathways required for these roles.
For Canadian immigration purposes, the TEER 3 status of NOC 43109 makes skilled candidates eligible for primary economic immigration programs managed through the Express Entry system, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Additionally, applicants may find pathways through various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that target in-demand training and instructional services. Candidates must demonstrate that they perform the core duties outlined by ESDC, which may include preparing lesson plans, conducting practical and theoretical training, and assessing student progress, while meeting provincial licensing or certification requirements where applicable.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes â Other instructors is TEER 3, and TEER 0â3 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.
Other instructors is classified as TEER 3 â College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC â National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.