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NOC 64200 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners. It is classified TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. 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.
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Definition
Tailors, dressmakers and furriers make, alter and repair tailored clothing, dresses, coats and other made-to-measure garments. Milliners make, alter and repair hats. This unit group also includes alterationists who fit, alter and repair garments. They are employed by clothing retailers, clothing alteration shops, dry cleaners and garment manufacturing companies or they may be self-employed.
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, "Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners" are categorized under NOC code 64200. This occupation is classified as TEER 4, reflecting jobs that typically require a secondary school diploma, several weeks of on-the-job training, or specific college courses. Professionals in this group are skilled in crafting, altering, and repairing customized clothing, fur garments, and millinery.
Key duties under NOC 64200 vary by specialization but generally include fitting and altering garments, designing and making made-to-measure clothing, restructuring fur pieces, or blocking and trimming custom-made hats. To qualify under this NOC code for Canadian immigration pathways, candidates must demonstrate relevant experience and often need to show completion of secondary school along with demonstrated ability or courses in tailoring, dressmaking, or fashion design.
As a TEER 4 occupation, individuals matching NOC 64200 may qualify for various Canadian immigration programs, including specific Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams targeting semi-skilled workers, or the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP). Applicants must meet the specific criteria of their chosen stream, including language proficiency and valid job offers.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners is TEER 4, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.
Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners is classified as TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of 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 — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.