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NOC 72102 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Sheet metal workers. 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
Trades, transport & equipment operators
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Definition
Sheet metal workers fabricate, assemble, install and repair sheet metal products. They are employed by sheet metal fabrication shops, sheet metal products manufacturing companies, sheet metal work contractors and various industrial sectors. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
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Express Entry category draws
NOC 72102 is in the “Trades” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.
Overview
Under Canada's NOC 2021 classification system, Sheet metal workers are categorized under NOC code 72102. This occupation falls under TEER Category 2, which typically represents professions requiring a college diploma, apprenticeship training of two or more years, or specialized supervisory experience. Sheet metal workers in Canada are responsible for fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing high-quality sheet metal products. These include heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and architectural sheet metal products. They are commonly employed by sheet metal fabrication shops, air conditioning and heating contractors, and roofing and metal cladding companies.
To work in Canada as a sheet metal worker, specific provincial and territorial standards must be met. Completion of secondary school is typically required, alongside a three- to four-year apprenticeship program or a combination of more than four years of work experience in the trade and trade-specific courses. Trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia, while it remains voluntary in all other provinces and territories. Qualified candidates can also obtain a Red Seal endorsement upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination, which facilitates mobility across Canadian provinces.
Due to their TEER 2 classification, individuals under NOC 72102 are eligible for key Canadian economic immigration pathways. Skilled workers can apply through the Express Entry system under the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), or various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that target skilled trades in high demand.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Sheet metal workers 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.
Sheet metal workers 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.
Yes — Sheet metal workers is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
Yes — it's in the “Trades” group. The latest Trades round (April 2, 2026) invited 3000 candidates with a CRS cut-off of 477.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.