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NOC 72105 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Ironworkers. 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
Ironworkers fabricate, erect, hoist, install, repair and service structural ironwork, precast concrete, concrete reinforcing materials, curtain walls, ornamental iron and other metals used in the construction of buildings, bridges, highways, dams and other structures and equipment. They are employed by construction ironwork contractors. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Main duties
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Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Ironworkers are classified under NOC code 72105 in the TEER 2 category. This occupation primarily involves erecting, installing, and fabricating structural, ornamental, and reinforcing iron and steel materials in various construction environments. Ironworkers are employed by structural steel erection, concrete reinforcing, and architectural metalwork contractors, as well as in industrial construction and manufacturing sectors across Canada.
According to the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) guidelines, the duties of an ironworker include reading blueprints and specifications, hoisting and positioning steel beams, girders, and columns using cranes and rigging equipment, and connecting steel components with bolts or welding. Additionally, they place and secure rebar or wire mesh to reinforce concrete structures. To qualify for this trade in Canada, completion of secondary school is typically required, alongside a three- to four-year apprenticeship program or a combination of several years of work experience in the trade. Trade certification is mandatory in some provinces and territories and voluntary in others.
For immigration purposes, because NOC 72105 falls under TEER 2, skilled ironworkers are eligible to apply for Canadian permanent residency. Key pathways include the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) and the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) managed through the Express Entry system, as well as various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that target skilled trade workers.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Ironworkers 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.
Ironworkers 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 — Ironworkers 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.