NOC 72200Electricians (except industrial and power system)

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

NOC 72200 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Electricians (except industrial and power system). 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: Yes

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

7 › 72 › 722 › 7220

Definition

Electricians (except industrial and power system) lay out, assemble, install, test, troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices and related equipment in buildings and other structures. They are employed by electrical contractors and maintenance departments of buildings and other establishments, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications to determine wiring layouts for new or existing installations
Pull wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors
Install brackets and hangers to support electrical equipment
Install, replace and repair lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment, such as switches, relays and circuit breaker panels
Splice, join and connect wire to fixtures and components to form circuits
Test continuity of circuits using test equipment to ensure compatibility and safety of system, following installation, replacement or repair
Troubleshoot and isolate faults in electrical and electronic systems and remove and replace faulty components
Connect electrical power to audio and visual communication equipment, signalling devices and heating and cooling systems
Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records.

Example job titles

•apprentice electrician
•construction electrician
•construction electrician apprentice
•domestic and rural electrician
•electrician

Express Entry category draws

NOC 72200 is in the “Trades” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.

Latest draw: April 2, 2026
CRS cut-off: 477
Invitations: 3,000

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Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 72200 covers Electricians (except industrial and power system). This occupation falls under TEER 2, making it eligible for various Canadian immigration programs, including the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) and the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) administered through the Express Entry system, as well as several Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs). Individuals in this unit group are primarily responsible for laying out, assembling, installing, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical wiring, fixtures, control devices, and related equipment in residential, commercial, and institutional structures.

To qualify for Canadian immigration under this NOC code, applicants must meet the employment requirements defined by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). These requirements typically include the completion of secondary school and a four- to five-year apprenticeship program. Trade certification for construction electricians is compulsory in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon, while it is voluntary in Nunavut. Obtaining a Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified electricians, allowing for interprovincial mobility.

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

Commonly confused codes

72201Industrial electricians 72202Power system electricians

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 72200 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Electricians (except industrial and power system) 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 72200 usually require?

Electricians (except industrial and power system) 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.

Which NOC codes are commonly confused with 72200?

Applicants most often mix up 72200 with 72201 (Industrial electricians), 72202 (Power system electricians). If your real day-to-day duties fit one of those codes better, that mismatch is exactly what an officer flags — double-check before you submit.

Is this occupation regulated in Québec?

Yes — Electricians (except industrial and power system) is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.

Do category-based Express Entry draws cover NOC 72200?

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.