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NOC 72311 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Cabinetmakers. 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
Cabinetmakers use a variety of woods and laminates to construct and repair wooden cabinets, furniture, fixtures and related products. They are employed by furniture manufacturing or repair companies, construction companies and cabinetmaking contractors, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
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Express Entry category draws
NOC 72311 is in the “Trades” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.
Overview
Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Cabinetmakers are classified under NOC code 72311. This occupation belongs to the TEER 2 category, which represents occupations that typically require a college diploma, apprenticeship training of two to three years, or supervisory experience. As a TEER 2 occupation, Cabinetmakers are highly sought after across Canada and qualify for key immigration pathways, including the Express Entry system under the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
To meet the official ESDC classification for NOC 72311, professionals in this field must perform a range of specialized duties. These tasks include reading blueprints and drawings to plan project specifications, setting up and operating woodworking machines, cutting and shaping wood components, assembling parts, and applying laminates or finishes. Employment requirements typically include the completion of secondary school combined with a four-year apprenticeship program, or a combination of several years of work experience in the trade to qualify for provincial trade certification.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Cabinetmakers 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.
Cabinetmakers 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 — 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.