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NOC 72401 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Heavy-duty equipment mechanics. 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
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain mobile heavy-duty equipment used in construction, transportation, forestry, mining, oil and gas, material handling, landscaping, land clearing, farming and similar activities. They are employed by companies which own and operate heavy equipment, and by heavy equipment dealers, rental and service establishments, railway transport companies and urban transit systems. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Main duties
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Express Entry category draws
NOC 72401 is in the “Trades” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.
Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, heavy-duty equipment mechanics are classified under NOC code 72401. This occupation falls under TEER Category 2, making skilled professionals in this field eligible for major Canadian economic immigration pathways, including the Express Entry Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP). These professionals play a critical role in Canada's industrial sectors by diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy-duty mobile equipment used in construction, forestry, mining, and agriculture.
To qualify for Canadian immigration under NOC 72401, candidates must demonstrate they perform the core duties outlined by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). Standard duties include troubleshooting hydraulic systems, repairing electrical components, and overhauling engines or transmissions. Employment requirements typically include the completion of a three- to five-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over four years of work experience in the trade. Trade certification is compulsory in Quebec and Alberta, while voluntary in other provinces and territories.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Heavy-duty equipment mechanics 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.
Heavy-duty equipment mechanics 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 — Heavy-duty equipment mechanics 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.