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NOC 72420 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Oil and solid fuel heating 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
Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics install and maintain oil, coal and wood heating systems in residential and commercial buildings. They are employed by heating systems installation and service companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
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Overview
Under Canada's NOC 2021 classification, oil and solid fuel heating mechanics are designated under NOC code 72420. This TEER 2 occupation includes professionals who install, maintain, and repair oil, coal, wood, and multi-fuel heating systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. Common job titles include oil burner mechanic, heating systems technician, and wood stove installer. Individuals in this occupation are responsible for reading blueprints, laying out and connecting pipes, servicing burners, and testing combustion systems to ensure safety and efficiency, often working for heating system installation companies or as self-employed contractors.
Because NOC 72420 is categorized as a TEER 2 skilled trade, experienced mechanics have several viable pathways to obtain Canadian permanent residency. Qualified candidates can apply through the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) under the Express Entry system, or leverage various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) tailored to high-demand skilled trades. Immigration requirements typically demand proof of training—such as a three- to four-year apprenticeship program or equivalent work experience—and provincial trade certification, which is compulsory in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, and voluntary in other provinces and territories.
To successfully qualify, applicants must demonstrate that their previous employment matches the official ESDC lead statement and core duties of NOC 72420. Candidates must also meet standard IRCC criteria, including language proficiency testing and educational credential assessments.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Oil and solid fuel heating 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.
Oil and solid fuel heating 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 — Oil and solid fuel heating mechanics 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.