NOC 72421Appliance servicers and repairers

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

NOC 72421 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Appliance servicers and repairers. 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: No

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

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Definition

Appliance servicers and repairers service and repair domestic and commercial appliances. They are employed by repair shops, appliance service companies and repair departments of retail and wholesale 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:
Small electrical appliance servicers and repairers
Repair small electrical appliances, such as lawn and garden equipment and power tools
Consult customer or refer to work order to establish nature of the appliance malfunction
Observe operation of appliance and conduct voltage, resistance and other tests using electrical test equipment
Refer to schematic drawings or product manuals and replace or repair parts or components using hand tools and soldering equipment
Prepare estimates and written accounts of work performed.
Major appliance repairers/technicians
Repair major electrical or gas appliances, such as domestic and commercial dishwashing equipment, stoves, laundry equipment and refrigerators in customer's home, in customer's place of business or in repair shop
Consult customer or refer to work order to establish nature of the appliance malfunction
Diagnose faults by checking controls, condensers, timer sequences, fans and other components using test equipment such as meters and gauges to measure resistance, current, voltage, pressure, temperature, flue gases and flow rates
Refer to schematic diagrams or product manuals and disassemble appliance using hand tools
Use shop equipment and specialized diagnostic and programming apparatus to repair, adjust and reprogram appliances
Replace components and subcomponents and reassemble appliance using hand tools and soldering and brazing equipment
Prepare estimates and written accounts of work performed
May plan service routes.

Example job titles

•appliance service technician
•appliance service technician apprentice
•appliance servicer
•commercial foodservice appliance technician
•commercial laundry appliance technician
•dishwasher repairer
•refrigerator repairer
•service technician - electrical appliances

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Overview

Under Canada's NOC 2021 classification system, Appliance Servicers and Repairers are identified by the code 72421. This occupation falls within TEER Category 2, which qualifies professionals for various skilled immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) and several Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) managed through the Express Entry system. Individuals in this occupational group are primarily employed by appliance service companies, retail stores, and repair shops, or they may be self-employed.

To qualify under NOC 72421, candidates must perform duties such as servicing and repairing domestic electrical and gas appliances, including washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, and stoves. Employment requirements typically include completion of secondary school and a three- to four-year apprenticeship program, or a combination of over three years of work experience in the trade. Trade certification is available but voluntary in most provinces and territories. However, gas appliance service technicians must hold valid provincial gas certification to work on gas-powered units.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 72421 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Appliance servicers and repairers 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 72421 usually require?

Appliance servicers and repairers 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.

Is this occupation regulated in Québec?

Yes — Appliance servicers and repairers 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.