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NOC 72501 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Water well drillers. 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
Water well drillers operate a variety of mobile water well drilling rigs and equipment to drill and monitor residential, commercial and industrial water wells. They are employed by water well drilling contractors and governments, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
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Express Entry category draws
NOC 72501 is in the “Trades” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.
Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Water well drillers are classified under NOC code 72501 in the TEER 2 category. These skilled professionals operate mobile drilling rigs to drill, clean, and service water wells for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural clients. They are typically employed by specialized water well drilling contractors or operate as self-employed individuals.
Key duties for this occupation involve analyzing site conditions, setting up drilling rigs, installing casings, screens, and pumps, and performing yield testing on water flow. Employment requirements generally include the completion of secondary school, alongside either a completed apprenticeship program or several years of hands-on experience in the trade. Trade certification is compulsory in provinces like Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia, and available but voluntary in others.
Because NOC 72501 falls under TEER 2, qualified candidates may be eligible for Canadian permanent residency through Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) draws in the Express Entry pool, as well as targeted Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) streams.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Water well drillers 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.
Water well drillers 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.